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Priyanka Karki Issues Public Apology and Removes Controversial ‘Master-ni’ Promotional Song

Actress and producer Priyanka Karki has issued a formal and heartfelt apology to the teaching community and the public following the controversy surrounding a promotional song for her upcoming film, ‘Master-ni’. The song, released on singer Durgesh Thapa’s YouTube channel, faced intense backlash for allegedly disparaging the teaching profession through its lyrics and visuals. In…
Nepal Festival Sydney 2026 Announced for November 7 at Darling Harbour

The Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) SCC NSW has officially announced Nepal Festival Sydney 2026, one of the largest celebrations of Nepali culture and heritage in Australia. The festival is scheduled to take place on November 7, 2026, at Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour, bringing together the Nepali community and multicultural audiences from across Australia. Organizers have…
Disappearance of Pawan Gaire: Limited Leads as Four-Month Search Remains Unresolved

It has been several months since 29-year-old Pawan Gaire was reported missing, with no confirmed updates regarding his whereabouts as of July 2026. A former University of Nebraska-Lincoln student who earned his PhD in electrical engineering in May 2025, Gaire was last seen on March 11, 2026. Authorities later tracked his journey from Nebraska to…
A New Digital Chautari: How Chautary.com Is Bringing Nepalis Together

A growing online platform, Chautary.com, is helping connect Nepalis across the United States through community networking, events, jobs, rentals, local services, and business opportunities. Designed as a one-stop destination for the Nepali diaspora, the platform aims to bring individuals, organizations, and businesses together in a single digital space. According to the developers, Chautary features a…
Six States, Four Categories, One Goal: DMVYA Cup 2026 Gears Up for Kickoff

The highly anticipated 5th DMVYA Cup 2026 is gaining momentum as teams from across the United States prepare for one of the region’s premier community soccer tournaments. Organizers have announced that twenty teams in the Open Category, eight teams in the Veterans (40+) Category, and four teams in the Kids Category have officially registered for…
John and the Locals to Perform Live in DMV on August 15, 2026

DMV, USA – Popular Nepali musical group John and the Locals is set to perform live in the DMV area on August 15, 2026, in an event presented by Project Urja. The concert is part of the band’s U.S. tour, which is being organized by Khadka Groups. The event is expected to bring together Nepali…
Community Mourns as Family and Friends Lay Sergeant Sunil Thapa to Rest in New York

Friends and family gathered in New York to bid a final, tearful farewell to Sergeant Sunil Thapa, whose life was tragically cut short on June 29, 2026, at the age of 25. The visitation service, held at the Charles J. O’Shea Funeral Home in Wantagh, provided a space for loved ones to honor the memory…
Royals Run 2026 to Support Autism Research and Community Programs in Northern Virginia

The Royals Run 10K/5K/1K Run/Walk is set to take place on August 15, 2026, at Burke Lake Park in Fairfax Station, Virginia, bringing together runners, walkers, families, and community supporters for a charitable cause. Organizers expect up to 500 participants to join the annual event, which will feature a 10K run, 5K run/walk, and a…
Nepali-American Satish Chapagain Wins Democratic Primary for Maryland House of Delegates

Nepali-American community leader Satish Chapagain has won the Democratic Party primary election for Maryland House of Delegates District 7A, advancing to the general election scheduled for November. In the June 23 primary, Chapagain secured 2,718 votes out of 10,402 ballots cast, finishing second and earning the Democratic nomination for the seat. A small business owner…
Everest Lions Secure Victory Over Robinson Rickshaws as WMCL Spring Division 2 Concludes

The Everest Lions Cricket Club secured a hard-fought 30-run victory against the Robinson Rickshaws in their Washington Metro Cricket League (WMCL) Division 2 match held in Herndon this Sunday. After the Robinson Rickshaws won the toss and elected to bowl, the Lions managed to post a total of 101/8 in their 20 overs, bolstered by…