KATHMANDU: Renowned journalist and media professional Akhanda Bhandari (Govind Prasad Bhandari) has been appointed Chairperson of Nepal government–owned Gorkhapatra Corporation. Bhandari, widely respected for his editorial leadership, has previously served as Editor-in-Chief of Annapurna Daily and Creative Editor of Kantipur Daily , earning recognition as a skilled editor and an accomplished writer. In 2020, he was honored by then President Bidya Devi Bhandari with the pres

by Pradeep Pariyar Thapa Opinion: Gagan Thapa stands in the front ranks of promising young leaders, much like Rabi Lamichhane and Balen Shah. The only real difference among Gagan, Rabi, and Balen is that Gagan has been projecting dreams of good governance and national prosperity while holding key national leadership roles—as a lawmaker or minister—for at least 18 years, whereas in the case of Rabi and Balen, that period amounts to barely three years. The current General Secr

Tribute : New Delhi — Renowned singer, actor, and Indian Idol Season 3 (2007) winner Prashant Tamang passed away following a heart attack on January 11, 2026, at the age of 43. Celebrated for his melodious voice, humility, and inspirational life journey, Tamang was a trailblazing figure who brought international recognition to the Nepali diaspora and helped redefine modern Nepali identity on global platforms. According to reports, Tamang suffered a cardiac arrest at his New D

Tribute : सुमधुर स्वर र विनम्रताका लागि सुपरिचित गायक एवं नायक, इण्डियन आईडल (२००७) सिजन-३ विजेता बनेर आधुनिक नेपाली जातिको पहिचानमा अग्रणी भूमिका निभाएका भारतीय मूलका त्रिचालिस वर्षीय नेपाली प्रशान्त तामाङ Prashant Tamang (4 January 1983 – 11 January 2026) को हृदयघातबाट निधन भएकोछ। समाचार अनुसार, जनवरी ११ तारिख नयाँ दिल्लीस्थित आफ्नो निवासमा उनलाई हृदयाघात भएपछि दिल्ली स्थित द्वारका अस्पताल लगिएको थियो तर डाक्टरहरूले उनको बाटोमै निधन भएको बताएका थिए। उनले गायनका अलावा नेपाल

by Pradeep Pariyar Thapa Exclusive : "मेरा साना दु:खले आर्ज्याको मुलुक होइन, यो चार वर्ण छात्तिश जात सबैको साझा फूलबारी हो सबैलाइ चेतना भया" यो अभिव्यक्ती हो- वर्तमान नेपालको एकिकरण अभियन्ता राजा पृथ्बीनारायाण शाहको । आजभन्दा दुई सय साठी वर्ष अघी अभिव्यक्त सो उक्तिबाट पृथ्बीनारायाण शाहले गोर्खा राज्यको बिस्तारबाट बन्ने मुलुक सबैको साझा मुलुक बनाउने सपना देखेको बुझिन्छ । पृथ्बीनारायाण शाहले नेपालको बाईसे-चौबिसे राजा रजौटाहरुलाई गोर्खा राज्यको बिस्तारमा गाभ्दै बृहत्तर देश, जुन

Exclusive : रास्वपा र कुलमान घिसिंग संरक्षित उज्यालो नेपाल पार्टी बीचको एकता सहमतिमा हस्ताक्षर गरेको बाह्र दिनमै टुटेकोछ। यि दुई दलको दुःखद पटाक्षपसंगै कुलमान आफै उज्यालो नेपाल पार्टीको अध्यक्ष बनेकाछन् भने उनको रबरस्ट्याम्प अध्यक्ष अनुपकुमार उपाध्यायले सरक्क आफ्नो दल दर्ता गर्दाको अध्यक्ष पद छोडीदिएकाछन्। कुलमान पक्षले रास्वपा नाम त्याग गरिनु पर्ने, सह-सभापति पद दिनु पर्ने, समानुपातिक र केन्द्रीय सदस्यमा तीस प्रतिशतसम्मको माग राख्दै आएका थिए जुन कुरा वैकल्पिक शक्तिकोरूपमा उद

Exclusive: Sudan (Sudhan) Gurung has emerged as one of the most prominent and widely discussed figures from Nepal’s Gen-Z movement. Rising as the de facto leader of the youth-led uprising, Gurung is widely regarded as the “kingmaker” who played a decisive role in uniting key alternative-politics figures—Rabi Lamichhane, Balendra (Balen) Shah, and Kulman Ghising—under the banner of the National Independent Party (Rastriya Swatantra Party–RSP), positioning it as a formidable al

