गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Nepal ∕ Government offices that remained closed for Dashain reopen today Nepal Government offices that remained closed for Dashain reopen today KathmanduPati October 17, 2021 KATHMANDU – Government offices across the country including the Kathmandu Valley that remained closed for the Dashain festival have resumed after a five consecutive-day closure. Following this, these offices have witnessed a pressure of service seekers. Government offices remained closed for six days for the 15-day Dashain (on Ghatasthapana that marks the beginning of the festival and from seventh day to 11th day). Most of ministries in the Kathmandu Valley have seen a dense presence of service seekers. Singha Durbar, the government’s main administrative centre, has reopened. Minister for Communications and Information Technology Gyanendra Bahadur Karki reported back for duty, said Karki’s personal secretary Rajji Thapa. Similarly, the market has reopened while traffics have started plying. The 15-day festival continues today on the 12th day of the festival. During the festival, Hindu people visit their relatives and families to receive ‘Tika’ and ‘Jamara’ and blessings from their elders and seniors. The festival concludes on Kojagrat Purnami that falls on October 19 this year. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Government backs efforts to build advertising sector as independent industry Residents rely on senses as air pollution data remains inaccessible Government seeks partners to build shelters for flood-displaced families Nepal PM congratulates Indian PM on 25 years in government Nepal, Russia discuss Nepali nationals in Russian Army Switzerland invites Nepal to 2027 AI summit Top Headlines Monsoon is predictable and Nepal’s disaster response should be too1 Nepal “a Buffer State”: Rethinking foreign policy in relative terms2 Promotion Linked to Future Military Leadership: Major General Magar Could Become Army Chief3 When the State Pulls the Trigger, Who Answers ?4 Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative5 PM Shah pledges Krishnabhir highway reopening within month6 Nepal’s Political Renaissance: The rise of the RSP, the re-ordering of the old political order and the political path forward7 Balen’s Silence Has Invited Curiosity, Confusion, and Concerns8 TRENDING Once on the Margins, Women Diplomats Are Now Making Their Mark in Nepal’s Foreign Service Sector Pathao, Tootle resume ride sharing services after authorities relax lockdown The Role of the Nepalese Army in Strategic Road Projects A phone call that paved the way for RAW Chief’s visit to Nepal Impact of Social Media on Nepalese Society Public Relations for a Soldier Nepal Army’s mission in Lebanon provides Covid support kits to local municipalities Tourism entrepreneurs get crash course in Chinese language
