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Nepalese activists tie threads around trees in Kathmandu on May 25, 2013, in a protest at a road widening scheme. Activists some calling themselves the 'Tree Liberation Army' were staging a protest against the proposed scheme which they alleged would result in some thousand trees being cut down.
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Buddhists flock holy sites to observe Buddha Jayanti
May 25: Roma Sherpa, 55, a resident of Kapan in Kathmandu, sat on her heels after making 10 rounds of the Baudhanath Stupa, Saturday afternoon. She looked exhausted. "I still need to make 98 more rounds," said Sherpa. After a brief pause, Sherpa, who was visiting 2:14 PM from Republica Read more »
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With record May rain, monsoon expected on time
May 25: With Kathmandu Valley receiving record rainfall Thursday, meteorologists are expecting a timely and normal monsoon this year. Although the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a slight delay in the onset of the monsoon in the south 7:09 AM from Republica Read more »
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UN asks political parties to hold timely elections in Nepal
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has asked all political parties in Nepal to overcome political obstacles in holding the country's next elections within the existing time frame. According to an agreement signed in March 2013 among four major parties in the 4:57 AM from Zee News Read more »
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Nepalese offer prayers and lighting lamps in Vihars and temples in Nepal
number of devotees are seen thronging Swayambhunath temple, Boudha and other small and big monasteries and Buddhist Vihars in Kathmandu. They are offering prayers and lighting lamps for peace and national unity. The relic of Lord Buddha has been displayed 3:58 AM from All India Radio Read more »
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Indian envoy visits Nepal''s Madhesi leader in hospital
Shirish B Pradhan Kathmandu, May 25 (PTI) Indian ambassador to Nepal Jayanta Prasad today visited the senior Madhesi leader who was admitted to a hospital after being on a fast-unto-death since Tuesday demanding an early announcement of polls. Madhesi leader 3:33 AM from MSN India Read more »
