KATHMANDU, Aug 20: In a move with deep geopolitical undertones, Nepal’s two big neighbors –India and China — have agreed to reopen trade through Lipulekh—a Himalayan pass claimed by Nepal but long disputed. The understanding was reached during Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit to New Delhi, where the two emerging economic giants also pledged...
By A Staff Reporter.Humla, Aug. 10: In Lapcha, a border area between Nepal and China, a trade fair is going to be held next week. The fair is being organized by China for the exchange of goods produced in the two countries. The trade fair will be held on August 17 in Lapcha of Limi,...
The summer heat hung heavy over Bhrikutimandap Exhibition Hall in Kathmandu on Saturday, but that did not stop Ishwar Rauniyar from weaving through the crowded alleys of the Nepal Automobile Importers and Manufacturers Association (NAIMA) Auto Show. Rows of gleaming, high-tech electric vehicles stretched before him, their metallic surfaces catching the overhead lights. “EV cars...
Minister for Drinking Water, Pradeep Yadav, held discussions with an expert team from the Indian government regarding the ongoing drinking water crisis in the Terai-Madhes region. Joint Secretary and Spokesperson for the Ministry, Meena Shrestha, stated that the Indian experts arrived in Nepal on Monday at the special invitation of Minister Yadav. The meeting focused...
US President Donald Trump has announced a steep 50 percent tariff on imports from India, effective Aug 27, a move economists say marks another escalation in Washington’s trade war tactics. The tariffs do not stop with India; Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka have also been hit with higher rates. Nepal, however, faces a comparatively modest...
KATHMANDU, Aug 14: The US State Department’s 2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices has highlighted persistent concerns over Nepal’s human rights situation, citing credible reports of arbitrary killings, torture, restrictions on press freedom, and forced labour, while noting that the government’s enforcement of accountability remained inconsistent. The report released on Tuesday states there were...
KATHMANDU, Aug 14: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is set to visit China before his planned trip to India. According to a high-level source at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, PM Oli will depart for China on August 30 to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit. He will return to Nepal on September 3....
The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu on Friday celebrated the 79th Independence Day of India. On the occasion, Indian Ambassador Naveen Srivastava honoured the widows and next of kin of deceased Indian Armed Forces personnel by handing over Army Group Insurance Fund cheques worth Rs64 million. The embassy also announced a book grant for 39 educational...
Foreign Minister Dr. Arzu Rana Deuba has described Nepal–India relations as historic, close, and rooted in cooperation, emphasizing the need for further strengthening. She made these remarks while addressing a program organized by the Indian Embassy in Nepal to mark the 79th Independence Day of India. “India is a good friend of Nepal,” she said,...
KATHMANDU: (Aug 14) Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli will visit China later this month to participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit, which will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping among others. Oli will embark on August 30 for a five day visit to China to attend the...