Indian Embassy described Monday’s discussion as ‘productive’ and covering ‘various sectors, including economic and development cooperation’ Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra on February 13 met Nepal’s new Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ in Kathmandu. The meeting marked the first high-level interaction between India and Nepal since the new Left-dominated […]
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India, Nepal agree to add 200 MW to Dhalkebar-Muzaffarpur transmission line
Nepal and India have inked an agreement to increase the power import and export capacity through the Dhalkebar-Muzaffarpur transmission line from 600 megawatts to 800 megawatts, authorities here said on Sunday. The agreement was reached at the Energy Secretary-level Joint Steering Committee (JSC) meeting in Mount Abu, Rajasthan, on Saturday, according to a press release issued by […]
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Technology to boost agricultural productivity and sustainability In Bhutan
Bhutan has been working hard to use technology to modernise its agricultural industry. This includes putting new methods, devices, and technologies to use in order to boost the industry’s production and sustainability. Precision agriculture, which uses cutting-edge technologies like GPS and drones to monitor crops and soil health, is one […]
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Under China’s shadow, Tibetans in Nepal face a bleak future
Nepal’s ties with China are officially multi-faceted today. However, it is often not realized that bilateral ties were originally and continue to be linked to Nepal’s policy towards Tibetan refugees who come and wish to stay in this Himalayan nation. In a somewhat crude way, it could be said that […]
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Closure of Tiptala pass along Nepal-China border causing inconvenience to people in Taplejung
For the past three years, the Tiptala pass along the Nepal-China border’s Taplejung district has been blocked. According to EPardafas, the Tiptala pass closure has put a strain on the residents in border regions financially and caused inconvenience. China shut down Tiptala Pass on the Nepal-China border three years ago […]
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Nepal ranks 110th in Corruption Perceptions Index
In the Corruption Perceptions Index, Nepal has moved up seven spots (CPI). According to a 2022 assessment released by Transparency International Nepal, Nepal received 34 out of a possible 180 points, placing it in 110th place overall. With 33 points, it was ranked 117th in 2021. Transparency International Nepal organised […]
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India pledges grant amount of Rs 8.8 billion to Nepal for FY 2023/24, an increase of 29.41%
India has agreed to give Nepal an annual grant that will increase by a significant 29.41% in the country’s upcoming fiscal year, which starts on April 1. The grant amount to Nepal has increased to INR 5.50 billion (Rs 8.8 billion), according to Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, who on […]
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Nepal to hold Presidential elections on March 9
The schedule for the election of the president and vice president was released by Nepal’s Election Commission after the decision was made to hold the third presidential election on March 9. The Election Commission had previously declared that the Presidential Election would take place on March 9 earlier on Monday […]
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United States to invest over $1 billion in Nepal over next 5 years
In order to strengthen bilateral ties, a senior US diplomat met with Nepal’s senior leadership on Monday, including Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda.” During their meeting, the US official committed to investing USD 1 billion in the Himalayan country over the following five years. On a two-day visit, US […]
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Lord Ram’s idol to be carved out of Shaligram stones from Nepal
Two Shaligram stones from Nepal have been sent to Ayodhya, India, to be used in the creation of sculptures of Ram and Janaki that will be erected in the Ram Mandir’s main temple complex, which is still under construction. The Shaligrams, who can only be found along the banks of […]