The Prime Minister opined that this auspicious day was believed to better tolerance and harmony amongst Nepalis.

Sher addressed people on Nepal Sambat 1142 and went on to say, in this address, that the diverse culture and tradition bolster unity among the Nepali nationals.

He also stated that the occasion permeates the view that Nepalis should live with dignity and have freedom from debt and slavery.

Sher wished for peace and prosperity for all Nepalis in this address.

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The Metropolitan Traffic Police Division (MTPD) caught a total of 3,300 people for driving under the influence of alcohol on Friday, the day of Dashain festival.

According to the MTPD, the police imposed a fine of up to NPR 1,000 for each person who breached the rule. A total of NPR 3.30 million was collected in fines for drunken driving on that particular day.

Mostly, the guilty were found to have consumed alcohol on the pretext of festival. The police made them take an hour-long awareness class.

Considering the possibility of accidents due to drunken driving during festivals, the division office had deployed a large number of traffic police personnel from the wee hours of the main day of Dashain.

Every year, the Nepali Government collects a significant amount of revenue through the traffic police.

Last year, the government collected NPR 1.16 billion through cash penalties against those breaking the traffic rules.

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The biggest accident during this period occurred in Mugu on October 12 where 32 people died.

Another 13 were injured in this accident which occurred on a bus which was heading to Mugu district headquarters.

The bus had begun from Nepalgunj and it met the accident in Chhayannath Rara Municipality over the Pinatpane River.

Also, 3 people died and 22 people were injured in nine more accidents in Surkhet, two more individuals have died in Rukum West and Jumla, seven more injured in four accidents in Dailekh and 16 more people sustained injuries in two more accidents in Salyan, stated Inspector Jeevan Lamichhane.

A couple of more accidents occurred in Mugu. An accident each occurred in Jajarkot, Rukum West, Jumla, and Kalikot. Apart from these mortalities, 11 people have committed suicide during this period.

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Pilgrims and devotees worship other Goddesses, Mahakali, Mahalaxmi, and Maha Saraswati. They also offer special gifts to the Goddesses.

Maha Ashtami is considered special as it is perceived that Goddess Durga attained power on this day.

On this festive day, people complete various rituals at Dashain Ghars and holy sites. They also sacrifice animals and offer them to the goddesses at various shrines.

The pilgrims chant the Durga Saptashati scriptures when they throng various goddess shrines. The worshipping starts in the Kathmandu Valley from early morning today, and worshippers even offer ducks as sacrificial animals.

Special Worship and prayer ceremonies are held at Dashain Ghars, where pilgrims also worship tools that range from weapons, vehicles, and machines.

People, who don’t wish to sacrifice animals, offer veggies and fruits instead of killing animals. On this day, a special Kalaratri worshiping ceremony is conducted at midnight. This is done at Dashain Ghar of Hanumandhoka in Kathmandu.

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Ambassador Berry celebrated the Dashain festival with his colleagues and their family members.

They exchanged gifts and flied kites on the premises of the Embassy.

“As Bada Dashain already into full-swing, I called my colleagues and his family members and celebrated the festival with much gusto. I would like to wish you all Happy Bada Dashain,” tweeted the ambassador.

Likewise, Ambassador Berry has extended warm wishes to all the Nepalis on the occasion of Vijaya Dashami.

Dashain festival is celebrated with great fervor and joy across Nepal. The festival is observed for a fortnight.

Dashain festival 2021 has started on October 07 and ends on October 20.

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The PM went to wish the non-resident Nepalis on this festive occasion. He wished them the best and good health. Sher said that the Nepali traditions and culture reflect the identity of Nepalis.

Sher opined that unity and harmony among diversity are the best examples of culture. He felt Jitiya was one of the occasions which brought out unity and peace.

He expressed his faith in the occasion and stated that he expected to further the familial affection between mothers and their kids.

He added that the government of Nepal was committed to protect and promote cultural occasions such as Jitiya.

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A joint meeting of the Department of Transport Management (DoTM), the Home Ministry, the District Administration Office, Kathmandu and transport entrepreneurs had taken the decision to this effect.

People planning to celebrate Dashain festival at their home can book tickets from today.

The government has opened ticket pre-booking for long and medium routes, in consultation with the transport entrepreneurs.

As public vehicles are plying from New Bus Park to more than 65 districts, the government has added a ticket counter for advance ticket booking at the Bus Park.

In collaboration with businessmen, the Lhotse Multipurpose Company has opened 11 ticket counters across Kathmandu.

In view of the festival, the Metropolitan Traffic Police has established passenger helplines at 14 different places in Kathmandu.

The government has also initiated help desks to help passengers know the fare details for various destinations from Kathmandu and transport timings.

People can also book tickets online in the view of the pandemic, according to the DoTM.

Book your tickets today. Have a save journey.

