Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday confirmed seven Nepali nationals among the 12 killed in the Jalgaon train accident in Maharashtra. Issuing a press release, the Ministry of Foreign …
Tigers as gifts: Precedents for, problems with idea mooted by Nepal’s PM Sharma Oli
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in 2022 found that Nepal was home to 355 tigers, up from just 120 in 2009 — a staggering 296% increase in just over a decade.
Korean special envoy visits Nepal to strengthen bilateral ties
Lee Jeongkyu, the special envoy of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea, visited Nepal and held key meetings with stakeholders in the capital on Tuesday.According to a statement …
6.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Himalayas, Causing Chaos Across Borders
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit the northern foothills of the Himalayas near Shigatse, causing damage and fatalities. Tremors were felt in Nepal, Bhutan, and India. The quake’s depth was 10 km. No …
Himalayan Earthquake Claims 53 Lives, Shakes China, Nepal, Bhutan, And India
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Tibet’s Everest region, killing 53, injuring 62, and shaking Nepal, Bhutan, and India.
Bangladesh begins potato export to Nepal
Bangladesh exported 84 tonnes of potato to Nepal through the Banglabandha land port in Panchagarh, which also connects the country to neighbouring India and Bhutan.
Rise in temperature turns Nepal’s sweet-orange business sour
The once-thriving sweet orange industry in Nepal Sindhuli district is facing an unprecedented crisis due to rising temperatures and the spread of citrus green …
IREDA finalises pact for joint venture to set up 900 MW hydroelectric project in Nepal
The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) on Thursday finalised a joint venture agreement with SJVN Ltd., GMR Energy Ltd., and Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) for the development …
Ireda finalises JV with SJVN, GMR, and NEP for hydropower project in Nepal
State-owned IREDA has finalised a joint venture agreement with SJVN, GMR Energy and the Nepal Electricity Authority to set up a 900 megawatt hydropower project in Nepal.
Mercure debuts in Nepal with new hotel in Kathmandu
Mercure, a midscale hotel chain owned by French hospitality group Accor, has debuted in Nepal with the opening of a new property in Kathmandu. The hotel combines modern amenities and a traditional …