Nepal’s Mahesh Maharjan Wins Gold At Asian Bodybuilding Championship
Mahesh Maharjan has won the gold medal at the 50th Asian Bodybuilding Championship being held in Thimpu, Bhutan.
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Barack and Michelle Obama Extend Their ‘Let Girls Learn’ Programme To Nepal
US President Barack Obama an the First Lady Michelle Obama announced that the US government will extend the “Let Girls Learn” programme in Nepal and Laos on Tuesday (September 6, 2016).
Sandeep Lamichhane Invited By Clarke To Train At His Academy
Sandeep Lamichhane has been invited by former Captain of Australian Cricket Team, Michael Clarke to attend training at the Michael Clarke Cricket Academy in Australia. The 16-year-old Nepali national-level cricketer, on Tuesday, also received invitation to play the local league with Clarke’s premier grade cricket club, Western Suburbs for the 2016/17 season.
Buzz Aldrin, Second Man On The Moon In Nepal
American engineer and former astronaut Buzz Aldrin arrived in Nepal on Sunday (September 4, 2016) with a six-member team. Aldrin, who is the second among 12 persons to have stepped on the Moon, spent a whole day in Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautam Buddha, along with his team members on Monday.
Jolly Amatya Becomes Youngest And First Nepali Chairperson of UN Youth Assembly
Nepal’s Jolly Amatya becomes the youngest Chairperson of the Youth Assembly at the United Nations.
Steemit, A New Way To Share Cool Posts Online & Earn Money!
With an aim of bringing people together talk about a new blockchain based social media platform called Steemit, a meetup event is being organised at Nirvana Garden Hotel, Thamel. Steemit Meetup Nepal 2016 is happening on August 13, 2016, Saturday.
Subina Shrestha’s Earthquake Coverage Earns Her Emmy Nomination
Nepal-based correspondent for the international news channel Al Jazeera Subina Shrestha has become the first Nepali to be nominated for the Emmy Awards. Recognized for her coverage during the devastating 2015 earthquake, Shrestha is one of the eight nominees up for the category News & Current Affairs whose winner will be announced at a ceremonyat at Rose Hall, at Lincoln Center on September 21, 2016.
Youngest Olympian Gaurika Singh All Set To Compete
Hailed as the youngest among over 10,000 athletes competing at the Olympic Games Rio 2016, Nepali swimming sensation Gaurika Singh is ready to hit the waters in the heat round of the women’s 100m backstroke event at the Olympics Aquatics Stadium on Sunday (August 7, 2016).
Nepal Competing In US Open Grand Prix Badminton Championship
For the first time in eight years, Nepali shuttlers will be competing in the US Open Grand Prix Badminton Championship scheduled to be held in California, USA, from July 5 to 10.
Nepalis in Maryland Can Take Driving License Exam In Nepali
The Nepalis residing in the state of Maryland can now take exam in the Nepali language for obtaining driving license, reports RSS.
Taliban Suicide Bombing In Kabul Kills 14 Nepalese
14 Nepalese security guards have been killed after their minibus was attacked by a Taliban suicide bomber on Monday (June 20, 2016) in the Afghan capital, Kabul.
American Soldiers In Dolakha, Rebuilding School
A total of 39 soldiers led by a Lieutenant Colonel of the American Army will be coordinating with the Nepal Army’s Ranabhim Battalion in Charikot of the district to rebuild the Kalika Higher Secondary School.
First Nepal Day Parade Observed In New York
For the first time ever, Nepal Day Parade was observed in New York on May 22, 2016, Sunday where almost 5000 Nepalese clad in their traditional ethnic attire walked the streets of the city with diverse communities.
First Nepali Woman Competing At Mrs South Asia Canada
Sara Makhuchi has become the first Nepali woman to participate in the Mrs South Asia Canada Pageant being held on July 23, 2016.
ICC Suspends Membership of CAN
In light of government interference, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has decided to suspend the membership of Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) according a statement released by the world cricket governing body on Monday (April 25, 2016).
Alcohol Ban in Bihar Leads Indians to Nepal
Indian nationals have been flocking to Nepal following alcohol ban in Bihar.
Prince Harry Will Be Spending 6 More Days in Nepal (VIDEO)
Prince Harry will be spending the next 6 days with Team Rubicon UK working with the community to rebuild a school damaged by the earthquake.
Kathmandu Ranked Third Most Polluted City
As per the latest report by Pollution Index 2016, Kathmandu has been ranked the third most polluted city in the world.
ICC U-19WC: Pakistan Defeats Nepal By 122 runs In 5th Place Play-off
Pakistan beat Nepal by 122 runs in the 5th Place Play-off Semi-Final of the ICC U-19 World Cup played at Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium Fatullah in Bangladesh on Tuesday (February 9, 2016).
Jimmy Carter Asks Nepali Leaders To Resolve Ongoing Crisis
Former United States President Jimmy Carter has urged the Nepali political leaders to resolve differences over the new Constitution the soonest, claiming the political unrest has obstructed post-quake reconstruction in the nation.