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Nepal reports spike in Covid cases, govt asks hospitals to remain vigilant

According to the Ministry of Health and Population, 968 fresh cases of Covid-19 were reported in the last 24 hours,

Nepal PM Sher Bahadur Deuba to meet PM Modi next week in Gujarat

This would be Prime Minister Deuba's second meeting with PM Modi

Nepal intensifies Covid testing, vaccination amid spike in cases in Delhi

Initiatives have been taken at the Gaddachauki checkpoint in Kanchanpur district to prevent the entry of the infected people

Nepal makes efforts to reset ties with India as top leadership changes

In a year fraught with political turbulence and the coronavirus pandemic tightening its grip in Nepal, 2021 saw Kathmandu making efforts to reset its bilateral ties with India

Nepal struggles to intensify Covid vaccination amid Omicron threat

As the threat of the new Omicron Covid-19 variant looms large, Nepal is struggling to vaccinate its targeted population against the virus.

Nepal PM Sher Bahadur Deuba 'likely' to visit India in early January

Nepal Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba is likely to visit India in early January, sources familiar with the development confirmed.

United States donates 664,560 doses of Pfizer vaccines to Nepal

The United States has donated 664,560 new doses of Pfizer vaccine to Nepal to help it intensify its fight against the coronavirus, the US Embassy said here on Friday. The new doses of Pfizer vaccine given to Nepal free of cost is in addition to the doses the US had provided early this year when the cases of coronavirus were constantly on a rise. "The US government has donated an additional 664,560 doses of Pfizer vaccine to Nepal government to fight COVID-19. These highly effective life-saving vaccines for ages 12 and older add to the 100,620 doses of Pfizer vaccines and 1.535 million single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccines the United States gifted to Nepal earlier this year," the US Embassy in Kathmandu said in a statement. This support augments the more than USD 122 million in assistance provided (excluding including vaccine costs) to Nepal to-date in the form of life-saving medical supplies, training, and technical support, the statement added. The US said it is donating ...

Indian firms take part in exhibition in Nepal to promote bilateral trade

Around 50 Indian companies are taking part in a three-day business exhibition in Nepal, aimed to promote Brand India and enhance bilateral trade and investment by creating awareness about trade opportunities available on both sides. The December 21-23 Enterprise India 2022 is being held at Bhrikutimandap Exhibition Hall in Kathmandu. Namgya Khampa, Chargs d'Affaires, Indian Embassy, opened the exhibition and interacted with the Indian and Nepali companies participating in the event. "She also encouraged the organisers to explore B2B partnerships with Nepali entrepreneurs in order to strengthen commercial ties between the two countries," according to a press release issued by the Indian Embassy on Wednesday. The event is being organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) with the support of Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India. "The exhibition aims to promote Brand India and enhance bilateral trade and investment by creating awareness on business ...

Nepal makes quarantine mandatory for travellers arriving from 67 countries

Nepal on Saturday made two weeks quarantine mandatory for travelers arriving from 67 different countries amid rise in Covid cases

Nepal defence minister Minendra Rijal exits after defeat in party election

The Nepali Congress (NC) delegates elected its youth leaders Gagan Kumar Thapa and Bishwa Prakash Sharma as general secretaries

Nepal PM Sher Bahadur Deuba secures second tenure as party president

Deuba has secured a comfortable majority securing the post of party president for the second consecutive term.

Nepal Army expresses grief over demise of General Bipin Rawat

The Nepal Army on Thursday expressed grief over the demise of Indian CDS General Bipin Rawat, who was killed a day earlier in a chopper crash along with 12 others in the state of Tamil Nadu

Nepal faces significant fall in imports from China, traders bear the brunt

Traders in Nepal are facing delays and inconsistencies in import orders from China, leading to unprecedented monetary losses.Despite China's assurances to increase the number of containers for imports, they have failed to execute the plan. China's withholding of trucks and containers at the Nepal-China border has become a concern for traders in Nepal, leading to delays and disruptions.Statistics show a decline in exports to China from the past three years. According to the Trade and Export Promotion Centre, exports in the last fiscal year 2020-21 fell by 14.7 per cent from 2019-20 to Rs1 billion, reported The Kathmandu Post.Although, imports have ramped up since the last fiscal year, from Rs 60.12 billion to Rs 94.30 billion during the initial four months of the present fiscal year, reported The Kathmandu Post."A meeting was held with China's TAR Port and commerce-related authorities. Discussions were made to increase the number of cargo going to Nepal from Kerung and facilitating the

K P Sharma Oli re-elected chairman of Nepal's CPN-UML party

Oli bagged 1,840 votes against his nearest rival Bhim Rawal, who got 223 votes

Oli vows to 'take back' Kalapani, Limpiyadhura, Lipulekh from India

KP Sharma Oli has vowed to "take back" Indian territories of Kalapani, Limpiyadhura and Lipulekh if he returns to power

Nepal won't allow 3rd country nationals to travel to India via railroad

Nepal will not allow people from third countries to travel to India by rail after Indian officials expressed security concerns

Nepal starts issuing e-passports, to replace machine-readable passports

The Department of Passports plans to issue e-passports in a full manner within three weeks

President confers 'General of Indian Army' rank to Nepal Army Chief

Gen Sharma is on a four-day visit to India to explore ways to expand bilateral defence cooperation

Army Chief Gen Naravane holds talks with his Nepalese counterpart

Army Chief Gen MM Naravane on Tuesday held extensive talks with his Nepalese counterpart Gen Prabhu Ram Sharma, focusing on ways to expand bilateral military cooperation

Nepal to sell surplus electricity in India's energy exchange market

Nepal will sell its surplus electricity to India at a competitive rate after New Delhi allowed the neighbouring country to trade its power in the Indian power exchange market, according to media reports on Wednesday. The Energy Exchange under India's Power Ministry on Monday granted permission to Nepal after persistent lobbying from Kathmandu, as Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) is now in a position to sell its surplus energy, according to a report in The Kathmandu Post. In the first phase, 39MW power, including 24MW produced by NEA-owned Trishuli hydropower and 15MW Devighat power house, has been permitted for trading in Indian Energy Exchange. Both projects were developed with India's assistance. Following the Indian approval for Nepal to export its electricity, power trade between the two countries has entered a new phase, the report cited Nepal's ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation as saying. Gokarna Raj Pantha, joint spokesperson for the ministry, told the Post