Nepal

Nepal electricity exports to India surge to USD 56 million in the last 4 months

Nepal exported electricity worth over 56 million U.S. dollars to India in nearly four months, the country's National Electricity Authority…

2 years ago

Nepal’s post-election government to decide on recruitment of Gorkha soldiers in Indian Army: official

The Nepali government will not take any decision on the recruitment of Gorkha soldiers in the Indian Army under the…

2 years ago

Foreign secretaries highlight connectivity and culture as next steps to elevate ties between India and Nepal

Foreign secretaries of Nepal and India on Tuesday agreed to further enhance bilateral cooperation in wide-ranging areas as per the…

2 years ago

Nepal foreign secretary’s visit to take stock, brainstorm stronger ties with India

Nepal and India will review the progress on various initiatives/announcements made during the recent high-level visits between the two countries…

2 years ago

Army Chief Manoj Pande set call on Nepal Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba 

India’s Chief of Army Staff, Gen. Manoj Pande is set to call on Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba on Tuesday…

2 years ago

Indian Army chief pays homage to martyrs, inspects guard of honor as he begins five-day Nepal trip

Visiting Indian Army Chief Manoj Pande began official engagements in Kathmandu by paying homage to fallen soldiers (martyrs) and receiving…

2 years ago

Nepal keen to break common ground with India on Agnipath scheme during Army Chief’s visit

India’s Army Chief, General Manoj Pande is paying a five-day official visit to Nepal from Sunday, September 4, at the…

2 years ago

Two key communist parties in Nepal head for merger after polls

Nepal's two ruling communist parties the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Center) and Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Socialist) have…

2 years ago

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

<p> Nepali businessmen dealing with China have incurred huge losses after China once again closed two key border crossing points…

2 years ago

Is China forcing Nepal to accept projects under BRI?

<p> Soon after Bangladesh raised the red flag about Chinese projects that fall under Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)…

2 years ago

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

<p> Indian Army Chief Manoj Pande will be visiting Kathmandu in the first week of September, officials from Nepal's Ministry…

2 years ago

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

<p> Nepal is set to seek deals with China outside the framework of Beijing’s  ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)…

2 years ago

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

<p> With 106 days left for holding the federal and provincial elections, Nepal's ruling coalition on Friday agreed to go…

2 years ago

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

<p> Nepali political parties are gearing up for crucial general and provincial elections slated for November 20.</p> <p> A day…

2 years ago

Top US official meets political leadership in Kathmandu amid Chinese inroads

<p> Visiting United States Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs, Donald Lu, held a string of meetings with…

2 years ago

India-Nepal strike big fertilizer deal to combat hunger

<p> Nepal has signed a much-awaited commercial agreement with India for the supply of chemical fertilizers for the next five…

2 years ago

Top US official arriving in Nepal on Thursday amid growing US – China rivalry

<p> United States Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs, Donald Lu, is arriving in Kathmandu on Thursday evening…

2 years ago

Ahead of elections, Nepal’s amended citizenship act to benefit thousands of stateless children

<p> Nepal's parliament has passed a bill to amend the Citizenship Act, 2006, paving the way for thousands of children…

2 years ago

Is China unilaterally fencing a disputed area along its border with Nepal?

<p> Amid media reports on China’s encroachment of Nepali territories, Nepal and China have agreed to jointly inspect their 1414-km…

2 years ago

Nepal’s ruling Congress party going in for poll pact with coalition partners

<p> The Nepali Congress (NC), which is the main ruling party of Nepal, has decided to forge an electoral alliance…

2 years ago

India rolls out the red carpet for Nepal’s Maoist chief Prachanda ahead of elections

<p> Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda, chairman of Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Center), said that his visit to India…

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