One of the oldest armies in South Asia, the Nepal Army, founded in 1744, is undergoing a transformation as China and India beef up their military presence in areas bordering Nepal. Amid escalating …
ADB agrees to provide Rs 13 billion concessional loan to Nepal
The government and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) today signed a concessional loan agreement for the implementation of Rural Connectivity Project-Additional Financing.
ADB agrees to provide Rs 13 billion concessional loan to Nepal
The government and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) today signed a concessional loan agreement for the implementation of Rural Connectivity Project-Additional Financing.
Finance Minister Mahat addresses high-level business roundtable in London
Minister For Finance Dr. Prakash Sharan Mahat addressed a high-level Business Roundtable on Long Term Financing Options for Nepal’s Renewable Energy Growth at Guildhall, London jointly hosted by the …
US State Secy Blinken, Nepal’s counterpart Saud discuss expanded development finance corporation investment in Nepal
The two leaders highlighted the recently launched USD 500 million Millennium Challenge Corporation Compact that will build infrastructure, increase access to electricity, and support cross-border …
Connectivity and cooperation: Adding new dimensions to India-Nepal ties
There is a glaring urgency to modernise transport and transit agreements between India and Nepal as per the changing fundamentals, aspirations and needs, a lot will depend on how Nepal shows the willi …
India In A Fix As Bangladesh PM’s Daughter Faces Off Against Nepali Challenger For Regional WHO Director Post
The WHO South-East Asia Region, comprising 11 member countries, including India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and others, will vote during its 76th session from 30 October to 2 November in New Delhi to nominate the next Regional Director.
A First Ascent in the Langtang Himal
IFMGA mountain guides Joshua Jarrin of the U.S. and Oswaldo Freire of Ecuador made the first ascent of 6,567m Yansa Tsenji in Nepal’s Langtang Himal. This northern region contains some of the most …
In Nepal, Calls Grow for the Restoration of a Hindu State
In August of this year, a group of people led by former Nepal Army General Rookmangud Katawal launched a campaign for the restoration of Nepal as a Hindu state. Dubbed the Hindu Rastra Swabhiman …
Two projects of Nepal listed as Belt and Road outcome
However, rather than being new ventures, the projects are already in operation in Nepal. The outcome document remains mum on Pokhara airport.