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Nepal: Govt calls for action against former King, pro-monarchy protestors warn against it
Kathmandu, March 30: Nepal's ruling party, the Nepali Congress, and opposition Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Centre) demanded action against the former King Gyanendra Shah, holding him responsible for the violent protests that engulfed Nepal.
Former Nepal King Gyanendra fined by Kathmandu civic body for vandalism
Kathmandu, March 30: Former King Gyanendra Shah was fined by Kathmandu's civic body following the damage caused to public property and environment during the pro-monarchy protests in parts of the Nepalese capital a day before.
Stuart Law appointed as new head coach of Nepal Senior Cricket Team
Kathmandu, March 29: Former Australian batter Stuart Law was appointed as the new head coach of the Nepal Senior Cricket Team on Saturday, following Monty Desai's departure in February earlier this year, as per the ICC.
Curfew lifted in Nepal, 51 pro-monarchy protesters arrested after deadly violence
Kathmandu, March 29: Curfew order, restricting movement, gatherings, and protests, was lifted in Nepal's Baneshwar-Tinkune stretch and surrounding areas on Saturday as tension eased.
Stuart Law appointed as Nepal men's head coach for two years
New Delhi, March 29: Former Australian batter Stuart Law has been appointed as the head coach of Nepal's men's cricket team for the next two years. He replaces Monty Desai, whose tenure ended in February after two years at the helm.
Nepal: Foundation stone laid for school building in Saptari with Indian aid
Kathmandu, March 27: The foundation stone for the construction of a new school building at Shree Janata Secondary School in Surunga Municipality, Saptari District, was laid on Wednesday in a ceremony attended by key officials and community members, an official press release by the Indian Embassy stated.
Nepal proposes meeting with Prime Minister Modi during BIMSTEC Summit
Kathmandu, March 26: Nepal has proposed a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the upcoming BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok, according to an official from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Protesters burn effigy of Nepal PM Oli; clash with police demanding reinstatement of electricity authority chief
Kathmandu, March 25: Protesters in Nepal on Tuesday resorted to hitting the street demanding reinstatement of Nepal Electricity Authority chief Kulman Ghising, who was suspended from post on Monday evening.
Student union burns effigy of Nepali minister protesting deposition of Electricity Authority Chief
Kathmandu, March 25: The All Nepal National Free Students Union (ANNFSU- Unified Socialist) burnt the effigy of Deepak Khadka, Minister of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation protesting the deposition of Nepal Electricity Authority Chief Kulman Ghising.
Nepal: Foundation stone laid for educational infrastructure being built with Indian assistance
Kathmandu, March 24: The foundation stone was laid for the construction of the Shree Nepal Rastriya Secondary School Multipurpose Building at Dullu Municipality, Dailekh, in Nepal, on Monday. Shree Nepal Rastriya Secondary School Multipurpose Building is being built with the Government of India's financial assistance at the project cost of Nepali Rupees (NRs) 39 million.
Nepal to invite global leaders for 'Sagarmatha Sambaad' on Climate Change
Kathmandu, March 24: Nepal will invite heads of state and foreign ministers from various countries to its flagship event, Sagarmatha Sambaad, which will focus on climate change, climate justice, its impact, and related issues.
Indian Embassy in Kathmandu celebrates 23rd Golden Jubilee Scholarship Day
Kathmandu, March 23: The Embassy of India, Kathmandu celebrated the 23rd Golden Jubilee Scholarship Day on Saturday with the participation of nearly 200 students supported by the scholarship.
Indian Embassy in Nepal celebrates 60th Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation Day
Kathmandu, March 22: The Indian Embassy in Nepal celebrated the 60th Indian Technical & Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Day in Kathmandu on Friday.
Efforts made to increase supply of electricity from India: Nepal FM
Kathmandu, March 21: A day after she returned to Kathmandu after participating in the Raisina Dialogue held in New Delhi, Nepal's Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba on Friday stated that significant steps have been taken to increase the electricity supply from India to Nepal through various diplomatic initiatives.
I might go later, Nepal PM on impending visit to disputed trijunction in Uttarakhand
Kathmandu, March 21: Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Thursday announced that he doesn't have immediate plans to visit the disputed trijunction of Limpiyadhura, Lipulekh and Kalapani.
Nepali lawmakers demand to investigate attempt to smuggle foreign currencies into China
Kathmandu, March 19: Nepali lawmakers from both ruling and opposition parties have demanded the formation of a high-level committee to investigate an attempt to smuggle foreign currencies to China.
School built with Indian govt's financial assistance inaugurated in Nepal
Kathmandu, March 19: In yet another initiative taken under the India-Nepal developmental partnership, a school built with the Indian government's financial assistance of Nepalese Rs 30 million was inaugurated on Wednesday.
Nepal's Shree Janakalyan School inaugurated in Makawanpur with India's financial assistance
Kathmandu, March 19: Shree Janakalyan Secondary School was inaugurated in Makawanpur, Nepal, with the Government of India's financial assistance.
Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba discusses trade, hydropower, and ties with India at Raisina Dialogue: Nepal Embassy
New Delhi, March 19: Nepal's Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba held bilateral meetings at the Raisina Dialogue, focusing on strengthening ties with India and addressing key regional issues, including trade, hydropower cooperation, and climate change, the Nepal Embassy in India said.
Main focus is joint development of hydropower, trade: Nepal FM Deuba shares highlights of meeting with EAM Jaishankar
New Delhi, March 18: Nepal's Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba shared the areas in which she discussed with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar during her visit to India.
