Nepalism Exclusive | JERSEY CITY, N.J.— September now holds a lasting place for Nepal in Jersey City’s civic calendar. The Municipal Council passed a historic resolution at City Hall on September 23, 2026, designating September of every year as “Nepal Heritage Month.” For Nepali Americans, the designation offers recognition of both their ancestral heritage and the work through which they help shape their American hometown—from running businesses and serving families to preser

After surviving a double lung transplant in 2014, the New York–based actress, dancer and professional video editor faces another critical health challenge. An appeal calls on the global community to help her find a living kidney donor. Nepalism Exclusive | NEW YORK— Nepali actress and professional video editor Binita Poudyal urgently needs a kidney transplant, according to information shared with Nepalism. Her kidney function is reportedly approximately 9 percent, prompting a

From a Dalit community in rural Kavre to the leadership of a national survivors’ network, Gita Rasaili’s journey connects personal loss with Nepal’s unfinished struggle for truth, accountability and dignity. Updated: NEPALISM EXCLUSIVE— Nearly two decades after Nepal’s armed conflict ended, Ms. Gita Rasaili continues to carry its consequences into her daily work. They live in the memory of her sister, Rina Rasaili, in the questions her family has carried for years, and in the

As Nepal confronts the human and financial toll of devastating floods, a diaspora gathering near the United Nations connects remembrance with demands for recovery, resilience and global responsibility. Updated: Exclusive: NEW YORK— The candles marked a moment of remembrance. One week later, the message carried by the gathering near United Nations Headquarters remains urgent: helping Nepal’s flood survivors rebuild must go hand in hand with stronger international action on cli

by Pradeep Pariyar Thapa at UN Exclusive: NEW YORK — Prime Minister Balendra Shah brought the devastation of Nepal’s Bhote Koshi–Trishuli glacier floods to the United Nations General Assembly on September 24 with a challenge to world leaders: if they recognize the danger facing the Himalayas, will they act before the next disaster? Prime Minister Shah succeeded in placing Nepal’s grief and its climate justice demands before the General Assembly. His speech offered a regional

Elected officials, community leaders and Nepali diaspora organizations gather at Jersey City City Hall as Nepal confronts a mounting humanitarian catastrophe; speakers say Himalayan communities should not bear the greatest cost of a climate crisis they contributed least to creating Photo by Rajan Kafle Exclusive: JERSEY CITY, NJ: A solemn Candlelight Prayer Vigil was held at Jersey City City Hall on Saturday evening to remember the victims of Nepal’s devastating floods, pray

Global meeting pays tribute to flood victims, expresses solidarity with affected families, and launches month-long fundraising campaign Updated: Exclusive: KATHMANDU, Nepal — August 28, 2026 — The United Nepali Diaspora Organization (UNDO) International raised approximately NPR 3 million (Rs. 30 lakh) in just one hour during a special international meeting convened Friday to mobilize humanitarian assistance for victims of the devastating floods affecting Rasuwa and surroundin

Exclusive: JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Members of New Jersey’s Nepali community, local leaders and well-wishers will gather at Jersey City Hall on Saturday evening for a candlelight vigil honoring the victims of the devastating floods in Nepal and expressing solidarity with bereaved and affected families. The Candlelight Vigil for Nepal’s Flood Victims will take place on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at Jersey City Hall, 280 Grove St., Jersey City, NJ 07306. Organized under

Updated: Exclusive | 4th of July, 2026 | Happy Birthday, USA! When reflecting on the United States — once colonized by Great Britain, Spain, France, the Dutch, the Swedes, and even Russia — one cannot help but marvel at its extraordinary resilience and the breathtaking arc of its rise: from a fragile collection of colonies to the world's preeminent superpower. In just 250 years, no nation has transformed itself — or the world — quite so dramatically. Before the Stars and Stri

Exclusive: NEW YORK, June 23, 2026 — Nepal marked another significant milestone in the preservation of its cultural heritage as two priceless antiquities stolen decades ago were officially returned by U.S. authorities during a special handover ceremony at the Consulate General of Nepal in New York on Tuesday. The recovered artifacts—a 13th-century bronze statue of Padma Pani and a 16th-century wooden statue of the Goddess of Dance (Nrityadevi)—were formally transferred to the

