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ArticlesNovember 2, 20268 min readDr. Kumar Gurung, Ph.D.

Minister Mahabir Pun and TOKMA Leadership Discuss IT Investment, Innovation and Employment in Nepal

Kathmandu, Nepal: In a significant discussion aimed at advancing Nepal’s digital economy and strengthening international technology collaboration, Honorable Mahabir Pun, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Government of Nepal, held a high-level meeting with Dr. Kumar Gurung, CEO of Tokma Digital Corporation (TDC), Nebraska, USA, and four other members of the TOKMA leadership team. The […]

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ArticlesNovember 2, 20266 min readDr. Kumar Gurung, Ph.D.

International Gurung Buddhism Council Concludes in Kathmandu

Kathmandu, Nepal: The second international conference of the International Gurung Buddhism Council (IGBC), a global organization representing Buddhist followers within the Tamu (Gurung) community, has successfully concluded in Kathmandu. The conference, chaired by the Council’s founding president, Dr. Kumar Gurung, brought together prominent Lama spiritual leaders, presidents and representatives of various Gurung organizations, and members […]

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ArticlesNovember 2, 20264 min readDr. Kumar Gurung, Ph.D.

Bhutanese Diaspora Delegation Arrives in Nepal to Advance Humanitarian Access, Reconciliation

Kathmandu, Sept. 26: Dr. Kumar Gurung, a Bhutanese diaspora leader residing in Nebraska, United States, arrived in Kathmandu on Friday as part of an initiative aimed at promoting humanitarian access, family reunification and reconciliation for Bhutanese communities affected by displacement. Gurung is among seven representatives of Peace Initiative Bhutan (PIB), a U.S.-based nonprofit organization dedicated […]

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ArticlesSeptember 17, 20261 min readDr. Kumar Gurung, Ph.D.

Dr. Kumar Gurung and Dr. Narad Pokhrel Recognized for Leadership and Community Contributions

Venerable Dr. Kumar Gurung and Dr. Narad Pokhrel have received the 2026 Lifetime Legacy & Leadership Award for their long-standing contributions to their communities and various fields of service. The awards were presented at the Bhutanese Joint Annual Conference 2026 in Omaha and jointly conferred by several Bhutanese organizations. Dr. Gurung was recognized for his […]

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In the NewsSeptember 16, 20261 min readDr. Kumar Gurung, Ph.D.

Two Bhutanese Community Leaders Honored In Omaha

After overcoming the hardships of a refugee journey to earn a doctorate in business administration, Dr. Kumar Gurung was celebrated in Omaha, Nebraska, for a lifetime of leadership, entrepreneurship, and service to the Bhutanese Nepali community, receiving the Lifetime Legacy and Leadership Award 2026 alongside fellow honoree Dr. Narad Pokhrel. https://ehimalayatimes.com/2026/09/482220/

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In the NewsSeptember 16, 20261 min readDr. Kumar Gurung, Ph.D.

From Refugee Roots to a Lifetime of Leadership: Dr. Kumar Gurung Honored in Omaha

Omaha, Nebraska Dr. Kumar Gurung has been conferred the Lifetime Legacy and Leadership Award 2026 in recognition of his sustained contributions to education, spirituality, entrepreneurship, and humanitarian service within the Bhutanese-Nepali diaspora. The Global Bhutanese Organization, Global Bhutanese Literary Organization, Bhutanese American Music Association, Global Foundation, and the Bhutanese Society of Nebraska jointly presented the […]

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In the NewsSeptember 16, 20261 min readDr. Kumar Gurung, Ph.D.

Dr. Kumar Gurung Honored with Lifetime Legacy and Leadership Award 2026 at Bhutanese Convention in Omaha

Venerable Dr. Kumar Gurung, a prominent leader, entrepreneur, and spiritual figure in the Nepali-speaking Bhutanese community, received the Lifetime Legacy and Leadership Award 2026 at the Bhutanese Joint Annual Convention held in Omaha, Nebraska. The honor, jointly presented by five Bhutanese American organizations, recognized his contributions to education, spirituality, entrepreneurship, humanitarian service, and cultural preservation. […]

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ArticlesNovember 18, 20255 min readDr. Kumar Gurung, Ph.D.

Effects of Home Country Factors on Immigrant Entrepreneurship

By: Dr. Kumar Gurung (Ph.D.,MS.,MCEC.,LLB.) Another recurrent theme in the literature pertains to the country-of-origin benefits as possessed by immigrant entrepreneurs. In this regard, it has been distinguished that immigrant entrepreneurs possess the capabilities necessary to access and make use of the entrepreneurial opportunities and resources of their countries of origin despite their not being […]

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ArticlesNovember 18, 20256 min readDr. Kumar Gurung, Ph.D.

Barriers to Immigrant Entrepreneurship

By: Dr. Kumar Gurung (Ph.D.,MS.,MCEC.,LLB.) One of the fundamental phenomena of the second decade of the 21st century (and one that becomes of great international interest) is immigrant entrepreneurship (Igboamazu, 2016; March-Chorda, 2021). Immigrant entrepreneurs are growing in the host countries, including in the U.S. (Awotoye, & Singh, 2018). They have started the business in […]

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BlogsNovember 18, 20256 min readDr. Kumar Gurung, Ph.D.

Immigrant Entrepreneurs

By: Dr. Kumar Gurung (Ph.D., MS., MCEC., LLB.) Immigrants are the people who move to host countries (where they are not natives) to settle permanently, seeking economic opportunity, political refuge, and religious freedom (Awotoye & Singh, 2018; Bernstein et al, 2019; Ugarte et al, 2020). They are growing in the host countries, including the USA […]

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