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Kathmandu. A group of prominent Dalit civil society organizations in Nepal has urged the international community to take decisive action against the deep-rooted caste discrimination, violence and systemic exclusion of Dalits in Nepal. The Dalit civil society groups, which submitted a joint report to the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group of the United Nations Human Rights Council, have urged decisive action against caste discrimination, violence and systemic exclusion of Dalits. At the UPR and Media Engagement Orientation Program organized in Kathmandu on Friday, Dignity Initiative President Roop Sunar said that according to the 2021 census, Dalits make up 13.4 percent of the total population of Nepal, but their representation at the government level is very low. He complains that there is no Dalit judge in the Supreme Court till date. ‘According to the 2021 census, 13.4 percent of the total population of Nepal, or about 3.9 million, are Dalits. But their representation at t...

Kathmandu. Nepali Congress leader Dr. Shekhar Koirala has discussed with his close office bearers the issue of ending the deadlock within the party and bringing a regular general convention schedule. Koirala held discussions with Vice President Dhanraj Gurung, General Secretaries Gagan Thapa and Bishwaprakash Sharma, andGaganGaganSharma, and Joint General Secretaries Jeevan Pariyar and Badri Pandey at his liaison office in Bishalnagar on Friday morning and informed his personal secretary, Dinesh Thapaliya. Dr. Koirala has taken action after the dispute over the Congress's general convention schedule flared up. Koirala facilitated the meeting before the start of the Central Working Committee meeting. The meeting has been scheduled for 1 pm. There has been a dispute within the Congress over whether to hold the general convention before or after the Falgun 21 elections.

Biratnagar. Koshi Province Chief Minister Hikmat Kumar Karki has said that the dispute between the Nepal Electricity Authority and the private sector should be resolved immediately through talks and dialogue. In a press release issued today, Chief Minister Karki said that the shutdown of electricity supply to industries has directly affected production, employment, and the overall economy and urged both sides to return to the path of discussion and cooperation. He said, "When industries are shut down, not only the economy but also the employment of thousands of families is in danger. The problem should be solved through talks and coordination." Chief Minister Karki said that the vandalism and arson in private industries, supermarkets, factories,factories,s, and media outlets during the protests on Bhadra 23 and 24 have created an environment of fear and insecurity among investors. According to him, such instability threatens to discourage both domestic and foreign investors. ...

Kathmandu. Angela Dhamala, who has been running a beauty business in Birtamod, Jhapa, has encouraged criminal activities. She, even though she is a beautician herself, has spoken against the interests of beauticians. Through the social media platform TikTok, she has called for burning down other people's beauty parlors, just like the burning down of Bhatbhateni Supermarket during the Gen G movement. She has mentioned that the beauty parlor she is trying to destroy and its operator have 9/10 branches, without naming them. She has urged beauticians to participate in the act of burning down the beauty parlors at the very beginning if there is another movement in Nepal. We contacted her on the phone to get her opinion on this matter. During that time, she called the video posted on TikTok natural. She argues that she is not at fault since she did not name anyone in the video. She said that she posted the video on TikTok as a retaliation to the fact that she is in a small beauty busines...

Pakistan Embassy, Kathmandu organized a talk programme on Kashmir Black Day, titled “Kashmir – A Case of Human and Economic Rights under Occupation”. Seventy-eight years ago on 27 October 1947, Indian occupation forces landed at Srinagar Airport in blatant violation of international law, igniting one of the longest-standing disputes in modern history. Prominent Nepali journalists, intellectuals, and civil society representatives attended the programme. During the programme, messages from the President, Prime Minister, and Deputy Prime Minister & Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan were read out. In his message, President Asif Ali Zardari recalled that on this day in 1947, Indian troops entered Srinagar in blatant violation of international law, beginning a dark chapter of occupation and oppression. He stated that generations of Kashmiris have endured unimaginable suffering and systemic repression. The President called upon the international community, particularly ...

