Nepal: Indian Govt Funds New School and Hostel in Pyuthan

15 Jun 2024

The foundation stone for Shree Dang-Bang Secondary School and Hostel Buildings in Pyuthan District, Nepal, has been laid. The project is funded by the Indian Government. The Stone laying ceremony was attended by Nabil Bikram Shah, Chairman of Airawati Rural Municipality, and Prashant Kumar Sona, Second Secretary at the Indian...

India-Funded Schools Opened in Nepal’s Sunsari District

06 Jun 2024

The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu announced the inauguration of two school buildings in the Sunsari district of Nepal, funded under the "Nepal- India Development Cooperation" High Impact Community Development Project. One building, situated at Ramdhuni Municipality, houses Shree Bhadgaun Sinuwari Secondary School, while the other, located at Inaruwa Municipality, accommodates...

S Jaishankar: India-Nepal relationship saw real transformation in recent years

05 Jan 2024

The External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, stated on Friday that there has been a notable shift in the bilateral relationship between India and Nepal in recent times, with notable advancements being made in a number of areas. Speaking at the joint opening of the Tribhuvan University Central Library and other...

Indian Foreign Minister visits Nepal to discuss bilateral relations

04 Jan 2024

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Nepalese counterpart NP Saud co-chaired for 7th meeting of the Nepal-India Joint Commission on Thursday. The two leaders discussed various aspects of Nepal-India relations including economic cooperation, connectivity, trade and transit issues, as well as power and water resources. The Joint Commission...

Nepal Government Announces Ban on TikTok Over Societal Disruption

13 Nov 2023

The Nepal government, led by Minister of Information and Communications Rekha Sharma, has officially declared a ban on the social media app TikTok. While the complete technical enforcement may take some time, the decision, made during a recent cabinet meeting, comes in response to concerns that TikTok content has led...

Nepal Earthquake: Death Toll Reaches 143, Aftershocks Shake Affected Areas

04 Nov 2023

Nepal is grappling with the devastating aftermath of a 6.4-magnitude earthquake, which has tragically claimed the lives of 143 individuals, as reported by the Nepal Police. The catastrophe has caused widespread destruction, leaving numerous people injured and communities in disarray. Further aftershocks, including one registering at 3.3 in magnitude on...

Nepal Earthquake: India Provides Helpline for Indians in Need of Immediate Assistance

04 Nov 2023

India acted quickly in the aftermath of Nepal's 6.4-magnitude earthquake, which killed 132 people and injured many more. As a precaution, India issued an emergency contact number, +977-9851316807, through the Indian embassy in Nepal, with the goal of assisting Indian nationals in need of immediate assistance. Dr. OP Mishra, the...