International - Khabar Butwal

Subash Lamichhane Elected President of NRNA Japan with Overwhelming Majority

Subash Lamichhane has been elected as the President of the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) National Coordination Council (NCC) Japan. In the election held on Sunday, Lamichhane secured a total of 7,152 votes, defeating his closest competitor Siddhartha Shrestha, who received 5,193 votes. In the race for Senior Vice President, former General Secretary Tikaram Kharel won with 6,418 votes, surpassing former Vice President Krishna Gaire Sharma, who received 5,927 votes. Meanwhile, three Vice Presidents were elected: Muktiram Khanal (Binod) with 8,702 votes, Dilip Kandel with 6,949 votes, and Deepak Sunar with 6,101 votes. Other candidates for the same post—Narayan Subedi, Dipesh…

Shooting in Bangkok Leaves Four Security Guards Dead, Gunman Commits Suicide

A tragic shooting incident in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, has claimed the lives of four individuals. An unidentified gunman opened fire indiscriminately at a local food market, targeting the area without warning. According to reports, all four of the deceased were security guards stationed at the market. One additional person was injured during the attack and is currently undergoing treatment. Authorities have stated that the motive behind the shooting is still under investigation. Following the attack, the gunman reportedly took his own life at the scene. Police continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Stampede at Mansa Devi Temple in Haridwar, 6 Dead and 29 Injured

Haridwar, Uttarakhand – A stampede occurred at the famous Mansa Devi Temple in Haridwar on Sunday morning, leaving 6 people dead and 29 others injured. According to local authorities, the incident happened due to an overwhelming crowd at the temple premises. Witnesses reported that as the crowd grew denser, people started holding onto wires for support while moving forward. Some wires reportedly snapped, leading to rumors of an electric shock, which caused panic and triggered the stampede. However, the police have denied the claims of electrocution, calling it a rumor. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Pramendra Singh Doval said, “We…

NRNA UK Elects New Executive Committee, Successful Completion of Elections

London — The Non-Resident Nepali Association UK (NRNA UK) has successfully concluded its recent elections, forming a new executive committee with representatives from across the United Kingdom. The elections saw enthusiastic participation from the Nepali community, with strong voter turnout and wide engagement. Warm congratulations and best wishes are being extended to all newly elected officials for a successful and impactful tenure. Appreciation has also been expressed to all voters who actively participated in strengthening democratic values within the diaspora. The elected team is as follows: Rajendra Pudasaini – President Diwakar Pandey – General Secretary Ujwal Karki and Raksha Thapa…

Rajendra Pudasaini Elected President of Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) UK

Rajendra Pudasaini has been elected as the president of the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) UK. According to the vote count conducted last night, Pudasaini defeated his two rivals, Govinda Kharel and Manish Khatri. Pudasaini secured 1,482 votes to win the presidency, while Govinda Kharel received 977 votes and Manish Khatri got 496 votes. Similarly, Ujwal Karki, Dr. Raksha Thapa, and Ramprasad Kandel were elected as vice presidents. Divakar Pandey won the position of general secretary, while DN Kharal and Krishna Devkota were elected as secretaries. Vishnu Kharel was elected as a member. If you would like, I can provide a…

Thailand-Cambodia Border Tensions Escalate: 12 More Killed, Thousands Displaced

The tense situation along the Thailand-Cambodia border has taken a more dangerous turn, with fresh clashes resulting in 12 additional deaths, Cambodian officials reported on Saturday. So far, the death toll from the ongoing conflict has reached 32 in total, including both military personnel and civilians. Reports indicate that around 130 people have been injured in the clashes. The violence has forced thousands of residents from both countries’ border areas to seek safety. According to Thailand’s Ministry of Health, over 58,000 people have been evacuated from the affected districts, while Cambodian authorities stated that approximately 23,000 people have been displaced…

Passenger Plane Crash in Remote Russian Far East Kills All 50 Onboard

A passenger aircraft carrying about 50 people crashed on Thursday in a remote and densely forested area of Russia’s Far East, with all aboard reportedly killed. The Soviet-era twin-propeller Antonov-24 plane went down in a thick jungle, and videos released by media and investigators show no signs of survivors at the crash site. The Angara Airlines plane lost radar contact around 1 PM local time while flying from Blagoveshchensk to Tynda city. A rescue helicopter later found burning wreckage of the aircraft about 15 kilometers south of Tynda airport on a forested mountain slope. Russian investigators released footage showing smoke…

All Office Bearers Elected Unopposed in NRN NCC USA

All office bearers of the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) National Coordination Council (NCC) USA have been elected unopposed. According to the election schedule announced for the new leadership of the organization, each position received only one nomination. As a result, the election commission declared all candidates elected unopposed. The election was originally scheduled for July 27 and 28. Although multiple nominations were filed for some posts, most positions had only one candidate. Following consensus efforts by senior members of the association, all candidates were unanimously elected, the commission confirmed on Wednesday. According to the election commission, the following individuals were…