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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...

Kathmandu, Nepal, 14 August 2025 - On the auspicious occasion of the 79th Independence Day of Pakistan, a flag hoisting ceremony was held at the Chancery. Ambassador of Pakistan, Abrar H Hashmi, unfurled the national flag. The Pakistani community, Nepali friends, and Embassy officials, along with their families, attended the ceremony. This year, Independence Day was celebrated with the zeal of victory in “Marka-e-Haq” In his message, H.E. Mr. Asif Ali Zardari, President of Pakistan, said that Independence Day is a reminder of the courage, unity, and sacrifices that led to the creation of Pakistan. Today, the entire nation pays homage to our founding father, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, and the workers of the Pakistan Movement for their struggle and sacrifices. In his message, Prime Minister of Pakistan H.E. Mr. Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif said that the past 78 years tell a tale of resilience, strong faith and a hope of a bright future when as a nation, the countrymen braved severa...

Kathmandu. Internal disputes are escalating within the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA). While Mahesh Shrestha's leadership is trying to make the association unified and effective, the faction led by the association's President Badri KC is busy bypassing the legal process and forming parallel committees in the National Coordination Councils (NCCs) of various countries. Activists have said that this move has raised serious questions about the unity, democratic system and legal legitimacy of the association. Mahesh Shrestha is the official president elected by the unity general convention as per the Supreme Court's mandate. But KC has claimed to be the president by filing several cases. Despite Shrestha being the official president, the KC faction has been forming parallel committees there, considering as 'illegal' the NCCs that do not hold their conventions within the portal and time limit set by him. According to sources close to Mahesh Shrestha, these NCCs we...

Panauti, Kavre – Shravan 26 On the green hills of Panauti, a history is reflected moment with the golden shafts of the sun. Kalagni Rudrapeeth Ladkeshwar Dham where faith, culture and nationalism sit in one seat- moment came a substantiation to a new pride. After the construction of the world's altitudinous Shiva Trishul, the majesty of the Rath Yatra of 77 sections and the public Kotihom, moment a 6.5 kg pure tableware" Nishani"( sign) made of pure tableware spread its actuality in the sky of the Dham. This sign is n't just a piece of tableware, it's a glass of the soul of the nation and the concinnity of the people. When the common prayers of the Minister of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Honorable Badri Pandey and Shri 1008 Swami Ramanand Maharaj, removed the cover of the sign, a surge of devotion and pride rose in the hearts of the people present. In the program, Prof. Dr. Bhavani Khatiwada, Archak Darshan Nagnath of Bharat Nageshwar Jyotirlinga, ...

Kathmandu. Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) President Mahesh Shrestha has said that the Badri KC-led working committee's attempt to hold a general convention while the case is pending in the Supreme Court is a clear disobedience to the court's order. According to Shrestha, the order to present the issue of whether Badri KC's working committee will work or not until 2082 Kartik 4 (October 21, 2025) to the full bench of the Supreme Court was given by a joint bench of Justice Bal Krishna Dhakal and Justice Abdul Aziz Musalman in the Supreme Court on Baisakh 23. According to the order, the case is still pending and the verdict of the full bench has not been delivered. 'Preparing to hold a general convention without a decision is disrespectful to the judicial process,' said President Shrestha. 'This step is a direct violation of the Supreme Court's order and will only increase disputes instead of unity in the association.' Shrestha said this after KC pr...

Kathmandu. The Sange Civilization Preservation and Development Campaign has concluded the ‘Sange Darpan’ book review and discussion program on Sunday, August 25, at the South Western College in Basundhara, the capital. Former Secretary to the Government of Nepal Purushottam Ojha, who was present as the chief guest at the program, stated that the Sange Darpan book is an important work that presents the entire history of Sange and expressed the view that it should be considered as a profound and valuable historical document. He also emphasized that such programs should be continued and the campaign should be taken forward more vigorously. While reviewing the book, speakers including agricultural expert Dipendra Keshari Neupane, former Shyamgha VDC President Kiran Bhandari, former Deputy Secretary Damodar Bhandari, Vice President of Sange Kathmandu Sampark Samaj Ranjana Pokharel Wagle, stated that the Sange Darpan book is historical evidence of Sange civilization and emphasized that all s...

