Nishan Thapa

The Global Nepal Professional Network (GNPN) hosted a policy dialogue and workshop at Stanford University focused on "Diaspora Knowledge Bridges for Nepal." The event explored strategies for Nepal to leverage its diaspora's expertise beyond remittances, featuring a presentation by Khagendra Raj Dhakal of the Nepal Policy Institute.

A 22-year-old man, Nishan Thapa, died from critical injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident in Itahari Sub-metropolitan City early Wednesday morning. The motorcycle, ridden by Abhishek Rai, reportedly lost control after hitting a divider, causing the crash. Rai, who sustained minor injuries, allegedly fled the scene with the motorcycle.