- Friday, 29 August 2025
Kathmandu, Aug 26: The Weather Forecasting Division has stated that the monsoon low pressure trough is currently located to the south of its normal position in the east and in its normal position in the west.
The Division forecasted that the weather will remain generally cloudy in the hilly parts of the country today and the remaining parts will be partly cloudy. Moderate rainfall is likely at some places in Koshi and Sudurpaschim provinces along with one or two places in the Tarai belt, according to the Division.
Later tonight, the weather will remain generally cloudy in the hilly parts of the country and partly cloudy in the rest of the country. There is a possibility of moderate rainfall at a few places in Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces along with the remaining hilly regions of the country.
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Vice President of Vietnam returns home
Kathmandu, Aug 26: The Vice President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Vo Thi Anh Xuan, returned home last midnight after concluding her three-day-long official visit to Nepal.
The Vietnamese leader visited Nepal at the cordial invitation of Vice President Ram Sahay Prasad Yadav.
Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Badri Prasad Pandey and Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai saw off Vietnamese Vice President Xuan at the VVIP lounge of Tribhuvan International Airport.
During her visit to Nepal, the Vietnamese Vice President paid a courtesy call on President Ramchandra Paudel on Monday.
Likewise, the delegation-level bilateral talks were held between Vice President Yadav and his counterpart Xuan.
She also met with Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and Foreign Affairs Minister Dr Arzu Rana Deuba.
This is the first-ever highest-level engagement from Vietnam to Nepal.
This year holds special importance as it marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Nepal and Vietnam.
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Teej a symbol of love, affection and creativity: President
Kathmandu, Aug 26: President Ramchandra Paudel has stated that Teej festival should be protected and promoted since this symbolizes emotional attachment, love, affection and creativity.
In a message today on the occasion of the Teej festival 2082 BS, the President has wished for happiness, peace and prosperity as well as religious, cultural and social goodwill to all Nepali sisters at home and abroad.
The President has stated that this festival has played a crucial role in fostering brotherhood, harmony, mutual unity, patience and dedication.
Likewise, President Paudel mentioned that the Teej festival would infuse new vigour to all for the creation of a civilized and equitable society by ending all sorts of injustices including discrimination and violence that could happen against women.
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Vice President Yadav, NA Chairman Dahal, other leaders extend Teej greetings
Kathmandu, Aug 26: Vice President Ram Sahay Prasad Yadav, National Assembly Chairman Narayan Prasad Dahal, House of Representatives (HoR) Deputy Speaker Indira Rana and National Assembly Vice Chairperson Bimala Ghimire have extended Teej greetings to all Nepali sisters on the occasion of the Teej festival.
Vice President Yadav has expressed confidence that the Teej festival would help maintain social harmony and safeguard our cultural identity, while strengthening our family bonds.
The festival of ‘Teej’, also known as the ‘Haritalika’, is being observed by all Nepalis, especially women, throughout the country today. The festival of women falls on the third day of the waxing moon of Nepali month of Bhadra as per the lunar calendar.
“This festival leads us to move ahead in the path to unity, tolerance and mutual harmony,” the Vice President stated by stating that this festival is a symbol of familial devotion.
Vice President Yadav also mentioned that this festival carries cultural diversity and the tradition of expressing sentiments of happiness and sorrows by singing traditional songs by women.
Similarly, Vice President Yadav has extended greetings to all Nepalis on the occasion of the Chaurchan (Chakchana) festival and Ganesh Chauthi, 2082 BS. He has pointed out the need to hand over such religious and cultural heritages to the new generation.
To be observed by Hindu devotees in some districts of Tarai-Madhes on Bhadra Shukla Chauthi, the lord Moon is worshiped as per the religious rites in the Chaurchan festival. This festival carries the cultural heritage of Madhes and the devotees offer Prasad of Puri, Khir, curd and fruits to the lord Moon before sharing among the family members.
Likewise, National Assembly Chairman Dahal has expressed confidence that the Teej festival would inspire all women for their rights, empowerment and equality while strengthening family and social relations.
