Nepal, Nov. 10 -- The Ministry of Home Affairs has directed all district administration offices to allow traditional Deusi-Bhailo cultural programmes to run round the clock during the ongoing Tihar festival.

The ministry issued a circular to all 77 district administration offices on Monday, directing them to allow Deusi-Bhailo programmes to be conducted in a disciplined manner that promotes Nepali traditional art and culture and preserves social harmony.

he district administration offices have been instructed to ensure that the programmes are organized and conducted voluntarily and with dignity, and that no one is forced to give donations or gifts.

The directive was issued following a secretary-level decision of the ministry on Monday...