KATHMANDU: The government has announced a public holiday for October 30 on the occasion of Bhai Tika to be celebrated on that day by the Newar Community.
A meeting of Council of Ministers decided to that effect.
The Newar Community in Kathmandu had been demanding a public holiday on Wednesday as the festival falls on the day as per their’s calendar.
Nepal Calendar Fixation Committee has fixed October 29 as Bhai Tika and a public holiday has been already announced.
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