Kathmandu. The Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) has formally handed over the state-of-the-art Traffic Control Room built at the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Division, Ramshahpath, to the Nepal Police today. The program was jointly inaugurated by the Valley Police Chief, Additional Inspector General of Police (AIG) Dan Bahadur Karki and NRNA President Mahesh Kumar Shrestha. NRNA Vice President Manoj Kumar Shrestha delivered a welcome speech at the program, while Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Chief SSP Nawaraj Adhikari expressed his gratitude to NRNA by expressing his gratitude to NRNA. NRNA President Mahesh Kumar Shrestha, while addressing the gathering, said – “This project is not just a transfer of infrastructure, but a symbol of the responsibility and cooperation of diaspora Nepalis towards their homeland. This step has started a new chapter towards building a smart, safe and sustainable city.” Completed at a cost of Rs 754,000, the project includes civil construction, mod...

Kathmandu. The reconstruction of the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Control Room, which was damaged during the Genji movement, has been completed at a cost of about 75 lakh rupees by the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA). AIG Dan Bahadur Karki and NRNA President Mahesh Kumar Shrestha jointly presented a special honor with a certificate to Janasawal Rastriya Dainik Editor and President Ramji Bagale for the remarkable support and activism shown by the media in the reconstruction. After receiving the honor, journalist Bagale said, “This honor has become a source of inspiration for my journalism journey. It has increased both my morale and responsibility. In the coming days, I will move forward by raising the voices of the Nepali diaspora more strongly.” The reconstruction of the Kathmandu Traffic Control Room was completed in a short time under the active leadership of NRNA Vice President and Disaster Management Committee Coordinator Manoj Shrestha, Women Coordinator and Co-Coordinator Ras...

Kathmandu . Youth interest in the Citizen Campaign Against Corruption Nepal , which is moving forward as a social organization with a commitment to a zero tolerance policy towards corruption and envisioning a prosperous Nepal through peace, development and production, has increased.  The organization announced that the importance of the Citizen Campaign against Corruption has increased greatly in the current situation of the country and that the organization will be made nationwide. A ward committee was formed in Khanikhola Rural Municipality Ward No. 4 of Kavrepalanchok district soon after the organization announced that the organization would be made nationwide. Rupesh Lopchan , a young man who has been working in the social and political fields for a long time, has taken the responsibility of organizing and expanding the program coordinator of the Anti-Corruption Campaign in Kavrepalanchok and has taken the work of expanding the organization from his own ward within a short t...

Kathmandu : On 17 October 2025, Pakistan Embassy Kathmandu, in collaboration with the Nepal-Pakistan Youth Council (NPYC), distributed relief items to flood-affected families in Mangsebung and Phakphokthum Rural Municipalities of Ilam District. H.E. Abrar H. Hashmi, Ambassador of Pakistan accompanied by First Secretary Mr. Muhammad Haroon Rasheed and Convener of NPYC Mr Richumani Luitel met the affected families and delivered the relief goods at Gajurmukhi Dham, Mangsebung Rural Municipality, District Ilam. In a simple event, joined by Ms Sunita Nepal, Chief District Officer and District Police Chief SP Ek Narayan Koirala; Chairman Mangsebung Rural Municipality as well as the locals, the Ambassador expressed sympathies and solidarity with the affected families.  He reaffirmed the strong bond of friendship and cooperation between the two people, and handed over the goods to the affected families as a token of love from the People of Pakistan. He lauded the resilience of the people a...

  Kathmandu. Indra Basyal has released the song "Aama" on YouTube. The vocals, lyrics, and music in this song are by Indra Basyal. The video of the song dedicated to the mother is directed by Dhan Bahadur Tamang (Sagar). In the video dedicated to the mother, Indra Basyal, Rosy Bardewa, and other artists are seen in the main roles. The arrangement of the public song is done by Santosh Praghad, mixing and mastering by Dinesh Lal Rajbahak, while the cinematography is done by Amit B. K. Shringar and Rabi K. C., and editing by Rajesh Bohora. Director Dhan Bahadur Tamang (Sagar) has informed us that this video has presented a different story so far. According to the director, in the history of Nepali videos, mothers have been presented in different ways. If you watch Mother, you will find it very different. Video Link: 

