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External affairs minister S Jaishankar

Jaishankar to participate in 5th Nepal-India Joint Commission meeting

During the visit, Jaishankar will pay courtesy calls on President Bidya Devi Bhandari and Prime Minister K P Oli.

19 Aug 2019 2:04 PM IST

The woman, who had accused Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Kuldeep Sengar of rape, was provided with three security guards but they were not accompanying her as there was no place in the car, the DGP said. (Photo: Representational I File)

Branded 'witch', Nepal woman force-fed human excreta: Police

The practice of accusing women of being witches and assaulting or killing them is still common is some parts of Nepal.

19 Aug 2019 12:23 PM IST

A newly-discovered lake in Nepal is likely to set a new record of being the worlds highest lake replacing Tilicho, which is situated at an altitude of 4,919 metres in the Himalayan nation and currently holding the title. (Representational Image)

World largest lake Tilicho to be replaced by Nepal's newly-discovered...

The Kajin Sara lake in Manang district was discovered about a few months ago by a team of mountaineers, the Himalayan...

10 Aug 2019 12:43 PM IST

A search and rescue operation is underway but authorities are facing problems as the place is below the road. (Photo: ANI)

3 dead, 23 missing as bus plunges into Trishuli River in central Nepal

Police informed that the bus, en route to Kathmandu from Malangawa in Sarlahi District, plunged into river around 3:30...

9 Aug 2019 1:20 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi jointly inaugurated the India-Nepal cross-border petroleum pipeline with Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli via video conferencing on Tuesday. (Photo: ANI)

Modi, Oli inaugurate South Asia's first cross-border petroleum...

It was expected to commence operations in mid-April this year but was delayed due to permission to cut trees inside...

10 Sept 2019 12:40 PM IST

A health worker collects a swab sample from a member of parliament a day before budget session at parliament in Kathmandu. (AP)

Nepal reports first coronavirus death

Nepal, which has a population of 28 million, has conducted only fewer than 100,000 tests so far

17 May 2020 8:48 AM IST

India inks pact with Bhutan for 600 MW Kholongchhu Hydroelectric Project. (PTI Photo)

India-Bhutan ink hydropower pact

Hydropower sector is the flagship area of India-Bhutan bilateral cooperation

30 Jun 2020 3:30 PM IST

India toughens public procurement rules for bidders from bordering nations. (AP Photo)

In move against China, India tightens rules on investments from...

The Indian government's statement said the decision was taken to strengthen the defence of India and national security

24 July 2020 9:55 AM IST

India in May suspended 39 oil import licences to slow duty-free shipments from neighbouring nations, disrupting refiners in Nepal. (AFP Photo)

Nepal's refiners struggle as India stops refined palm oil imports

Palm oil stockpiles in Nepal have swelled to 70,000 tonnes, overwhelming local demand needs, said Sarda

22 July 2020 11:42 AM IST

Nepalese Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli. (AP)

Nepal stops transmission of all Indian news channels except...

The development comes after some Indian channels aired reports critical of Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli and his...

10 July 2020 10:18 AM IST

Rescuers pull the body of a victim who died in a Yeti Airlines plane crash in Pokhara on January 16, 2023. (Photo: AFP)

AA Edit | Nepal air crash: Blot on aviation safety

The Nepal crash involved a 15-year-old ATR turbo-prop aircraft, which may have evolved from the bullock carts of...

17 Jan 2023 12:15 AM IST