Santosh Ghimire

Santosh Ghimire

Oli rocks Prachanda’s boat after adverse resultOli rocks Prachanda’s boat after adverse result

Oli rocks Prachanda’s boat after adverse result

KATHMANDU: Never the best of allies, the growing rift between Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda and former Prime…

2 years ago
Foreign Secretary Kwatra visiting Kathmandu to reboot India-Nepal tiesForeign Secretary Kwatra visiting Kathmandu to reboot India-Nepal ties

Foreign Secretary Kwatra visiting Kathmandu to reboot India-Nepal ties

In a bid to further deepen multifaceted ties with Nepal, India's Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra will visit Kathmandu early…

2 years ago
Biden now invites PM Prachanda for conference amid growing US-China rivalry in NepalBiden now invites PM Prachanda for conference amid growing US-China rivalry in Nepal

Biden now invites PM Prachanda for conference amid growing US-China rivalry in Nepal

KATHMANDU: The United States has invited Nepal's Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda to the Summit for Democracy to…

2 years ago
Nepal opens high-level dialogue with defence minister’s visit to IndiaNepal opens high-level dialogue with defence minister’s visit to India

Nepal opens high-level dialogue with defence minister’s visit to India

KATHMANDU: In a bid to further deepen bilateral defense cooperation between the two countries, Nepal's Defence Minister Hari Prasad Upreti…

2 years ago
Samantha Power arrives in Kathmandu amid growing US-China rivalry in South AsiaSamantha Power arrives in Kathmandu amid growing US-China rivalry in South Asia

Samantha Power arrives in Kathmandu amid growing US-China rivalry in South Asia

KATHMANDU: A senior United States official arrived in Kathmandu on Tuesday as Washington stepped up its engagement with the communist-dominated…

2 years ago
Nepal’s PM Prachanda loses top ally after Rastriya Swatantra Party quits governmentNepal’s PM Prachanda loses top ally after Rastriya Swatantra Party quits government

Nepal’s PM Prachanda loses top ally after Rastriya Swatantra Party quits government

KATHMANDU: In a huge setback to Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda, the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), one of…

2 years ago
Nepal-India energy partnership will not be hit by change of guard in KathmanduNepal-India energy partnership will not be hit by change of guard in Kathmandu

Nepal-India energy partnership will not be hit by change of guard in Kathmandu

Kathmandu: Indian and Nepali officials are set to meet later this month to push energy partnership, which is likely to…

2 years ago
Top American official visiting Nepal next week amid growing US-China rivalry in South AsiaTop American official visiting Nepal next week amid growing US-China rivalry in South Asia

Top American official visiting Nepal next week amid growing US-China rivalry in South Asia

Kathmandu: Close on the heels of Victoria Nuland, the Undersecretary of State, the United States is sending to Nepal, Samantha…

2 years ago
Nepal’s ruling alliance in trouble after youth leader threatens to quitNepal’s ruling alliance in trouble after youth leader threatens to quit

Nepal’s ruling alliance in trouble after youth leader threatens to quit

KATHMANDU: The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), one of the key partners in Nepal's seven-party ruling alliance, has threatened to pull…

2 years ago
Nepal’s PM Prachanda joins India’s Republic Day celebrations in KathmanduNepal’s PM Prachanda joins India’s Republic Day celebrations in Kathmandu

Nepal’s PM Prachanda joins India’s Republic Day celebrations in Kathmandu

KATHMANDU: Nepal's top dignitaries including Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda and Vice President Nanda Bahadur Pun joined celebrations…

2 years ago
At least one killed and three injured as strong earthquake rocks NepalAt least one killed and three injured as strong earthquake rocks Nepal

At least one killed and three injured as strong earthquake rocks Nepal

KATHMANDU: At least one person was killed and three injured while several houses were destroyed after a 5.9-magnitude earthquake rocked…

2 years ago
Strong tremors felt in Nepal, north IndiaStrong tremors felt in Nepal, north India

Strong tremors felt in Nepal, north India

Kathmandu: A 5.9 magnitude earthquake jolted Nepal’s far-western Bajura district on Tuesday afternoon. The tremor was felt as far as…

2 years ago
Nepal Police monitors Chinese owned TikTok amid growing online fraudsNepal Police monitors Chinese owned TikTok amid growing online frauds

Nepal Police monitors Chinese owned TikTok amid growing online frauds

KATHMANDU:  Nepal Police is closely observing unscrupulous activities taking place in Nepal on account of the alleged misuse of Chinese-owned…

2 years ago
PM Modi’s “Mission LiFE” echoes in NepalPM Modi’s “Mission LiFE” echoes in Nepal

PM Modi’s “Mission LiFE” echoes in Nepal

KATHMANDU: PM Modi’s “Mission LiFE”—a concept to push an environmentally friendly lifestyle echoed in the streets of Kathmandu with a…

2 years ago
Nepal’s PM Prachanda inducts 15 new faces in CabinetNepal’s PM Prachanda inducts 15 new faces in Cabinet

Nepal’s PM Prachanda inducts 15 new faces in Cabinet

Kathmandu: Nepal's Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda on Tuesday expanded his cabinet by including 12 ministers and three…

2 years ago

Three Pakistanis arrested in Nepal for kidnapping compatriot

KATHMANDU: Three Pakistani nationals have been arrested by Nepal Police in Kathmandu on the charge of kidnapping and holding their…

2 years ago

I will visit India soon, says Nepal’s Prime Minister Prachanda

KATHMANDU: Nepal's Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda has said that he will be paying an official visit to…

2 years ago

Nepali Congress’ unexpected support enables PM Prachanda to secure two-thirds majority in parliament

Nepal's Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda on Tuesday won the vote of confidence in the House of Representatives,…

2 years ago

China sends in new ambassador to revive stalled BRI projects in Nepal

China's new ambassador to Nepal, Chen Song, who arrived in Kathmandu on Sunday to assume his office, has pledged to…

2 years ago

China reopens key border port four days after Prachanda becomes Nepal’s new PM

Kathmandu: China on Wednesday resumed a key land border port with Nepal for two-way trade, barely four days after Pushpa…

2 years ago

Chinese team arrives in Nepal to conduct feasibility study for cross-border railway

Kathmandu: A team of Chinese railway experts arrived in Nepal on Tuesday to conduct a feasibility study and survey of a…

2 years ago