Introduction
Baisakh 1, the Nepali New Year, has been a significant date for major policy shifts, infrastructure launches, and historical milestones in Nepal. This guide lists these events chronologically.
Main Content
Historical events occurring on Baisakh 1 (B.S.):
| Date (B.S.) | Historical Events |
|---|---|
| 2081 Baisakh 1 | New Dharahara opened to public; Thamel and Durbarmarg areas started 24-hour operation |
| 2080 Baisakh 1 | Test operation of Maulakali Cable Car started |
| 2074 Baisakh 1 | Launch of "Mero Barsha" health campaign; Free kidney transplant service started in Nepal |
| 2072 Baisakh 1 | Ban on plastic less than 40 microns in Kathmandu Valley |
| 2064 Baisakh 1 | Start of Children's News by Radio Nepal |
| 2061 Baisakh 1 | Nepal Telecommunications Corporation converted to 'Nepal Telecom' |
| 2056 Baisakh 1 | Start of Cellular Mobile service in Nepal |
| 2051 Baisakh 1 | Start of vehicle emission testing in Kathmandu Valley |
| 2045 Baisakh 1 | End of the old tradition of firing a cannon at 12 PM |
| 2042 Baisakh 1 | Determination of Nepal's Standard Time (Gaurishankar Mean Time) |
| 2034 Baisakh 1 | Nepal declared Smallpox-free; Start of Vital Event Registration (birth, death, etc.) |
| 2019 Baisakh 1 | Foundation stone laying of Mahendra Highway (East-West Highway) |
| 2018 Baisakh 1 | Administrative division of Nepal into 14 zones and 75 districts |
| 1981 Baisakh 1 | Formal end of slavery (Das Pratha) in Nepal |
| 1969 Baisakh 1 | Official start of celebrating New Year from the time of Chandra Shumsher |
Annual Observances starting Baisakh 1:
- Sunakhari flower blooms in Salhesh Phulbari, Siraha.
- Land Registration Day (Gharjagga Likhit Registration Diwas).
- Vital Event Registration Week (Baisakh 1-7).
- National Wildlife Week (Baisakh 1-7).
Key Takeaways
- Nepal's Standard Time was determined on Baisakh 1, 2042 B.S.
- The administrative division into 14 zones and 75 districts happened on Baisakh 1, 2018 B.S.
- Slavery (Das Pratha) was formally ended on Baisakh 1, 1981 B.S.
- Nepal was declared smallpox-free on Baisakh 1, 2034 B.S.
What to Avoid
- Do not confuse the start of cellular mobile service (2056) with the conversion of Nepal Telecom (2061).
- Avoid mixing the dates of the plastic ban (2072) and the start of vehicle emission testing (2051).
- Do not forget that the 14 zones/75 districts division occurred in 2018 B.S., not 2019 B.S.
FAQ
Q1: When was Nepal's Standard Time determined? On Baisakh 1, 2042 B.S.
Q2: When did the formal end of slavery occur in Nepal? On Baisakh 1, 1981 B.S.
Q3: When was the foundation stone of the Mahendra Highway laid? On Baisakh 1, 2019 B.S.
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