Biska Jatra begins in Bhaktapur
Biska, the cultural and historical festival, which is exclusively observed in Bhaktapur, formally began today.
Devotees have flocked to Taumadhi to pay homage to the deity Bhairav since the morning marking the commencement of the festival.
After the worship to Bhairav concludes, the chariot procession of the Bhairav will begin, it is said.
The Biska festival commenced with the towing of the Chariot of Bhairav after performing all the associated customary rituals.
The idols of Bhairav and Betal are installed in the chariot along with the sword and flag brought from Hanumandhoka in Kathmandu.
The chariot is pulled in a procession from local Taumadhi to Gahiti.
The festival is observed in a grand way for eight nights and nine days with the celebrations of various rituals including the Sindur Jatra and the tongue-piercing ceremony.
Durga Prasai brought to Kathmandu
Durga Prasai, who was arrested from Assam, India, has been brought to Kathmandu on Friday.
He was brought to Kathmandu by Buddha Air from Bhadrapur Airport, who was earlier brought to Jhapa via Kakadbhitta border point directly from Assam.
Metropolitan Police Range, Kathmandu spokesperson Apil Raj Bohara informed that Prasai will be taken to the court for the extension of his custody to investigate the charges of committing crime against the State and organized crime.
Prasai, who had led the violent pro-monarchy protest in Tinkune on March 28, was apprehended from Assam with the help of Indian police and brought to Jhapa this morning.
Before bringing him to the airport, he was kept at the District Police Office, Jhapa.
Prasai’s bodyguard Deepak Khadka, who was detained along with him, was also brought to Kathmandu.
Controversial medial entrepreneur Prasai, who played a key role in instigating violence in the name of royalists in Tikune on March 28, claimed that he has surrendered to the Indian police.
He claimed through social media that he has turned himself in to the Indian police.
A few days ago, a team of Nepal Police had left for India to search Prasai.
He mentioned on social media that he surrendered to the Indian police at 9:13 pm after the guarantee of safety.
The pro-monarchy supporters had vandalized and torched commercial buildings and also attacked the office of Annapurna Media Network and other media outlets.
Two persons—photo journalist Suresh Rajak and Sabin Maharjan of Kirtipur had lost their lives and 129 others were injured during the violent protest.
Police have rounded up dozens in connection with the violence including Rastriya Prajatantra Party Vice Chairman Rabindra Mishra and General Secretary Dhawal Shamsher Rana.
Nepal Film Directors Society honors AMN GM Basnet
The Nepal Film Directors Society has honored Annapurna Media Network General Manager Manoj Basnet for playing an unparalleled role in promoting the Nepali film industry by being active in the media sector.
Basnet was honored on the occasion of the society's silver jubilee celebration and 17th annual general meeting.
Society’s Chairman Janakdip Parajuli handed over the certificate of honor to Basnet.
“His service and contribution to the society by being active in the media sector for more than two decades is laudable,” Nepal Film Directors Society Chairman Parajuli said, adding, “Not only that, the role he played in promoting the Nepali film industry by leading the media house is commendable.”
The certificate of honor was signed by Minister for Forest and Environment Ain Bahadur Shahi Thakuri, Society Chairman Parajuli, and General Secretary Arun Kumar Pradhan.
Durga Prasai arrested in India, being brought to Kathmandu
Durga Prasai, who led the violent pro-monarchy protest in Tinkune on March 28, has been arrested and is being brought to Kathmandu.
A special team of Nepal Police brought Prasai to Jhapa via Kakadbhitta border point. He has been kept at the District Police Office, Jhapa.
Prasai, who had been absconding after the violent protest in Tinkune, was apprehended from Assam, India with the help of Indian police.
The families of Prasai and his supporters had gathered at the border point after knowing that he turned himself in to the Assam police and was being brought to Nepal.
A large number of security personnel has also been deployed.
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Controversial medial entrepreneur Prasai, who played a key role in instigating violence in the name of royalists in Tikune on March 28, claimed that he has surrendered to the Indian police.
He claimed through social media that he has turned himself in to the Indian police.
A few days ago, a team of Nepal Police had left for India to search Prasai.
He mentioned on social media that he surrendered to the Indian police at 9:13 pm after the guarantee of safety.
Along with Prasai, his bodygurad Deepak Khadka has also been arrested, police said.
The pro-monarchy supporters had vandalized and torched commercial buildings and also attacked the office of Annapurna Media Network and other media outlets.
Two persons—photo journalist Suresh Rajak and Sabin Maharjan of Kirtipur had lost their lives and 129 others were injured during the violent protest.
Police have rounded up dozens in connection with the violence including Rastriya Prajatantra Party Vice Chairman Rabindra Mishra and General Secretary Dhawal Shamsher Rana.
