Nepal

After withdrawal of support from CPN, Nepal PM Oli seeks vote of confidence

After the CPN (Maoist Centre) led by Pushpakamal Dahal "Prachanda" withdrew support from the government, Nepal's Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli will now have to seek a vote of confidence on Monday (May 10)  in the House of Representatives to prove that he enjoys majority support in the lower house.

May 10, 2021, 09:02 AM IST

Nepal bans international and domestic flights amid surge in COVID-19 cases

Amid the surge in COVID-19 cases, Nepal has banned all flights from May 3. It has already halted the bus services since April 29 to curb the spread of COVID-19.

 

May 03, 2021, 13:28 PM IST

COVID-19 scare: Nepal closes 22 border points with India

Nepal decided to shut down 22 out of the total 35 border points with India in view of the COVID-19 crisis. 

May 01, 2021, 22:13 PM IST

Schools shut in Nepal due to alarming air pollution levels, around eight million students affected

Air pollution is a chronic problem in the rapidly growing capital city of Kathmandu.

Mar 30, 2021, 19:21 PM IST

Nepal's Prachanda proposes to drop 'Maoist Centre' from his party name to make it more acceptable

CPN-MC member Shiv Kumar Mandal said that former prime minister Prachanda was always in favour of unity among all communist forces of the country.

Mar 15, 2021, 15:24 PM IST

Nepal police hands over body of man killed in firing at Pilibhit, family performs last rites

The body of the young man allegedly killed in firing by the Nepalese Police was handed over to Indian authorities after several rounds of talks following which his family performed the last rites here, officials said on Saturday.

Mar 07, 2021, 08:39 AM IST

Nepal's Supreme Court reinstates dissolved House of Representatives

Nepal plunged into a political crisis on December 20 after President Bidya Dev Bhandari dissolved the House of Representatives and announced fresh elections on April 30 and May 10 at the recommendation of Prime Minister Oli, amidst a tussle for power within the ruling party.

Feb 23, 2021, 21:03 PM IST

Petrol being smuggled from Nepal as rates in India touch Rs 100

After the prices of petrol and diesel register a monumental rise it has been reported that petrol is being smuggled from Nepal. As the petrol prices are much cheaper in the neighbouring country people from the border areas are buying petrol at cheaper prices and are selling it in India. 

Feb 18, 2021, 14:52 PM IST

Army Chief MM Naravane expresses concern over China's BRI, lauds India's ties with Nepal and Bangladesh

Speaking at Assam Rifles-United Services institution joint annual seminar, he said, "regional Security Environment is characterized by Chinese belligerence in the Indo-Pacific, its hostility towards weaker nations and relentless drive to create regional dependencies through initiatives like the BRI. The resultant Sino-US rivalry has created regional imbalances & instability".

Feb 12, 2021, 22:17 PM IST

Glacier burst: World leaders express solidarity with Uttarakhand tragedy

The unfortunate Uttarakhand glacier burst has turned the world to India. As 15 people are feared dead and over 170 missing after the disaster on Sunday (February 7) the world leaders express their grief and stand in solidarity with the country. The leaders took it to their social media handles to offer their support in this difficult time. 

Feb 08, 2021, 10:30 AM IST

Uttarakhand glacier burst: US, France, Nepal condole loss of lives

The US state department’s Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs said in a tweet, “Our deepest condolences to those affected by the glacier burst and landslide in India. We grieve with the family and friends of the deceased and extend our hopes for a speedy and full recovery for the injured.”

Feb 08, 2021, 00:19 AM IST

With ‘Ravan’ tweet, Subramanian Swamy takes a dig at his own party over fuel prices

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party Rajya Sabha MP Subramanian Swamy, who is known for candid and forthright views, has now taken a dig at his own party over rising fuel prices. Expressing displeasure on fuel prices a day after the Union Budget 2021, the firebrand BJP MP compared fuel prices in India with that of Nepal and Sri Lanka while invoking characters from ‘Ramayan’.

Feb 03, 2021, 13:15 PM IST

Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli expelled from ruling Nepal Communist Party

The decision to remove Oli from the party's general membership was taken at the Standing Committee meeting of the faction led by former prime ministers Prachanda and Madhav Kumar Nepal after Oli failed to produce explanation to his recent moves as sought by party leadership, sources said.

Jan 24, 2021, 21:17 PM IST

India-Nepal relations offer limitless potential: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Ties between India and Nepal came under severe strain after Nepal last year published a new political map that showed the three Indian territories -- Limpiyadhura, Kalapani and Lipulekh -- as part of Nepal.

Jan 16, 2021, 14:52 PM IST

DNA: Tremendous support to the campaign to honour Mount Radhanath Sikdar

Zee News campaign to honour Radhanath Sikdar is getting tremendous support from people across the country.

Jan 14, 2021, 23:06 PM IST

Badhir News: Special show for hearing impaired, Jan 12, 2021

Badhir News is a special section of Zee News for deaf people which is specially designed by keeping deaf people in mind only. This brings you the latest news updates of every afternoon.

Jan 12, 2021, 16:22 PM IST

DNA Exclusive: Nepal ready to mediate between India and China to resolve their border dispute, says PM KP Sharma Oli

In DNA on Monday, Zee News Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary speaks with Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli.

Jan 12, 2021, 00:37 AM IST

In geography and population, we are small, but India and Nepal are two sovereign nations: PM KP Sharma Oli

Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has opined that in geography and population, Nepal can be small.

Jan 11, 2021, 23:31 PM IST

We can take initiative to remove misunderstanding between our two friends, says Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli on India-China border dispute

The special interview with Zee News Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary is being aired on the DNA show now.

Jan 11, 2021, 21:00 PM IST

Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli speaks to Zee News on ties with India, PM Narendra Modi, and India-China border dispute

Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has spoken in an exclusive interview to Zee News.

Jan 11, 2021, 19:19 PM IST