Karnali province: A public holiday has been declared in Karnali Province for Thursday, marking the first day of the month of Shawan in the Lunar Calendar.
According to National News Agency Nepal, the provincial government has decided to announce this public holiday to celebrate Shawan Sankranti and the Deuda festival. These events hold cultural significance for the people of the province, prompting the government to facilitate their observance through an official day off.