Dr. Drona Prakash Rasali, a distinguished Nepalese-Canadian population and public health expert, currently serves as an adjunct professor at the University of British Columbia in Canada. Throughout his illustrious 45-year career spanning veterinary science, genetics, epidemiology, public health, and higher education, Dr. Rasali has been a staunch advocate for health equity, community empowerment, and social justice. He co-founded the Emotional Well-Being Institute of Canada in 2021 and played pivotal roles in establishing Nepal Open University in 2016 and founding the NepalDalitinfo Network in 2003. His contributions have been recognized with prestigious honors such as the Fellowship of the American College of Epidemiology and the Canadian Public Health Association’s Honorary Life Membership Award.

Max Tax, a prominent tax services provider based in Woodside, New York, has been honored with a prestigious Guinness World Record Certificate. The recognition follows their sponsorship of an event that set an impressive 21 world records, underscoring their commitment to innovation and community involvement. Founded by Nandi Dhakal, an enrolled agent-EA with extensive experience in taxes and accounting, Max Tax & More offers a range of services including personal and business tax preparation, tax planning, sales tax management, payroll services, bookkeeping, and ITIN services. Situated at 40-06 68th Street, Unit 1B, Woodside, NY 11377, the firm has gained particular acclaim among the Nepali community in New York for its exceptional service quality.

Kathmandu — The Joint Political Dalit Struggle Committee has presented a memorandum to Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, highlighting the escalating instances of caste-based untouchability and violence against the Dalit community. The memorandum strongly urges action against those responsible for recent incidents of caste-based discrimination in Achham, Sarlahi, and Rautahat. Specifically, it calls for Home Minister Lekhak's personal investigation and justice for the victims of the legally registered inter-caste marriage between Satyendra Ram and Neha Rauniyar in Barathawa, Saptari, which challenges a Supreme Court decision.