Santosh Ghimire

Santosh Ghimire

Nepali security guards who protected British in Afghanistan now face deportationNepali security guards who protected British in Afghanistan now face deportation

Nepali security guards who protected British in Afghanistan now face deportation

KATHMANDU: Nepali security guards who protected British embassy staff in Afghanistan, and who were airlifted to safety in the UK…

2 years ago
Nepal envisions 25-year energy deal with India during PM Prachanda’s planned visit to New DelhiNepal envisions 25-year energy deal with India during PM Prachanda’s planned visit to New Delhi

Nepal envisions 25-year energy deal with India during PM Prachanda’s planned visit to New Delhi

KATHMANDU: Nepal is willing to sign a long-term agreement with India on selling its surplus electricity to India during Prime…

2 years ago
Nepal, China  to resume two-way trade via key border pointsNepal, China  to resume two-way trade via key border points

Nepal, China  to resume two-way trade via key border points

KATHMANDU: Officials from Nepal and China agreed to resume two-way trade via a key land border point from April 1.…

2 years ago
Nepal’s PM to expand cabinet this week, Congress to get key ministerial portfolios including financeNepal’s PM to expand cabinet this week, Congress to get key ministerial portfolios including finance

Nepal’s PM to expand cabinet this week, Congress to get key ministerial portfolios including finance

KATHMANDU: Nepal’s Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda is all set to reshuffle his cabinet by the end of…

2 years ago
Nepal’s PM secures vote of confidence for a second time in three monthsNepal’s PM secures vote of confidence for a second time in three months

Nepal’s PM secures vote of confidence for a second time in three months

KATHMANDU: Nepali Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda has won a vote of confidence in the House of Representatives,…

2 years ago
Nepal Prime Minister likely to visit India in second week of AprilNepal Prime Minister likely to visit India in second week of April

Nepal Prime Minister likely to visit India in second week of April

KATHMANDU: Nepali Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda is likely to pay an official visit to India next month,…

2 years ago
Nepali Congress to join government next week as Prachanda, Deuba seek to bolster eight-party allianceNepali Congress to join government next week as Prachanda, Deuba seek to bolster eight-party alliance

Nepali Congress to join government next week as Prachanda, Deuba seek to bolster eight-party alliance

KATHMANDU: The Nepali Congress, largest party in Nepal's parliament, is all set to join the Prachanda-led coalition government next week,…

2 years ago
Prime Minister Prachanda’s alleged involvement in mass murders in focus as hearing begins in Nepal’s top courtPrime Minister Prachanda’s alleged involvement in mass murders in focus as hearing begins in Nepal’s top court

Prime Minister Prachanda’s alleged involvement in mass murders in focus as hearing begins in Nepal’s top court

KATHMANDU: Nepal's Supreme Court started hearing a petition on Friday which seeks the immediate arrest of Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal…

2 years ago
Ram Chandra Paudel becomes Nepal’s third president backed by 8-party allianceRam Chandra Paudel becomes Nepal’s third president backed by 8-party alliance

Ram Chandra Paudel becomes Nepal’s third president backed by 8-party alliance

KATHMANDU: Lawmakers of federal and provincial assemblies have elected Ram Chandra Paudel as Nepal’s third president on Thursday. Paudel, a…

2 years ago
Prachanda in trouble as Nepal’s top court examines role in mass murdersPrachanda in trouble as Nepal’s top court examines role in mass murders

Prachanda in trouble as Nepal’s top court examines role in mass murders

KATHMANDU: Nepal's Supreme Court has ordered the court administration to register two writ petitions against Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal…

2 years ago
Ambassador Srivastava hands over India-aided college building in NepalAmbassador Srivastava hands over India-aided college building in Nepal

Ambassador Srivastava hands over India-aided college building in Nepal

KATHMANDU: India's Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava on Monday handed over the college building of Madan Bhandari Memorial College in…

2 years ago
Nepal’s ruling alliance breaks down as Oli’s CPN-UML quits governmentNepal’s ruling alliance breaks down as Oli’s CPN-UML quits government

Nepal’s ruling alliance breaks down as Oli’s CPN-UML quits government

KATHMANDU: Nepal's ruling alliance dominated by left-wing political outfits collapsed on Monday as the CPN (UML), led by former Prime…

2 years ago
China peddles fake news, says running freight train to KathmanduChina peddles fake news, says running freight train to Kathmandu

China peddles fake news, says running freight train to Kathmandu

KATHMADU: Ji Rong, Counsellor at the Department of Asian Affairs of Chinese foreign ministry on Wednesday tweeted that the first…

2 years ago
Congress, UML file nominations for Nepal’s presidential elections amid dramatic political realignmentsCongress, UML file nominations for Nepal’s presidential elections amid dramatic political realignments

Congress, UML file nominations for Nepal’s presidential elections amid dramatic political realignments

KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress' senior leader Ramchandra Poudel and CPN (UML)'s Subash Chandra Nembang are the two contestants in Nepal's presidential…

2 years ago
Prachanda ditches Oli, agrees to elect Congress candidate as Nepal’s next presidentPrachanda ditches Oli, agrees to elect Congress candidate as Nepal’s next president

Prachanda ditches Oli, agrees to elect Congress candidate as Nepal’s next president

KATHMANDU: Nepal's eight mainstream political parties including Nepali Congress and CPN (Maoist Center) have agreed to support the Nepali Congress…

2 years ago

China’s ambassador steps up political engagements ahead of crucial presidential elections in Nepal

KATHMANDU: Chinese Ambassador to Nepal, Chen Song, has stepped up his high-level political engagements in Kathmandu as political parties in…

2 years ago

Late Gen. Bipin Rawat honoured in Nepal, bell in his name placed inside revered temple

In commemoration of India's late Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, a bell has been placed at Nepal's revered…

2 years ago

Nepal and India to build two cross-border transmission lines, stepping up energy partnership

Kathmandu: The government authorities from Nepal and India have agreed to build two new high capacity cross-border transmission lines, providing…

2 years ago

Watch: Thousands throng Nepal’s Pashupatinath temple during Mahashivaratri celebrations

KATHMANDU: Thousands of Hindu devotees including hundreds of sadhus from India have thronged the revered Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu on…

2 years ago

Fate of Prachanda-led government hangs in balance as rift with Oli widens

KATHMANDU: The fate of the fragile seven-party coalition government is hanging in a balance due to growing rift between former…

2 years ago

Foreign Secretary Kwatra holds talks in Kathmandu to reboot India-Nepal ties

KATHMANDU: Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra began his two-day official visit to Nepal on Monday with a string of conversations…

2 years ago