Must-know facts about Bhakti Thapa, a new Nepali luminary

KATHMANDU, July 3: Recently, Bhakti Thapa has got the new limelight. A great warrior who lost his life in the Anglo-Nepal war some 206 years ago was declared the Nepali luminary on Wednesday.

A Cabinet meeting day decided to recognize Thapa as the new national hero which has given euphoric reactions from all institutions and individuals demanding luminary declaration for Bhakti Thapa.