New York City Honors Nepali Community Leader
Dr. Tara N. Niraula, President of America-Nepal Friendship Society (ANFS) and a prominent Nepali community leader was one of the five distinguished South Asian honorees who was honored by the William C. Thompson, the Comptroller of the City of New York at special event organized on June 28, 2006.
The Comptroller as an elected official represents over 8 million residents of New York. Dr. Niraula received this award in recognition of his leadership and contributions to strengthening immigrant communities in New York and beyond. See the attachment for details.
Press Release: New York City honors a great Nepali community leader
South Asian Heritage Event Honorees
Dr. Tara Niraula, the President of America Nepal Friendship Society will be among the five distinguished honorees at the South Asian Heritage event being hosted by the Comptroller of the City of New York.
ANFS Press Release on South Asian Heritage event
The Event will take place on June 28, 2006 from 5:30 to 7:30 at Surrogate’s Court House located at 31 Chambers Street, in downtown Manhattan.
We encourage all local Nepali community members as well as the other South Asians to attend the event. Please see the previous post for details on the South Asian Hertiage program.
South Asian Heritage Program
The NYC Comptroller, William C. Thompson, Jr., is honoring seven individuals during the upcoming celebration of South Asian Heritage on Wednesday, June 28, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Surrogate’s Court House.
The event is being co-sponsored by the Asia Society and Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan USA. If you would like to attend this event, please contact Office of Special events at (212) 669-4466, or by email at eventsrsvp@comptroller.nyc.gov.
Download the South Asian Heritage 2006 flyer (58k)
