Nepal: Kathmandu Hosts Global D-30 Summit Focused On De-Addiction

11 Nov 2024

The Kashiyana Foundation recently organized the 'Global D-30 Summit' in Kathmandu, Nepal, focusing on de-addiction and disability. Held on Sunday, the second phase of the D-30 program saw representatives from 30 countries in attendance, including India's Ambassador to Nepal, