Lamichhane’s meeting with PM Modi signals push for stronger Nepal-India ties

Kathmandu, June 3 (IANS) President of Nepal’s ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), Rabi Lamichhane, on Wednesday said Nepal and India could build a partnership defined by progress and mutual trust by focusing on shared civilisational bonds, digital corridors, and seamless connectivity. Following the hour-long meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, Lamichhane, who […]
Bihar CM reviews India-Nepal border security, pushes for strong surveillance

Patna, May 19 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Tuesday chaired two high-level meetings at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat, focusing on India–Nepal border management and the expansion of civil aviation infrastructure in the state. At a review meeting held at the ‘Samvad’ auditorium, the Chief Minister assessed security arrangements along the India–Nepal border, describing […]
Nepal, US hold talks on advancing economic cooperation during Gor’s Kathmandu visit

Kathmandu, May 1 (IANS) US Special Envoy for South and Central Asia, Sergio Gor began his political engagements on Friday by meeting Nepal’s Foreign Minister Sishir Khanal and Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle. Gor, who is also the US Ambassador to India, arrived in Kathmandu on Thursday evening and held meetings with Nepal’s government ministers on […]
Nepal aims to develop wellness tourism as key pillar of tourism industry

Kathmandu, April 29 (IANS) Mountaineering, trekking, and adventure tourism have long remained the hallmarks of Nepal’s tourism industry, but the Nepali government now wants to add wellness tourism as one of its key pillars. For this purpose, the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation has introduced the ‘National Wellness Tourism Strategy (2026–2035) and Action […]
Iran crisis: Nepal to allow its nationals to travel to seven West Asian nations

Kathmandu, March 17 (IANS) The Nepali government has decided to partially resume labour approvals previously suspended to send migrant workers to parts of the Gulf region, even as the region remains affected by the ongoing US-Iran conflict. Following joint US and Israeli attacks on Iran on February 28, which triggered retaliatory strikes by Iran targeting […]
India first to assist Nepal in election logistics, says minister Anil Sinha

Kathmandu, March 7 (IANS) India was the first country to extend assistance to Nepal for conducting the national election held on Thursday, following the political upheaval last year that forced former Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli to resign after widespread protests led largely by younger citizens. In an interview with IANS, retired Justice Anil Sinha, […]
T20 WC: All stats from Windies win over Nepal in Mumbai

Mumbai, Feb 15 (IANS) Nepal’s valiant recovery after a shaky start was ultimately not enough as the West Indies cruised to a comfortable 9-wicket win in their Group C clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. Chasing 134 for victory, the Caribbean side overcame Nepal’s spirited 133/8 in […]
Nepal bars protests near Tribhuvan Intl Airport in Kathmandu

Kathmandu, Feb 12 (IANS) The local administration in Kathmandu has banned all forms of protests involving more than five people at the premises of Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu and its surrounding areas, starting from Friday. Citing certain groups planning to organise protests at the international airport, the District Administration Office (DAO), Kathmandu, issued a […]
India increases budget allocation for Nepal, Afghanistan but cuts amount for Bangladesh

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) The Union Budget 2026-27 has increased Indian development aid allocations for several neighbouring nations like Afghanistan, Mongolia and Nepal, but allocations to Bangladesh have been slashed by Rs 60 crore. India has increased financial support for Bhutan to Rs 2,288.56 crore, while for Afghanistan, the sum has been increased from […]
Nepal implements online system to track foreign nationals

Kathmandu, Jan 1 (IANS) Nepal has implemented the Foreign Nationals Management Information System (FNMIS) to ensure the safety of foreign nationals visiting the country and to control potential crimes involving foreign nationals. Developed by the Department of Immigration, the FNMIS is a nationwide digital database designed to collect real-time information on foreign nationals from the […]