Nepalese in Pakenham and Cardinia Shire

18/02/2026

A government report has revealed that racial discrimination is widespread across Australian universities, profoundly affecting both students and staff. Prepared by the Australian Human Rights Commission, the report surveyed over 76,000 students and employees across 42 universities, finding that 70 percent of participants had experienced indirect racial discrimination, such as hearing or witnessing racial slurs aimed at their communities.

The survey highlighted that more than 90 percent of Jewish and Palestinian respondents reported facing discrimination. Similarly, members of Indigenous Australian, African, Chinese, Northeast Asian, and Middle Eastern communities reported discrimination rates exceeding 80 percent.

Commissioner Giridharan Shivaraman emphasized that racial discrimination causes deep harm to individuals and communities, weakening identity, self-esteem, a sense of belonging, and security, and warned that if left unaddressed, it could escalate into violence.

The government had commissioned the report in May 2024 to examine anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, and broader ethnic discrimination in universities, aiming to identify systemic issues and recommend measures to foster a safer, more inclusive academic environment.

17/02/2026

KP Sharma Oli, chairman of CPN-UML, has said that the environment for elections in Nepal is still not clearly established. Speaking to journalists at Bhadrapur Airport in Jhapa on Sunday, he stated that it is difficult to say whether the situation is fully ready for elections.

Oli added that if elections are held, his party will participate. He also said that the government is in a better position to assess the election environment, noting that from his perspective, it does not yet seem fully prepared. However, he expressed hope that elections would take place and said he plans to visit as many places as possible during the campaign.

17/02/2026

आज मंगलबार ! भगवान श्री गणेशको आशिर्वादले तपाईंको दिन शुभ मंगल रहोस् !❤️🙏

16/02/2026

India has approved a proposal to construct a new road corridor linking Nepal’s Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu with Baidyanath Dham in Jharkhand, India. The proposed corridor, named the Pashupatinath–Supaul–Baidyanath Corridor, will run from Kathmandu through Bheemnagar and Virpur into Supaul district of Bihar, before passing through Madhubani, Saharsa, Khagaria, Munger, and Banka districts to reach Baidyanath Dham in Jharkhand.

The corridor will span approximately 240 kilometers and include a special pedestrian service road for pilgrims traveling on foot. A key section will pass over the Ganga River via the SultanGanj–Aguwani Ghat bridge, which is currently under construction. The project has been allocated INR 8,260 crore in Bihar’s 2026/27 budget and is expected to ensure safer and more convenient travel for the large number of devotees participating in the Shravan Mela and Kanwar Yatra.

Officials say the corridor will not only enhance religious tourism but also strengthen trade, economic relations, and connectivity between Nepal, Bihar, and Jharkhand. The project was first proposed seven months ago by Bihar’s Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary in discussions with India’s central Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. District authorities in Bhagalpur have confirmed that the route map has been finalized and implementation will begin once detailed proposals are received from the ministry.

16/02/2026

Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has released a five-year “Citizen Contract,” presenting a clear roadmap for national development by treating citizens’ votes as an investment with promised returns. The party prioritizes five key areas: good governance, economic growth, employment, infrastructure, and migrant welfare.

RSP pledged a strong anti-corruption drive through digital governance and asset investigations of top officials. It aims to raise per capita income to USD 3,000, expand GDP to USD 100 billion, create 1.2 million jobs, produce 15,000 MW of electricity, and build 30,000 km of highways. The party also promised online voting rights for Nepalis abroad and continuity of citizenship by descent.

06/08/2025

आज बुधबार: दक्षिणकाली माताको आशिर्वादले तपाईंको दिन शुभ रहोस् ! ❤️

03/08/2025

Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak has directed the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police to initiate a fresh and thorough investigation into the r**e and murder case of Nirmala Panta of Bhimdatta Municipality, Kanchanpur.
During an inspection of the CIB office on Sunday, Minister Lekhak instructed the bureau to carry out a meticulous investigation and bring the perpetrators to justice. He emphasized that no effort should be spared in probing the Nirmala Panta case.

03/08/2025

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03/08/2025

In a landmark moment for Nepali mixed martial arts, Rabindra Dhant delivered a stunning performance by defeating India’s Chung­reng Koren to win the MFN 17 Championship belt. This wasn’t just another victory inside the cage—it was a powerful symbol of Nepal’s rising presence in the world of combat sports. Dhant’s win marks a turning point, proving that Nepali fighters have the talent, strength, and determination to compete—and win—on the international stage. His triumph sends a clear message to the global MMA community: Nepal is no longer in the background—its fighters are here to rise, to lead, and to dominate.

03/08/2025