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Trilateral clash in NRNA America, Kharel, Sah for president, and Anup Khanal takes over as Adhikari general secretary

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The voting process for selecting the new leadership of the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) USA began on Sunday. About 13,000 members of the association will vote for their preferred candidates through ballots sent via email and mobile. This time, there will be a three-way competition between Bhanu Kharel, Satendra Sah, and Ramhari Adhikari for the post of president. All three candidates were intensifying the final phase of activities to woo voters before the election. Due to the divisions, disputes, and internal dissatisfaction seen in the last term, this time the members have appeared more cautious in selecting the leadership. In states with a large number of voters, like California, New York, and Texas, members have expressed expectations for the new leadership. Along with the president, there is also competition for other positions, including vice president, general secretary, secretary, and others. All three candidates have entered the field with a pail. Anup Khanal from the...

Singer Prakash Katuwal's new song released (with video)

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Kathmandu. Famous and popular singer and creator Prakash Katuwal's new song has been released. He has released the song "Jersey Gai Ko Dudh" in his own words and music.  The song, which contains a joyful feeling and a social message, has music by RK Milan. Singer Katuwal is accompanied by singer Samiksha Adhikari in the singing.  The music video of the song has been choreographed and directed by famous choreographer Shankar BC. Shankar BC himself and model Riya Khadka have acted.  The video, edited by Navin Gharti Magar, was shot by Rajesh Ghimire. The song has been launched in the market by Smriti Music Pvt. Ltd.   Watch the full video of the song:

Sofa Hub Kathmandu, which has successfully made its own identity in the sofa and furniture sector, has entered its fifth year

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Kathmandu. Sofa Hub Kathmandu, which has successfully made its own identity in the sofa and furniture sector with excellent quality, has entered its fifth year after completing its fourth year. The company has been able to expand 10 branches across Nepal in a short period of five years, keeping in mind the demands of customers by using skilled workers and quality goods. The company has been able to operate 10 branches in Gothatar Heights in Kathmandu, Kalanki (Sanima Bank Building near the Land Revenue Office), Koirala Mart near Redon College in Samakhusi), two showrooms and a factory in Lanka, Chitwan, Malepatan, Pokhara, Rajha Chowk in Nepalgunj, NMC Building in Birtamod, Lotus Galli in Dhangadhi Attariya and Butwal. We have skilled carpenters, we use quality materials, so that the quality and finishing of the products are as the customers want, says the company's Managing Director, Taralal Dharel. In the current situation where the business is becoming competitive, as we complet...

Congress-UML working on replacing other ministers who are weak in performance and embroiled in controversies

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  Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, who has completed a year at the helm of the government, is preparing to reshuffle the cabinet. The Prime Minister is preparing to reshuffle ministers who have not performed effectively in a year and have been embroiled in serious controversies. Discussions have also begun with the ruling party Nepali Congress for this. In addition, on Monday night, the Prime Minister also held discussions with top leaders of the Congress and JSP. According to sources close to the Prime Minister, ministers who have become controversial and have not been able to perform effectively for a year are in the 'red zone'. 'It has been a year since this government was formed. Both the Congress and the UML are committed to making the government's work more creative and delivering results,' said a source close to the Prime Minister. 'That is why the set of ministers will not change. However, preparations are being made to reshuffle ministers who have been inv...

Trump asked, “Zelensky, if you got weapons, could you hit Moscow?”

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  US President Donald Trump is preparing to provide Ukraine with powerful long-range weapons to fight Russia. Trump, who has previously been soft on Russian President Vladimir Putin, is preparing to adopt a tough policy against Russia after he appears unprepared for peace. Trump, who has claimed that there would be no Russia-Ukraine war if he were president, has been taking the initiative to broker a ceasefire since taking office in January. Trump initially appeared soft on the Kremlin and aggressive towards Kiev in an attempt to broker a ceasefire. However, after Russia rejected the ceasefire proposal on various pretexts, despite his softness, Trump has said that he will provide Ukraine with long-range weapons to attack Russia. The Financial Times reported that he even asked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky whether he could attack the Russian capital. "Volodymyr! If we get the weapons, can you hit Moscow? Can we hit St. Petersburg too?" Trump asked Zelensky. In respons...

