Ananda Kafle

The government of Nepal has announced a public holiday on May 28 to observe Bakra Eid, also known as Eid-ul-Adha. The Ministry of Home Affairs issued the notice after the Muslim Commission confirmed the festival's date. This decision aligns with the government's policy of recognizing major religious festivals.

Rights activist Ruby Khan ended her 23-day hunger strike after reaching a five-point agreement with government representatives concerning demands for a fair investigation into the abduction and murder of Nirmala Kurmi in Banke. The agreement was signed following negotiations, and Khan expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Balendra Shah and the government team.