Santosh Ghimire

Stuck in poverty, Musahars see no hope in Nepal polls

Janakpur (Nepal): Subodh Majhi, a resident of Basahiya village of Nepal's Janakpur, is a daily wage worker. He listens to…

2 years ago

How Tharu community has become a player in Nepal’s upcoming elections

Tucked away along the India-Nepal, Tikapur, home for the Tharu community, has become a factor in the upcoming November elections…

2 years ago

Three earthquakes jolt Nepal leaving 6 dead

Three earthquakes jolted Nepal's far western region in the last twelve hours, killing at least six people and leaving five…

2 years ago

Oli’s anti-India talk is part of poll rhetoric, say Nepal experts

Former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s attempt to rake up Nepali nationalism by raising Kathmandu’s border row with India is…

2 years ago

In Deuba’s home turf independents make their mark as Nepal heads for polls

A sense of frustration is brewing in Sudurpaschim Province, the home turf of Nepal Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, where…

2 years ago

India gifts 200 vehicles to Nepal for elections

India has gifted 200 vehicles to various government institutions of Nepal including security agencies for the smooth conduct of federal…

2 years ago

Deuba’s Nepali Congress and Oli’s CPN (UML) likely to make big electoral gains in Madhes, Nepal’s swing state

With November 20 elections for the House of Representatives and Provincial Assembly just three weeks away in Nepal, election fever…

2 years ago

Nepal enters full campaign mode—who are the contestants?

With just three weeks left for the November 20 elections, political parties in Nepal are campaigning at a feverish pitch.…

2 years ago

Will Nepal become a battleground of China-US rivalry during Xi Jinping’s third term in office?

As Chinese President Xi Jinping began his third five-year term as the general secretary of Communist Party of China (CPC)…

2 years ago

Backing India’s bid for permanent membership, Nepal calls for UN Security Council reforms

Backing India’s long-standing demand, Nepal has called for United Nations Security Council (UNSC) reforms, making it more representative, inclusive, and…

2 years ago

Nepal electricity exports to India surge to USD 56 million in the last 4 months

Nepal exported electricity worth over 56 million U.S. dollars to India in nearly four months, the country's National Electricity Authority…

2 years ago

India and Nepal set to seal one more node of cross-border connectivity soon

Nepal and India are all set to begin the construction of a new motorable bridge over the Mahakali River in…

2 years ago

Nepal’s post-election government to decide on recruitment of Gorkha soldiers in Indian Army: official

The Nepali government will not take any decision on the recruitment of Gorkha soldiers in the Indian Army under the…

2 years ago

Foreign secretaries highlight connectivity and culture as next steps to elevate ties between India and Nepal

Foreign secretaries of Nepal and India on Tuesday agreed to further enhance bilateral cooperation in wide-ranging areas as per the…

2 years ago

United States on mind, China steps up bid to cultivate ties with Nepal’s parliament

In a bid to cultivate ties with Nepal's parliament, China's top legislator Li Zhanshu signed an agreement with Agni Prasad…

2 years ago

China’s top legislator visiting Kathmandu to bridge communist divide ahead of elections

Beijing is sending its top legislator Li Zhanshu to Kathmandu on Monday,  raising speculations about the purpose of the visit.…

2 years ago

Nepal foreign secretary’s visit to take stock, brainstorm stronger ties with India

Nepal and India will review the progress on various initiatives/announcements made during the recent high-level visits between the two countries…

2 years ago

Army Chief Manoj Pande set call on Nepal Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba

India’s Chief of Army Staff, Gen. Manoj Pande is set to call on Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba on Tuesday…

2 years ago

Indian Army chief pays homage to martyrs, inspects guard of honor as he begins five-day Nepal trip

Visiting Indian Army Chief Manoj Pande began official engagements in Kathmandu by paying homage to fallen soldiers (martyrs) and receiving…

2 years ago

Nepal keen to break common ground with India on Agnipath scheme during Army Chief’s visit

India’s Army Chief, General Manoj Pande is paying a five-day official visit to Nepal from Sunday, September 4, at the…

2 years ago

Indian military delegation meets Nepal’s Prime Minister, ahead of Army Chief’s visit

India has stepped up its military engagement with neighbouring Nepal with an inter-services delegation calling on Nepal’s top leadership, including…

2 years ago