Updated: Exclusive: The upcoming United States visit of Nepal’s Minister for Youth and Sports, Bablu Gupta , has been thrown into serious controversy after two rival factions operating under the same name—Non-Resident Nepali Association National Coordination Council, USA (NRNA NCC USA)—issued conflicting public statements, exposing deep and long-standing fractures within the Nepali diaspora. Read latest Press Release from NRNA ICC about this fiasco: NRNA USA Controversy: An I

by Pradeep Pariyar Thapa, Editor, Nepalism Exclusive: Opinion — Following the unity forged within a span of two days among Rabi Lamichhane, chairperson of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), which has emerged as an alternative political force; Balen alias Balendra Shah, the widely popular independent mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City; and Kulman Ghising, patron of the Ujyalo Nepal Party, there is growing speculation that RSP may secure a clear majority in the upcoming gen

Exclusive | Kathmandu: The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) and the Ujyalo Nepal Party (UNP) have formally united. Following the unity agreement reached two days ago between RSP Chairperson Rabi Lamichhane and Kathmandu Metropolitan City’s popular independent mayor Balen (Balendra Shah), the political realignment within Nepal’s alternative political space has reached a positive conclusion with the entry of Kulman Ghising Tamang into RSP—widely regarded as a symbol of “light” af

Emergence of Alternative Political Forces in Nepal Exclusive: Kathmandu— Nepal’s evolving political landscape witnessed a significant development on December 28, 2025, as alternative political forces took a decisive step toward consolidation with the announcement of a “Grand Unity” between Rabi Lamichhane, Chairperson of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), and Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balendra Shah, widely known as Balen. The agreement, signed by both leaders, signal

New Jersey – The handover ceremony of responsibilities to the newly elected Executive Committee of the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) New Jersey Chapter has been successfully completed. In the association’s election held on August 16–17, Krishna Prasad Adhikari was elected unopposed as President, and he subsequently nominated a nine-member Executive Committee. At the handover ceremony of the New Jersey Chapter, the Chief Guest, Satendra Shah (New Jersey), Central Pres

Lamichhane Calls for Public Mandate to Defeat Corruption Updated: Exclusive- Chitwan: Nepali’s rising, most consequential leader, and, Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chair Rabi Lamichhane on Saturday addressed a massive public gathering in Chitwan following his release from Butwal prison, presenting the moment as a decisive test for Nepal’s political future and urging citizens to stand united against corruption. Thousands of supporters gathered in his home district to welcom

Exclusiv e– In a landmark ruling that has sent shockwaves through Nepal’s political establishment, the Tulsipur High Court today ordered the release of Rabi Lamichhane, Chairman of the Rashtriya Swatantra Party (RSP), on bail. Mr. Lamichhane, a former Deputy Prime Minister and prominent journalist, has been in judicial custody since October 2024. The bail decision marks Lamichhane’s latest legal turn amid a series of court battles throughout 2024-2025, and his release could h

Exclusive | Kathmandu / Denver, CO — In a compelling example of diaspora leadership driving national transformation, Mr. Deepak Sunuwar , a globally recognized expert in code-based professional standards in plumbing and skilled trades, is returning to Nepal with a mission to serve his motherland and train Nepali youth to globally competitive standards. Mr. Sunuwar is Nepal’s first and only U.S. Colorado–Licensed Master Plumber , a rare achievement earned through more than 9,

Nepalism.com ’s ChangeMakers honors the trailblazers of our society. It is an annual listing that recognizes individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions, inspired others, and stood out through their impactful work. Exclusive: — New Jersey- In a powerful annual tradition, Nepalism.com has officially opened nominations for ChangeMakers 2025 (USA & Canada): People Who Made a Difference — an initiative dedicated to honoring the Nepali American trailblaz

प्रथम नेतृत्व भेला न्यू जर्सी, अमेरिकामा हुँदै Exclusive: Edison, NJ — The Prabas Nepali Samparka Samiti America , also known as the Nepali Diaspora Relation Committee America , is hosting its inaugural First Leadership Conference 2025 on November 21–22 in Edison, New Jersey. The two-day conference marks a historic milestone for the newly established nonprofit organization as it celebrates its inception and lays out a bold vision for unifying, empowering, and mobilizing Nep

Exclusive : New York, NY — The abrupt and controversial firing of renowned community activist Ms. Narbada Chhetri —a fierce defender of immigrant rights, labor protections, and language justice—has sparked widespread outrage across Nepali-speaking immigrant communities, worker coalitions, and advocacy networks nationwide. Ms. Chhetri, who served as Co–Executive Director of Adhikaar , one of the country’s most influential Nepali-speaking immigrant rights organizations, was d

Exclusive — Jersey City, NJ : The Association for Dalit Women’s Advancement of Nepal (ADWAN), one of Nepal’s leading rights-based organizations championing the empowerment of marginalized women and girls, celebrated its 27th anniversary on November 8, 2025, in Jersey City, New Jersey, United States. More than two hundred well-wishers gathered to honor ADWAN’s transformative journey from a single women’s savings group to a national movement for justice and social change. A Mov

Mayor Steven Fulop’s City Proclamation honoring Nepali festivals Dashain and Tihar. Exclusive : संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिकामा न्यू जर्सी...