Gautam Buddha Intl Airport to begin intl flights from Buddha Jayanti
Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Prem Bahadur Ale has said that a 'calibration flight' will be held at Gautam Buddha International Airport in Bhairahawa on February 21.
KATHMANDU, May 5: The 2567th birth anniversary of Gautam Buddha- Buddha Jayanti- is being observed across the country by commemorating his contributions to the establishment of world peace.
LUMBINI: Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautam Buddha, is preparing for the celebrations of the 2567th Buddha Jayanti that falls on coming May 5 this year. The Day also coincides with Lumbini Day. In this connection, the Lumbini Development Trust (LDT) has already formed the Buddha Jayanti main management committee and other various sub-committees to observe […]
KATHMANDU, May 16: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Lumbini, Nepal and visited the birth place of Lord Gautam Buddha on the occasion of Buddha Jayanti on Monday.
Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba welcomed his Indian counterpart at Lumbini this morning.
PM Modi-led Indian delegation comprises foreign secretary, joint-secretaries of ministry of external affairs and Kathmandu-based Charge d' affaires of Indian Embassy Namgya Khampa.
A bilateral meeting between PM Deuba and his Indian counterpart Modi to be held on Monday afternoon would focus on the construction of hydropower projects, development of physical infrastructure of Nepal and expansion of connectivity.
Here are some pictures taken by Ratopati photojournalist:
Preparations for the 2,566th Buddha Jayanti and Lumbini Day have been completed. Buddha Jayanti is celebrated every year on the full moon day of Baisakh Shukla by organising various programmes in Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautam Buddha.
The 2566th birth anniversary of Gautam Buddha- Buddha Jayanti- is being observed across the country by commemorating his contribution to the establishment of world peace
Preparations for the 2566th Buddha Jayanti and Lumbini Day have been completed. Buddha Jayanti is celebrated every year on the full moon day of Baisakh Shukla by organizing various programs in Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautam Buddha.
Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Prem Bahadur Ale has said that a 'calibration flight' will be held at Gautam Buddha International Airport in Bhairahawa on February 21.
BAGMATI, May 26: Chief Minister of Bagmati Province, Dormani Poudel, has said that the teachings of Gautam Buddha are still relevant in present context.
In a message on the occasion of Buddha Jayanti today, Chief Minister Poudel expressed the belief that the Buddha Jayanti would further encourage for social harmony, unity, sustainable development and stability as well as to fulfill national determination ‘Prosperous Nepal, Happy Nepali’.
The message reads, “I wish happiness, peace and prosperity among all Nepalis living in the country and abroad on the occasion of Buddha Jayanti.”
CM Poudel also requested to celebrate festivals only in the family by adopting health protocols due to corona virus.
