KATHMANDU, March 24: On the occasion of Fagu Purnima or Holi, the festival of colors, programs are underway at 10 locations throughout the Kathmandu Valley. These events have been organized with official permission from the local authorities.
KATHMANDU, March 24: Police have apprehended 83 men and 9 women in Kathmandu on charges of indiscriminate smearing of color to others and rioting during Holi celebrations.
KATHMANDU, March 23: Four Bangladeshi citizens, who were taken hostage in Nepal in the pretext of taking them to Canada, Italy and other countries for foreign employment, have been rescued.