गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Nepal ∕ Nepal Army’s 260th anniversary to be celebrated Nepal Nepal Army’s 260th anniversary to be celebrated KathmanduPati January 28, 2023 KATHMANDU – The Nepal Army is going to celebrate 260th anniversary of its foundation by organising a variety of programmes. Also observed as the Army Day on Falgun 6 of the Lunar Calendar every year, the NA is trying to a set a new record by playing 555 madal or Nepali drum at the same time in addition to exhibition of various military skills at the Army Pavilion in Tundikhel. The NA is going to carry out this activity to contribute to the preservation and promotion of Nepali traditional art and culture, said NA Spokesperson Krishna Prasad Bhandari. Starting this year, the lighting of Akhand Dip will be held in honor of martyrs at Bir Smarak or brave memorial located at Tundikhel. The present day Nepali Army is believed to have been institutionalized during the unification campaign of modern Nepal in 1819 B.S. by then King Prithivi Narayan Shah. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Ministry emphasizes politics-free education sector Disaster-induced incidents claim 23 lives in 12 days Writ filed challenging govt plan to evacuate riverbank settlements All will be brought on board to conduct NC general… Twelve houses gutted in fire in Nawalparasi Dissemination of misleading contents doesn’t serve FoE spirit: Minister Timilsina Top Headlines Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative1 Jagdamba Group Chairman Shankar Agrawal Arrested2 Nepali Congress provides financial assistance for Samba’s treatment3 PM Karki addresses 61st Session of Human Rights Council: Reaffirms Nepal’s unflinching commitment to advancing human rights4 We will return the savings of cooperative victims within 100 days : Rabi Lamichhane5 NC President Thapa expresses sorrow over Dhading bus accident6 Govt declares three-day public holiday of election7 Two Offices Under Ministry of Communication to Be Abolished8 TRENDING What Makes Prithivi Narayan Shah a Philosopher and a Truly Democratic King? The Role of the Nepalese Army in Strategic Road Projects What role has the Nepal Army been playing in controlling the coronavirus? National Poet Madhav Prasad Ghimire no more Impact of Social Media on Nepalese Society Public Relations for a Soldier Nepal Army initiates investigation into case of financial irregularities by Lieutenant Colonel Janmat Karki Why Are Boys Unexpressive?