Diaspora - Chronicles of Nepal

Thousands Gather in London as BSK Festival Showcases the Growth of Nepali Culture in the UK

LONDON, UK – The Nepali community in the United Kingdom celebrated one of its largest cultural gatherings of the year as thousands of people came together for the BSK Festival 2026 in London on August 1. The festival highlighted not only Nepali music but also food, entrepreneurship, entertainment, and community engagement, reflecting the remarkable growth…
Two Years Later, Mamta Kafle Bhatt Case Still Awaits Justice as Murder Trial Nears

MANASSAS PARK, VA — Two years after the disappearance of Nepali-origin nurse and mother Mamta Kafle Bhatt, her family, friends, and supporters continue to seek answers while the criminal case against her husband moves toward trial. Mamta was last heard from on July 29, 2024, and despite an extensive investigation, her remains have never been…
Chevening Scholarships Open for Nepali Students Seeking Fully Funded Study Opportunities in the UK

KATHMANDU – Applications for the prestigious Chevening Scholarships are now open, giving talented Nepali students and professionals the opportunity to pursue a fully funded master’s degree at leading universities across the United Kingdom. Funded by the UK Government, the scholarship covers tuition fees, travel expenses, living costs, and provides access to a global network of…
Sushant Pant Reported Missing in Missouri Amid Ongoing Search for Pawan Gaire

Concerns are rising within the diaspora community as another alarming missing person case emerges involving a Nepali student in the United States. The latest post by NRNA NCC USA circulating across digital networks highlights Sushant Pant, a Nepali national studying in the U.S. who has been reported missing from Missouri since July 26, 2026. According…
Skydiving Takes Nepal’s Adventure Tourism to New Heights as Simrik Air Secures Permanent Approval

Pokhara, Nepal – Nepal’s adventure tourism industry is set to reach new heights after Simrik Air received permanent approval from the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) to operate regular skydiving services in Pokhara through its subsidiary, In Sky Skydiving. The approval marks a major milestone for Nepal’s growing adventure tourism sector, allowing commercial skydiving…
VA Rhinos Finish Runner-Up at the 4th Himalayan Baltimore Cup 35+ Tournament

Baltimore, MD – Virginia’s VA Rhinos continued their impressive 2026 campaign by securing a Runner-Up finish at the 4th Himalayan Baltimore Cup 35+ Soccer Tournament, further strengthening their reputation as one of the top Nepali veteran soccer clubs in the region. The latest achievement marks the club’s third major podium finish of the season. Earlier…
Lhakpa Sherpa Shares Reflection Following the Tragic Broad Peak Avalanche

Following the devastating avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan that claimed the lives of 10 mountaineers, veteran climber Lhakpa Sherpa has released a heartfelt statement reflecting on the shifting realities of high-altitude mountaineering, the dangers of weather-related risks, and the deep sorrow felt across the climbing community. “I have over 40 years of experience in…
World-Renowned Mountaineer Nirmal Purja ‘Nims Dai’ Passes Away in Broad Peak Avalanche

KATHMANDU — The global mountaineering community is in profound shock following the tragic death of world-renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja, popularly known as “Nims Dai,” who died in an avalanche on Pakistan’s Broad Peak. His climbing company, Elite Exped, officially confirmed the tragedy on Saturday. Purja, who famously popularized the slogan “Nothing Is Impossible,” was leading…
Gautam Dahal Announces Candidacy for Nepali Public Relations Committee, America Presidency

Maryland, USA, July 31 — Gautam Dahal of Maryland has officially announced his candidacy for the upcoming president of the Nepali Public Relations Committee (NPRC), America, ahead of the organization’s third central convention scheduled for August 14 to 16 in Virginia. Serving currently as the member secretary of the central convention preparation committee, Dahal unveiled…
Tragedy on Broad Peak: Four Confirmed Dead, Six Feared Lost After Avalanche

Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan – A tragic avalanche on Pakistan’s Broad Peak, one of the world’s highest mountains, has left four climbers dead and six others feared missing, according to local authorities. The avalanche struck the 8,047-meter (26,400-foot) Broad Peak in the Karakoram mountain range, impacting a ten-member international mountaineering team led by renowned Nepal-born climber Nirmal…