Nepal
Nepali police clash with protesters opposed to U.S. aid grant
By Gopal Sharma KATHMANDU (Reuters) -Nepal's parliament on Thursday postponed debate on $500 million in U.S. aid that critics say undermines sovereignty as protesters opposed to the proposed funds clashed…
Explainer-Why is a US infrastructure grant behind protests in Nepal?
By Gopal Sharma KATHMANDU (Reuters) - Nepal's parliament is set to begin debates on Thursday on an agreement for a $500 million grant from the United States, with a vote…
How can a gift come with an ultimatum?: China steps up attack on USD-500 million American aid to Nepal
Beijing, Feb 23 (PTI). China on Wednesday stepped up its attack on the USD-500 million infrastructure aid being offered by the US to Nepal, saying political strings should not be attached…
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Nepal for construction of bridge over Mahakali River at Dharchula (India) – Dharchula (Nepal)
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today has approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Nepal for construction of bridge over Mahakali River…
Prime Minister Modi’s meeting with Prime Minister of Nepal on the sidelines of COP26 in Glasgow, UK
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met Prime Minister of Nepal Rt. Hon. Mr. Sher Bahadur Deuba in Glasgow on the sidelines of COP26 Summit in Glasgow, United Kingdom on 2nd…
Indo – Nepal Joint Exercise Surya Kiran to Commence from 20 September at Pithoragarh
15th Edition of Indo - Nepal Joint Military Training, Exercise Surya Kiran between Indian Army and Nepali Army is commencing from 20 September 2021 at Pithoragarh (UK). During this exercise,…
U.S. extends deportation relief for immigrants from 6 countries
By Ted Hesson and Mica Rosenberg (Reuters) - The United States will extend deportation relief and work permits for more than 300,000 Salvadorans, Hondurans and other immigrants in the United…
Nepal receives first batch of AstraZeneca vaccine from Japan
Kathmandu [Nepal], August 8 (ANI): Nepal received the first batch of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine from Japan on Saturday, local media reports said. Japan's envoy to Kathmandu Kikuta Yutaka handed over…
Army Chief Naravane discusses defence cooperation with Nepal’s Chief of Army Staff
New Delhi [India], July 30 (ANI): Army Chief General MM Naravane on Friday held a telephonic interaction with Nepal's Chief of Army Staff, Purna Chandra Thapa and discussed aspects of…
Sher Bahadur Deuba to take oath as new Nepal PM amid uncertainty over vote of confidence
By Binod Prasad Adhikari Kathmandu [Nepal], July 12 (ANI): Nepal Supreme Court on Monday reinstated the dissolved lower house of Parliament and issued a mandamus ordering the appointment of Nepali…
Nepal to procure anti-COVID vaccine from China, signs non-disclosure agreement
Kathmandu [Nepal], July 2 (ANI): Nepal will procure four million doses of Vero Cell vaccines from China under a non-disclosure agreement signed between the two nations, sources said though officials…
The Politics of Water
The Politics of Water Nepal and India share one of the largest geo-hydrological regions called the Ganga-Brahmaputra Basin. Nepal covers a large part of the upper catchment of the sub-basin…
