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29-Year-Old Sujan Bag Shrestha to Continue Historic Bode Tongue-Piercing Festival
Bhaktapur. In Bode, Madhyapur Thimi Municipality, the famous 'Tongue-Piercing Festival' celebrated every year on Baisakh 2, will see 29-year-old Sujan Bag Shrestha continue the tradition by piercing his tongue for the fourth time this year.Sujan, the youngest son of 51-year-old Buddha Krishna Bag Shrestha—who has continued the festival by piercing his tongue nine times—took over the tradition three years ago and has confirmed he will perform the ritual again this year.After Krishna Chandra Bag Shrestha pierced his tongue 12 times, his brother Buddha Krishna Bag Shrestha continued the tradition for nine years. For the past three years, Buddha Krishna's youngest...
The Compromised Dignity of the Attorney General's Office in Nepal
Kathmandu. The fact that the office of the Attorney General, the government's chief legal advisor, is frequently used by ruling parties or leaders to suit their own interests has repeatedly come to light.Article 158 of the Constitution outlines the functions, duties, and powers of the Attorney General. According to sub-article (1), the Attorney General shall be the chief legal advisor to the Government of Nepal. It is the duty of the Attorney General to provide legal opinions on constitutional and legal matters to the Government of Nepal and other officials designated by the government.Sub-article (2) states that the Government of...
Nigerian Military Rescues 31 Hostages Following Easter Attacks in Kaduna
The Nigerian military has announced the rescue of 31 individuals who were abducted during the Easter holiday in the northwestern state of Kaduna. However, at least five people have been reported dead in the incident.According to Caleb Bawa Maaji, local Catholic and Evangelical churches were targeted. The abduction occurred in Ariko village, approximately 100 kilometers north of Abuja. Previously, the police chief had ordered 'comprehensive security measures' at places of worship for the Easter holiday. The military stated that through a 'rapid response, the terrorist attack was thwarted and 31 people were rescued.' Troops engaged in a firefight with the attackers,...
Dhanusha Farmers Face Crop Failure Amid Adverse Weather Conditions
Dhanusha. Agriculture is the primary occupation for most residents of Madhesh Province, with wheat serving as the second most important crop after paddy. In Dhanusha district alone, wheat is cultivated across 34,000 hectares. However, due to strong winds and hailstorms at the beginning of Chaitra, the crops have failed to develop healthy grains.Farmers are frustrated and worried as their investments in tractor plowing, irrigation, fertilizers, and hard labor are not yielding returns. Billa Shah, a farmer from Janakpur Sub-Metropolitan City-23, stated,
