137th International Workers' Day being marked
The 137th International Workers’ Day is being marked worldwide today.
The Day has been marked since 1890 in recognition of the 1986 workers’ movement that demanded respect of work in the US.
On this occasion, the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security is organizing different programs across the country in participation with the employers and employees as well as the development partners.
All across the world, the Day is marked by organizing various programs that put pressure on the government and employers about the workers’ rights including proper wages be respected so that they can live a decent life.
In Nepal, International Workers’ Day is marked relating to the workers’ movement in Biratnagar in 2007 BS.
With the advent of the restoration of democracy in 2046, this day is given emphasis, allowing a public holiday.
The umbrella organization of active trade unions in Nepal, Joint Trade Union Coordination Centre (JTUCC), is bringing all workers together to mark the Day.
Buddha Jayanti being observed
The 2570th Buddha Jayanti is being observed today, recalling the contribution of Siddhartha Gautam to the establishment of world peace.
Buddha Jayanti is celebrated on the full moon day in the month of Baishakh of the Lunar calendar every year. This festival commemorates Siddhartha Gautam's significant contributions to establishing world peace.
Buddhists from Nepal and other countries are celebrating Buddha Jayanti, wishing for peace and tranquility in the world. Born in Lumbini, Nepal, Lord Gautam Buddha is regarded as the profounder and messenger of non-violence and peace.
This year, the 2570th birth anniversary of Lord Gautama Buddha, who propagated timeless messages such as 'non-violence is the cornerstone of peace and friendship,' is being celebrated across the country with hopes for peace.
Traditional pujas are performed by Buddhists, with lamas and Buddhist gurus conducting ceremonies in Chaityas, monasteries, viharas, and other sacred sites. Various programmes are traditionally organized in significant locations like Lumbini, Swayambhu, and Boudha to commemorate the day.
Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and Mahaparinirvana (death) all occurred on the full moon day of Baisakh. Thus, Buddhists worldwide, including those in Nepal, celebrate Buddha Jayanti with deep reverence and devotion.
Siddhartha Gautama was born in Lumbini Garden to King Suddhodhan and Queen Mayadevi on the full moon day of Baisakh Shukla.
Siddhartha Gautam was deeply moved by the sufferings of the people.
At the age of 29, he left his palace to seek enlightenment through penance.
Ubhauli Parva being celebrated
Ubhauli Parva, the most important festival of the Kirant community, is being marked today with joy and fervor, and by offering worship to the Bhumesthan (the god of land).
This festival is mostly celebrated in the districts of the Koshi Province and Kathmandu in the country.
Ubhauli festival is celebrated every year on the full moon day of the month of Baishakh in the Lunar calendar, which also coincides with Buddha Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Buddha.
During the festival, the Kiranti folks gather together to celebrate the festival in an organized manner and exchange good wishes.
According to the religious book Mundhum of the Kirants, time is divided into two parts, Udhauli and Ubhauli.
The Kirant community believes that these two periods are divided on the basis of farming.
Ubhauli is a festival celebrated to mark the beginning of farming.
The festival is celebrated for good harvest, peace and prosperity in the community.
The kirati community, known to be devoted to nature, celebrate Ubhauli by worshipping the land and performing their traditional dance called Sakela.
The Kirant Rai Yayokhha has prepared for worship at Sakelasthan at Hatiban of Lalitpur.
Likewise, the people in Yeselukharka in Khotang district have decided to mark this festival only on Jestha 22 as per their longstanding tradition to mark this festival on that day.
18 people killed in Rolpa jeep accident
At least 18 people died on the spot in a jeep accident in Rolpa district on Thursday.
Information Officer at the District Police Office, Rolpa, Police Inspector Sunil Thapa Nepali said that the accident took place when the jeep (Lu 1 Ja 4167) heading towards Jaljala of Thabang Rural Municipality of Rolpa from Rukum East fell some 800 meters off the road.
A team under the leadership of Police Chief of Rolpa, Birendra Bishwokarma, reached the incident site and carried out a rescue operation, he added.
Inspector Thapa mentioned that all the passengers were travelling towards Jaljala to attend a fair to be organized on the occasion of Baishakh purnima.
The identities of the deceased have not been ascertained yet.
The Details of the incident are awaited.
