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The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has launched the Digital Address System (DAS) in its ward no 26 with an objective to make the ward more technology-friendly.

Khyamraj Tiwari, Chairperson of Ward No 26 and Coordinator of the Good-Governance Committee of the KMC, inaugurated the digital metric house address system.

The new system uses the Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which makes it easier to access information about the houses within the ward.

Tiwari said that once the system is installed, the detailed information of all the houses within the ward can be easily known.

The Ward Chairperson installed the first digital house number plate labeled '09 Lakshya 6111' at the ward office of Lainchaur.

The KMC-26 includes places such as Lainchaur, Galkopakha, Thamel, Kapurdhara, Samakhushi, Ranibari and New Bus Park among others.

Although the KMC has been implementing the metric address system for the past 20 years, it recently upgraded the system based on NFC technology. 

The ward no 26 is the first ward in the KMC to implement this updated system.

Each digital number plate will feature the old address and street name apart from QR code and chip, shared Tiwari.

He added that the new number plate of the houses will feature the Universal Google Plus code along with the Nepali local code.

The weather will remain clear across the country today.

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology's weather forecasting division has stated that there is no significant weather system affecting the country.

According to the division, today in the afternoon, there will be partial clouds in the hilly areas of Koshi, Gandaki, and Sudurpashchim Provinces, while the rest of the areas will generally experience clear weather.

There is a possibility of light rain at one or two places in the hilly region of Koshi Province.

Similarly, the division has stated that the weather will generally remain clear across the country tonight.

District Administration Office (DAO), Kathmandu is resuming services related to passport application from today.

Issuing a notice, the district administration said the passport application related services will be provided in two shifts from 7 am to 7 pm today.

The online slot of the application for the service, which is set to start from limited application stations, will open at 5 pm today.

It is noted that applicants should be physically present at the time specified in the application form taking into consideration high demand from service seekers and the limited application stations.

The service has been disrupted after the incident of arson and vandalism in the DAO building during the Gen Z protests on last September 8-9.

Assistant Chief District Officer and Information Officer at Kathmandu DAO Muktiram Rijal informed that passport services will operate in two shifts from today.

The Nepal Calendar Determination Committee has announced the auspicious hour for observing this year's ritualistic Tihar 'tika'.

According to Committee Chair, Professor Shambhu Prasad Dhakal, the auspicious hour for Tihar Tika, also known as Bhaitika, has been set for 11:39 am on Thursday, October 23.

It is a traditional practice for brothers and sisters to exchange 'tika' on this occasion.

Committee member Professor Devmani Paudel noted that there are no strict astrological restrictions preventing people from receiving Tika in the afternoon. However, it is recommended that state dignitaries observe the ritual at the auspicious time.

This year’s Tihar festival, also known as Yama Panchak, will commence on Saturday, October 18. 

The Kag Tihar (Crow Festival) and Dhanwantari Day will both be observed on Sunday, October 19.

On the morning of Monday, October 20, Kukur Tihar (Dog Festival) will be celebrated. 

In the evening, Laxmi Puja is observed by worshipping the Hindu goddess of wealth, Laxmi along with the celebration of Deepawali festival.

The worship of cows, oxen, and the self will be observed on Wednesday, October 22. 

The ritual of self-worship, known as Mha Puja, is an important tradition of the Newar community.

Three calendars endorsed by the Committee have also been published by calendar makers Siddhi Laxmi Byanjakar, Kirti Kiran Joshi, and Shashidhar Joshi. All three confirm that October 22 is for the Mha Puja.

The Committee also states that October 22 also marks the beginning of Nepal Sambat 1146, the New Year according to the Nepal Sambat calendar.

Kija Puja, also known as Bhai Puja or the worship of brothers, the customary in the Newar community, will be observed on Thursday, October 23.

The Committee also states that October 22 marks the beginning of Nepal Sambat 1146, the New Year according to the Nepal Sambat calendar.

Kija Puja, or Bhai Puja (the worship of brothers), the tradition in the Newar community will also be observed on Thursday, October 23.