August 31, 2026, Monday
English

Today is Prithvi Jayanti, a public holiday across the country

Main News Image

Kathmandu. The 304th birth anniversary of nation builder Prithvi Narayan Shah is being celebrated today with various programs. Various programs are being held today on the occasion of Shah's birth anniversary and National Unity Day, who was born in 1779. On the occasion of Prithvi Jayanti, the government has declared a public holiday across the country today. 

Commemorating the contribution made by Shah, the leader of the unification campaign of modern Nepal, in the unification campaign of the nation, as usual, even today, flowers are offered to Prithvi Narayan's salik in front of the west door of the main administrative building, Singh Darbar. On the occasion of Prithvi Jayanti and National Unity Day, the Vice President, Speaker, leaders of various parties and various distinguished personalities of the nation have issued greetings messages. 

The Nepali Army has also been showing respect by placing wreaths on the full-size statue of the nation builder in the military headquarters building, Jangia-Adda complex every year on the occasion of Prithvi Jayanti. The then king of Gorkha, Shah Shah, who united the Baise and Chaubise kingdoms scattered with the enthusiastic support and participation of the people amid various social, economic and geographical challenges, died in 1831 at the age of 52.

mediabaaji add

Related News

4.7 magnitude earthquake on Sankhuwasabha-Taplejung border

Kathmandu. An earthquake of 4.7 magnitude occurred around Sankhuwasabha-Taplejung border area on Friday at 3:18 am. According to DMG, Department of Mines and Geology under National Earthquake Measurement and Research Center NEMRC, the epicenter wa...

Passenger sumo accident in Ramechhap, how is the condition of passengers?

Ramechhap. A passenger sumo met with an accident on Monday morning in Khandadevi rural municipality-6 Makadum of Ramechhap. BAPR 08 (001 J 0224) carrying passengers from Khandadevi 7 Timu towards Kathmandu has met with an accident. A total of 6 pe...

After the death of 5 laborers in a truck accident, Barjuma road was blocked by locals

Kathmandu. On the morning of Maghe Sankranti, 5 laborers died in a truck accident at Bhokrahanrsingh in Sunsari. After the accident, the angry locals blocked the road in Sunsari by burning tires. After the untimely death of 5 people from their own...

Permission for construction of three transmission lines

Kathmandu. The government has granted permission for the construction of three transmission lines so far in the current financial year. The Electricity Development Department under the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation has granted...

Nagadhunga-Sisnekhola tunnel will be opened for public by July

Kathmandu. The road department is going to open the Nagdhunga Sisnekhola tunnel to the public within the month of July. Currently, the tunnel is used only for emergency and emergency vehicles.

According to E. Shubraj Newpane, spokesperson an...

Two people died in a car accident

Parsa. Two people died in a motorcycle accident this morning near Jhajpul on Gaur-Gangapipara road section located in Durgabhagavati rural municipality-4 of Rautahat. According to Bishnu Pradeep Basyal, Information Officer of Rautahat District Pol...