The papers underlined that China’s presence in Southeast and South Asia is no longer predominantly economic but involves a “greater, multidimensional effort” to enhance its posture and further its …
Power transmission to Bangladesh: India, Nepal govt officials to meet next month
Power ministry officials of India and Nepal are likely to meet next month in New Delhi, where they may discuss the issue of a formal agreement for transporting electricity from the Himalayan nation to …
The week in 5 charts | India’s financial assurance to Sri Lanka, Nepal plane crash, ASER 2022 and more
India gives financial assurance to Sri Lanka for IMF funding. On Monday, India extended financial assurances to Sri Lanka as part of the process for the debt-stricken country …
Chinese-invested cement industry in Nepal reaches ‘drowning’ stage: Report
Chinese-invested Hongshi Cement Industry, which is Nepal’s largest cement company, has reached a stage of “drowning due to its internal disputes”, EPardafas reported, adding that Nepalese investors …
Beijing closes Rasuwagadhi-Kerung border point, Nepal’s trade with China via land route discontinued
Beijing has closed the border citing the new year celebration as the Chinese new year will begin on January 22 and will be celebrated till February 5.
Home Minister Lamichhane directs Nepal Police to arrest fugitive lawmaker Koiri
Despite being on the police’s wanted list, Koiri attended the House meeting that voted on Prime Minister Dahal’s trust motion on January 10. The Ministry of Home Affairs has directed Nepal Police Headquarters to arrest CPN-UML lawmaker Laxmi Mahato Koiri,
New Nepal airport lacked landing system to help guide pilots in deadly crash
The newly opened airport in Nepal where a Yeti Airlines plane was attempting to land when it crashed over the weekend, killing all 72 on board, did not have a functioning instrument landing system that guides planes to the runway,
Nepal plane crash: 2 Americans, 2 lawful permanent residents killed in Himalayas
The State Department says at least two Americans and two lawful U.S. permanent residents were aboard the Yeti Airlines flight that crashed into a gorge in Nepal Sunday.
Nepal central bank prohibits overseas investments
The central bank of Nepal has imposed capital controls prohibiting Nepalis from making foreign investments, according to a notice published January 13. The notice forbids purchasing real estate, …
In Nepal’s ‘Kidney Valley,’ poverty drives an illegal market for human organs
Nepal’s National Human Rights Commission told the NewsHour that at least 150 people sold their kidney from a single village in the Kavre District, but only three cases were officially reported.