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Shristi Shrestha crowned Miss Nepal 2012

May 6, 2012
Shristi Shrestha crowned Miss Nepal 2012

Shristi Shrestha hailing from Chitwan has won the Miss Nepal 2012 crown. She is also known as a British Nepali model. In the event, Nagma Shrestha was declared the first runner-up and Nepal’s representative to Miss Earth.  The second runner-up was Subekshya Khadka. Following photo, taken from the television, shows Shristi smiling after being...

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‘Chaukhat’ Actress Ranju Jha declared a martyr

May 4, 2012
‘Chaukhat’ Actress Ranju Jha declared a martyr

The actress Ranju Jha who was killed on a bomb blast at Ramananda Chowk of Janakpur on Monday is declared a martyr by the government. After the declaration, Ranju’s family receives Rs. 1 million. 35 year-old Ranju’s husband works in Delhi and was the mother of two sons. The struggling actress has shown a...

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Banks in Nepal

February 11, 2012
Banks in Nepal

Links of commercial banks, central banks and other financial institutions in Nepal are: bok.com.np – Bank of Kathmandu dcbl.com.np – Development Credit Bank Limited everestbankltd.com  – Everest Bank Limited Gurkha Development Bank banking services, also includes specifically services for Gurkhas himalayanbank.com – Himalayan Bank Limited kumaribank.com – Kumari Bank Limited laxmibank.com -  Lamxi Bank...

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Rana Regime – Dev Shamsher Jung Bahadur Rana (1862 – 1914)

February 6, 2012
Rana Regime – Dev Shamsher Jung Bahadur Rana (1862 – 1914)

Maharajah Dev Shamsher JBR (1862 – 1914), prime minister of Nepal for 144 days in 1901 AD Dev Shamsher known as reformist Prime Minister was the fourth of 17 sons born to the Chief of the Army Dhir Shamsher Rana (a younger brother of Jang Bahadur) and Rani Nanda Kumari, niece of Bhimsen Thapa...

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International media talk Prachanda’s new residence

February 1, 2012
International media talk Prachanda’s new residence

We had previously talked about people’s leader, CPN Maoist Chairman, Pushpa Kamal Dahal’s move to a lavish residence. The ownership or the lease amount hasn’t been confirmed yet and he has kept his mouth shut on the issue. Now, Prachanda’s new residence has started attracting the attention of international media questioning his credibility as...

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Prachand’s new residence – purchased for Rs. 103 mil. ?

January 24, 2012
Prachand’s new residence – purchased for Rs. 103 mil. ?

It shouldn’t have been a big deal whether the Maoist Chairman , Prachanda, purchased or leased the new residence. Everybody needs a residence and a leader like Prachanda wouldn’t fit in a small house. At the same time, leaders needs to be transparent on everything they do and shouldn’t try to hide things specially...

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Politics on the peak, CPN Maoist team preparing the Mt. Everest ascent

January 23, 2012
Politics on the peak, CPN Maoist team preparing the Mt. Everest ascent

A team comprising of 11 mountaineers including the central committee member of Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) Krishna KC and Chairman Prachanda’s son Prakash Dahal have headed to climb 6,000 m high Langtang mountain. This climb is in preparation of climbing the Mount Everest. After the intention to climb the world’s highest peak, party’s...

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Ratnanagar Mahotsav, Chitwan

January 11, 2012
Ratnanagar Mahotsav, Chitwan

A popular trade fair held in East Chitwan at Ratnanagar Municipality, Ratnanagar Mahotsav started on Wednesday, January 11, 2012. The event features various business organizations, social organizations and individuals showcasing their products and services. On the inauguration day, various rallies featuring people dressed in ethnic and traditional dresses were organized and vehicles were driven...

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Sushma Karki New Year party – Doha, Qatar (Part 2)

January 3, 2012
Sushma Karki New Year party – Doha, Qatar (Part 2)

In a new year cultural event to welcome the new year 2012 in Doha, Qatar, Sushma Karki dances in a couple of songs. The first part of the photo series was posted earlier. After the cultural program held on December 30, 2011, Sushma also did modeling for a music video in the desert of...

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Sushma Karki Dances in New Year party – Doha, Qatar (Part 1)

January 1, 2012
Sushma Karki Dances in New Year party – Doha, Qatar (Part 1)

Actress and model Sushma Karki dances in a cultural program held to mark the new year 2012 in Doha, Qatar on December 30, 2011. In the program, popular artist like Sushma Karki, Sitaram Kattle (Dhurmus), Kunjana (Suntali), Satya Raj Acharya among others presented their talents for the entertainment of the Doha resident Nepali.

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Tamu Lhosar being celebrated today

December 30, 2011
Tamu Lhosar being celebrated today

The Gurung communities across the nation are celebrating Tamu Lhosar today. The Tamu Losar marks the beginning of the Tamu Sambat or Gurung Calendar Year. Tamu Lhosar is celebrated on Poush 15 (mostly fall on 30th December) as per the lunar calendar by, Gurungs, who call themselves ‘Tamu’. They are indigenous inhabitants of west-central...

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Samriddhi Rai – Miss Personality, Miss Toursim Queen International 2011

December 29, 2011
Samriddhi Rai – Miss Personality, Miss Toursim Queen International 2011

UPDATE: More photos added at the end. Nepali beauty Samriddhi Rai who represented Nepal in the Miss Tourism Queen International 2011 held in China, was successful in winning a Miss Personality title. Although, it might not be a greatest feat for others, for Nepal it is no less than winning the contest title. That...

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