The diplomatic mission representing Nepal in Portugal has taken a new step regarding its official communications. Officials stationed in Lisbon have started including the national calendar, known as Nepal Sambat, alongside the standard traditional and Western calendar dates on official notices. The inclusion first appeared in an official document issued by the embassy on 27 Kartik 2083, which corresponds to 13 November 2026. This administrative change reflects a growing recognition of the indigenous calendar system within official diplomatic correspondence abroad. This move to incorporate the native timekeeping system into official papers has drawn a positive reaction from concerned stakeholders in the community. Observers and community members welcomed the decision by the mission to adopt the national era alongside other calendars.
Nepali Embassy in Portugal begins including Nepal Sambat in notices
The diplomatic mission in Lisbon has started printing the national calendar alongside traditional and modern calendar systems.
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In short
- The embassy in Portugal started including Nepal Sambat on notices.
- The update appeared on a document issued on 13 November 2026.
- Stakeholders in the community have welcomed the diplomatic decision.
From public sources and the WeNepal research team
https://wenepal.com/article/nepali-embassy-in-portugal-begins-including-nepal-sambat-in-notices-20261114
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