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NRNA ramps up effort for rescue of Nepalis in Israel, set to...

The Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) has stepped up efforts to assess the safety of Nepalis in Israel and initiate potential rescue operations in response to the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran.
Jun 19, 2025
DIASPORA, POLITICS

5,500 Nepalis in Israel, 12 in Iran safe: MoFA

“As per the information received, approximately 5,500 Nepalis in Israel and about 12 in Iran are reported to be safe."
Jun 16, 2025
DIASPORA

NRNA ramps up preparations for 12th General Convention, form...

The Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) is accelerating preparations for its upcoming 12th General Convention.
Jun 09, 2025
DIASPORA, SOCIETY

US deports largest-ever group of Nepalis

Chartered flight with deported Nepalis arriving in Kathmandu today
Jun 08, 2025
SOCIETY, DIASPORA

Four Nepalis from same family shot dead in Virginia

Local police found four members of a Nepali family shot dead in a house in Manassas Park, Virginia, on Thursday night. They discovered two children and two adults with fatal gunshot wounds.
Jun 07, 2025
POLITICS, DIASPORA

Trump administration ends TPS for Nepal; August 5 deadline s...

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has formally announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Nepal, ending a humanitarian program that has allowed thousands of Nepalis to live and work legally in the US since the 2015 earthquake.
Jun 05, 2025
DIASPORA, SOCIETY

US deports 140 Nepali nationals so far, more expected to arr...

The deportations are part of a broader crackdown on undocumented immigrants under President Donald Trump’s administration, which began on January 20, 2025. Most of those deported were reportedly found to have violated US immigration laws, including entering the country illegally or overstaying...
Jun 05, 2025
DIASPORA

Govt introduces law mandating NRN to renew citizenship every...

In January, the government introduced a law through an ordinance stating that Non-Resident Nepalis (NRNs), who obtain NRN citizenship, would receive a free visa if they stay in Nepal for ten years. However, when the law was published in the Nepal Gazette, it instead stated that such individuals must...
Jun 04, 2025
DIASPORA

Two more Nepalis stranded in Ukraine for 8 months

Two Nepalis, who traveled to Ukraine via India for foreign employment, are currently stranded.
May 27, 2025
DIASPORA

Interim committee of NCC announced under Thapa’s chairmanshi...

The Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) formed the 91st National Coordination Council (NCC) virtually in Iceland on Sunday. Under the patronage of the NRNA's President, Dr Badri KC, the meeting announced an interim committee chaired by Subhas Singh Thapa. It also tasked Thapa with proposing a ful...
May 19, 2025