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Chiran Sharma
Chiran Sharma is associated with www.myrepublica.com for the last seven years. He looks after the issues related to Nepali people living abroad.chirans@hotmail.com
Concerns rise as suicide and depression rates surge among NRNs
Published On: October 1, 2023 11:30 AM NPT By: Chiran Sharma
LONDON, Oct 1: In a recent virtual mental health public awareness program, healthcare professionals raised alarms about the growing crisis of suicide and depression in the non-resident Nepali (NRN) community. The event, organized by the Health Committee under the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) in collaboration with NRNA Belgium, shed light on the escalating mental health challenges faced by Nepalis living abroad.
Nepal and UK officials hold talks aimed at addressing demands of ex-Gurkha servicemen
Published On: June 16, 2023 03:18 PM NPT By: Chiran Sharma
LONDON, June 16: The British government has agreed to discuss the issues surrounding the pension of ex-Gurkha servicemen.
UK-Nepal govt level talks on November 3
Published On: November 1, 2022 02:45 PM NPT By: Chiran Sharma
LONDON, Nov 1: Government level talks will be held between the UK and Nepal to discuss the demands of ex-Gurkha soldiers retired from the British Army.
NRNA to provide scholarships to 5,000 students
Published On: October 4, 2022 04:30 PM NPT By: Chiran Sharma
LONDON, Oct 4: The Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) has announced plans to provide scholarships to 5,000 poor and needy students studying at public schools.
Foreign Minister Khadka to pay a four-day official visit to Sweden
Published On: May 28, 2022 08:30 AM NPT By: Chiran Sharma
LONDON, May 28: Foreign Minister Dr Narayan Khadka is scheduled to pay a four-day official visit to Sweden.
Non-Resident Nepalis’ 8-point suggestion for govt’s budget, policies and programs
Published On: May 22, 2022 12:18 PM NPT By: Chiran Sharma
LONDON, May 22: The Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) has come up with an eight-point suggestion for the budget, and policies and programs to be presented in the ongoing parliament session on behalf of the government.
Nepal loses millions of foreign currency as pension of British Gurkha soldiers is remitted to Indian central bank
Published On: April 30, 2022 12:00 PM NPT By: Chiran Sharma
LONDON, April 30: The Gurkhas have objected to the loss of millions of rupees to Nepal as the pensions of the former Gurkhas in the UK are still being deposited in the Reserve Bank of India.
If 100,000 NRNs open bank accounts in Nepal, there will be no liquidity crisis: FinMin
Published On: April 14, 2022 07:30 PM NPT By: Chiran Sharma
LONDON, April 14: Finance Minister Janardan Sharma has urged Nepalis around the world to open dollar accounts in Nepali banks and invest in them.
Nepalis stranded in Lithuanian and Belarus forests request immediate rescue
Published On: March 13, 2022 11:33 AM NPT By: Chiran Sharma
LONDON, As many as 11 Nepali nationals who left Russia are currently stranded in the forests of Lithuania and Belarus.
Most of Nepalis in Ukraine rescued
Published On: March 11, 2022 12:25 PM NPT By: Chiran Sharma
LONDON, March 11: Most of the Nepali nationals displaced in Ukraine as a result of the Russia-Ukraine conflict have been rescued.
Nepalis living in Ukraine are safe: NRNA
Published On: February 24, 2022 06:10 PM NPT By: Chiran Sharma
LONDON, Feb 24: The Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) has expressed concern over the safety of Nepali people living in Ukraine.
Over 88 percent Nepalis abroad received full dose of COVID-19 vaccines: NRNA
Published On: January 3, 2022 04:55 PM NPT By: Chiran Sharma
LONDON, Jan 3: More than 88 percent of Nepali people living outside Nepal have been fully vaccinated against the COVID-19. According to the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA), more than 88 percent of Nepalese living in 51 countries have received a full dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Santosh Shah wins BBC’s ‘MasterChef The Professionals Rematch 2021’
Published On: December 28, 2021 08:51 AM NPT By: Chiran Sharma
LONDON, Dec 28: Nepali chef Santosh Shah working in the UK has won another world famous title. In the final broadcast on BBC One on Monday evening, Chef Santosh Shah surpassed the other three competitors to win the title of ' MasterChef The Professionals Rematch 2021’.
PM Deuba urges non-resident Nepalis to help bring in foreign investment
Published On: October 30, 2021 06:01 PM NPT By: Chiran Sharma
LONDON, Oct 30: Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has urged Non-Resident Nepalis Association (NRNAs) to help bring in foreign direct investment in Nepal.
Ex-Gurkhas break hunger strike as UK government agrees to hold talks with Nepal government
Published On: August 20, 2021 09:23 AM NPT By: Chiran Sharma
KATHMANDU, August 20: The British government has proposed talks with Nepal to address the demands of the agitating Gorkhas for equal pensions and rights.
NRNA 10th World Conference from October 23 to 25 in Kathmandu
Published On: July 18, 2021 11:44 AM NPT By: Chiran Sharma
LONDON, July 18: The 10th World Conference of the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) will be held in the fourth week of October.
UK Government sends 260 ventilators to Nepal
Published On: May 28, 2021 08:51 AM NPT By: Chiran Sharma
LONDON, May 28: The Government of the United Kingdom has sent 260 ventilators and other medical supplies to Nepal.
Nearly 500-year-old Bhairav’s mask sold for Rs 7 million in Paris
Published On: December 11, 2020 01:03 PM NPT By: Chiran Sharma
LONDON, Dec 11: A mask of the deity Bhairav that is nearly 500 years old has been sold for Rs 7 million in Paris, France. The mask’s manufacture is predicted to date between the 15th and 17th century. It has been sold for 50,000 euros which converts to Rs 7.1 million through an online auction.
Passengers traveling to Nepal stopped at Heathrow Airport after Qatar Airways refused to accept COVID-19 PCR report produced by NHS, UK (with video)
Published On: September 10, 2020 03:50 PM NPT By: Chiran Sharma
LONDON, Sept 10: Shailendra Kumar Jha and his spouse from Rajbiraj of Nepal reached Heathrow International Airport in London on Wednesday to catch their scheduled flight to Nepal.
No Nepali died of COVID-19 in foreign countries last week
Published On: June 14, 2020 01:15 PM NPT By: Chiran Sharma
KATHMANDU, June 14: None of the Nepali nationals living in various foreign countries died due to COVID-19 last week.
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