Rice planting completed in Nuwakot, agricultural campaign with political awareness will make the country self-reliant - Jeevan C

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  31 Asad 2082, Tuesday Nuwakot. The Nepal Communist Party has completed a rice planting program in an area of 5 ropanis in Bidur Municipality-Sheraphat. The program was conducted under the party's self-reliance building campaign. The planting program organized with the slogan "Let's respect labor, let's build a labor culture" was actively attended by the party's central member and district in-charge Sirjan C, central representative member Jeevan C, central secretariat member of Yuva Sangha Nepal and Nuwakot district in-charge Basu C, district secretariat member Ram Kumar C, district members Hira Lal C, Kalpana C and leaders and activists of JBS-Morcha. The leaders participating in the program believed that linking labor and production with the party's line of work would make the country self-reliant and prosperous through agricultural campaigns with political awareness. They expressed their commitment to institutionalize 'labor culture' and vigoro...

Xi, Lavrov meet in Beijing

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MOSCOW - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Tuesday, Moscow said, as part of a visit by the top Russian diplomat to attend a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. “Xi welcomed Lavrov to the Chinese capital as part of his participation in the meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO),” the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement. The ministry also said that a number of issues of bilateral political contacts were discussed at the highest and highest levels, including preparations for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to China to attend the SCO summit and the World War II anniversary celebrations. The Chinese president met with Lavrov after a “general meeting” with SCO foreign ministers, Russia’s Tass news agency reported. Lavrov discussed relations with Ukraine and the United States with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Sunday. The Russian foreign minister ar...

Monsoon rains kill 111 in Pakistan, more heavy rains expected

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Monsoon rains that began in late June in Pakistan have so far killed 111 people, including 53 children, according to figures released by the government's National Disaster Management Authority on Monday. The highest number of deaths have been in the densely populated Punjab province. Pakistan’s National Meteorological Department has issued a warning of more heavy rains in the northern and eastern parts of the country, raising the risk of urban flooding, landslides and structural damage from windstorms. The monsoon accounts for 70 to 80 percent of the annual rainfall in South Asia. It begins in early June in India and in late June in Pakistan and lasts until September. While the monsoon is crucial for farmers’ livelihoods and food security, it can also cause flooding, landslides and building collapses. The pattern of the monsoon is changing as the world warms, but scientists are still unsure of the extent of its impact. Pakistan is one of the countries hardest hit by climate change....

Several accidents during the shooting of 'Kantara 2', two dead

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  Mumbai. Rishab Shetty's upcoming film 'Kantara 2' is going to be as exciting as it is making history during the shooting. At the same time, it is facing setbacks. There have been many accidents during the shooting of this film. So far, two people have died. Another major accident has been reported. It is said that a boat capsized during the shooting of the film. The good thing is that no casualties have been reported in the accident so far. According to the local police, the incident took place during the shooting of the film in the Mani reservoir in the Masti Katte area of ​​Shivamogga district. The accident occurred in the shallow part of the reservoir, so a major accident was avoided. It is said that the camera and a very expensive machine were submerged in the water. Actor and director Rishabh Shetty and 30 members of the crew survived safely. Theater artist Ramdas Pujari told Indian media that making a film on Dakshina Kannada spirits is always risky because the spir...

Iran to Resume Nuclear Talks with US if it gets Guarantees of no Further Attacks

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  Tehran: Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Saturday that he would agree to resume nuclear talks with the United States if he received assurances that there would be no further attacks against his country. In a speech to foreign diplomats in Tehran, Foreign Minister Araghchi said Iran has always been ready for talks on its nuclear program and will be ready in the future. “But if talks resume, they must be assured that this trend will not lead to war,” he said. Referring to the 12-day Israeli bombing of Iran’s nuclear and military sites and the US attack on June 22, he said, “If the US and others want to resume talks with Iran, they must first have firm guarantees that such actions will not be repeated. The attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities have made it more difficult and complicated to achieve a negotiated solution.” Iran suspended cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog (IAEA) after the attack. IAEA inspectors have since withdrawn. Araghchi said that, in accordanc...

EU Strongly Criticizes Trump's Tax Decision

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  European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has strongly criticized Washington's decision to impose a 30 percent tax on European Union (EU) exports, warning that the EU could impose "reciprocal taxes" with the US if necessary. Von der Leyen's comments come after US President Donald Trump announced earlier that his administration would impose a 30 percent tariff on EU exports. Von der Leyen said such a tariff would severely disrupt vital transatlantic supply chains. Her comments suggest that the Trump administration's latest trade policies have further strained global trade relations.

Political Agreement on Free Trade Agreement Between EU and Indonesia

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  European Union (EU) President Ursula von der Leyen and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto made a major announcement on Sunday, announcing a political agreement on a free trade agreement. The move comes amid growing uncertainty over US policy on global trade. Speaking to reporters in Brussels, EU President von der Leyen said, “We are living in challenging times, with increased economic uncertainty and political instability. In times like these, partners like us need to work even closer. Today, we are making great progress in our partnership.” She added, “I am pleased to say that we have reached a political agreement on an ambitious free trade agreement.” The 27-nation EU and Southeast Asia’s largest economy, Indonesia, have been negotiating the deal since 2016 to boost trade and investment. The European Commission called Sunday’s agreement a major achievement and said it would be formally concluded in September. Ursula von der Leyen said the agreement came at the right time, sa...

