President Muizzu’s balancing act in the Maldives
Several powers have hotly contested for influence in the Indian Ocean countries. However, this contest is seen as a binary in the Maldives—India vs China. Muizzu’s task will…
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Qatari Emir Al-Thani, Nepali President Paudel hold talks
During the meeting, matters related to bilateral interests and diplomatic relations were discussed.
Nepal to test Indian spice brands for pesticides after Hong Kong, Singapore ban
Experts say the presence of ethylene oxide, which is a flammable colourless gas with a sweet odour, in the spices, is quite concerning, as varieties of the products of both the…
As springs dry up, water shortage deepens in high altitude villages in Nepal
According to officials, there are more than 250 households in six settlements and two wards, and everybody has to walk for an hour or two to fetch water because the water sources…
Nepal take unbeaten run to Premier Cup semis
The win gave the Rhinos—who had already secured their spot in the semi-finals with a match in hand—a fourth victory in as many matches in the tournament, and eight points in…
Nepal to crack down on teachers engaged in partisan politics
The ruling was issued to stop school teachers from contesting in different levels of elections of the Nepali Congress and the CPN-UML in the run-up to the parties’ conventions.
Dhaka wants preferential trade pact, Nepal says drop ‘hidden tariffs’ first
Nepal’s exports to Bangladesh have been declining due to high tariffs on many goods.
Exporters rue Indian anti-dumping charges on Nepali jute products
After the issue was raised, the Indian side had also informed them of conducting a study and tabling it at the secretary-level meeting of the two countries to remove the charges.…
Laws on marital rape still murky in Nepal
As opposed to previous laws regarding marital rape in the country, the current law seems to acknowledge the severity of the crime. But increased jail term hasn’t ensured justice…
Nepal storms into Premier Cup semis
Chasing a small 115, the Rhinos overhauled the target in just 12.2 overs, with the win ensuring they finish the Group A at least in the second position.