Until recently, India had been a dominant force in Nepal but China’s involvement has begun to grow. China’s investments include the building of airports, highways and hydro-power projects. Nepal, however, is dependent on India for all its oil needs and much of necessary supplies and medicines.
World Intellectual Property Rights Day being marked today
The World Intellectual Property Day is being celebrated across the world, including in Nepal, today around the theme- ‘Women and IP: Accelerating innovation and creativity.’ …
South Korea seeks Nepal’s support to World Expo bid in Busan
Various cultural events will be held to mark the golden jubilee of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Nepal says ‘no proof’ flydubai plane suffered bird strike
Nepal’s civil aviation authority disputed on Tuesday whether a flydubai plane had been hit by a bird strike in Nepali airspace, calling the United Arab Emirates carrier’s account of the incident …
Nabil Bank launches lifetime free credit card for the first time in Nepal
The Nabil Lifetime Free Credit Card offers a range of benefits, including no annual fee, no joining fee and no renewal fee.
Flydubai aircraft returns to Dubai after engine fire due to Nepal bird strike
A flydubai flight from Kathmandu to Dubai experienced a bird strike during takeoff but returned to the United Arab Emirates, the company said on Monday.
Indian climber rescued from depths of Annapurna crevasse in Nepal
Rescuers hauled an Indian mountaineer up 200 metres (656 feet) from the depths of a crevasse three days after he plunged into it on Mount Annapurna in west Nepal, hiking officials said on Thursday, in …
Why has Nepal failed to establish consumer courts as mandated by law?
Nepal’s Supreme Court ordered the government to establish consumer courts in all seven provinces, to protect buyers’ interests amid repeated cases of unfair market practices. A division bench of …
Last remaining Gurkha Victoria Cross recipient dies in Nepal aged 83
Rambahadur Limbu was awarded Britain’s highest military honour in 1966 for an act of gallantry …
Last Remaining Gurkha VC Recipient Dies In Nepal
The last remaining Gurkha recipient of Britain’s Victoria Cross died in Nepal on Saturday at the age of 83, a statement from groups representing the elite brigade said Saturday.