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_{August 13, 2024}

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🌎 Sansar ma Nepali: Suspicious case of a Missing Mother in Virginia
💪🏼 Nepali ley garcha: The only South Asian footballer to play top division Football in England
🦜 Rajnitik & Samajik Guff: 40 under 40 Nepali Youth, Katti Accident Bhako
💰 Economy: NEPSE Badya Badai
📆 Events: Incoming Teej events

Sansar ma Nepali

Suspicious Disappearance of a Nepali Mother in Virginia

Mamta Kalfe Bhatt, a 28-year old Pediatric Nurse from Manassas Park, Virginia, has been missing from her family’s home since July 31, 2024.

According to the Facebook page dedicated to finding her:
⭑ Mamta was last publicly seen in Manassas park, July 31.
⭑ She never made it to her work shift on August 1.
⭑ Mamta has a 10-month old baby girl.
⭑ According to friends and family, she would never leave her child like that.
⭑ Mamta was actively looking for help in separating with her husband.
⭑ Her husband, Naresh Bhatt waited around a week to report her missing.

Friends and family have been coordinating with local authorities to find Mamta as soon as possible. Naresh, her husband, had been silent for more than a week and hadn’t clarified why he waited so long to file the missing person report.

But finally, in an interview with eNepalese.com, he admitted that the couple were going through marital issues, and had even separated unofficially at various times. On the night of July 31, after having dinner, Naresh claims both husband and wife slept separately. After that, he hasn’t seen her.

On August 1, the hospital where Mamta worked called the police after Mamta failed to show up for her shift at work. On August 2nd, the police visited Naresh to follow up about Mamta. Naresh claimed that Mamta had left the house like this several times before, so he thought this time was the same.

After she still wasn’t found, on August 4th, on the urging of the local police, Naresh filed a missing persons’ report. Police are investigating the case.

🚨If you have any information, please contact the Manassas Park Police Department at 703-361-1136. 

🚰 Sasto Water Checking Device: Ashim Dhakal, a Nepali scientist has successfully led the development of a new lensless system to quickly detect harmful microbes in water. This low-cost and easy-to-use portable device uses UV light to identify bacteria like E. coli. Dhakal's device, which costs less than Rs 10,000, compared to current options that can reach up to Rs 100,000.

🫡 Pasang Lhamu Sherpa Honored: The US Geological Survey (USGS) has named a lunar crater at the Moon's South Pole after Pasang Lhamu Sherpa. The crater, officially named 'Lhamu Crater' honors her historic ascent on April 22, 1993.

Nepali ley garcha!

Asmita Ale: Competing at the highest levels

Asmita Ale, a footballer of Nepali origin, has recently signed a permanent three-year contract with Leicester City, a top-division English football club.

Born to a former Gurkha soldier, Ale made history in 2018 as the first Nepali-origin footballer to ink a professional contract in English football.

And last year, she made history again, by being the only footballer from Britain’s South Asian community - male or female - to play top-division football in England last season.

She started her career at Aston Villa at just eight years old and quickly progressed through their Centre of Excellence. She eventually played a key role in Villa's promotion to the WSL in the 2019/20 season.

After impressing during her loan period from Tottenham Hotspur in the 2023/24 Barclays Women’s Super League season, she secured her new role with Leicester City. Before her latest move, Ale had spent four successful years with Aston Villa's first team and had stints with Tottenham.

She has also represented England at various youth levels, including the Under-23s European League.

Dive Deeper
Read: Leicester City defender Asmita Ale opens up about her Nepali hertitage (skysports)
Watch: New contract | Asmita Ale
Follow: Asmita Ale on Instagram

⚽️ Nepali Origin players trial to Barca Academy: Four football players of Nepali origin have been selected to play for a week at Barcelona’s La Masia Academy. Sagar Thapa (16), Himal Thapa (16), Sabi Basnet (14) and Saksham Bhattarai (17) play for a Nepali team, Toronto Nepali Sports Club (TNSC).