Bardibas, Shrawan 24 – The Gaijatra special comedy program titled ‘Ab Hanchha Bardibas’ organized by Sisnupani Nepal Mahottari was concluded grandly. The program was chaired by Sisnupani Nepal Mahottari President Narad Prasad Kafle, while Provincial Assembly Member Sarada Devi Thapa was present as the chief guest and expressed her best wishes for the success of the program. Mayor of Bardibas Municipality Prahlad Kumar Chhetri participated in the program as a special guest. The program was jointly conducted by members Binod Dhungel and Ram Krishna Bhandari, while Vice President of Sisnupani Nepal Jeevan Raj Dahal welcomed all those present. Various ward presidents, Police Inspector Laxmi Raj Joshi of the District Traffic Police Office, officials of Prales Nepal Madhes Province, Hotel and Tourism Entrepreneurs Association, Chamber of Commerce and Industry, representatives of literary and cultural institutions, officials of social organizations and journalists were present at the program....

Malaysia, Recently, the number of Nepalis entering Malaysia to work under the name of visit visas has been increasing significantly. While the system for bringing workers through the legal process is sluggish, agents and broker groups have intensified the process of bringing Nepali young women to Malaysia on visit visas by showing the lure of ‘reaching abroad in a short time’ and ‘excellent remuneration’ through social media. Nepalis, especially those who come to Malaysia through third countries in search of work, are entering the country in violation of immigration policies, which is creating additional challenges to Malaysia’s security and social structure. While most of the Nepalis who enter Malaysia under the pretext of visit visas have faced legal complications and some have returned home, a large number of Nepali women have been found working as restaurant workers and domestic workers. It has been found that they are ‘overstaying’ and residing illegally. The Malaysian Immigration...

Kathmandu 05 August 2025  Today, Pakistan Embassy, Kathmandu organized a Talk Programme, titled “Youm-e-Istehsal: The political and Humanitarian Fallout” The event was attended by journalists, writers and analysts as well as human rights activists. Messages of the President, Prime Minister and the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan were read out. In his message, Asif Ali Zardari, President of Pakistan, reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering support for the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). He condemned India’s attempts to alter the region’s demographic and political landscape through measures like gerrymandering, mass detentions, and silencing of media. In light of recent Indian aggression, he stressed that resolving the Kashmir dispute in accordance with UN Security Council resolutions is vital for lasting peace in South Asia, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to political, moral, and diplomatic support for Kashmiris. In his message, Prim...

New Delhi: Rapper-singer Yo Yo Honey Singh is once again in the headlines. Apart from his songs, the actor is also in the news for his personal life. After being rumoured to be dating 25-year-old Egyptian model Emma Baker a few months ago, the singer's latest comments have once again caught everyone's attention. Seerat Kapoor, who made her acting debut with the 2014 Telugu film Run Raja Run, shared a series of attractive pictures on her Instagram handle on Friday. The actress looked extremely glamorous in a long skirt. What brought the discussion to the fore was Yo Yo Honey Singh's comment. He also added a red heart emoji. Responding to Honey Singh's comment, Seerat wrote, 'What a surprise Yo Yo Honey Singh! Thank you OG.' Seerat was born on April 3, 1993, in Mumbai to hotelier Vineet Kapoor and Air India air hostess Nina Sihota Kapoor. She studied at Podar International School and later enrolled in a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication. However, she dropped ...

New Delhi: Currently, three films are entertaining the audience in theatres. These include Ajay Devgn's Son of Sardaar 2, Vijay Deverakonda's Kingdom and Siddhant Chaturvedi's Dhadak 2. These three films are in a tough competition at the box office, with South cinema's Kingdom winning the day. Vijay Deverakonda's film Kingdom surpassed these two Bollywood films in terms of earnings on Saturday. Kingdom was released in theaters worldwide on July 31. Vijay Deverakonda's action thriller has received positive responses from the Hindi film audience, which has helped the film make a mark at the domestic box office. According to a report by Shaknilk, on the third day of its release, Kingdom has earned around Rs 8 crore, which is more than the Saturday business of Son of Sardaar 2 and Dhadak 2. Saturday earnings Kingdom - Rs 8 crore Son of Sardaar 2 - Rs 7.50 crore Dhadak 2 - Rs 3.75 crore Looking at this graph, it is clear that the action of South cinema has overshadow...

Kathmandu. The controversy that has arisen in the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) is still ongoing. Mahesh Shrestha, the president elected by the association's unity convention, has made final preparations to go to court against the 12th general convention planned by the Badri KC group, declaring it legally illegal. According to Shrestha, the unity convention held in Baisakh is the legal and official convention of the association. The convention was held in the presence of a high-level coordination committee as per the mandate of the Supreme Court with the participation of representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Law. "There is no legal basis for holding another convention after the recognized convention of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been completed and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has sent a circulation to all embassies abroad that the Shrestha group is official," said President Shrestha. He said that the 12th general con...

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...