Elon Musk's Biggest Investment in Another Company

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 SpaceX to invest $2 billion in XAI Elon Musk’s rocket company SpaceX is investing $2 billion in his artificial intelligence (AI) company XAI, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday, citing people familiar with the company. The investment comes as part of a $5 billion equity fund announced by Morgan Stanley last month. It is SpaceX’s first known investment in XAI and Musk’s largest investment in another company. Musk has repeatedly used his business empire to promote AI operations. His XAI company competes with OpenAI (maker of ChatGPT), which is considered a leader in AI research and deployment. Earlier this year, Musk pushed ahead with efforts to expand Grok’s reach by integrating AI research lab XAI into social media platform X. The combination values the new company at $113 billion, the report said. Musk has called Grok the “world’s smartest AI.” It also powers customer-support features for SpaceX’s satellite internet service, Starlink. During Wednesday’s release of the A...

Sarjak Dhakal's new Teej song "Khetla" released (video)

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  Sarjak Dhakal's new Teej song "Khetla" released (video) Kathmandu. Teej, the great festival of Nepali women, is approaching. On this occasion, various artists are competing to bring Teej special songs to the market. In the same vein, the new Teej song "Khetla" by the well-known singer and creator Binod Dhakal, which is a strong voice against violence against women and the dowry system, has been released. The lyrics and music of this song are by Sarjak Dhakal, while Dhakal, Maya Darnal, Deepkala Thapa 'Rimple', and Krishna Lamichhane have sung. The song, directed by Laxman Shrestha, has cinematography by Marubhoomi Narayan, and editing by Roshan Dhital. The video of the song features Binod Dhakal, Sushila Niraula (Bimli), Ganesh AC (Quake), and Roma Bista. This song has been released on Binod Dhakal's YouTube channel. Watch the video: 

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un offers full support to Russia in the ongoing war in Ukraine

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  SEOUL, June 10. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has offered Moscow full support in the ongoing war in Ukraine during talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Lavrov’s visit to North Korea was the latest in a series of high-profile visits by top Moscow officials as the two countries deepen military and political ties amid Russia’s offensive against Kiev. Pyongyang has sent thousands of troops to Russia’s Kursk region to push back Ukrainian forces and has provided Russian forces with artillery and missiles. Kim and Lavrov met on Saturday in an “atmosphere of warm comradely trust,” the official KCNA news agency said. Russia’s Foreign Ministry posted a video on Telegram of the two shaking hands and hugging each other, saying the talks took place in Wonsan, on the country’s east coast. A large resort opened in Wonsan earlier this month. Kim told Lavrov that North Korea is “ready to unconditionally support and encourage all measures taken by the Russian leadership in dealing ...

The National Independent Party has demanded an answer from the House regarding the failure of those who attended an event in Spain attended by Prime Minister Oli to return.

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  Kathmandu, June 10. Rastriya Swatantra Party MP Sumana Shrestha has demanded an answer from the Prime Minister regarding the failure of Nepalis who went to attend a program in Spain attended by Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to return. Speaking at the Sunday meeting of the House of Representatives, MP Shrestha made this demand. She accused the Spanish case of giving political protection to human trafficking networks. She also objected to the fact that the study report on visit visas prepared in Falgun 2078 BS has not yet been made public. She questioned where the report prepared in 2078 BS is currently stored. She also demanded the formation of a parliamentary investigation committee or a high-level investigation commission to investigate the visit visa case. She reiterated the demand that Prime Minister Oli, who is also the Chairman of the Good Governance Commission, should provide an explanation about the Spain case. She also demanded an impartial investigation into the audio rec...

President Emmanuel Macron says Talks Should Focus on 'Protecting European Interests'

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  French President Emmanuel Macron has urged the EU's negotiating team to firmly defend European interests, opposing US President Donald Trump's threat to impose a 30 percent tariff on the European Union. US President Donald Trump has threatened a 30 percent tariff increase on Mexico and the European Union, effective from August 1. Expressing France's "strong disagreement" with the announcement, Macron called for "all instruments to be mobilized and preparations for a credible response" if the two sides fail to reach an agreement by August 1. "France fully supports the European Commission in accelerating negotiations to reach a mutually acceptable agreement by August 1. This reflects the respect that trading partners such as the European Union and the United States should have for each other," he wrote on social media. Earlier on Saturday, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen criticized Trump's proposed new tariffs on August 1...