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    Stuck in poverty, Musahars see no hope in Nepal polls 

    by Santosh Ghimire November 14, 2022
    by Santosh Ghimire November 14, 2022

    Janakpur (Nepal): Subodh Majhi, a resident of Basahiya village of Nepal’s Janakpur, is a daily wage worker. He listens to the news daily keenly following the federal parliament and provincial …

  • World

    How Tharu community has become a player in Nepal’s upcoming elections

    by Santosh Ghimire November 10, 2022
    by Santosh Ghimire November 10, 2022

    Tucked away along the India-Nepal, Tikapur, home for the Tharu community, has become a factor in the upcoming November elections that mainstream parties can ignore only at their peril.   …

  • World

    Three earthquakes jolt Nepal leaving 6 dead

    by Santosh Ghimire November 9, 2022
    by Santosh Ghimire November 9, 2022

    Three earthquakes jolted Nepal’s far western region in the last twelve hours, killing at least six people and leaving five injured. The epicenter of earthquakes was around Khaptad National Park …

  • World

    Oli’s anti-India talk is part of poll rhetoric, say Nepal experts

    by Santosh Ghimire November 7, 2022
    by Santosh Ghimire November 7, 2022

    Former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s attempt to rake up Nepali nationalism by raising Kathmandu’s border row with India is an opportunistic attempt to win the November 20 elections, say …

  • World

    In Deuba’s home turf independents make their mark as Nepal heads for polls

    by Santosh Ghimire November 6, 2022
    by Santosh Ghimire November 6, 2022

    A sense of frustration is brewing in Sudurpaschim Province, the home turf of Nepal Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, where the youth, disenchanted with traditional political parties, is looking at …

  • World

    India gifts 200 vehicles to Nepal for elections

    by Santosh Ghimire November 1, 2022
    by Santosh Ghimire November 1, 2022

    India has gifted 200 vehicles to various government institutions of Nepal including security agencies for the smooth conduct of federal and provincial assembly elections scheduled for November 20. At a …

  • World

    Nepal enters full campaign mode—who are the contestants? 

    by Santosh Ghimire October 30, 2022
    by Santosh Ghimire October 30, 2022

    With just three weeks left for the November 20 elections, political parties in Nepal are campaigning at a feverish pitch. This is the second general election in Nepal after the …

  • Opinion

    Will Nepal become a battleground of China-US rivalry during Xi Jinping’s third term in office?

    by Santosh Ghimire October 24, 2022
    by Santosh Ghimire October 24, 2022

    As Chinese President Xi Jinping began his third five-year term as the general secretary of Communist Party of China (CPC) on Sunday, the fresh political development in the northern neighbour …

  • World

    China’s top legislator visiting Kathmandu to bridge communist divide ahead of elections 

    by Santosh Ghimire September 10, 2022
    by Santosh Ghimire September 10, 2022

    Beijing is sending its top legislator Li Zhanshu to Kathmandu on Monday,  raising speculations about the purpose of the visit. According to the official announcement made by Nepal and China, …

  • World

    Indian military delegation meets Nepal’s Prime Minister, ahead of Army Chief’s visit

    by Santosh Ghimire August 30, 2022
    by Santosh Ghimire August 30, 2022

    India has stepped up its military engagement with neighbouring Nepal with an inter-services delegation calling on Nepal’s top leadership, including Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba. The visit precedes a visit …

  • World

    Is China halting border trade to punish Nepal for its BRI stand?  

    by Santosh Ghimire August 30, 2022
    by Santosh Ghimire August 30, 2022

    China has recently conveyed to the Nepali government that it won’t be able to reopen two major border crossings with Nepal for bilateral trade until the COVID-19 pandemic comes fully …

  • World

    Two key communist parties in Nepal head for merger after polls

    by Santosh Ghimire August 24, 2022
    by Santosh Ghimire August 24, 2022

    Nepal’s two ruling communist parties the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Center) and Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Socialist) have decided to contest upcoming general elections with a common manifesto. …

  • World

    India signs key hydro-deal with Nepal replacing China

    by Santosh Ghimire August 19, 2022
    by Santosh Ghimire August 19, 2022

    <p> In a major boost to energy sector cooperation between the two countries, the Investment Board of Nepal and India's NHPC Limited have signed a pact to develop two hydroelectric …

  • World

    Nepali traders incur huge losses as China closes two crucial border trading points

    by Santosh Ghimire August 16, 2022
    by Santosh Ghimire August 16, 2022

    <p> Nepali businessmen dealing with China have incurred huge losses after China once again closed two key border crossing points for bilateral trade between the two countries, citing sudden rise …

  • World

    Gorkha military widows honoured on India’s Independence Day

    by Santosh Ghimire August 15, 2022
    by Santosh Ghimire August 15, 2022

    <p> Widows and next of kin of deceased Gorkha soldiers of Indian Armed Forces were felicitated in Kathmandu on the occasion of 75th anniversary of Indian Independence on Monday.</p> <p> …

  • World

    Is China forcing Nepal to accept projects under BRI?

    by Santosh Ghimire August 11, 2022
    by Santosh Ghimire August 11, 2022

    <p> Soon after Bangladesh raised the red flag about Chinese projects that fall under Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) , China is now pushing Nepal to fall in line, …

  • World

    Indian Army Chief to visit Nepal in early September to boost defence ties

    by Santosh Ghimire August 7, 2022
    by Santosh Ghimire August 7, 2022

    <p> Indian Army Chief Manoj Pande will be visiting Kathmandu in the first week of September, officials from Nepal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Army said.</p> <p> This will be …

  • World

    Nepal’s foreign minister to seek deals outside BRI during China talks next week

    by Santosh Ghimire August 6, 2022
    by Santosh Ghimire August 6, 2022

    <p> Nepal is set to seek deals with China outside the framework of Beijing’s  ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)  next week during  foreign minister Narayan Khadka’s  visit to Qingdao …

  • World

    Nepal ruling parties agree to extend poll alliance ahead of November elections

    by Santosh Ghimire August 6, 2022
    by Santosh Ghimire August 6, 2022

    <p> With 106 days left for holding the federal and provincial elections, Nepal's ruling coalition on Friday agreed to go to the polls under an electoral alliance.</p> <p> A meeting …

  • World

    Nepal’s political parties go into a huddle ahead of crucial general elections on November 20

    by Santosh Ghimire August 5, 2022
    by Santosh Ghimire August 5, 2022

    <p> Nepali political parties are gearing up for crucial general and provincial elections slated for November 20.</p> <p> A day after the government decided to hold general elections in late …

  • World

    Top US official meets political leadership in Kathmandu amid Chinese inroads

    by Santosh Ghimire July 30, 2022
    by Santosh Ghimire July 30, 2022

    <p> Visiting United States Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs, Donald Lu, held a string of meetings with Nepal’s top leaders to shape the agenda of Prime Minister …

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