Newar body in US holds convention

Kathmandu: Newah Organisation of America (NOA) concluded its third convention on May 30, which was attended by a cross section of Newah community in Washington. Rudra Nepal, counsellor of Nepalese embassy, inaugurated the convention by lighting the "Twarebha". Beda Pradhan, president of NOA, highlighted the goals and achievements of the organisation. Tribhuvan R Tuladhar, general-secretary, presented the annual report and said Newah language classes were being held. — HNS