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Nepal seals transit treaty with China; to build new rail link

China today promised "non- interference" in Nepal's internal affairs as the two sides signed 10 agreements including a landmark transit treaty to end the land-locked country's total dependence on India while Beijing agreed to extend the strategic Tibet rail link to Nepal to boost connectivity. On his maiden visit to China close on the heels of his recent visit to India, Nepalese Prime Minister K P Oli held wide-ranging talks with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and called on President Xi Jinping. "China firmly supports Nepal's efforts to safeguard sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity as well as the Nepali people's choice of development path, and will not interfere in Nepal's internal affairs," Li said. He also praised the recent constitutional process in Nepal that led to a major political crisis in the country. Premier Li's strong backing to Nepal comes in the backdrop of a chill in its relations with India following the months-long crippling blockade by Madhesis, ...

Nepal PM leaves for China, several accords on cards

Oli is undertaking the visit at the invitation of Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang from March 20 to 27

Nepal begins three-day anti-elephantiasis campaign

A total of 13,078 health workers & 65,678 volunteers have been mobilised to make the campaign a success.

Nepal's constitutional amendments fulfil 99% Madhesi demands, says former Uttarakhand CM

Describing the amendments as a "positive sign", Bhagat Singh Koshiyari said remainder will be fulfilled through dialogue, negotiations

Tried to clear 'misconception' about Nepal Constitution: Oli

Oli said he has always emphasised on maintaining Nepal's territorial integrity and sovereignty while making bilateral dealings

Small plane with 11 people on board crash-lands in Nepal

This is the second plane crash in three days in Nepal; on Wednesday, 23 people were killed in a plane crash

Plane goes missing in Nepal with 23 people on board

The Twin-Otter aircraft belonging to Tara Air went missing minutes after it took off from Pokhara airport on way to Jomsom

Plane with 23 people on board goes missing in Nepal

The aircraft of Tara Air was on a 20-minute flight from Pokhara to Jomsom, but lost contact after takeoff

India is Nepal's 'elder brother', not 'big brother': Sushma Swaraj

Swaraj said India will always assist its neighbour and never become a source of difficulties

Failed projects may lead to 'trust deficit', Nepal warns India

Main aim of Nepal PM's visit to India is to strengthen friendly ties between the two countries

Not playing 'China card' against India: Nepal PM

He said he wants to develop friendly relations with both great neighbours