Nepali Killed In Saudi
A Nepali national working in Saudi Arab was killed when hit by a truck on Wednesday (May 9). He got hit while fixing an electric pole on a roadside.
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Nepal Bandh Hits Again
Once again, sever bandh has struck Nepal again. This time the nationwide closure has been enforced by the United Brahmin Chhetri Struggle Committee demanding the national integrity and ethnic goodwill.
Solangture Taking “Highway” To Australia
Australia based company Solangture, which has been screening Nepali movies for the past two years for the Nepali audience residing there, have now obtained the rights to showcase the highly anticipated film Highway in the country.
A Step Closer To Save Helping Bishnu Maya Karki’s Son
In April, TexasNepal started an initiative to help Bishnu Maya Karki, a loving mother making her best effort to help her son Suresh Karki who’s undergoing a Kidney treatment. The total amount collected was Rs 86,400 which has now been deposited into Karki’s bank account.
Shristi Shrestha’s Graceful Journey to Miss Nepal
Shristi Shrestha has been crowned Miss Nepal 2012. The title of the 1st Runner Up went to Nagma Shrestha while Subekshya Khadka secured the hounour of 2nd runner up.
Avalanche-triggered flood sweeps Annapurna region
Melting snow and ice coming down from the Annapurna mountain range has caused flood in Seti River, Kaski district. Death toll has reached ten so far. The flood was triggered after the snow blanket was disrupted due to continuous lightening and it melted while rolling down.
Forest Fire Still Out Of Control In Okhaldhunga
Massive forest fire in Toksal area of Okhaldhunga, which started on Monday (April 30) afternoon, is still burning out of control despite efforts of security personnel and local people to out the fire.
Walk For Respect, No To Sexual Harassment
Inspired from the global Slutwalk Movement, Walk For Respect was organised on April 28, Saturday. The rally, which was against eve teasing and sexual harassment, started from RNAC, New Road and ended at Kathmandu Durbar Square en route Tundikhel ground rounding.
Janakpur Blast Kills 4, Over 30 Injured
Four people were killed and 31 others injured when a powerful bomb exploded near a group of demonstrators at Ramananda chowk in Janakpur Monday (April 30). The bomb fitted on a motorcycle went off at around 10:30 a.m. when Mithila State Struggle Committee (MSSC) was organizing a sit-in program demanding an autonomous Mithila state in federal Nepal.
Nepali Films On Indian Television
The screening rights of two Nepali blockbusters Loot and Chapali Height have been sold to Indian television channel Star Gold.
Paint It Purple!
Ncell Purple Saturday, the 8th Durbarmarg Festival took place on April 21. It was a fun filled event with activities for people of all ages. There were various stalls, concert and flash mob on the streets of Durbarmarg.
First Time TV Blog: “Nepali”
First time TV blog ‘Nepali’ premiered on April 21 on Avenues Television. A presentation of Y Enterprise Pvt. Ltd., the television programme deals with all issues related to Nepali citizens and aims to unite them all.
Mother’s Day Celebrated
Mother’s Day was observed by Nepali Hindus across the country on April 21, Saturday by offering greetings, fruits, sweets and gifts to their mothers. Also called Mata Tirtha Aunshi (Mother Pilgrimage fortnight), it falls in the month of Baishak dark fortnight (April/May).
Guragain’s Attempt For Sixth World Record
Thaneshwar Guragain, who already has five Guinness World records, spun a basketball on a toothbrush held in his mouth for 22.41 seconds in an attempt to break the last Guinness record of 13.5 seconds set by Thomas Connors of UK.
Bollywood Nepali Actor Murdered In India
A Nepali actor in Bollywood has been murdered by two struggling actors, decapitating her head in the Indian border city of Gorakhapur.
1974 AD Rocking The States
Rock band 1974 AD are currently busy touring North America. Organised by Rock For Nepal, Rock Yatra 2012 kicked off on April 6 from San Francisco. Their next stop will be in New York on April 21.
Haunted House At New Road
News broke out on Monday that a house at Ranjana Galli, New Road was haunted. Rumours spread that a journalist was attacked by a ghost there. So were all the stories true? Read on to find out.
Rajesh Payal Rai’s Four Musical Offerings
Rajesh Payal Rai released four albums on April 10, Tuesday. ‘Made In Nepal’, ‘Murchana 2’, ‘Jadow 3’ and ‘Aasewaro’ were launched by former Prime Ministers Madhav Kumar Nepal and Lokendra Bahadur Chand at a function held at Everest Hotel, New Baneshwore. He also released a lyrics book called ‘Rajesh Payal Rai Ka Swor Haru’.
Acoustic Evening With Lucky Ali
Famed Indian singer Lucky Ali enchanted Nepali fans with his soothing music on New Year’s Eve. Organised by Kgarira.com, An Acoustic Night With Lucky Ali took place at Hotel Radisson, Lazimpat on April 12, Thursday amidst a limited number of audience.
Raju Lama Back In Nepal For New Mongolian Heart Album
Singer of popular band Mongolian Heart, Raju Lama is currently in Nepal for one month. During his stay here, the US returned popstar with his group will be busy with recordings for their new album as well as for a number of live shows.