Misinformation, suspicion can derail partnership: US envoy

Published On: September 28, 2019 06:55 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 28: Expressing dissatisfaction over recent controversies surrounding some of the US-supported programs in Nepal, US ambassador to Nepal Randy Berry said that he is concerned over the risk of the seven-decade long Nepal-US partnership derailing due to ‘misinformation and suspicion’.

KATHMANDU, Sept 27: Nepali delegation to the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly engaged in a number of important events and bilateral meetings in New York on Friday on the sidelines of the ongoing General Debate.

India, Pakistan boycott each other at SAARC FM meet in New York

Published On: September 27, 2019 11:19 AM NPT By: Ashok Dahal

NEW YORK, Sept 27:  Foreign Ministers from India and Pakistan boycotted each other’s address to a meeting of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) on Thursday on the sidelines of the 74th UN General Assembly in New York.

Unhappy with performance of his team, Oli demands results

Published On: September 27, 2019 07:21 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 27: Prime Minister KP Oli has expressed dissatisfaction over the performance of his cabinet ministers after most of them failed to show expected change in their working style as pledged in the work performance agreements signed around two months ago.

NEW YORK, Sept 27: Landlocked countries have sought unfettered, efficient and cost-effective access to and from the sea to reduce their remoteness to the global marketplace at a high-level meeting held on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.

US envoy meets leaders as $500m MCC fund becomes uncertain

Published On: September 27, 2019 07:07 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 27: As a sharp division among the leaders of the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) puts the implementation of projects under the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) in limbo, US ambassador to Nepal, Randy Berry, has intensified meetings with key political leaders in the country to understand Nepal's position on the MCC projects.

Top leaders commit to early settlement of conflict-era cases

Published On: September 27, 2019 06:58 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 27: Top leaders of major political parties including former Maoist rebel chief Pushpa Kamal Dahal on Thursday spoke of renewed commitment to domestically settling conflict-era cases at the earliest in accordance with established justice delivery processes.

China never exports its ideology to other countries: Ambassador Hou

Published On: September 26, 2019 11:08 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 26: Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Hou Yanqi said on Thursday that China never exports its ideology to other countries.

PM Oli directs to carryout activities to achieve goals

Published On: September 26, 2019 05:47 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Sept 26: Prime Minister KP Oli has directed all ministers and secretaries to be coordinative to bring visible progress for economic prosperity and development.

US Ambassador Berry pays courtesy call on President Deuba

Published On: September 26, 2019 02:30 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Sept 26: Ambassador of the United States of America to Nepal, Randy W. Berry, has paid a courtesy call on Nepali Congress President and former Prime Minister, Sher Bahadur Deuba.