🤩 A Nepali Star Realtor in Texas: Nepali-Journalist turned realtor Surya Thapa has been named among Texas’ Top 40 under 40 Realtors by the MetroTex Association of Realtors. Thapa was a working as a Journalist for ABC Television in Kathmandu, before moving to the United States in 2010. He transitioned to a career in real estate only three years ago.

🍾 Nepali ley (party) garchan: In a span of around one month, Dubai will be hosting 21 separate events for Nepalis. The number of events reflect the growing Nepali population in UAE, with unofficial estimates reaching up to 600,000 Nepalis living and working in Dubai and other cities. (via eNepalese)

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Rajnitik & Samajik Guff

Weekly Briefing: What You Need To Know

✋Top 40 ma ko ko parey? In celebration of International Youth Day Onlinekhabar recognized 40 influential young leaders under 40 from various fields in Nepal. The '40 Under 40' list highlights individuals making significant impacts in sectors like politics, entrepreneurship, and arts.

Some notable winners were Balen Shah (Mayor of Kathmandu), Dipendra Singh Airee (National Cricket Player), Sajjan Raj Vaidya (Singer) and Sisan Baniya (Vlogger).

🥲 Feri Air Accident A tragic helicopter crash occurred in the Shivapuri area of Nuwakot district, claiming five lives including four Chinese passengers and their Nepali pilot. The Air Dynasty helicopter, flying from Kathmandu to Rasuwa, reportedly collided with a hill in Surya Chaur.

⚰️ Everyday 3 Nepalis lose lives Every year, about three Nepali workers die daily abroad due to poor job opportunities at home, totalling over 13,000 deaths in 15 years. Last year, 653 workers faced serious injuries or health problems overseas, mainly in Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar.

Aarthik Guff

🤑NEA Profit ma? The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) reported a significant profit of Rs 11 billion in the first nine months of the fiscal year 2080-81 BS. Some reasons for this was because of reduced leakage, increased domestic consumption, and effective management. Additionally, NEA has been exporting electricity to India and is planning the same with Bangladesh.

💸 World Bank ley Paisa Diyo The World Bank has approved a $100 million grant to improve roads in Nepal's Sudurpaschim, Karnali, and Madhesh provinces. This funding, from the International Development Association, aims to upgrade 3,000 kilometers of local roads, enhancing connectivity for about a million residents.

📈 Soon Ghatyo, feri NEPSE Badyo- Finally the gold price decreased by Rs 100 per tola. The Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Associations (FENEGOSIDA) has fixed the price of gold at Rs 148,700 per tola for today Gold was traded at Rs 148,800 per tola on Sunday. The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) showed significant volatility from August 5th to 8th. It opened strong at 2,796.38 but then sharply fell to 2,651.32 due to negative influences, losing 145.05 points. The index rebounded to 2,759.67 by August 7th, gaining 108.35 points, and slightly increased to 2,766.38 by August 8th. This fluctuation underscores NEPSE's sensitivity to external factors affecting investor confidence.

🎓 Kati jana lage baira: In the last fiscal year, an overwhelming number of Nepali students—112,593 to be precise—applied for a 'No Objection Certificate' (NOC). The majority are heading to Japan, the USA, the UK, Korea, Australia, and Canada. Japan alone issued NOCs to 34,731 students.

Sachi ho?

Teta Janu Bhayo?

Nepali Events Roundup in Video

Sushant KC and Nepathya played to an extremely hyped, and packed audience in the United States. And, Toronto hosted Himalayan Mela 2024.

Watch our weekly event compilation here

Aune Karyakram

Mark Your Calendars: Next Week

August 15: Vek, Yabesh & Bizen [🇦🇺 Perth, WA]
August 17: Nepathya [🇺🇸 Columbus, OH]

Mark Your Calendars: Next Month

August 23: The Edge Band & John and the Locals [🇩🇰 Copenhagen]
August 24: Nepthya [🇺🇸 Dallas, Texas]
August 25: Vek, Yabesh & Bizen [🇦🇺 Sydney, NSW]
August 30: NASEM Teej Lahar [🇦🇺 Hampton Park, VIC]

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