September 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, 2016September 15, 2016 00:23 IST
The issue regarding Gorkha recruitment and pensions has been raised both at the political level as well as by the Federation of the Retired Military Personnel, a representative body of over 100,000 Gorkha pensioners living in Nepal.
Thu, Sep 15, 2016September 13, 2016 18:15 IST
Not to be left out, PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal has taken upon himself the responsibility to bring the relationship 'back on track'.
Tue, Sep 13, 2016September 12, 2016 03:00 IST
Relations between Pushpa Kamal Dahal and India have seen many ups and downs. Dahal has in the past accused India of trying to micro-manage Nepal.
Mon, Sep 12, 2016September 07, 2016 13:37 IST
The move may apply some balm in the strained bilateral relations between UK and Nepal
Wed, Sep 07, 2016September 07, 2016 04:42 IST
The decision, incidentally, comes at a time when Nepalese Prime Minister Prachanda, is preparing to visit India for a three-day trip starting September 15.
Wed, Sep 07, 2016September 05, 2016 00:00 IST
Voluntary sector is being targeted to deflect public anger against politicians
Mon, Sep 05, 2016September 04, 2016 00:24 IST
Constables Tarkeshwari and Dinesh Rathod’s ‘Everest conquest’ has now been certified a Himalayan hoax, prompting a relook at rules from Pune police to Nepal Tourism Ministry. What lies behind is a long quest for fame
Sun, Sep 04, 2016August 30, 2016 12:48 IST
The cabinet has decided to bear entire expenses for his treatment of prostrate cancer in the United States and released Rs six million as the initial installment.
Tue, Aug 30, 2016August 29, 2016 00:42 IST
PM Dahal must address coalition concerns, balance relations with India, China.
Mon, Aug 29, 2016August 27, 2016 05:11 IST
Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda” administered the Oath of Office to the new ministers in the presence of President Bidhya Devi Bhandari in her office on Friday morning.
Sat, Aug 27, 2016August 26, 2016 14:45 IST
The closure of the magazine removes a platform that the regional think tank felt was its 'own'.
Fri, Aug 26, 2016August 24, 2016 01:20 IST
She’s a stubborn character, the 88-year-old former Queen Mother
Wed, Aug 24, 2016August 22, 2016 01:20 IST
The 88-year-old Queen Mother has been living in Mahendra Manzil, a house built and gifted to her by her husband late King Mahendra some five decades ago.
Mon, Aug 22, 2016August 22, 2016 00:35 IST
The emissary diplomacy comes at a time when New Delhi has been unable to conceal its happiness over the exit of K.P. Oli, who it perceived to be pro-China, from the PM’s office.
Mon, Aug 22, 2016August 19, 2016 16:00 IST
The challenge to the core concept of the Constitution raises the following question: How long can the Constitution that only a year ago was called the best in the world by its architect leaders, survive?
Fri, Aug 19, 2016August 16, 2016 00:01 IST
About 85 passengers were seated in the bus, which was bound for Ramechhap district and fell 300 m down the hill. The roads were in a bad shape due to the heavy rains over the past few days.
Tue, Aug 16, 2016August 15, 2016 06:17 IST
Two Deputy Prime Ministers — Bimalendra Nidhi and K B Mahara — will be heading to Delhi and Beijing as “special emissaries” for the purpose.
Mon, Aug 15, 2016August 15, 2016 00:04 IST
The politician-activist-donor nexus dominates the appointment of judges.
Mon, Aug 15, 2016August 05, 2016 04:50 IST
Dahal's takeover was not without controversy as he refused to take the oath “in the name of God, country and the people” as prescribed. He only mentioned 'people and the country”.
Fri, Aug 05, 2016August 04, 2016 00:42 IST
Says chosen by history to work for country; major parties sign three-point agreement promising resolution to Madhesi issues
Thu, Aug 04, 2016August 03, 2016 22:22 IST
With guerrillas issue settled this time around, Dahal may not have to fear the retaliation from inside.
Wed, Aug 03, 2016August 02, 2016 02:45 IST
President Bhandari Monday hosted a joint meeting of chiefs of five major political parties and said she will now write to the House Speaker to initiate the process for election of the new Prime Ministet by majority vote.
Tue, Aug 02, 2016August 01, 2016 00:12 IST
Further political instability could kill Nepal’s fledgling constitution
Mon, Aug 01, 2016July 30, 2016 05:23 IST
Speaking at a programme organised by the Madan Bhandari Foundation, Oli said all the agreements with China were signed at a time “Nepal was pushed to the brink” by the alleged neighbour.
Sat, Jul 30, 2016