Controversial dog meat festival kicks off in China

Jun 23, 2020

Beijing [China], June 23 : In spite of the government's drive to discourage consumption of wildlife and pets for meat due to health reasons,...

Nepal celebrates Naag Panchami festival

Aug 21, 2023

A brass idol of the serpent deity is installed in the pond situated next to the former royal palace in Kathmandu. Devotees pray for...

Rato Machindranath chariot pulling festival begins in Nepal

Jul 25, 2020

Kathmandu [Nepal], July 25 : The longest chariot festival in Nepal, the Rato Machindranath chariot festival earlier postponed due to the lockdown imposed to...

Nepal: Grand dog show in Lalitpur draws range of breeds

Feb 12, 2023

This year, around three dozen dogs participated in the dog show. Different breeds of dogs ranging from exotic breeds like Dachshund, Husky, and German...

Nepal celebrates Eid-Al Adha with elan

Jul 10, 2022

Kathmandu [Nepal], July 10 : Eid-Al Adha, the second biggest festival of the Islam community, is being marked with fanfare and gaiety in Kathmandu,...

Nepal: People worship dogs on second day of 'Kukur Tihar' festival

Nov 03, 2021

Kathmandu [Nepal], November 3 : On the second day of 'Kukur Tihar' festival in Nepal on Wednesday, dogs were worshipped and provided with a...