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Kathmandu, July 12 — Embracing originality, culture and creativity, the much-awaited Teej song ‘Kaski Chhori Hola’ sung by singer Samiksha Adhikari and singer-creator Sachin Bhattarai has recently been released globally through the Samip Entertainment YouTube channel. While the market has been flooded with creations that violate the original culture and traditions in the name of Teej songs for the past few years, ‘Kaski Chhori Hola’ has been presented to the audience as a powerful, original and emotional Teej song. Singer Sachin Bhattarai has given the lyrics and music to the song, while the powerful voice of popular singer Samiksha Adhikari has made the song special. The music video of the song has been prepared under the direction of Mausam Himali. The video features Sunil Neupane, Meena Bartaula, Arjun Sapkota and Juna B.C. Cinematography is by Nawaraj Upreti and editing is by Manoj Karki. The song, which is arranged by H.B.N. Kismat, clearly reflects the respect, tradition and cult...

Kathmandu, The convention of the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) Cambodia has unanimously elected a new working committee under the chairmanship of Shivaraj Parajuli for 2025-2027. Outgoing chairman Lal Singh Khadka has handed over the post to the new working committee. Pradeep Adhikari, Rajan Kuwar, Ramji Chhetri, Sonu Tamang have been elected as the vice-chairmen of the working committee, Uma Budhathoki as the women's vice-chairman, Dipendra KC as the general secretary, Rudra Tamang as the secretary, and Dr. Mo. Jamirul Haque as the spokesperson have been elected unopposed. At the program, NRNA South Sudan Chairman Ram Prasad Padhya expressed his best wishes for the success of the sixth convention in Cambodia. Padhya emphasized that Nepal and Nepalis should be united in the same garland and spirit in activities such as 'Digital Orientation and Resolution Mechanism', labor safety campaign, and protection and promotion of Nepali culture in this region of Asia. At the...

Kathmandu, July 24, 2025– Vishal, who has been active in the music industry through Hindi songs for a long time, now comes to the audience with a Nepali song called “Mero Katha”. Released through the YouTube channel “Devil Official”, this song presents the real struggle, patriotism and pain of the Nepali youth in a very emotional way. Like Devil’s previous popular Hindi songs — soulful songs like “Baat bheja main aaya kyatera,” “Mere jaan,” “Jindagi bro”, “Mero Katha” is also a song carrying a deep message. But this song is made in Nepali language, and specifically speaks to the feelings, longing and stories of Nepali youth who have gone abroad. The writer and artist of the song, Devil, says, “Despite loving the country, one has to go abroad out of compulsion. This pain is expressed in the song.” One line of the song says – “Love for slaves makes it a compulsion to bond, and one has to go abroad out of compulsion.” Through this song, Devil has tried to present the country’s soil and th...

  Kathmandu. Singer Shantikumari Shahi, who started singing in the voice of a simple Deuda since her school days, has become an established name in the folk music field today. Born in Kalikot, Karnali Province, and currently living in Baitadi, Far West, she is involved in social service along with preserving originality and culture. Shahi, who formally entered the singing field in 2074 BS, initially practiced by imitating some popular songs. Then, she started singing in her own unique voice and singing songs that encompassed the deep culture of the Far West. This quickly began to attract the attention of the audience. Shantikumari has lent her voice to songs like ‘Laali Powder Ghaser’, ‘Gayo Jovan Maitai Baser’, ‘Karnalika Chhalaichhal’, ‘Bhote Baigo Mugu’, ‘Kohi Humlaki Kohi Jumlaki’, ‘Kohi Mathi Muguki’. Her voice has given a new height to the songs of the Far West and Karnali. These songs are not just entertainment but also carry stories of people's lives, struggles and geograph...

