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11/19/2008

Photos of Gurkha Justice Campaign with Joanna Lumley, Thursday November 20th 2008 (Includes Article From the Independent)

Photojournalism by Mr. Milan Tamu. Gurkhas.com is indebted to Mr. Tamu for his tireless contribution to this website and would like to thank him personally on behalf of all gurkhas.com visitors. (Some photos are courtesy of BGWS, from BGWS PR Mr. Prakash Gurung)

11/19/2008

Press Release from BGWS (Updated)

THE GURKHA JUSTICE: We stand in solidarity with any movement that is for the benefit of the Gurkhas. While settlement is a right - the all important issue of pension is being sidelined. The verbatim transcript can be found in the link and for members to decide the weight of argument placed.

11/19/2008

Request from Joanna : Gurkha Justice Campaign: Let's make a BIG impact THIS THURSDAY 20 NOVEMBER 2008

On Thursday, I will be in Parliament Square, Westminster at 11am before handing in the Gurkha Justice petition.A really big turnout on the day will really add to the pressure of thepetition. It will show how strongly we all feel about righting this wrong. Ifyou can come along to Parliament Square in Westminster by around 10.30am onThursday 20th November, I would simply love to see you there.

11/16/2008

MOD names the second Gurkha soldier killed in Afghanistan

MOD: "It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the death of Colour Sergeant Krishnabahadur Dura, of the 2nd Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles, who was killed in Afghanistan on Saturday 15 November 2008"

11/15/2008

Another Soldier from 2RGR Killed in Afghanistan (Source: Sky News, Sunday November 16 2008)

11/10/2008

Body of Rifleman Yubraj Rai of 2RGR Back in Britain.

The body of Kent-based Gurkha soldier Yubraj Rai of 2RGR, originally from Khotang District in Nepal has now been flown back to the UK following his death in Afthanistan. Yubraj was only 28 years old at the time of his death. As with the whole Gurkha fraternity and the wider British society, gurkhas.com team salutes Yubraj's courage in the line of fire, yet mourns his untimely death. May your soul rest in peace Yubraj.

11/9/2008

House of Commons Home Affairs Committee Recommends Gurkhas be given Settlement Rights

The Home Affairs Committee took evidence on 4 November 2008 on the rights of Gurkhas to settle in the UK. As a result of this hearing, the Committee wrote to the Home Secretary on the subject. The full text of the letter is appended. The Rt. Hon. Keith Vaz MP, Chairman of the Committee, said: “The evidence that we heard today was extremely moving and the committee was united in its call to highlight the debt of gratitude that this country owes Gurkhas. (This report kindly forwarded by Mr. Alex Crawford JP)

11/9/2008

REMEMBERANCE DAY PARADE -9th November 2008

Here are some pictures of British Gurkha Welfare Society members attending the Rememberance Day Parade at Whitehall, London on Sunday, 9th November 2008. (photos courtesy of Mr. Prakash Gurung, BGWS PR Rep.)

11/9/2008

Update from Joanna Re: Gurkha Justice Campaign

I have some great news about the Gurkha Justice campaign that I want to update you on. Firstly, we now have over 120,000 online signatures with over 20,000 returned in the post. If you haven't done so already, please spread the word to all your online contacts and ask them to sign up online too at www.gurkhajustice.org.uk

11/7/2008

Gurkhas from the Indian Army to be Deployed in Congo (Source: Reuters News)

India will send one of its most decorated army units to join a U.N. mission in Congo and support other Indian troops as Congolese rebels advance to seize fresh areas, the military said on Friday.The 3rd battalion of the 3rd Gurkha Rifles regiment, first formed during World War One, will reach the Democratic Republic of Congo later this month and await deployment, a defence spokesman said in New Delhi.

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Latest Community News And Events

11/14/2008

Charity Dinner Night in aid of TAMU Sanskritik Pratishthan Nepal 2008 on Sat Nov 08‏

All Photos courtesy of Mr. Milan Tamu

11/14/2008

UK Tamudhee Annual General Meeting 0n Sunday 2 Nov 08‏

All photos courtesy of Mr. Milan Tamu

11/9/2008

Welcome to Dr Mahabir Pun in UK on Thursday 6 Nov 2008‏

WE would like to encourage everyone- especially the younger generation- to read Dr. Mahabir Pun's inspiring life story. Winner of the prestigious Magsaysay Award, Dr. Pun is perhaps the most self-less of all educated Nepalese. Read the whole article to find out why...(All Photos were taken during Dr. Pun's recent short visit to the UK and provided courtesy of Mr. Milan Tamu)

11/9/2008

Frimley Park Staff -Nepalese Ladies Night Out on Sat 8 Nov 2008‏

"Work hard, play hard" they say. Yet, how time flies by! It has been over a year since the Nepalese staff at Frimley Park Hospital last had a group social outing. Therefore, on Saturday 8th November 2008, they ensured that everyone took time off work in the evening, just so that they could enjoy a much-deserved rest and fun-filled event in each other's company. Here are some photos of the evening that the ladies would like to share with the wider Nepalese community. (photos courtesy of Mr. Milan Tamu) (All photos courtesy of Mr. Milan Tamu)

11/7/2008

'BHAWANA SEN'- "MISS ENGLAND 2009" (Update)

With the whole Nepalese community rooting for her, there was no way that Bhawana would lose out in the public vote category. Yes, she actually topped it! Three cheers to everyone who contributed. Let's now wish Bhawana the very best so that she gos on to win the coveted Miss England title itself! Good luck Bhawana!

11/7/2008

Racist Yobs Target York Gurkha (Source: York Times)

Nandaraj Rai, 43, was born in Nepal and joined the Gurkhas when he was 18. For 14 years he has lived in the UK, gaining his British citizenship in 2005. But for the past two years Mr Rai, who now trains soldiers at Imphal Barracks, has had to endure abuse from a small group of local youths, who throw stones and eggs at his house and have racially abused him. The most recent incidents were on Monday and Thursday this week.

11/3/2008

Middlesex University Reduces Fees for Gurkha Children (Source: Times Series)

Middlesex University, London, has vowed to lower tuition fees for the children of Gurkhas to show its support for their cause. They will now pay the same amount as UK rather than international students, which could reduce their costs by up to 65 per cent. Deputy vice-chancellor and director of finance Melvyn Keen said: “Whilst our new policy only affects a few of our current students, we are very pleased to be able to offer them the opportunity to study at Middlesex as ‘home’ students in the future. “Their fathers have served Britain with fierce loyalty and it is only fair to offer them the same opportunities as are afforded to the children of other British servicemen.”

11/2/2008

UK-based Everest Cash and Carry Group Unveils Another Innovative Dream-Project: Establishing Bank in Nepal Backed by NRNs

The successful and prominent entrepreneural "Everest Cash and Carry Business Group" which lists ex-Gurkhas in its board of members, has announced an innovative project aimed at establishing a bank in Nepal, backed totally by Non-Resident Nepali contributions. (Photos of the unveiling event courtesy of Mr. Milan Tamu, Press Release from ECCBG)

10/31/2008

Tihar Celebration Photos from around the UK

Some photos of Tihar Celebrations from Brompton, Kent and Farnborough UK, courtesy of Mr. Milan Tamu and Medway Nepalese Community.Gurkhas.com welcomes other contributions to add to this gallery

10/31/2008

Intake 76 Golden Jubilee Celebration 25 Oct 2008‏