Popular singer Sugam Pokharel was arrested by Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), on Friday (February 8) in connection with the possession and use of brown heroin(sugar). He was released on Saturday after a night of detention.
The biggest Information Communication Technology (ICT) fair in the country has started from today (February 6, 2013). Midas 19th CAN Info-Tech 2013 will take place till February 11 at the Bhrikuti Mandap Exhibition Hall.
Congratulations to Avaya Siddhi Bajracharya! The Albatross bassist tied the knot with his girlfriend Priya Joshi on Monday (February 4, 2013).
A book on the life story of Binod Chaudhary, one of the most successful Nepali entrepreneurs has been launched. The biography ‘Atmakatha’ was released on February 2 at nepa~laya in Kalikasthan, Kathmandu.
After three stunningly successful years, the fourth annual Toronto Nepali Film Festival (TNFF) will be held this year. TNFF is a non profit organization established with the primary intention of supporting independent filmmakers who go beyond their means to tell their stories about Nepal and Nepalis.
The number of young Nepali women being lured and sold in the UAE is increasing. The girls are exploited by agents who promise them a lucrative living but are sold for a few thousand dirhams and then subject them to physical and mental abuse.
A 55-year-old gold trader, who owned businesses in Nepal, UK and Hong Kong, has committed suicide. Kumar Lamichhane (Biswokarma) was found hanging from a tree in Kam San Country Park, Monkey Hill Jungle, Hong Kong on Tuesday (January 29).
The Nepali Women’s Global Network (NWGN) held a meeting in Kathmandu at the Radisson Hotel on January 25 to explore the possibility of establishing a chapter in Nepal. Over twenty individuals attended from various backgrounds.
A highly awaited fashion show, The Runway took place at the Radisson Hotel in Lazimpat on January 26, Saturday. The event, which was a presentation of WhatNext, the event showcased collections by Subexya Bhadel and WareHouse Designers.
Four-year-old Utprem Jojeju is setting out to register for the Guinness Book of World Records as the youngest drummer.
A fresh voice in Nepali music scene, Uttam Jung Limbu has released his debut album ”Golden Touch’. The set, which has been presented by Sylph Entertainment, has a total of six songs that cover mostly adhunik as well as lok pop music.
The vehicle of Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai was attacked in Dhangadi on Sunday, January 27. Cadres of opposition parties hurled stones at PM’s ride, however, the stones did not cause any damage as they hit only the tyres of the vehicle.
As per the order from the Ministry of Defence, the Ministry of Information and Communications have banned the screening of Nepali movie Badhshala citing the contents of the film shows misuse of Nepal Army uniform.
A young Nepalese mother killed herself after the birth of her third daughter in Nawalparasi. 26-year-old Kisun Naue committed suicide by setting herself on fire after falling into depression for a month.
Singing couple Ram Bhakta and Itu Jojiju have emerged with a fresh offering. Their new album ‘Chahak’ was launched at a function held at Gourmet Cafe, Durbarmarg on January 23 amidst friends, family and a number of personalities from the music field and media.
Bollywood fame Manisha Koirala, who is currently undergoing chemotherapy for ovarian cancer, will stay put in the US for the next six months at least even though she is said to be recovering well.
Tasveer Miss Newa 1133 was held grandly January 19 (Magh 6) at Nepal Academy Hall, Kamaladi where Sudina Shrestha was crowned the 8th Miss Newa. Similarly, Sajina Shakya and Prativa Maharjan ended up as the first and second runner-up respectively.
Hero 16th Hits FM Music Awards, 2069 took place on January 18 (Magh 5), Friday at Nepal Army Officers’ Club, Bhadrakali. Who’s who from the entertainment biz and business field gathered together as the best artistes/bands were announced victorious of 19 categories.
The movie that created a history in Nepali cinema Loot is being screened at the first edition of the International Film Festival of South Asia transgressive in Paris, France. The festival started off on January 16 and will conclude on January 20.
Best known for his roles in Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones and Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, Aussie Hollywood actor Joel Edgerton recently made a visit to Nepal as an ambassador of The Fred Hollows Foundation, a partner of Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology. Edgerton attended an eye camp organised by Tilganga in Devighat, Nuwakot.
