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7/21/2008

Gurkhas: Topic of Parliamentary Discussion Once Again

The following excerpt is of the Parliamentary Discussion on Gurkhas that took place on 14th July 2008 and has been kindly forwarded by Mr. Alex Crawford, to be shared amongst the Gurkha community. Yes, we aren't being forgotten, yet we cannot afford to be complacent. Mr. Crawford mentions a slight 'softening in government's approach' on the matter. Perhaps at long last, the Gurkha campaign for justice may finally prevail.

7/21/2008

Oh, Kanchenjunga (Satis Shroff)

A splash of the crimson rays of the sun appeared on the tip of the 8598m Kanchenjunga Range. Then it turned into orange and was gradually bathed in a yellowish tint, becoming extremely bright. You could discern the chirping of the Himalayan birds in the surrounding bushes and trees, amidst the clicking of cameras. I was on Tiger Hill. But my thoughts were elsewhere.

7/17/2008

Treatment Most Shameful : Death of a Gurkha Whilst Waiting for Right to Settle in Britain

"Does a friend desert a friend in time of need? If you win, we win with you, if you lose, we lose with you". These were the assurances given by Nepal's then prime minister when Great Britain declared war on Germany during the Second World War. Indeed, Nepal's brave sons have kept their word to the hilt to this day. Yet, signifying that the 'friend' whom the Gurkhas bravely fought alongside with has let the pre-1997 Gurkhas down terribly, retired Gurkha Corporal Mr. Purna Bahadur Gurung (physical training instructor whilst in the Army) passed away suddenly on 11 July 2007 aged 55 under enormous stress and with a broken heart, exemplifying the enormous struggle that pre 1997 Gurkhas have had to endure in their ongoing campaign for right to settle in Britain.

7/17/2008

"Gurkhas Are an Asset to Any Country and Any Community" : Deputy Mayor, Greater Rushmoor Council at the Deux Chats Pre-School Fundraising Event

In another shining example that Gurkhas are reknowned not just for their bravery but generous hearts too, retired Gurkha soldiers and their families based around Aldershot have raised a total sum of £1300 for their local pre-school through a fund-raising event on Tuesday, 15th July 2008. Co-ordinated by ex-1RGR 21167349 Min Gurung, the event was graced by the deputy mayor Mr. Roger Kimber and councillor Eric Neal of Greater Rushmoor Council and sponsored by various local Nepali business houses. (All photos courtesy of Mr. Milan Tamu)

7/15/2008

Gurkha Statue Update

A fund-raising event for the proposed Gurkha statue at Maidstone Town Centre took place at the Maidstone Community Hall on 11th July 2008. According to the Maidstone Nepalese Community PR officer Mr. Dinesh Khadka, over £1500 was raised towards the statue's commissioning cost within the two-hour long programme period.

The fund-raising event was attended by the borough council mayoress, head-teachers, teachers, businesspersons, social leaders, CEOs from different volunteer and charity organisations and local residents who support the cause as well as the Gurkha Major and senior officers from Maidstone-based Queen's Gurkha Engineers.

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Latest Community News And Events

7/20/2008

Sardi Khola VDC Annual Get-Together 2008

On 19th July 2008, folks from Sardikhola VDC, Kaski held their annual gathering at Farnborough. Some pictures of the event have been made available courtesy of Mr. Milan Tamu, for everyone to view and share comments.

7/19/2008

Kirat Yakthung Chumlung-UK Bishal Bhela 2008.‏

NEW!!! official account of the event released by the Organising Committee (and some new pictures). Nepal's legendary rich cultural heritage came alive in the Kirat Yakthung Chumlung UK grand get-together 2008 at Ashford on 19th July 2008. With both young and old dressed in beautiful traditional Limbu costumes, it was truly a sight to behold. Do please browse 250 beautiful pictures of the grand event captured by Mr. Milan Tamu, our official photographer and feel free to share comments.

7/16/2008

TAMU PYE LYU SANGH ANNUAL GET-TOGETHER

On the occasion of Tamu pye chya, the grand barbecue qnd get-together event organised by Tamu pye lyu sangh family successfully took place on a warm and sunny day in the second weekend of August 2008. Over eight hundred extended family members of the Tamu pye lyu sangh attended the well-organised event. The speciality of the event as in previous Tamu pye lyu events was the initiation of the ceremony through performing religious rites according to the Tamu pye lyu's cultural norms, a rare sight abroad. (over 150 photographs have been kindly supplied by Milan Tamu)

7/16/2008

First Ever get together of the Shree Pancha Koshi Arther DandaKharka Samaj in U.K.‏

Whilst some firmly established communities have been celebrating years of successful establishment, some new communities too are being launched every year. Amongst the younger communities, the Arther Danda-Kharka Samaaj UK recently held a get-together to celebrate its first year of establishment. Arther Danda-Kharka is a village in Western Nepal, close to the beautiful city of Pokhara, often credited as the birtplace of many social leaders from Nepal's indegeneous population. Coincidentally, the event took place on the same day as the Mardikhola wasi event, i.e. 12th July 2008 (82 photo files)

7/16/2008

Gorkha District, Nepal Family Get-together 2008

As the saying goes, make hay while the sun shines. Indeed, whilst summer is still here, much like everyone else, the Gorkha district family too held a get together on the second weekend of July. And how else to celebrate the event but with hot sizzling barbecue washed down with cold drinks, followed by some calorie-reducing dance routines to traditional Nepali folk songs? See photos of the event here (86 photo files)