Exclusive: New York City's one and only extravagant Nepali Ladies Night is back for its 8th Annual Celebration, and organizers promise this year will surpass all previous editions. Taking place on June 20th at Gulshan Terrace, Woodside, New York, the event is a landmark fixture in the heart of the Nepali American diaspora community. Exclusively curated for Nepali women, the evening is a vibrant celebration of talent, confidence, and cultural pride — offering a graceful platfo

Exclusive — The five-day visit to India by Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chairman Rabi Lamichhane is believed to mark the first enduring step in Nepal–India development diplomacy. The high-level talks held between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and RSP Chairman and former Deputy Prime Minister of Nepal Rabi Lamichhane are expected to elevate Nepal's development diplomacy to new heights. Grand Welcome at BJP Headquarters The scenes of a grand reception accorded to RSP Ch

Exclusive: KATHMANDU / NEW YORK — In a world increasingly shaped by fleeting visual narratives, few photographers carry both the weight of history and the warmth of human connection quite like Keshab Raj Thoker. A Kathmandu-based photojournalist whose career spans more than fifteen years, Thoker has risen to become one of South Asia’s most distinguished visual storytellers. Today, his extraordinary body of work is drawing intense appreciation from the Nepali-American diaspora

Exclusive: FAIR LAWN, NJ — The Nepali community in New Jersey is preparing for a vibrant celebration of culture, tradition, and unity as the 2nd Annual Nepal Day 2026 takes place on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Memorial Park (Schmidt’s Field) and the Memorial School Parking Lot in Fair Lawn, New Jersey. Nepal Day has become an important platform for celebrating Nepali identity, preserving cultural traditions, and promoting unity among the growing Nepali diaspora in New Jersey a

by Dr. Bishnu Maya Pariyar Updated: Millions of Nepalis wake each morning in cities far from where they were born, working jobs that help sustain Nepal’s economy. They send money home, support families across borders, and carry Nepal in their hearts. Yet when it comes to shaping the nation’s future, their voices are too often left outside the room. That is no longer sustainable. The debate over diaspora representation is no longer a side issue. It has become a defining questi

by Pratha Magar | Opinion A Friendship Under the Microscope There is a media frenzy swirling around Rabi Lamichhane and Balendra Shah — their “bromance” — a brotherly friendship, their working relationship, and what it all means for Nepal's political future. Gossip columns and conspiracy theories are having a field day, speculating about power-sharing arrangements between Lamichhane, President of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) that swept the latest parliamentary elections

Updated: Tribute: Queens, New York — trembled, candles flickered, and tears fell freely in the heart of Queens as members of New York’s Nepali American community gathered in solemn tribute to Inisha BK — a bright 16-year-old whose life was brutally cut short in Surkhet, Nepal. Her death has sent shockwaves from the Himalayas to the streets of America, uniting a diaspora in grief and amplifying a growing global call for justice. A Morning Walk That Never Ended On March 7, 2026

by Shraddha Parajuli Opinion : In today's fast-changing and hyper-connected media landscape, communication is no longer simply about what you say — it is about how you say it, when you say it, and how the public receives it. For emerging political leaders especially, this distinction is not merely strategic; it is existential. In an AI-driven digital world, a single statement can be clipped, reframed, and ignited into viral controversy within minutes — long before any corr

Updated: Exclusive: राष्ट्रिय स्वतन्त्र पार्टी (रास्वपा) ले गत फागुन २१ गते (२०८२) सम्पन्न प्रतिनिधिसभा सदस्य निर्वाचनमा १६५ मध्ये १२५ साँसद पदमा विजयी हासिल गरेको छ। त्यो भनेको कूल साँसद संख्याको ७५.७६ प्रतिशत पदमा रास्वपाले जित निकालेको हो। त्यस्तै, समानुपातिक निर्वाचन प्रणालीतर्फ १,१२,८०,६१७ मत खसेकोमा १,०८,३५,०२५ (९६.०५%) मत सदर भएको निर्वाचन आयोगले जानकारी गराएको छ। समानुपातिकतर्फ रास्वपाले कूल समानुपातिक मत ५१,८३,४९३ प्राप्त गरेको छ जुन कुल समानुपातिक मतको ४७.४८ प्रतिशत

by Sharda Parajuli Opinion : Today, I write from California in the United States, reflecting on the journey that took me from a remote village shaped by conflict to a life built through resilience and opportunity. My hope is that with the new dawn of Nepal's political landscape after the landslide victory of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) in this past week's general election, Nepal is entering a new era of politically stable governance where people can be assured of their saf