November 04, 2016 14:20 IST
The two Presidents talked of history, civilisation, culture, geography, and the proximity between the people of the two countries – all of which bring them uniquely closer.
Fri, Nov 04, 2016November 03, 2016 02:43 IST
President Pranab Mukherjee said the common challenges would necessitate an environment of peace and security in the region and beyond.
Thu, Nov 03, 2016October 31, 2016 00:10 IST
Pranab Mukherjee is seen to have played a key role in Nepal and he could build on that during his upcoming visit to that country.
Mon, Oct 31, 2016October 28, 2016 00:12 IST
For over a week, Kathmandu has been agog with news of the impeachment of the man heading Nepal’s top anti-corruption body.
Fri, Oct 28, 2016October 27, 2016 09:26 IST
Prachanda said Karki had undermined the government’s authority by announcing actions “against me when I was away on a state visit to India in mid-September”.
Thu, Oct 27, 2016October 26, 2016 01:51 IST
Chiefs of 4 parties slammed for recommending Karki.
Wed, Oct 26, 2016October 25, 2016 00:09 IST
Constitution delinks religion from politics without engaging the people.
Tue, Oct 25, 2016October 23, 2016 16:56 IST
Karki had offended many politicians in the past and now civil society organisations, especially the rich ones, were feeling vulnerable.
Sun, Oct 23, 2016October 22, 2016 02:45 IST
The House, with an effective strength of 596, will require two-third majority endorsing it for adoption of the motion for impeachment.
Sat, Oct 22, 2016October 17, 2016 00:55 IST
Just before Dahal’s Delhi trip, clear indications had come from the Chinese side that the much-anticipated visit of President Xi would not take place either on his way to or return from the BRICS meet in Goa.
Mon, Oct 17, 2016October 12, 2016 12:18 IST
Dashain has all along been a religious, cultural and social occasion for Nepal , but this time it gave a loud political message as well.
Wed, Oct 12, 2016October 11, 2016 00:02 IST
Opinion is divided if the turn augurs well for the institution.
Tue, Oct 11, 2016October 09, 2016 03:44 IST
While greeting Nepalis on Dashai, the main festival of Hindus in the country, the former king said though it was already too late, people must review the situation and make the actors answerable.
Sun, Oct 09, 2016October 08, 2016 16:06 IST
As Dashai, the main festival of the Hindus with over 80 per cent of the population begins, security forces are beefed up in and around major 'Shakti' and 'Bhairav' temples where the President Bidhya Devi Bhandari is scheduled to pay a visit on Sunday.
Sat, Oct 08, 2016October 04, 2016 00:20 IST
Civil society, media and judiciary are under the anti-corruption scanner.
Tue, Oct 04, 2016October 03, 2016 04:45 IST
After India and three other nations decided pull out of the 19th SAARC Summit in Islamabad, Nepal on Sunday said the regional environment is not conducive for the summit.
Wed, Oct 19, 2016September 29, 2016 00:00 IST
All three countries, in different ways, blamed Pakistan for the current atmosphere and said it was not conducive for the summit.
Thu, Sep 29, 2016September 27, 2016 16:04 IST
At the meeting, Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal was taken aback when Resham Chaduhary requested the withdrawal of cases including murder, pending against him for more than a year.
Tue, Sep 27, 2016September 27, 2016 00:04 IST
A year after, the new constitution is owned only by the political elite.
Tue, Sep 27, 2016September 21, 2016 01:15 IST
Two low-intensity bombs went off at schools in Kathmandu’s Jorpati area while the army disposed the rest, officials said. Police said three people allegedly involved in the crime have been arrested.
Wed, Sep 21, 2016September 20, 2016 17:22 IST
Dahal was criticised within the central secretariat of his own party, with senior leader Narayan Kaji accusing that what Dahal did in Delhi will make another neighbour 'angry'.
Tue, Sep 20, 2016September 19, 2016 00:31 IST
Former Prime Minister and chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist K P Oli said Prachanda had stooped “too low.
Mon, Sep 19, 2016September 19, 2016 00:08 IST
Dahal, who has travelled to Delhi in less than a month of his succeeding Oli as the prime minister, risks giving credence to the Indian perception with his claims to promote “balanced” relations with Nepal’s two neighbours.
Mon, Sep 19, 2016September 17, 2016 02:02 IST
CIAA spokesperson Ganesh Karki said top leaders of the Maoist party would be asked to depose before the commission within 30 days. He, however, refused to disclose names.
Sat, Sep 17, 2016September 15, 2016 15:08 IST
A prominent Madhesi leader told Dahal that the Madhesis should get around 50 per cent quota in the Gorkha regiments.
Thu, Sep 15, 2016