Friday, November 6, 2026

Author: Deepak Pariyar

New York Lawmakers and Advocates Rally in Jackson Heights to Advance Landmark Bill to Ban Caste Discrimination

During Dalit History Month, New York lawmakers joined caste-impacted New Yorkers, civil rights advocates, and community organizations at Diversity Plaza in Jackson Heights on Monday to announce and advance a

Mamdani Unveils ‘Cost-Saved Calculator,’ Pitches $8 Billion Affordability Plan with Free Transit, Universal Childcare, and Rent Freeze

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani today sharply focused his campaign on the city’s affordability crisis, releasing an online “Cost-Saved Calculator” designed to show residents the personal financial benefits

Nepali Cultural Shows Attract Throngs in Queens, P-3 Visa Boom Brings Nepali Artists to U.S. Stages

On Saturday, two musical events featuring Nepali music were held simultaneously in Queens, New York, and both venues were packed with enthusiastic audiences. At the Melrose Ballroom, a large crowd,

Nepali Engineers in New York Host 18th Annual Conference, Advancing Innovation and Global Collaboration

The American Society of Nepalese Engineers (ASNEngr), Greater New York Metro Chapter (GNYMC), held its 18th Annual National Conference on August 9, 2025, in New York City. The event, with

Vibrant Nepali Parade Celebrates Indigenous Culture in Queens

Last Saturday, the streets of Woodside Avenue in Queens, New York, from 72nd to 78th Street, were filled with a vibrant parade celebrating Nepali culture. The event, held on August

Probe Ongoing After Four Nepali Family Members Found Dead in Virginia, GoFundMe Launched for Funeral Costs

In a heartbreaking incident that has left the Nepali community in the United States reeling, a GoFundMe campaign has been launched to cover funeral expenses for four members of a

Nepal Day Parade Brings Together Schumer and Adams in Rare Manhattan Appearance Following Adams’ Controversy

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and New York City Mayor Eric Adams made a rare joint appearance at the Nepal Day Parade in Manhattan on May 18, 2025. The event,

Nepali Chamber of Commerce in New York Tackles Immigrant Business Challenges

A new organization, the Greater New York Nepali Chamber of Commerce (GNYCC), is working to ease the hurdles faced by Nepali immigrant entrepreneurs in one of the world’s busiest cities.

Applications Now Open for Miss Nepal North America 2025

Applications for Miss Nepal North America (MNNA) 2025 are officially open as of today, offering an opportunity for women of Nepali heritage across North America to step into the spotlight.

Laid-Off USAID Foreign Employees Eye Applying for Special Immigrant Green Cards

As the Trump administration dismantles the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), foreign employees who were laid off from their jobs are now considering applying for Special Immigrant Green Cards.