Top 10 News Events: Chhath Festival Celebrated, PM's India Visit Expectations, Election Discussions, and Heroin Seizure
Summary
Chhath festival is being celebrated across rivers and ponds as devotees offer arghya to the setting sun, while political attention turns to Prime Minister Balen Shah’s expected India visit and the Election Commission’s talks with parties. Police have also seized white heroin worth about Rs 22 crore from Tribhuvan International Airport.
Key Points
- Devotees across the country celebrated Chhath by offering arghya to the setting sun, with the festival concluding after morning prayers tomorrow.
- Rabi Lamichhane’s presence in Madhesh during Chhath has sparked political debate over whether his visit is religious or strategic.
- The Election Commission has called national parties for discussions on the upcoming elections, while the private sector expects gains from Prime Minister Balen Shah’s India visit.
- Police seized about 5.5 kilograms of white heroin worth around Rs 22 crore from Tribhuvan International Airport.