“This is a festival to celebrate, share happiness and recall the memories,” Dahal said.
Calling it a cultural festival, NA Chairman Dahal has urged all to observe the Teej festival for holding interactions, debates and advocacy for building an equitable society.
Similarly, HoR Deputy Speaker Rana has termed this festival a moment to raise voice for gender equality and women’s rights.
“This festival gives the message for ending all sorts of inequalities including gender-based discrimination, caste-based discrimination and others,” according to HoR Deputy Speaker Rana.
Also extending Teej greetings to all, NA Vice Chairperson Ghimire has stressed for safeguarding this festival’s cultural importance while upholding the uniqueness of the Teej festival. She has voiced for ending the trend of profligacy in this festival.
Ghimire has extended best wishes and called for building an equitable and progressive society by ending all sorts of discrimination.
The revelers of this festival, mostly women, observe a fast by wishing for longevity and a prosperous life for their spouse. The three-day festivity begins with ‘Dar’ on the second day of the fortnight in the month of Bhadra and is marked with fasting and cultural programmes the next day.
Women rejoice with various delicious dishes known as ‘Dar’ a day before ‘Teej’ and fast on the next day as per the tradition. Women on this day take ritual baths in the morning and offer worship in the evening.
They pay homage to Lord Shiva, light oil-fed lamps and spend the night awake. The festivity comes to an end on the fifth day of the fortnight after worshiping the legendary ‘Saptarishi’ (seven sages).
This unique festival of Nepali women is also a celebration of sisterhood as sisters gather at their natal home and indulge in jubilant dancing and singing.
Married women put on bangles, ‘Pote’ (a necklace made of glass beads), ‘Tilahari’ and ‘Sindur’ (crimson powder) considered the symbols of good luck and dress themselves up in red saris or other red outfits and adorn themselves with different kinds of ornaments.
Both married and unmarried women perform various pooja and observe fasting, praying for the fulfillment of their wish for a happy and prosperous conjugal life.
Shiva temples including the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu have seen an overwhelming number of women devotees today.
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Teej is closely associated to devotion, restraint and self-discipline, PM says
Kathmandu, Aug 26: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has extended greetings to all Nepali sisters on the occasion of Haritalika (Teej) festival. Taking to the social site today, the PM has extended greetings to all on the occasion of Haritalika (Teej), the great festival of Nepali Hindu women. The PM has termed Teej as a festival of reverence, courtesy and kindness.
Likewise, PM Oli has wished for intimacy in a family, joyous among couples and harmony in the society, adding that this festival embodies the fragrance of the joint family culture.
Stating that the Teej festival is generally considered a festival of songs and dance, PM Oli viewed that its root was closely attached to devotion, restraint and self-discipline.
“In ancient times, it was found that both husband and wife had the tradition of fasting by worshipping the Sapta Rishi. With the change in time, the tradition of fasting only by women was established. In the present society, new opinions too have emerged,” the PM stated in his post. PM Oli has argued that even science has stated that fasting also benefits our body.
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Cholera detected among 93 persons in Birgunj
Birgunj, Aug 26: Since its outbreak on Friday, 93 people have tested positive to cholera in Birgunj city as of Monday evening. Cholera has now spread to the community level in Birgunj. The source of the outbreak is yet to be identified, officials said.
According to Jayamod Thakur, the Public Health Officer at the Health Office Parsa, altogether 93 people tested positive to cholera in Birgunj as of last night.
Currently, the infected ones are being treated at various hospitals but the primary source of the infection remains unknown.
Bacterial tests were conducted at various hospitals. Narayani Hospital and Tarai Hospital reported equal 32 cases each, 12 in National Medical College, three each in Bhawani Hospital, Birgunj Health Care and Mangalam Pathology and two others in Ali Artho Hospital.
A total of 344 cholera patients and patients of other illness developing similar symptoms have visited the hospitals in Birgunj so far. Of the total patients, 27 are being treated in the ICU beds, six others are being treated with support from the HDCU, and remaining 122 patients are in general beds.
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