There has been a widespread debate and discussion on the Millennium Challenge Corporation’s (MCC) Nepal Compact which offers $500 million in grants to Nepal for the construction of transmission lines and road maintenance projects.

MCC compact threatens Nepal coalition government

A six-month-old government, formed in July 2021, after Nepal witnessed political turmoil is once again being questioned as it stands divided on major issues. There has been a widespread debate and discussion on the Millennium Challenge Corporation’s (MCC) Nepal Compact which offers $500 million in grants to Nepal for the construction of transmission lines and road maintenance projects.

Key issues in Nepal threaten ruling coalition government again

In a bid to curb the spread of coronavirus, the local administration in Nepal's Kathmandu valley has decided to impose an odd-even rule for vehicles starting from Friday midnight.

Restrictions clamped in Kathmandu valley as COVID-19 cases are at 74% of peak

Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba on Friday assured that there will be three-tier elections within this year and has also directed the electoral body to start the preparations.

Nepal PM Deuba urges electoral body to prepare for three-tier elections

Nepal has made significant progress in the nutrition of mothers and children at risk due to inequities and the COVID-19 pandemic, said the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).

Nepal makes significant progress in nutrition of mothers, children at risk: UNICEF

The leaders of the ruling alliance on Tuesday agreed to hold local elections in April and May, as proposed by the country’s Election Commission. A meeting was convened by the ruling five-party alliance led by Nepali Congress leader Ram Chandra Paudel at the prime minister’s residence in Baluwatar to decide on the fate of elections.

Nepal's ruling coalition parties agree to hold local elections in April 

Nepal government on Sunday urged India to stop the road construction in Lipulekh area and asserted that it is committed to resolve the border issues on the basis of evidences and through diplomatic channels.

Nepal govt urges India to stop construction at Lipulekh border

Nepal Government on Sunday provided humanitarian assistance weighing over 14 tonnes to Afghanistan. For the first time in modern history, Nepal has provided humanitarian assistance to a foreign country.

Nepal provides over 14 tonnes of humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan

In the first reaction after India's construction plan along the Lipulekh Pass stirred unrest in Nepal polity, New Delhi's mission in Kathmandu has said that the government of India's position on the India-Nepal boundary is well known.

New Delhi: Our position on the India-Nepal boundary is well known, consistent

Nepal is protesting India's road expansion at Lipulekh. This comes after Nepal published a new map, wrongly marking Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura and Kalapani as Nepalese territory.

Nepal is protesting India's road expansion at Lipulekh

Nepal is protesting India's road expansion at Lipulekh. This comes after Nepal published a new map, wrongly marking Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura and Kalapani as Nepalese territory. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Nepal protests India's road construction at Lipulekh

Chinese Embassy in Nepal on Thursday said that it considers Nepal as an important partner of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), and does not attach any political conditions to its aid to Nepal.

Chinese embassy issues statement as voices against China rise in Nepal

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent announcement to extend the road in the Lipulekh region has provoked outrage in Nepal with many top leaders calling the ongoing construction ‘illegal’.

Indian PM's announcement to build road in Lipulekh provokes outrage in Nepal

Nepal on Tuesday reported 2,444 new cases of coronavirus infection, the biggest single-day jump since August last year. In the last 15 days, the country has recorded over 8,000 cases.

Nepal reports highest single-day spike of 2,444 Covid cases since August 

The meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR), the lower house of the Federal Parliament, scheduled for January 12 has been postponed. A notice issued by General Secretary of Parliament Secretariat Dr Bharat Raj Gautam said the meeting has been rescheduled for 1 pm on January 17.

Nepal's House of Representatives meeting postponed for second time

As Covid-19 cases rise across Nepal, a special health council has decided to impose further restrictions While this still needs a green light from the cabinet, here we bring you what the proposed changes are.

Nepal bans gathering, shuts schools amid covid surge, new rules proposed to quell rise

In response to rising Covid cases in Nepal, the COVID-19 Crisis Management Committee (CCMC), the government body on Sunday proposed a ban on gatherings of more than 25 people in public spaces.

Nepal schools to shut down for three weeks amid a surge in Covid cases

Nepal is bearing the brunt of climate change. It's share of carbon emissions in the world is miniscule. But due to emissions by the developed countries small nations like Nepal pay the price. So its PM has launched a campaign called unity for sustainability. Our next report gets you the details.

Nepal launches campaign called unity for sustainability

Nepalese Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba on Friday stated that the country continues to feel the brunt of climate change, even though Nepal’s contribution to Green House Gas emission is minimal.

Despite low carbon emission, Nepal bears brunt of climate change, says PM Deuba

Nepal Foreign Minister Dr Narayan Khadka on Thursday discussed the state of bilateral relations and views on further strengthening the ties between the two countries with his Indian counterpart Dr S.

India, Nepal exchange views on further strengthening ties

The words 'Made in China' have negative connotations in India as they often come to represent substandard, cheap products that do not last long and are often not worth the price.

Nepal grounds six Made-in-China planes, calls them liability

'Made in China' products have a questionable reputation among customers. Now, countries too are calling out China. Nepal has grounded 6 Chinese Aircraft due to poor performance & high maintenance costs. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Nepal embarrasses China, grounds 6 Chinese Aircraft

Sher Bahadur Deuba, Nepal's prime minister, will travel to India for a four-day visit and will attend the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, which will begin on January 10.

Nepal PM Sher Bahadur Deuba to visit India, yet to outline agenda 

On his four-day visit to Kathmandu, Secretary-General of Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) H.E. Tenzin Lekphell appreciated Nepal’s contribution in advancing the process of the organisation.

BIMSTEC Secretary General Lekphell on 4-day visit to Nepal, appreciates Nepal’s contribution

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