  Kathmandu, On the occasion of Crow Tihar, artist Ramesh Dulal "Kage" has successfully concluded the 22nd Crow Conference in front of the Narayanhiti Gate of the capital. Dulal attracted thousands of crows by presenting his special art at the program co-organized by Top Rajdhani Rodhi and Green City Hospital, Basundhara. The program, which started at 6:45 am, attracted thousands of crows by descending from the sky as soon as he made the sound of a crow. Dulal can imitate the sounds of 173 types of animals and birds, including crows, so far. In addition, he can also perform the melodies of madal, sanai, sarangi, piano, drum set, murchunga, and guitar with the help of his mouth. According to him, in the past years, he has sometimes held 'Crow Conferences' at Shanti Batika in Ratna Park, at the airport premises, and sometimes with social messages. Dulal said, “It has been 22 years since I started organizing the Crow Conference on the day of Kaag Tihar. The crow is consi...

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London—Dr. Ramesh Adhikari of Tripurasundari-3, Dhadin, has been honored with the ‘Best Principal Award 2025’ at the ‘Nepal Education Awards UK 2025’ ceremony held at the historic University of Greenwich in London. Dr. Ramesh Adhikari, Principal of South Western School, was honored with the medal at a ceremony organized by College Readers magazine at the University of Greenwich on Monday in the presence of the Nepali Ambassador to the UK, Chandra Kumar Ghimire, as the chief guest, and the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Professor Jane Harrington, and the vice-chancellors and officials of various Nepali universities. Dr. Adhikari was honored as part of an initiative to honor individuals who have contributed to educational advancement in Nepal at the international level, said Prof. Dr. Deepak Bahadur Shakya, Vice-Chancellor of Madhesh University and head of the jury. Addressing the ceremony, Nepali Ambassador to the UK Chandra Kumar Ghimire said that these awards are a celebration of ...

Kathmandu - The Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) celebrated its 22nd foundation day on Saturday. On that occasion, the NRNA lit a lamp at the Buddhist Stupa in Swayambhu. At the program, the office bearers and members of the working committee led by the association's president, Mahesh Kumar Shrestha, lit 108 lamps, wishing for peace and prosperity. On the occasion, the association's president, Shrestha, said that there is a need for unity among the non-resident Nepalis at present. He also informed that efforts are being made for that. President Shrestha, stating that the Genji movement of last Bhadra 23-24 had caused extensive damage to the country, called for unity in the reconstruction of the nation. At the program, NRNA High-Level Committee member Binod Kunwar emphasized that everyone should give up personal stubbornness and work together in unity. Vice President Biswasdeep Tigela urged that since the role of the NRNA has increased further in the current context, they ...

Kathmandu: The Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) has completed a special program by lighting 108 lamps at the Buddhist Stupa in Swayambhu on Saturday morning, marking its 22nd foundation day. The lamp was lit in the presence of the association's president, Mahesh Kumar Shrestha; former President Binod Kunwar; Vice President Khagendra Neupane; Biswasdeep Tingela; General Secretary Baburam (B.R.) Lama, Treasurer Thakur Prasad Dhungana, Europe Coordinator Prem Gurung, and other office bearers and members, wishing for peace, unity, and prosperity. At the program, Chairman Shrestha stated that there is currently no alternative to unity among the NRNAs and emphasized that all parties should move forward together in this regard. He recalled that the Genji movement on Bhadra 23-24 caused great damage to the country and said that it is now necessary to choose the path of reconstruction and national unity. Former President Binod Kunwar pointed out the need for all activists to stand on ...

Kathmandu, October 10 – Former chairperson of the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) Rabina Thapa has made a strong appeal on the occasion of the association's 22nd foundation day and Non-Resident Nepali Day (October 11), calling for unity, transparency, and restoration of the organization's reputation. In a message issued on social media, she said that the organization's core purpose is weakening due to internal disputes, selfish tendencies, and personal greed within the association. Thapa wrote, "A lot of drama and acting was seen from those who talked about unifying the association. The era of those who are weakening the organization and playing with the rights of millions of non-resident Nepalis must end now." She pointed out the need to keep the NRNA free from political influence and personal interests, saying, "The time has come — we should stop the drama of fighting for positions under the pretense of 'meeting' in the name of the organizati...