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BIMSTEC summit begins today

Published On: August 30, 2018 07:57 AM NPT By: Kosh Raj Koirala

KATHMANDU, Aug 30: The much-awaited fourth summit conference of BIMSTEC, or Bay of Bengal Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation , is beginning Thursday, with a resolve to transform the Bay of Bengal into a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable region.

Rohingya in Nepal want plight resolved by Myanmar, B'desh leaders at BIMSTEC summit

Published On: August 29, 2018 06:30 AM NPT By: Kosh Raj Koirala

KATHMANDU, Aug 29: Jafar Miya, 34, was not at home in Muangdaw township of Rakhine state when an unruly mob, allegedly with tacit support from the Myanmar military and police, went on the rampage.

Oli govt dillydallying on statutory commissions

Published On: August 20, 2018 07:27 AM NPT By: Kosh Raj Koirala

KATHMANDU, Aug 20: The failure of each successive government to form various statutory bodies almost for three years since the new constitution was promulgated has raised serious doubts over the commitment of the ruling parties to honor the Constitution.

Praise for Vajpayee from among Nepal's Who’s Who

Published On: August 18, 2018 06:49 AM NPT By: Kosh Raj Koirala

KATHMANDU, Aug 18: As the last rites of former Indian Prime Minister and veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Atal Bihari Vajpayee were performed in New Delhi on Friday, many in Kathmandu have expressed deep condolences on his passing away, recalling him as a true friend of Nepal.

Govt set to recall envoys other than ones appointed under Maoist quota

Published On: August 10, 2018 07:05 AM NPT By: Kosh Raj Koirala

KATHMANDU, Aug 10: The government is preparing to recall by early September at least 10 of the 14 ambassadors appointed under the coalition government of the Nepali Congress (NC) and Maoist Center in February 2017.

Under new rule, envoys need to take oath from PM

Published On: July 17, 2018 07:19 AM NPT By: Kosh Raj Koirala

Uprety named envoy to India, Pandey to Malaysia

More optics, less substance

Published On: June 25, 2018 06:00 AM NPT By: Kosh Raj Koirala

KATHMANDU, June 25: Prime Minister KP Oli arrived home on Sunday, concluding his six-day official visit to China. Although there was high optimism in Nepal about his visit to the northern neighbor this time, Prime Minister Oli has largely failed to live up to the expectations.

China to extend railway link to Kathmandu

Published On: June 22, 2018 06:44 AM NPT By: Kosh Raj Koirala

KATHMANDU, June 22: Nepal and China have reached various 14 key deals including a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to extend Chinese electric cargo railway network to Kathmandu.

Nepal, China agree to expedite 8 major projects

Published On: June 21, 2018 05:45 AM NPT By: Kosh Raj Koirala

KATHMANDU, June 21: Nepal and China have agreed to expedite eight major projects in Nepal, during the ongoing official visit of Prime Minister KP Oli to Beijing.

PM heading for China on June 19

Published On: June 14, 2018 06:30 AM NPT By: Kosh Raj Koirala

KATHMANDU, June 14: After his three-day visit to India in April, Prime Minister KP Oli is set to pay a six-day official visit to China beginning June 19. The date of his visit was simultaneously announced by both Kathmandu and Beijing on Wednesday.

Congress dissidents close in on Deuba

Published On: June 12, 2018 06:51 AM NPT By: Kosh Raj Koirala

KATHMANDU, June 11: As dissatisfaction mounts within the party over the working style of its top leadership, dissident leaders of the Nepali Congress (NC) have begun regrouping to challenge party President Sher Bahadur Deuba.

Govt decides to shut down UN's DPA office in Nepal

Published On: June 11, 2018 06:30 AM NPT By: Kosh Raj Koirala

KATHMANDU, June 11: Arguing that Nepal's peace process successfully concluded after the completion of the three-tier elections under the new constitution, the government has directed the United Nations to close its Department of Political Affairs (DPA) unit in Nepal with immediate effect.

Nepal for hosting 4th BIMSTEC in August-end or early September

Published On: June 3, 2018 08:01 PM NPT By: Kosh Raj Koirala

KATHMANDU, June 4: Nepal has proposed hosting the Fourth Summit of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) in August end or first week of September.

With FSFN on board, Oli govt has two-thirds majority

Published On: June 2, 2018 06:35 AM NPT By: Kosh Raj Koirala

KATHMANDU, June 2: With the inclusion of the Federal Socialist Forum Nepal (FSFN) into the cabinet on Friday, the KP Sharma Oli government now commands a two-thirds majority in parliament. This arithmetic allows the government to take any decision, including amending the constitution.

India to wind up ‘unauthorized’ camp office in Biratnagar

Published On: May 23, 2018 08:02 AM NPT By: Kosh Raj Koirala

KATHMANDU, May 23: After years-long refusal to comply with repeated diplomatic correspondence from Nepali authorities, the Indian government has finally decided to shut its “unauthorized” camp office in Biratnagar.

Lawmakers' lobby for continuity of controversial fund sparks concerns

Published On: April 29, 2018 07:00 AM NPT By: Kosh Raj Koirala

KATHMANDU, April 29: Despite several cases of irregularities reported while utilizing the Constituency Development Fund in the past, newly-elected lawmakers have begun piling pressure on the government to give continuity to the controversial fund with significant increment.

Cautious optimism in Nepal as India and China show sign of rapprochement

Published On: April 23, 2018 07:35 AM NPT By: Kosh Raj Koirala

KATHMANDU, April 23: Although it is too early to predict if there will be rapprochement between India and China anytime soon, the proposed informal summit meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping in China next week is being seen with cautious optimism in Nepal.

SCO People's Forum vows to fight poverty

Published On: April 14, 2018 01:32 AM NPT By: Kosh Raj Koirala

XI'AN, CHINA, April 13: The first Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) People's Forum concluded in Xi'an of Shaanxi Province, issuing a six-point Xi'an Declaration that vows to promote cooperation among NGOs in the region to fight against endemic poverty in the region.

PM Oli leaves for India on three-day state visit today (with photos)

Published On: April 6, 2018 09:15 AM NPT By: Kosh Raj Koirala

KATHMANDU, April 6: In his first foreign visit after assuming office, Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli is leaving for India on a three-day state visit, Friday.

Excellent Nepal-India relations a must: Foreign Minister Gyawali

Published On: April 2, 2018 08:15 AM NPT By: Kosh Raj Koirala

KATHMANDU, April 2: Newly-appointed Minister for Foreign Affairs, Pradeep Kumar Gyawali has said that there is no alternative to excellent bilateral relations between Nepal and India, despite some hiccups in the recent past.