Nepali Documentary “Zero to 8848” Clinches Best Asian Film Award at Cannes World Film Festival
A Nepali documentary chronicling a journey from the country’s lowest point to the summit of Mount Everest has won a major regional honor at an […]
Over 20% Decline in Nepali Visitors and Students to the U.S. in the First 11 Months of 2025
According to data released by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration (ITA), a total of 35,449 Nepalis entered the United States on nonimmigrant visas during the […]
Up to 8 Inches of Snow Expected as Winter Storm Warning Issued for New York City
A winter storm remains on track to impact New York City from Friday evening into Saturday morning, with forecasters warning of hazardous travel and the […]
Four Questions Answered by the State Department on the Diversity Visa Issuance Pause
The U.S. Department of State has confirmed that it has paused all issuances of Diversity Immigrant Visas (DVs) with immediate effect, triggering concern and confusion […]
New H-1B Visa Rule May Hit Hundreds of Nepalis as U.S. Shifts to Salary-Based Lottery System
The Trump administration has introduced sweeping changes to the H-1B visa lottery system, a move that could significantly affect hundreds of Nepali professionals aspiring to […]
DHS Implements Weighted H-1B Selection Process to Prioritize High-Skilled Workers Through New Wage-Based Tiers
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a final rule that fundamentally restructures the H-1B work visa selection process. Under the new regulations, the […]
Dr. Bishnu Maya Pariyar Speaks at Dedham Middle School on Equality and Overcoming Caste Discrimination
Award-winning Nepali-American social activist Dr. Bishnu Maya Pariyar visited Dedham Middle School, delivering an inspiring talk to an enthusiastic audience of students who greeted her […]
NYC Agencies Condemn Federal Public Charge Proposal as Endangering Green Card Applicants’ Well-Being
The NYC Health Department, the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA), NYC Health + Hospitals, and the Department of Social Services have issued a joint […]
Zohran Mamdani to Be Sworn In by Letitia James and Bernie Sanders in Dual Ceremonies Welcoming ‘A New Era’ for NYC
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will take the oath of office in two ceremonies led by two of his longtime political inspirations — New York Attorney General Letitia James and Vermont Senator […]
Nepal Consulate in NY and TGND Promote Nepal as an IT Export and Investment Hub
The Consulate General of Nepal in New York, in collaboration with The Great Nepali Diaspora (TGND), hosted an interactive session on Friday focused on positioning […]