Lisbon Embassy Includes Nepal Sambat in Official Communications
Summary
The Nepali Embassy in Lisbon has begun including Nepal Sambat alongside Bikram Sambat and the Gregorian calendar in its official notices. Activist Gangabahadur Nemkul welcomed the move as a positive step toward recognizing Nepal’s historical identity and national heritage in official government records.
Key Points
- The Nepali Embassy in Lisbon has started mentioning Nepal Sambat in its official notice letters alongside Bikram Sambat and the Gregorian calendar.
- The embassy’s notice dated 2083/07/27 (November 13, 2026) included ‘Ne.Sam. 1147 Kachhalathwo Chaturthi’.
- Activist Gangabahadur Nemkul had previously urged Nepali embassies abroad to prioritize Nepal Sambat in official correspondence and administrative work.
- Nemkul thanked the embassy for responding to his demand and stakeholders called the move a positive beginning for recognizing Nepal’s identity and culture.
