Saturday, April 11th, 2026

PM hoists national flag at Jitgadhi fort



BUTWAL: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Saturday hoisted the national flag to commemorate the victory of the then Nepali Army over British troops in Jitgadhi fort in Butwal around 200 years ago, amid a program here.

He also unveiled the life-size statue of Ujir Singh Thapa, commander of the then Nepali Army, who fought and won the battle.

On the occasion, the PM said the government was focusing on maintaining peace, security and good governance – main ingredients for the country’s development.

Publish Date : 21 April 2019 07:56 AM

Economic Digest: Nepal’s Business News in a Snap

KATHMANDU: Economic Digest offers a concise yet comprehensive overview of

Westerly winds bring chances of rain, snowfall across regions

KATHMANDU: The country is currently under the partial influence of

Artemis II crew safely returns after landmark lunar mission

WASHINGTON DC: The Artemis II astronauts have safely returned to

NRB issues today’s foreign currency exchange rates

KATHMANDU: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has published the foreign exchange

Department inspects 56 businesses in ongoing market drive

KATHMANDU: The Department of Commerce, Supplies and Consumer Protection has