Nepal

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…

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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…

2 years ago

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…

2 years ago

Nepal Election 2022: Why Are Nepal Election Crucial For The Region

All eyes are on Nepal elections to be held on November 20. Whichever party comes to power, it will be…

2 years ago

The geopolitics of coming Nepal elections

On November 20, Nepal will hold parliamentary and provincial elections. Under the new constitution, it will be the second time…

2 years ago

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…

2 years ago

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…

2 years ago

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…

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Nepal sidelines Indian firm to give Expressway contract to dubious Chinese company

Eyebrows are being raised in Kathmandu over the Nepal Army awarding the contract for the sixth package of the Kathmandu-Terai…

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…

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Delhi rocked as 6.2 magnitude earthquake hits Nepal

Strong tremors were felt in Delhi and the adjoining cities of Noida and Guurugram around 2 am today after a…

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…

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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.…

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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)…

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Oct 12 declared World Sloth Bear Day recognising rare Indian species

Following India’s appeal and efforts, the International Union for Conservation of Nature has declared October 12 as the World Sloth…

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Rare Indian turtles hatch in US zoo after 20 years

It was time for celebration at San Diego Zoo in California, US as after 20 years rare and endangered turtle…

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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…

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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

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…

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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…

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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…

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