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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

Our national goal is to halve petrol dependence by 2050: Nepal PM K P Oli

Nepal is going to be self-reliant in hydropower within the next few years and the govt aimed to ensure that at least 20% of the overall vehicles would run on electric power by 2020, says Oli

Nepal's two communist parties to merge: What it means for 'friend' India

In 2016 India's aid to Nepal saw a 30% cut even when the country was recovering from earthquake of 2015 and was looking for more help from friend India

Nepal scaled down drills with China due to India: Chinese media

10-day joint military exercise, named Sagarmatha Friendship 2017, started in Nepal from April 16

Nepal recognises employment of its citizens in India as foreign

Prachanda said the insurance coverage of migrant Nepali workers in India will start from February 12

Nepal wants India to roll back duty on imported jute products

Nepal's output is facing a decline as the only significant outlet for its products remains India

Nepal receives 40 mega watt of electricity from India

Now, a total of 350 MW of electricity is being imported from India through the 132 KV transmission line

Nepal's Left parties to oppose pact with India

A grand rally will be organised in Kathmandu on October 25 against the agreement

Nepalese PM Prachanda cancels UN trip

Domestic issues is the reason behind the cancellation of his UN visit