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Realizing the importance of these activities, the Nepal government identified 15 products that are significant for the country. Ranging from paddy to honey, various consumable products have been figured onto Prime Minister’s Agriculture Modernization Project (PMAMP).

In this feature piece, we bring forth the details about the shortlisted food products. From arable land to tonnage of products, this literary feature sheds light on Nepal’s important agricultural and animal husbandry products, which propped the country in the fiscal year 2019/20.

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1) Rice

Rice is one of the most important food items among Asians. It is a daily consumable in Nepal and across various parts of Asia. Cultivating rice crops has become the livelihood for two-thirds of Nepali farmers. It goes without saying that rice is one of the critical agricultural crops in Nepal.

Nepal farmers utilized 1,491,744 hectares of arable land and produced 561,011 metric tonnes of rice in the FY 2019/20. Kanchanpur district has cultivated the highest amount of rice which is 40,323 metric tonnes. Trailing behind Kanchanpur is Chitwan, with 34,809 metric tonnes.

The paddy crops constitute 20 percent of the Agri GDP or A-GDP of Nepal. On a larger scale, rice contributes more than 7 percent of the national GDP.

2) Corn

Corn is consumed majorly not only in Nepal but across the world. It is a significant ingredient in the diet of mankind and animals. Be it food or fodder, corn is used on a daily basis. The food is favored by the animal husbandry farmers as cattle derive their energy from corn-enriched fodder. Thanks to its high demand, corn cultivation has increased by 5 percent annually over the last decade. After rice, it is the most critical crop in Nepal.

Farmers used 956,441 hectares of land in Nepal and generated 2,713,635 metric tonnes of corn in FY 2019/20. Dhading produced the highest amount of corn with 17,973 metric tonnes, while Gulmi scored the second spot with 8,468 metric tonnes of corn. 

3) Wheat

Wheat is one of the oldest crops in Nepal. The crop has gone on to become one of the most important crops in the country as it is used as various consumables from bread to cereals.

The Himalayan farmers sowed the golden crop over 703,992 hectares and cultivated 2,005,665 metric tonnes of wheat in FY 2019/20. Kailali reaped 5,390 metric tonnes of wheat, which is the highest contribution in Nepal. Following Kailali is Nawalparasi, as it reaped 2,289 metric tonnes.

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4) Potatoes

Potatoes are favored by people living in the hills and mountains of Nepal. This is primarily because potatoes grow even in the harsh arid regions of the Himalayas. The high demand for potatoes props the cultivation of potatoes. Due to high abundance, this is one of the most affordable foods in the country.

Understandably, due to the high demand and favorable conditions, potato cultivation is one of the fastest-growing crops in Nepal. This food production alone makes up 6.57 percent of the agricultural GDP. Even on the national GDP scale, potatoes constitute 2.17 percent of the GDP.

It was grown over an area of 193,997 hectares, and the farmers generated a yield of 3,112,947 tonnes in FY 2019/20. The district of Bara generates 1,26,810 metric tonnes output of potatoes every year.

5) Apples

Apple is a fruit that needs no introduction. Consumed by many households for its taste and nutrition, Apple is one of the biggest cultivations in Nepal. Its high demand and resale value have endowed it the ‘cash crop’ status. It contributes 14 percent of revenue to Nepal’s GDP.

The total arable land used for apple farming is 11,186 hectares, and the farmers produced 31,386 metric tonnes of fruit in FY 2019/20. Jumla was confirmed to be the most significant apple contributor with 6,799 metric tonnes. The district of Mustang chugged up to the second spot with 5,727 metric tonnes.

6) Citrus

Citrus fruits are consumed widely on a global scale. Be it lemons or oranges; people love to down these fruits on a daily basis. On an arable land of 46,412 hectares, 271,908 metric tonnes of citrus were produced.

Solukhumbu is the district that produced the highest output of citrus with 1,449 metric tonnes in FY 2019/20. Gulmi is the second biggest contributor with 408 metric tonnes. Syangja produced NPR 356.6 million worth of oranges grown over an area of 1,270 hectares. The grapefruit is grown highest in Sindhuli with 4,900 metric tonnes, which were produced over 400 hectares of land.

7) Mangoes

The king of fruits reigns over Nepal as well. Mangoes are savored by many as it is one of the tastiest and pulpiest fruits there is. It is high in vitamins while being low on calories. As it is a seasonal fruit, the demand is considerably higher than for other fruits. Understanding this, farmers doled out 366,144 metric tonnes of mangoes which was grown over 49,588 hectares of land. Surkhet district yielded the highest output of mangoes with 400 metric tonnes.

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8) Export Oriented Crops

Nepal capitalizes on the global demand for its products. Farmers have begun cultivating crops with the intention to export them all together. Nepal exports coffee and cardamom.

Nepal’s coffee production has been spiking in recent times. Kavre has stepped up as the highest coffee producing district with 221 metric tonnes grown over 973 hectares. Another 1 million hectares of land is projected to be used for coffee cultivation.

