Beginning of New Year 2082 B.S. marked today

April 14, Kathmandu: Today marks the beginning of Bikram Sambat 2082.

Baisakh 1, the first day of the New Year, is being celebrated across Nepal with fanfare and greetings being exchanged among family members, relatives, friends, and colleagues.

People take time to review their past and make resolutions for further success. Homes are made neat and clean, and special delicacies are prepared and enjoyed.

Nepali people living in the diaspora also celebrate Baisakh 1 as the start of the New Year. It is a time to reflect on the past and look forward to a prosperous future.