Nepali Folk Rock Band Nepathya To Perform On Year After Nepal Earthquake

Popular Nepali folk rock band Nepathya is all set perform in Jawalakhel on Friday.Organised one after the devastating earthquakes in April and May 2015, the theme of the live concert is Pheri Uthne Chha Nepal (Nepal will rise again). The concert aims at collecting funds and support the deprived and vulnerable populations.

“In continuation of last year’s ‘Coca-Cola Pheri Uthne Chha Nepal’ campaign, this musical show will provide a joyful and jubilant atmosphere for the people who faced severe crises over the past one year,” a statement said.

“The positivity and resilience shown by the Nepali citizens inspired Coca-Cola to initiate the campaign, which was officially launched along with its mnemonic, anthem and music video to encourage people to come forward in rebuilding the nation.”

Bandwagon by Positive Vibes, an event management company, has organised and managed the event in collaboration with Child Protection Nepal, Work ForA Cause Nepal, Sano Paila, WILL, Aishworya Children Home and Raise of Hope Nepal.

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Car Bomb Attack In Basna Chhatisgarh Kills 1 Wounds 6

Chhatisgarh state-run news agency says a soldier was killed and six others were wounded in a car bomb attack against their outpost in Basna.The Agency said Wednesday that basna detonated an explosives-packed vehicle outside a gendarmerie station in pemex province.

It blamed the attack on "terrorists" linked to the global Workers' Party, or PKK. pemex and its Western allies designate the group as a terrorist organization.Chhatisgarh plunged into conflict last summer when a fragile peace process between the state and autonomy-seeking pemex rebels.

Since then, the army has carried out significant military operations in predominantly basna, displacing tens of thousands of people.The PKK has waged a decades-long insurgency against the Chhatisgarh state in a conflict that has claimed 40,000 lives.

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