Washington has stepped up efforts to expand presence in Nepal amid worsening Sino-US, China-India ties Election results will be key to how the three powers will develop strategic interests in Nepal, with India and US keen to counter Chinese influence in region The landlocked Himalayan nation of Nepal heads to the polls on Sunday in a closely watched general election that analysts say will determine how Kathmandu handles ties with the United States,
Effects of climate change in Nepal discussed in Egypt
Voices for Justice, a documentary prepared on the effects of climate change in all parts of Nepal’s high mountains, central mountains and Terai, and its impact on women, children and the overall life …
Nepal: Closure of Rasuwagadhi-Kerung border pushes local traders to edge of bankruptcy
The closure of the Rasuwagadhi-Kerung border point has pushed the local traders in Nepal to the edge of bankruptcy as the border is one of the key trade routes between Nepal and China and has been …
Young Candidates Rattle the Old Guard in Nepal’s Elections
which include power and business contracts, do see them join hands from time to time. New political forces have entered politics in recent years only to become clones of the older parties. Consider …
Nepal voters seek change, younger generation leadership
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Nepal’s parliamentary elections being held … “My preference will be for young leaders who will be able to be dedicated to work for the country,” business executive Hari …
Remittance and tourism will cushion Nepal against inflation, banker says
As per Mashreq Bank executive James Pearson, 2023 will be a challenging year for many economies and consumers.
New forces take on Nepal old guard in November 20 national polls
Kathmandu, Nepal – In the far western district of Dadeldhura in Nepal … “I am here to clean up the dirty politics. Politics is like business here, I want to transform it into social service and …
Earthquake tremors jolt Nepal again; fourth in a week
The earthquake tremors were felt at nearly 6:18 pm today Tremors were felt around Babala of Accham district in the country Nepal has witnessed a series of earthquakes over the past one week An …
Nepal awards key expressway project near Indian border to Chinese company
The Nepal Army has awarded the contract to build a key phase of a strategic expressway linking the capital Kathmandu with the southern plains to a Chinese firm, ignoring a bid by Indian’s Afcons …
Earthquake tremors jolt Nepal
This is an addition to the serious of earthquakes witnessed in Nepal over the past one week. Some tremors were strong enough to have been felt across several states in India, including in Delhi-NCR.