Kathmandu. 40-degree heat. The hall had AC, but it was not working properly due to the overwhelming crowd. Kuma Sagar was perspiring and singing – Oh, if you want to go, go Oh, don't be so sad anymore Oh, I felt so happy today after seeing your move When he had just started performing in his own style with the band on stage, the fans started booing him loudly. Kuma Sagar and the Khop Band gave a powerful performance in front of more than 4,000 viewers at the Al Nasr Leisureland hall in Dubai, UAE on Sunday evening.  Kuma Sagar resonated in Dubai for the first time in this performance of Gorkha Sanj Season 3. Even though it was his first performance in Dubai, his fans had come to watch the program in the scorching heat.  During his performance, Kuma mesmerized the audience by singing Nepali music and melodies including Hawako Lahar, O Champa, and Chameliko Phool. The audience continued to support Kuma and his band as they performed.  During the performance, Kuma Sagar ment...

  The ‘Mass Gathering for Unity’ organized at the Hotel Grand Continental in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday reached an agreement to hold the convention. The date was fixed with the agreement of various associations, organizations, patrons, former presidents, office bearers of the Non-Resident Nepali Association Malaysia and various associations. After the agreement, the organization has come together to end the dispute seen in NRNA Malaysia, said ICC Vice President Khagendra Neupane. According to the agreement, the convention will be held on 30-31 August 2025, new membership and renewal will last for two weeks, effective from 21 July, and the membership fee will be set at 20 ringgit per person. Addressing the ‘Mass Gathering for Unity’, NRNA ICC Vice President Khagendra Neupane said that the convention should be held in a unified manner without allowing the organization to split. “Renewal of membership and distribution of new membership in two weeks, formation of an election committee ne...

The trailer of the Nepali film 'Riyal Ringgit', which is set to be released on August 1, has been released. The trailer shows the various difficulties faced by Nepali youth in the process of forced foreign employment and the employment. Director Vibhor Pokharel said about 'Riyal Ringgit', 'The film will closely portray the reality faced by Nepali youth who have gone for foreign employment and their lifestyle.' The name of the film 'Riyal Ringgit' is symbolic in itself. 'Riyal' is the currency of Qatar and Saudi Arabia, while 'Ringgit' is the currency of Malaysia. The combination of these two names indicates the main destination countries for Nepali workers, from where millions of Nepalis are working to support their families and in search of a better future. The film stars Pramod Chaulagain, Neeta Dhungana, Chulthim Dolma Gurung, Rabindra Khadka, Dhruv Koirala, Prem Subba, Ramchandra Adhikari, Rear Rai, Roshan Shrestha, Ishwori Baral, Bim...

'The Way Home' is a Korean film that tells the tender story of a city grandson and a rural grandmother. Sang Wo, who grew up in the city, has no attraction to his grandmother and her village. The film begins with a scene of conflict between the child Sang and his mother about going to this village. Sang is going to his grandmother's village under the pressure of his mother. He is unhappy throughout the journey and does not even greet his grandmother when he meets her. Sang's mother is looking for a job in Seoul, the capital of South Korea. After separating from her husband, Sang's mother is not getting along well with many things in her life. She leaves her son in charge of her mother until she finds a job and returns the same day. The 76-year-old grandmother cannot speak. Living alone, her back is already bent. But she is not allowed to celebrate the arrival of her grandson. After reaching the village, Sang, who is even more disappointed, finds her grandmother'...

Malaysia. It has been revealed that AHM Security and Consultancy in Malaysia has been involved in illegal business in collusion with some Nepali manpower. The company has been found to have started the process by applying for certification of the demand letters of 1,297 Nepali workers at the Nepali Embassy in Malaysia, contrary to the law. The Nepali Embassy has not yet provided the company with the demand letter certification, saying that there is a problem with the demand letter requested by the company. Despite the lack of certification of the demand letter, AHM Security Consultancy has sold its company's demand letters to more than a dozen Nepali manpower and collected crores of rupees. Nepali manpower has also ignored the embassy's certification and submitted the documents of more than 500 workers to the company. According to sources, the embassy has already obtained the documents, health check-ups and passports of Nepali workers from Nepali manpower without permission and...

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:

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...

  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...

  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...

  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...

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 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....

  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...

  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...

  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.

  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...