Santosh Ghimire

China nudges Nepal to expedite BRI projects as Prachanda becomes new Premier

A day after Maoist party chief Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda was appointed as Nepal's new prime minister, China on…

2 years ago

Prachanda sworn in as Nepal’s new Prime Minister

Kathmandu: Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda has been  sworn-in as Nepal's 44th Prime Minister on Monday. Amidst a function held…

2 years ago

Prachanda becomes Nepal’s new Prime Minister with support from former Premier Oli

Chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Center) Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda has officially been appointed as the…

2 years ago

Interview: Nepali Congress ready to share PM’s post by rotation: NC Spokesperson Mahat

KATHMANDU: Dr. Prakash Sharan Mahat is a spokesperson for the ruling Nepali Congress (NC) party in Nepal. He is one…

2 years ago

Nepal deports French serial killer Charles Sobhraj

Nepal deported notorious serial killer Charles Sobhraj to his home country France, on Friday.  The development comes hours after Sobhraj…

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Nepal’s Supreme Court orders release of French serial killer Charles Sobhraj

Kathmandu: Nepal’s Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered the release of  notorious French serial killer after 19 years in jail on…

2 years ago

Nepal cool to China’s offer of building railways under BRI

Nepal's caretaker government led by Sher Bahadur Deuba has expressed its reservations over a Chinese proposal to sign a deal…

2 years ago

Interview: Nepal-India ties are unique, special– CK Raut

The spectacular rise of Janamat Party in Nepal's Madhes region has surprised many. After the recent elections, the party led…

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Nepal-India joint military exercise highlights special ties between Himalayan neighbours

Indian and Nepali troops have begun a 13-day military exercise to hone their skills on counterinsurgency, tackling natural disasters and…

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Nepali Congress set to lead new government after communists fail to unite

The ruling five party alliance in Nepal, led by the Nepali congress has agreed to form a government following recent…

2 years ago

The fall of Upendra Yadav in Nepal’s politics

Kathmandu: The electoral defeat of Upendra Yadav, one of the most prominent leaders of Nepal’s Madhes region, has grabbed wide…

2 years ago

Nepal’s Congress-led ruling alliance set to win as election results pour in

The existing five-party ruling coalition in Nepal is highly likely to continue its alliance for the next five years following…

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With a hung parliament likely, who will run the next government in Nepal?

As vote counting for the recently held elections enters its final stage, all are eyeing on who will eventually form…

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Will new Chinese Ambassador unify Nepal communists in post-poll alliance?

Kathmandu: China has named Chen Song as its next ambassador to Nepal. According to officials at Nepal's foreign ministry, the…

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Will rise of three new parties upset traditional alliances in Nepal?

As the vote counting for elections to Nepal's House of Representatives and seven provincial assemblies  is underway, three new political…

2 years ago

Ruling NC leads, Communists in 2nd spot as new party too makes a mark in Nepal polls

Two traditional parties—the Nepali Congress (NC) and the Communist Party of Nepal (United Marxist Leninist)—are ahead of other political parties…

2 years ago

NextGen candidates stem low turnout in Nepal poll

Only 61 per cent eligible voters polled in Sunday’s elections, but the turnout could have been even lower had young…

2 years ago

Voting begins in Nepal’s crucial elections

Kathmandu: Voting has begun in Nepal’s federal and provincial assembly elections. Here are some pointers covering the big picture. Who…

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India’s chief election commissioner in Kathmandu as Nepal gears up for polls tomorrow

India’s Chief Election Commissioner of India, Rajiv Kumar, arrived in Kathmandu on Friday to observe the upcoming general elections in…

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NextGen takes on Old Guard in Nepal polls

Kathmandu: With just two days left for crucial federal parliament and provincial assembly polls, Sobita Gautam, a young activist from…

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In Nepal ‘democratic-left’ battles ‘regressive’ forces in crucial national elections

Kathmandu: Election fever has gripped Nepal. With just three days left for federal parliament and provincial assembly elections, campaigning is…

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