Prithvi Shrestha

Long standing feud between Israel and UN worsens as Guterres slams Tel Aviv in Nepal

Kathmandu: United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres reiterated his criticism of Israel over its relentless bombardment of Gaza, a Palestinian…

1 year ago

Nepal and India re-designing Koshi High Dam project to allay fears of downstream flooding

Kathmandu: By agreeing to reduce the height of the proposed Sapta Koshi High Dam, Nepal and India may of have…

1 year ago

Still awaiting its first overseas flight, is China funded Pokhara airport in Nepal turning into a White Elephant?

Kathmandu: When the highly awaited Pokhara International Airport in western Nepal was opened on January 1, a huge celebration erupted…

1 year ago

Nepal, India to continue marathon for cementing giant Pancheshwar hydro-project

Kathmandu: Nepal and India failed to achieve breakthrough on finalising the Detailed Project Report (DPR) of Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project to…

1 year ago

Hamas attack kills at least 10 Nepali students in Israel

Kathmandu: At least 10 Nepalis were killed and four others were injured in armed attacks by the Palestinian group Hamas…

1 year ago

Nepal, India could tie up loose ends as talks on Pancheshwar hydro-project kick off in Kathmandu

Kathmandu: A meeting of the team of experts between Nepal and India to finalise the Detailed Project Report (DPR) of…

1 year ago

Nepal bolsters India’s energy security, can sell power in real time through cross-border links

KATHMANDU: India has taken a fresh step to integrate Nepal’s electricity with its market by allowing Nepal to sell its power…

1 year ago

Nepal’s Prime Minister walks tightrope in Beijing, signs host of agreements with China but not one under BRI

Nepal and China have signed several agreements during Nepali Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal’s ongoing visit to Beijing but not…

1 year ago

Nepal faces challenges of delicately balancing ties with India and China during Nepali PM’s China visit

Just ahead of Nepal's Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal’s visit to China which began on Friday, Chinese ambassador to Nepal…

1 year ago

Climate change has wreaked havoc in the Himalayas, says Nepali Prime Minister at UNGA

Kathmandu: Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has warned that global warming and climate change has endangered the lives and…

1 year ago

Nepal, India are set to boost power trade, pathway cleared for new cross-border transmission lines after key meeting

Kathmandu: Nepal and India have agreed to improve their cross- border transmission infrastructure in order to boost trade of electricity…

1 year ago

Nepal Prime Minister bats for LDCs, calls out for bailout to achieve SDGs at UN forum

With the world’s very underdeveloped countries facing challenges to achieve several sustainable goals (SDGs) amid coronavirus pandemic and war in…

1 year ago

Does India-Nepal open border need regulation to counter terror threats?

Kathmandu: Porous border between Nepal and India is a key risk factor in the nexus to regional terrorism and terrorist…

1 year ago

China faces blowback in Nepal after ambassador slams Kathmandu-New Delhi ties

Kathmandu: Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Chen Song’s remarks berating India’s policy towards Nepal and its other neighbours, questioning Nepal’s electricity…

1 year ago

Nepal stakeholders applaud India’s decision to ink long-term power trade pact with Kathmandu

Kathmandu: Nepal on Tuesday welcomed two major decisions that India has made, including cabinet approval for a long-term power trade…

1 year ago

US funded programme to accelerate construction of Nepal-India cross border power line

Kathmandu: Nepal and the US will prioritise constructing part of a proposed cross border transmission line between Nepal and India…

1 year ago

Nepal fans over the moon ahead of playing India and Pakistan in Asia Cup cricket

Kathmandu: Nepal’s men’s national cricket team are excited to face India and Pakistan in the Asia Cup Cricket starting from…

1 year ago

South Asian leaders and stakeholders hail India’s lunar landing as region’s pride

Kathmandu: South Asia’s top leaders and stakeholders have hailed India’s success to land Chandrayaan-3 on the moon surface, becoming the first…

1 year ago

Nepali farmers welcome India’s decision to source agro-products beyond tomatoes

Kathmandu: India is increasingly enlisting the number of Nepali agriculture goods in its plant quarantine order enabling their export to…

1 year ago

Nepal on course to become South Asia’s clean energy powerhouse

Kathmandu: Nepal is gearing up to become South Asia’s green energy powerhouse, leveraging its vast hydroelectric resources. Realising its potential,…

1 year ago

How India is ahead of China in battle for railways in Nepal

Kathmandu: As India recently handed over the Final Location Survey of the proposed cross-border Raxaul-Kathmandu  railway, China has also stepped…

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