The Nepali Army has observed the 260th Army Day coinciding with the day of Maha Shivaratri on Saturday.
President Bidya Devi Bhandari attended the feu de joie organized by Nepali Army at Tundikhel.
President Bhandari laid a wreath on Army monument there as well as received a guard of honor accorded by the Nepali Army. President Bhandari is the Supreme Commander of the NA.
A helicopter of the Nepali Army carrying the national flag, and a banner reading the 'Army Day, 2079' showered flowers while the Army soldiers opened celebratory rifle and artillery fires.
As part of the celebration, the Army performed various arts and dances displaying the traditional army costumes, and played musical tunes. A march past, a physical training and a taekwondo were presented.
Vehicles, equipment and arms and ammunition used by the Army were also displayed on the occasion.
Five former chiefs of the Indian Army attended the ceremony as the guest.
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