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Nepal seeks Modi-Oli meeting at BIMSTEC Summit

Nepal has proposed a sideline meeting between PM Oli and PM Modi at the upcoming BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok, a Nepalese official confirmed….reports Asian Lite News Nepal has proposed a bilateral meeting

March 27, 2025

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Nepal Vows Early Exit FATF Grey List

Finance Minister Bishnu Paudel placed the blame on the previous administration for Nepal’s inclusion in the FATF grey list. Nepal’s Finance Minister Bishnu Paudel has assured that the country will be removed

March 6, 2025

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Land Bill Stalls, Nepal in Crisis

The high political drama in the Himalayan Kingdom has got intense as the government led by K P Sharma Oli lacks the numbers in the National Assembly to get ordinances accepted….reports Asian

February 16, 2025

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No More Solo Climbs Above 8,000m in Nepal

The move was taken to ensure the safety of the climbers on the peaks above 8,000 metres…reports Asian Lite News Nepal has banned solo expeditions to all the mountains above 8,000 metres

February 5, 2025

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Deadly 7.1-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Nepal-Tibet Border

A powerful earthquake rocked the Nepal-Tibet border region early Tuesday morning, claiming at least 53 lives and injuring 62 others. The tremors were felt across northern India, sending residents into panic, reports

January 7, 2025

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Constitution will be amended with consensus: Nepal HM

Lekhak highlighted that amending the Constitution is vital for strengthening Nepal’s federal democratic republic….reports Asian Lite News Nepal’s Minister for Home Affairs, Ramesh Lekhak, emphasised the importance of building a consensus among

December 16, 2024

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Campus, hostel built with Indian aid handed over in Nepal

The project built at a cost of Nepali Rupees (NRs) 29.24 million under ‘Nepal-India Development Cooperation’ was formally handed over to the Campus Management Committee…reports Asian Lite News The Campus and Hostel

December 15, 2024

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US Asst. Secretary of State Lu arrives in Nepal

His visit underscores the commitment to strengthening US-Nepal ties and advancing cooperation in key areas…reports Asian Lite News US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu arrived

December 9, 2024

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Nepal’s Army Chief to visit India next week

Nepal’s Ministry of Defence said, “Chief of the Army Staff, Nepali Army, General Ashok Raj Sigdel is scheduled to visit India from 11th December to 14th December 2024″…reports Asian Lite News Nepali

December 5, 2024

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Court extends remand for Nepal’s ex-minister in fraud probe

Judge Himalal Belbase issued the decision on Sunday, applying the extension to Lamichhane and three co-accused…reports Asian Lite News Nepal’s Former home minister and Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) chairperson Rabi Lamichhane has

November 26, 2024

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