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Murrah buffaloes from India being introduced to increase Nepal’s milk supplyMurrah buffaloes from India being introduced to increase Nepal’s milk supply

Murrah buffaloes from India being introduced to increase Nepal’s milk supply

Kathmandu: Critics of Nepal’s Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal are  only his “buffalo deal” with India, sidestepping several other agreements…

2 years ago
Proposed South and South East Asia power grid can spur rise of Bay of Bengal communityProposed South and South East Asia power grid can spur rise of Bay of Bengal community

Proposed South and South East Asia power grid can spur rise of Bay of Bengal community

Kathmandu:  The countries associated with Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) come from South and…

2 years ago
After three decades in limbo, India and Nepal rekindle Pancheshwar hydro-projectAfter three decades in limbo, India and Nepal rekindle Pancheshwar hydro-project

After three decades in limbo, India and Nepal rekindle Pancheshwar hydro-project

Kathmandu: After three decades in limbo, the 6,480MW Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project in Nepal is finally getting a move on. Talks…

2 years ago
Big on South Asian connectivity, India and Nepal launch second-phase of cross-border railwayBig on South Asian connectivity, India and Nepal launch second-phase of cross-border railway

Big on South Asian connectivity, India and Nepal launch second-phase of cross-border railway

Kathmandu: Nepal and India launched another phase of cross-border connectivity with the inauguration of Sunday of the Kurtha-Bijalpura section of…

2 years ago
India and Nepal take first steps to connect New Delhi with Kathmandu stealing march over ChinaIndia and Nepal take first steps to connect New Delhi with Kathmandu stealing march over China

India and Nepal take first steps to connect New Delhi with Kathmandu stealing march over China

Kathmandu: India and Nepal have begun detailed discussions on building a cross-border Kathmandu to Raxaul railway—a move that will connect…

2 years ago
Why Nepal’s numerous hydropower projects need resilience against climate risksWhy Nepal’s numerous hydropower projects need resilience against climate risks

Why Nepal’s numerous hydropower projects need resilience against climate risks

Kathmandu: Kul Bahadur Tamang, chairperson of Ward-9 of Panchkhapan Municipality in eastern Sankhuwasabha district, has never seen the havoc created…

2 years ago
Chinese shadow over Dalai Lama’s birthday celebrations among Tibetans in NepalChinese shadow over Dalai Lama’s birthday celebrations among Tibetans in Nepal

Chinese shadow over Dalai Lama’s birthday celebrations among Tibetans in Nepal

Kathmandu: Karma Gyaltsen, secretary of the Tibetan Refugee Welfare Office (TRWO) is still not sure whether the Nepali government would…

2 years ago
Why landlocked Nepal’s revised transit treaty with India is a big dealWhy landlocked Nepal’s revised transit treaty with India is a big deal

Why landlocked Nepal’s revised transit treaty with India is a big deal

Kathmandu: A revised treaty of transit that was signed with India during Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal’s New Delhi visit…

2 years ago
Nepal, India, and Bangladesh could reach first trilateral power agreement soonNepal, India, and Bangladesh could reach first trilateral power agreement soon

Nepal, India, and Bangladesh could reach first trilateral power agreement soon

Kathmandu: A trilateral power deal between Nepal, India and Bangladesh is likely to be inked soon involving supply of 40…

2 years ago
Nepal-China tensions could rise after Beijing lists Pokhara international airport as BRI projectNepal-China tensions could rise after Beijing lists Pokhara international airport as BRI project

Nepal-China tensions could rise after Beijing lists Pokhara international airport as BRI project

Kathmandu: Nepal has rejected China’s claim that the newly constructed Pokhara International Airport is part of Beijing’s Belt and Road…

2 years ago
Nepal, Bangladesh eager to rope in India to develop Sunkoshi 3 hydropower projectNepal, Bangladesh eager to rope in India to develop Sunkoshi 3 hydropower project

Nepal, Bangladesh eager to rope in India to develop Sunkoshi 3 hydropower project

Kathmandu: Nepal and India want to involve India in developing a hydropower project in Nepal that they previously had planned…

2 years ago
How India is helping Nepal to host a strategic petroleum reserve after Prachanda’s visitHow India is helping Nepal to host a strategic petroleum reserve after Prachanda’s visit

How India is helping Nepal to host a strategic petroleum reserve after Prachanda’s visit

Kathmandu: Nepal-India agreement on constructing an additional cross border petroleum pipeline and increasing Nepal’s oil storage capacity, would contribute to…

2 years ago
Nepal Prime Minister proposes options to settle boundary dispute with IndiaNepal Prime Minister proposes options to settle boundary dispute with India

Nepal Prime Minister proposes options to settle boundary dispute with India

Kathmandu: Nepal’s Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka ‘Prachanda’ said that during his just concluded visit to India, he discussed…

2 years ago
Nepal applauds long term agreements signed during PM Prachanda’s India visitNepal applauds long term agreements signed during PM Prachanda’s India visit

Nepal applauds long term agreements signed during PM Prachanda’s India visit

Kathmandu: Nepali officials and experts have lauded the agreement reached between Nepal and India because of the far-reaching benefit Nepal…

2 years ago
Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal leaves Kathmandu to reboot ties with IndiaNepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal leaves Kathmandu to reboot ties with India

Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal leaves Kathmandu to reboot ties with India

Kathmandu: Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has set course to India—his first overseas visit after the new government in…

2 years ago

Bhutanese refugee scam takes its toll, Nepal’s former PM Oli now in firing line

KATHMANDU: In a major setback to Nepal’s big political parties which appear to be losing popular support, some of the key…

2 years ago

Key agreements on energy and connectivity ready for signing during Nepal PM’s India visit

Kathmandu: Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal will visit India from May 31 to June 3 at the invitation of…

2 years ago

Indian bidders benefit big from US funded power contracts in Nepal

Kathmandu:  Indian companies have emerged as the sole beneficiaries in the bid to construct the 315km transmission line in Nepal…

2 years ago

Russia proposes over a dozen projects in Nepal in fresh push in the Himalayas

Kathmandu: Russia has asked for detailed project proposals from Nepal for over a dozen projects including railways, roads and hospitals…

2 years ago

Nepal and Bangladesh agree on trading power through India in big boost to regional integration

Kathmandu: Nepal and Bangladesh have decided to take a number of measures to forge a trilateral partnership with India, which…

2 years ago

Will Nepal’s export of power to Bangladesh via India open new era of sub-regional integration?

Kathmandu: Nepal and Bangladesh have identified two potential routes for a dedicated transmission line between the two countries via India.…

2 years ago