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Nepal Communist Party's Standing Committee meeting adjourned till July 10

The Standing Committee meeting of the NCP to reach a consensus on the party's fate has been adjourned till 11 am on July 10, said Surya Thapa, press advisor to Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli.

Nepal's ruling communist party meet to decide Oli's future deferred again

The crucial meeting of the NCP's 45-member Standing Committee, the most powerful body of the party, was scheduled to be held on Monday

Talks between Nepal PM K P Sharma Oli and Prachanda on power-sharing fail

The twice postponed powerful standing committee meeting of the party on Monday is expected to decide on the political future of 68-year-old prime minister

Talks between Nepal PM Oli, NCP's Prachanda fail; to meet again on Monday

As both the leaders stick to their respective stands, the talk could not bear any fruit, said a source close to Prime Minister Oli.

Nepal's ruling party facing uncertain future, claims co-chair Prachanda

Co-chair of ruling Nepal Communist Party -- Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda -- has claimed that the party's future is uncertain due to internal factions after Thursday's political upheaval.

Nepal Opposition take to streets against discriminative Citizenship Act

The Nepal's opposition Janata Samajbadi Party (JSP) on Tuesday staged nationwide protests against the new Citizenship Bill claiming it to have targeted the minority groups of the nation.

Bihar on high alert over possible terrorist intrusion through Nepal border

Bihar Special Branch has issued high alert to all districts in the state after a warning was issued regarding possible terrorists from Taliban and Jaish-e-Mohammad entering state through Nepal border.

Efforts are being made to oust me after redrawing political map: Nepal PM

Nepal this month completed the process of redrawing the country's political map through a Constitutional amendment, incorporating three strategically important Indian areas

Nitish says Bihar prepared for floods as coronavirus cases rise in state

At a high-level meeting that he chaired here, Kumar directed officials to make arrangements so that those displaced by floods are relocated at camps without compromising on social distancing norms

Nepal Parliament backs constitutional amendment for controversial new map

The Madhesh-based parties also extended their support to the proposal moved by Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Shiva Maya Tumbahangphe in the House of Representatives

Nepal tables bill for altering country's map amidst border row with India

Nepal recently released the revised political and administrative map of the country laying claim over the strategically key areas of Lipulekh, Kalapani and Limpiyadhura

Border dispute: Nepal's new map includes parts of Indian territory

The move announced by Foreign Minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali came weeks after he said efforts were on to resolve the border issue with India through diplomatic initiatives.

Nepal approves new map incorporating Kalapani, Limpiyadhura, Lipulekh

The Lipulekh Pass is claimed by Nepal based on the 1816 Treaty of Sugauli it entered with the British colonial rulers to define its western border with India

Nepal objected to Lipulekh road link at someone else's behest: Army chief

Gen Naravane said the ToD will help the Army in cutting down revenue expenses on account of payment of pensions and other benefits

Covid-19: India to export HCQ to foreign govts, not private firms: Report

In a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi last week, US President Donald Trump had sought supply of hydroxychloroquine to the US

From top to bottom line: Mt Everest closure means financial hit for Sherpas

By shutting down the passage through the south route of Everest, the Nepal government stands to lose some $4 million in permits alone

41 dead in China virus outbreak; Nepal, Australia and Japan confirm cases

Authorities have since imposed transport restrictions on nearly all of Hubei province, which has a population of 59 million.

Nepal Police cracks multi-million rupee online fraud involving Indians

So far, 34 Nepali citizens have been found involved in the scam while 15 victims of the fraud are in contact with police.

Nepal President sacks all 7 province governors on govt's recommendation

The province chiefs were appointed two years ago by then Sher Bahadur Deuba government.

25 killed, 400 injured as massive rainstorm hits Nepal

Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli expressed sadness over the loss of lives and extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families