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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...

Kuma Sagar resonates in Dubai with over 4,000 viewers (Photo Feature)

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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...

166 Nepali Prisoners in UAE Granted Amnesty

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Kathmandu, – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has granted amnesty to 166 Nepali nationals serving various prison sentences in the country.   According to Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the UAE government issued the pardon on the occasion of Ramadan, the holy month for Muslims, and the Eid festival. The Nepali government has expressed gratitude to the UAE for the amnesty.   "The Ministry highly values this amnesty, granted on humanitarian grounds, as a symbol of warmth in the bilateral relations between Nepal and the United Arab Emirates," read a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.   The ministry also stated that the Nepali government had taken initiatives through the Nepali Embassy in the UAE to secure the amnesty.