After enjoying people and places encountered during holidays in Sri Lanka, Nepalese entrepreneur Binod Chaudhary decided to venture into Sri Lanka’s hospitality industry. Chaudhary, then known as …
Looting in name of democracy: How US pulls the strings behind controversial MCC deal with Nepal?
Nepalese protest against the MCC in Kathmandu, Nepal on February 20, 2022. Photo: AFP. Fierce street protests, burnt American flags, chants demanding “say no to MCC,” traffic stan …
Looting in name of democracy: How US pulls the strings behind controversial MCC deal with Nepal?
Nepalese protest against the MCC in Kathmandu, Nepal on February 20, 2022. Photo: AFP. Fierce street protests, burnt American flags, chants demanding “say no to MCC,” traffic stan …
Explainer: Why is a US infrastructure grant behind protests in Nepal?
Nepal’s parliament is set to begin debates on Thursday on an agreement for a $500 million grant from the United States, with a vote that could break the governing alliance led by Prime Minister Sher …
Ring involved in fraudulent internet activities in Nepal busted
In two operations in Kathmandu valley, Nepal police arrested two Chinese nationals and over a hundred Nepalis for their involvement in fraudulent internet activities targeting Indian citizens.
Nepal: US development grant puts spotlight on geopolitical rivalry with China
A plan for a $500 million grant has spurred China to warn the US against carrying out “coercive diplomacy” in Nepal. Meanwhile, protests have broken out over ratifying the proposal.
Why a $500 mn US development grant sparked mass protests, threatens Nepal’s ruling coalition
The Nepali parliament has until 28 February to ratify the grant agreement. Failure to ratify the agreement would result in financial loss for Nepal’s power producers, cause PM Deuba to lose face …
SJVN signs papers to get Rs 6,333 cr loan for Arun-3 hydro project in Nepal
The documents were signed by Jitendra Yadav, chief finance officer, SAPDC, Nepal on behalf of SAPDC and respective … (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the …
SJVN signs papers to get Rs 6,333 cr loan for Arun-3 hydro project in Nepal
The documents were signed by Jitendra Yadav, chief finance officer, SAPDC, Nepal on behalf of SAPDC and respective … (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the …
US bid to give US$500 million to Nepal sparks protests, war of words between Washington, Beijing
Nepal is contributing an additional US$130 million, some of which has already been spent on pre-project work in anticipation of the grant being approved. Business leaders are also squarely behind the …