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Rajiva Shanker Shresta, Successor-in-Office and Ranjana Shresta of the Karuna Devi Smarak Dharmarth Guthi (Karuna Guthi) along with the family members attended the 9th Convention of the Newah Organization of America (NOA) in the Potomac Community Center, Potomac Maryland USA on Sunday the 30th May 2010.  Speaking as the Special Guest, Shresta apprised the august gathering of the advent and contribution of the Newar community in Sikkim since the arrival of Taksari Chandrabir Newar some 150 years ago. 

Extending hearty felicitations on behalf of all the Newars of Sikkim and India, thanking for the golden opportunity given to speak on the Sikkim Newars and appreciating the role played by organizations like NOA (or Ameriki Newah Guthi) in the conservation and promotion of Newar language, culture and tradition, Shresta stressed the need to work together for the betterment of our society. Whatever be the difference of opinion at individual level, the common goal should be achieved in the best of our capacity and capability. Successful we are contributing to the society in whatever capacity, position and wherever working with due loyalty to the government, state and the country we serve in. Not comments and criticism but suggest probable solution as way out to tackle the difficult situation we have been passing through. Mutual respect, better understanding and brotherhood would help serve greater Newar interest towards the conservation and preservation of our identity and ethos.