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		<title>प्रेसिडेन्ट डेको अवसरमा यूकेआरओएद्वारा नयाँ वेबसाइट सार्वजनिक</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 16:52:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[युनाइटेड किरात राई अर्गनाइजेसन अफ अमेरिका (UKROA) ले प्रेसिडेन्ट्स डे (Presidents&#8217; Day) को अवसरमा आफ्नो आधिकारिक वेबसाइट www.ukroa.org भर्चुअल कार्यक्रमको माध्यमबाट औपचारिक रूपमा सार्वजनिक गरेको छ। यो वेबसाइटमार्फत संस्थाका विभिन्न गतिविधि, भविष्यका योजनाहरू, संगठनात्मक संरचना तथा अद्यावधिक जानकारीहरू उपलब्ध गराइएको छ। कार्यक्रमको अध्यक्षता संस्थाकी अध्यक्ष समिता राईले गर्नुभएको थियो। उहाँले वेबसाइटको लोगो र फ्लायर अनावरण [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>युनाइटेड किरात राई अर्गनाइजेसन अफ अमेरिका (UKROA) ले प्रेसिडेन्ट्स डे (Presidents’ Day) को अवसरमा आफ्नो आधिकारिक वेबसाइट www.ukroa.org भर्चुअल कार्यक्रमको माध्यमबाट औपचारिक रूपमा सार्वजनिक गरेको छ। यो वेबसाइटमार्फत संस्थाका विभिन्न गतिविधि, भविष्यका योजनाहरू, संगठनात्मक संरचना तथा अद्यावधिक जानकारीहरू उपलब्ध गराइएको छ। कार्यक्रमको अध्यक्षता संस्थाकी अध्यक्ष समिता राईले गर्नुभएको थियो। उहाँल…</p>
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		<title>Happy Presidents&#8217; Day 2026</title>
		<link>https://ukroa.org/archives/2205</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>UKROA Dream Project: Establishment of Sakelathan and Chulaghar</title>
		<link>https://ukroa.org/archives/1363</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2025 06:25:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[January 24, 2025  &#124; One of UKROA’s most cherished goals has been to establish a sacred Sakelathan in the United States—a space where our community can gather to celebrate traditions, perform rituals, and connect with our ancestral heritage. Discussions began in 2014 under President Pravaker Rai, continued with planning and feasibility studies under Bishnu Kumar [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>January 24, 2025 | One of UKROA’s most cherished goals has been to establish a sacred Sakelathan in the United States—a space where our community can gather to celebrate traditions, perform rituals, and connect with our ancestral heritage. Discussions began in 2014 under President Pravaker Rai, continued with planning and feasibility studies under Bishnu Kumar Rai, and advanced during Muna Rai’s…</p>
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		<title>Felicitation program to honor Nokchhos and Kirati elders in Mapya Dudhkosi Municipality</title>
		<link>https://ukroa.org/archives/802</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 13:07:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[May 1, 2024 &#124; Nachhung/Nokchho, also known as Nachnungma/Nokchhoma, is an important figure in Kirat Rai culture. The Nachhung is a priest, shaman, and healer in the Rai society. They play a crucial role in rituals, ceremonies, and community events Nakchhung is a revered shaman and cultural hero of the Rai community, serving as a [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>May 1, 2024 | Nachhung/Nokchho, also known as Nachnungma/Nokchhoma, is an important figure in Kirat Rai culture. The Nachhung is a priest, shaman, and healer in the Rai society. They play a crucial role in rituals, ceremonies, and community events Nakchhung is a revered shaman and cultural hero of the Rai community, serving as a custodian of the sacred Mundum knowledge. He/She plays a crucial…</p>
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		<title>Grand Welcome and Honor to Former Chief Minister Dr. Pawan Chamling in America</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Aug 2022 12:46:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[August 20, 2022 &#124; The United Kirat Rai Organization of America hosted an interactive program in New York featuring Mr. Pawan Chamling, the former Chief Minister of Sikkim. A distinguished politician and writer, Mr. Chamling holds the record as the longest-serving Chief Minister of both Sikkim and India. The program was held on August ,2022. [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>August 20, 2022 | The United Kirat Rai Organization of America hosted an interactive program in New York featuring Mr. Pawan Chamling, the former Chief Minister of Sikkim. A distinguished politician and writer, Mr. Chamling holds the record as the longest-serving Chief Minister of both Sikkim and India. The program was held on August ,2022. Due to COVID-19 health protocols preventing physical…</p>
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		<title>Annual General Meeting 2020</title>
		<link>https://ukroa.org/archives/126</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2020 13:30:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[June 14, 2020 Event: UKROA Annual General Meeting 2020 Date of event: Sunday June 14 th , 2020 Time of event: 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm EST Location of event: VIA Zoom Number of Persons in attendance: Estimated 100 On June 14 th 2020, UKROA hosted its annual General Meeting. Each year, executive board members [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>June 14, 2020 Event: UKROA Annual General Meeting 2020 Date of event: Sunday June 14 th , 2020 Time of event: 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm EST Location of event: VIA Zoom Number of Persons in attendance: Estimated 100 On June 14 th 2020, UKROA hosted its annual General Meeting. Each year, executive board members from all 5 UKROA chapters convene to summarize the organization’s events…</p>
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		<title>Thank You First Responders</title>
		<link>https://ukroa.org/archives/123</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2020 13:29:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[June 13, 2020 Thank You First Responders]]></description>
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		<title>Sakela 2020 Cancelled</title>
		<link>https://ukroa.org/archives/119</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2020 13:28:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Sakela 2019</title>
		<link>https://ukroa.org/archives/112</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2019 13:25:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[May 19, 2019 We cordially invite you to celebrate Sakela, one of the greatest festivals in Kirat Rai culture. The grand Sakela will be hosted by NewYork local chapter on May 19, 2018 in Queens Bridge Park,NY.  Let&#8217;s connect and celebrate through dance, music, food, and drinks this summer. Event: Sakela Ubhauli 2019 Venue: Queens Bridge Park, [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>May 19, 2019 We cordially invite you to celebrate Sakela, one of the greatest festivals in Kirat Rai culture. The grand Sakela will be hosted by NewYork local chapter on May 19, 2018 in Queens Bridge Park,NY. Let’s connect and celebrate through dance, music, food, and drinks this summer. Event: Sakela Ubhauli 2019 Venue: Queens Bridge Park, NY. Date: May 19, 2019 Start Time…</p>
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		<title>Sakela 2018</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 06 May 2018 13:24:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[May 06, 2018 We cordially invite you to celebrate Sakela, one of the greatest festivals in Kirat Rai culture. The grand Sakela will be hosted by UKROA&#8217;s DMVP local chapter on May 27, 2018 in Woodland, MD.  Let&#8217;s connect and celebrate through dance, music, food, and drinks this summer. Event: Sakela Ubhauli 2018 Venue: Patapsco Valley State Park &#8211; [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>May 06, 2018 We cordially invite you to celebrate Sakela, one of the greatest festivals in Kirat Rai culture. The grand Sakela will be hosted by UKROA’s DMVP local chapter on May 27, 2018 in Woodland, MD. Let’s connect and celebrate through dance, music, food, and drinks this summer. Event: Sakela Ubhauli 2018 Venue: Patapsco Valley State Park – Pickall Area Sheler #708…</p>
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