Rupture under Kathmandu may cause major earthquake: Study
A new study indicates that another major earthquake could take place within a shorter time-frame than the centuries that might be expected for the Himalayan region.
Jan 12, 2016, 17:01 PM IST
Nepal: Madhesi Front to launch protest campaign from Jan 12
The 10-day protest campaign will start from January 12, said leaders of the front.
Jan 09, 2016, 20:35 PM IST
14 Indian schools in Nepal threatened with closure for following CBSE courses
Fourteen Indian schools in Nepal, following the curriculum of India's Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), face the threat of closure from the new academic session beginning from March.
Jan 08, 2016, 20:17 PM IST
Major Madhesi Front ally announces separate protests in Terai
Sadbhawana Party vice-chairman Laxman Lal Karna told PTI his party would not sit for talks unless the government apologises for the incident.
Jan 03, 2016, 20:35 PM IST
Injured Madhesi leader airlifted to Delhi for better treatment
The Chairman of Sadbhawana Party, one of the four Madhesi-based political parties that have launched an agitation in southern Nepal under the banner of United Democratic Madhesi Front, has left for New Delhi for medical treatment.
Jan 01, 2016, 19:33 PM IST
Nepal should not become 'boxing arena' for India, China: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi
China on Friday said Nepal should not become a "boxing arena" between India and China vying for influence in the Himalayan nation even as it called on New
Dec 25, 2015, 23:32 PM IST
Narendra Modi making joke of diplomacy: Congress on PM's surprise visit to Pakistan
Criticising Prime Minister's sudden plan to visit Pakistan, the Indian National Congress said on Friday said that the unannounced move cannot be termed 'statesman like' and added that diplomacy must have seriousness and gravitas.
Dec 25, 2015, 18:55 PM IST
Moderate earthquake hits western Nepal
A moderate earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter Scale shook western Nepal in the wee hours of Saturday but no damage was reported.
Dec 19, 2015, 18:44 PM IST
Nepal passes long-delayed post-quake reconstruction bill
Kathmandu Amid protests by Indian-origin Madhesi lawmakers, Nepal's Parliament today passed a long- delayed bill to expedite post-quake rebuilding that was stuck despite pledges of over USD 4 billi
Dec 16, 2015, 22:37 PM IST
Sushma calls Nepal PM, discusses political matters
Sushma Swaraj made a call on Wednesday after her meeting with Nepal`s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Kamal Thapa in New Delhi.
Dec 03, 2015, 22:51 PM IST
Madhesi agitators clash with Indians at Indo-Nepal border
Madhesi agitators on Thursday clashed with Indian nationals at the Indo-Nepal border near Raxaul in Bihar over the blockade of key trade points that has obstructed passage of cargo vehicles, triggering severe shortage of essentials in Nepal.
Dec 03, 2015, 22:15 PM IST
'Terrorists pay just Rs 5000 to cross over to India from Pakistan via Nepal'
Terrorists and criminals just pay Rs 5000 to move into or escape from India.
Dec 03, 2015, 19:11 PM IST
Govt rejects Modi-Sharif's 'secret meet' in Nepal during SAARC summit last year
Media reports said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a secret meeting with his Pakistan counterpart Nawaz Sharif on the sidelines of the SAARC summit in Kathmandu last year.
Dec 03, 2015, 00:19 AM IST
Nepal Parliament adjourned till Dec 6 after Madhesi parties obstruct proceedings
The Nepal Parliament were adjourned on Tuesday for five days after Madhesi lawmakers repeatedly obstructed proceedings over disagreement with the Revised Bill of the new Constitution.
Dec 01, 2015, 14:13 PM IST
Madhesi leaders submit 11-point demand to PM Oli to end stir
After talks, the govt and the Madhesis said there was no agreement but talks were headed in positive direction and they have agreed to meet again on Wednesday.
Nov 30, 2015, 22:55 PM IST
40 held for enforcing strike agst 'India's blockade' in Nepal
A truck carrying bricks was set ablaze by Maoist cadres in Dhading district, some 60 kilometres west of Kathmandu.
Nov 29, 2015, 18:51 PM IST
Nepal Cable TV operators block Indian TV channels
Nepalese Cable TV operators have blocked all Indian channels "indefinitely" in protest against an unofficial "blockade of goods" into the country.
Nov 29, 2015, 12:45 PM IST
Nepal heading to humanitarian crisis: Thapa to Indian envoy
Thapa urged the Indian envoy to help ease the supply of essentials including petroleum products and LPG as the country is heading towards a humanitarian crisis.
Nov 24, 2015, 00:15 AM IST