Nepal contributes 7,954 metric tonnes to the global cardamom production of 12,000 metric tonnes. Taplejung is the highest cardamom producing district with 2,490 metric tonnes grown over 4,150 hectares.

9) Milk

Although it is the 21st century, Nepal continues to rely on cattle for its agricultural activities. As most of the agricultural farmers have cows with them, the Himalayan nation produces dairy products on a large scale. The fact that almost 80 percent of the milk is provided by small farmers displays how vital and intricate cattle are with the agrarian culture.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development realized the significance of cattle farming and educated Nepalis about crossbreeding, which would improve the genes of the cattle. The ministry has also made efforts to make animal husbandry much more efficient.

Nepal produced 1,800,000 metric tonnes of milk. The district which produced the most milk was Kavre, with 83,509 metric tonnes. Morang clinched the second spot with 73,267 metric tonnes of milk.

10) Fish

Fish is one of the most nutritious foods that the world has. High on protein but low on calories and cholesterol, fish is consumed and favored by health and meat lovers alike. In Nepal, fish is an important aspect in economic terms as they provide a livelihood for many people of different ethnicities. Propelled by the massive demand, different people of Nepal are showing interest in adopting pisciculture.

Aquatic husbandry in Nepal covers 12,349 hectares, and the farmers produce 62,725 metric tonnes. Dhanusa ranks the highest in fish production with 7,312 metric tonnes, while Bara, with 5,276 metric tonnes, ranked second.

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11) Meat

Meat consumption has increased in Nepal, and sympathetically, meat production has increased as well. The production is projected to grow as meat is known to be a good source of proteins, vitamins, and iron.

Cattle rearing for meat generation has occupied 13,082,641 hectares in Nepal. The rearing has generated 357,082 metric tonnes of meat production. In economic terms, animal husbandry has contributed 11.5 percent to Nepal’s GDP. On smaller terms, it created 25.7 percent of agricultural GDP.

Goat meat is also one of the most consumed meats in Nepal. Goat herding is a lucrative profession for the most landlocked country. A whopping 65,583 metric tonnes of meat is generated every year. Surkhet and Dailekh are the regions that contribute the maximum amount of goat meat.

Apart from goat meat, pork is one of the consumed meat in Nepal, and it has been observed that the demand has been increasing in the Himalayan nation. 18,709 metric tonnes of pork meat have been generated in Nepal. Morang and Jhapa are the regions that contribute the most when it comes to pork meat.

12) Honey

Honey is one of the foods which is loved by a lot of people. Be it green tea or weight loss; honey is slurped in high demand. With bees pollinating and giving honey to farmers, apiculture is one of the sought-after professions in Nepal.

As the demand for Himalayan honey is high, Nepal could generate 3,990 metric tonnes by using 242,500 hectares. Morang outclassed every other district by generating honey with 15,000 hives, while Lamjung generated 35,000 hives.

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Capping it off

As one can observe, the pristine mountains of Nepal house not only trekking opportunities but also great flora and fauna. Be it healthy veggies or animal meat, Nepal has a lot to offer to all. It is excellent to gorge on foods grown in such a pristine environment.

So, pack your bags and head to Nepal. Your gastronomic journey will be unique without much effort.

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As per the Home Ministry, the Chief District Officers of all districts were directed to curb religious gatherings. The directive comes hot on the heels of the numerous religious gatherings on the sacred Hindu festival Janai Purnima.

Innumerable Hindus have started visiting the Pashupati temple today. The holy site had not witnessed such a massive attendance in two years as COVID-19 cases surged at that time. The government opined that such festivities could lead to massive infections.

Tomorrow, another set of festivities is lined up for Newari people in Kathmandu Valley and other cities to celebrate the Gai Jatra festival. All the festivities are happening in full swing despite Kathmandu Valley being on partial lockdown.

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Phanindra Pokharel, Joint Secretary at Home Ministry, stated that government didn’t want the festivities to become the epicenter of infections. “As we are no longer in the mood to impose blanket lockdown, we are discussing ways to impose a smart lockdown, which will be based on scientific methods,” Pokharel said.

The smart lockdown would label the areas with higher infection rates as zones ranging from red to green, with red being the most infected area and green being safe. The labeling will be done on various parameters, which range from infection rate to mortality rate.

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However, throwing caution to the wind, many Nepalis visited the Pashupatinath Temple and other such temples.

The Hindu month of Shrawan, which falls in July and August, is perceived as an auspicious period for Hindus. They typically worship Lord Shiva and fast during this period.

The Hindus visit the temples, and many women end their fast after worshipping Lord Shiva on the last Monday of Shrawan.

However, due to the COVID-19 threat, the local administration imposed rules which barred many devotees from entering the temples and conduct ceremonies outside the temples. As a result, most of the devotees wound up outside the temples in large numbers.

Most of the devotees who were barred from entering the temples wound up worshipping the Shiva Lingas outside.

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