Priyashini and her three children were lighting oil lamps. Around her, many more were doing the same, as well as offering prayers with fruits, garlands and delicacies. Chithirai Puthandu was ...

Police confirmed that no casualties were recorded in the incident. Police suspect that the fire has been triggered by an oil lamp, which was lit as part of a religious ritual and placed before a small ...

Clay oil lamps are in great demand during Tihar, which is also known as the festival of lights. People from the Prajapati community in Nagadesh, Bode, Chapacho, Pancho of Madhyapur Thimi and Bolachhen ...