Action-packed day for Indian Diplomacy continues as EAM meets world leaders at Raisina Dialogue 2025
New Delhi, March 18: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held meetings with several global leaders on the sidelines of the Raisina Dialogue here in New Delhi on Tuesday.
Focusing on closer relationship with India: Nepal FM Arzu Rana Deuba
New Delhi, March 18: Nepal's Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba on Monday said that Nepal is focusing on a "closer relationship" with India by enhancing trade and collaborating on global issues.
Kathmandu turns rainbow-hued as locals and tourists unite for Holi
Kathmandu, March 13: The streets of Kathmandu transformed into a kaleidoscope of colors as locals and tourists joined forces to celebrate the vibrant festival of Holi at Durbar Square.
Foundation stone laid for school building being constructed with India's assistance in Nepal's Sunsari district
Kathmandu, March 11: The foundation stone was laid for the construction of the school building of Shree Tribhuvan Secondary School at Inaruwa Municipality, Sunsari by Gyanendra Bahadur Karki, Member of Parliament, Prasanna Shrivastava, Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of India, Kathmandu and Kedar Bhandari, Mayor, Inaruwa Municipality, Sunsari, the Indian Embassy noted in an official statement.
Nepal Foreign Minister embarks on religious visit to India, to address Raisina Dialogue as well
Kathmandu, March 10: Nepal's Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba on Monday embarked on a visit to India for a religious visit, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nepal announced.
Gyanendra's homecoming: Thousands in Nepal rally for monarchy's revival
Kathmandu, March 9: Thousands of pro-monarchists on Sunday hit the streets of Kathmandu to welcome the former King Gyanendra Shah upon his arrival from Pokhara.
Nepal PM Oli challenges former King Gyanendra to contest election, alleges attempt to disrupt harmony
Dhangadhi, March 9: Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has challenged former King Gyanendra Shah to enter mainstream politics, alleging him of making attempts to disrupt harmony.
Indian Ambassador's Invitational Golf Tournament commences in Nepal
Kathmandu, March 9: The Embassy of India in Kathmandu hosted the Ambassador's Invitational Golf Tournament 2025 at Gokarna Forest Resort on March 8.
Nepal: Thousands of teachers protest over delay in endorsing education bill
Kathmandu, March 8: Thousands of teachers took to the streets in Kathmandu on Saturday to protest the government's delay in endorsing the School Education Bill.
Nepal's Holi celebrations commence with ancient Chir tradition
Kathmandu, March 7: Holi festivities kicked off in Nepal on Friday with the ancient Chir tradition -sacred bamboo Chir was upraised at the Basantapur Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Kathmandu.
Valmiki Mahotsav 2025: Grand celebration in Bihar's Valmiki Nagar today
Patna, March 8: After a nine-year gap, the much-awaited Valmiki Mahotsav is set to return with grandeur on Saturday in Bihar's Valmiki Nagar, located on the India-Nepal border.
Nepal seeks India's assistance on Raxaul-Kathmandu railway line
Kathmandu, March 7: Nepal has sought India's financial, economic, technical inputs and suggestions on the viability of the 141km Raxaul-Kathmandu railway line that aims at establishing a direct link between the Indian border city and the Nepalese capital.
Odisha launches International Student Facilitation Cell to address concerns of foreign students
Bhubaneswar, March 6: Following the recent controversy over the alleged suicide of female Nepali student and mistreatment of other students from the Himalayan country by the KIIT University authorities in Bhubaneswar, the Odisha Higher Education department on Thursday announced about launching of a dedicated International Student Facilitation Cell to address issues concerning foreign students studying in various educational institutions in the state.
Nepal: Buddha Air flight lands safely in Kathmandu despite losing front wheel
Kathmandu, March 6: A domestic aircraft of Nepal's Buddha Air landed safely at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu on Thursday despite losing its front wheel (nose landing gear) during takeoff from Janakpur.
Ordination ceremony for 500 novice monks underway in Nepal's Lumbini
Lumbini, March 5: Ordination ceremony for 500 novice monks, also known as Shramneras, is underway in the Maya Devi Temple complex of Lumbini, the birth place of Gautam Buddha.
Nepal will be out of FATF grey list before deadline, says Finance Minister Paudel
Kathmandu, March 5: Nepal's Finance Minister Bishnu Paudel promised that Nepal will be out of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list for money laundering and terrorist financing before the given deadline of two years.
First chartered aircraft with Nepali deportees lands in Kathmandu amid stricter US stance
Kathmandu, March 5: Amid the strict action against illegal immigration by the Donald Trump administration in the United States, a batch of eight Nepali nationals was deported back to Kathmandu in a chartered aircraft.
Nepal: Foundation stone laid for eye hospital, being built with Indian assistance
Kathmandu, March 4: The foundation stone for the construction of Nepal's Rapti Eye Hospital, which is being built with Indian assistance, was laid on Tuesday.
Project Steering Committee, Joint Working Group meets on India-Nepal cross border railway links commences
Kathmandu, March 4: India and Nepal held the 9th Project Steering Committee (PSC) and the (JWG) meetings from February 27-28 in the national capital, to review the implementation of ongoing cross-border railway links and overall bilateral cooperation in the railway sector.
Nepal govt to introduce five ordinances in Parliament on Wednesday
Kathmandu, Mar 4: The government of Nepal led by Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli is set to introduce five ordinances at the House of Representatives, the lower house on Wednesday. The ruling coalition has issued directives to its Members of Parliament (MPs), asking them to attend the session and remain present until ordinances are voted on.