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President Ramchandra Paudel received the Rakshabandan (a sacred thread tied around the wrist) and the Nawayagyopavit (Janai) in accordance with the Vedic rituals on the occasion of Rakshabandhan and Janai Purnima festival on Saturday.    

President Paudel along with First Lady Sabita Paudel, received the Rakshabandhan from priest Arjun Neupane at the auspicious hour, according to the Office of President-Shita Niwas.    

The ceremony was held at the Shital Niwas where the President's close relatives were also adorned with the Rakshabandhan.    

The festival of Janai Purnima, also known as 'Rishi Tarpani', is being celebrated across the country today along with Rakshabandhan.    

Earlier today, President Paudel extended best wishes to all Nepalis at home and abroad and wished them happiness, peace, good health and progress on the same occasion.    

In his message, Paudel expressed his confidence that the festivals celebrated by putting on Janai and Rakshabandhan would further deepen mutual relations and goodwill among Nepalis.    

Emphasizing the importance of such festivals in a culturally diverse country like Nepal, the Head of the State believed that celebration of such festivals would contribute to foster friendship and goodwill among all communities. (RSS)

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has extended best wishes on the occasion of Janai Purnima, Rishi Tarpani and Rakshya Bandhan. 

Taking to the social networking site today, PM Oli shared the greetings to all on the Janai Purnima (the festival of sacred thread). 

"Today is Shrawan Shukla Purnima (full moon day). This day we celebrate three cultural festivals – Janai Purnima, Rishi Purnima and Rakshyabandhan. Our ancestors have been observing the day also as a festival of consuming different species of beans to shield from cold after completing crop cultivation", the PM wrote. 

He noted that Janai Purnima is considered a symbol of truth, purity, and self-discipline, while Rakshabandhan is celebrated as a festival that strengthens the bond with loved ones. 

"In honor of the enlightenment given to human civilization by the ancient scholars through their knowledge, Rishi Tarpani is celebrated", Prime Minister Oli added. (RSS)

A meeting of the National Assembly (NA) today unanimously passed the ' Water Resources Bill, 2081 BS'. 

Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Deepak Khadka, proposed the meeting to endorse the Bill along with a message from the House of Representatives (HoR). 

Prior to this, the NA session dedicated time to discuss the Legislation Management Committee's report regarding the Bill and the message received from the lower house. 

Taking part in the deliberations, Bishnu Bahadur Bishwakarma, Krishna Bahadur Rokaya, Radheshyam Paswan, Gopal Bhattarai and Taraman Swanr expressed their views on various aspects of the Bill. 

In response to their concerns, the Minister said the Bill aimed to explore utilization and management of water resources. 

He said that the Bill did not talk about the inclusion as this has been already constitutionally guaranteed. 

Meantime, the upper house session expressed sorrow over the demise of former member of the lower house, Khagaraj Sharma, passing a condolence motion towards that end. Sharma had passed away on July 21 at the age of 85. 

The NA shall meet again at 1:15 pm on August 12.

Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba has said that the government has been taking diplomatic measures for the search and rescue of the Nepali nationals said to be missing in flash floods  in Uttarakhand of India. 

Taking to social media on Friday, Minister Rana shared that diplomatic efforts have been started for the search and rescue of the missing Nepali citizens soon after the news about some Nepalis missing since the incident were reported. 

Expressing deep sadness over the incident, she has said that the Nepali Embassy in New Delhi has been directed to work actively in coordination with Indian government authorities for the search and rescue of the missing Nepali people.

Extending tributes to all those who lost their lives in the flash floods, Foreign Minister Rana has extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families.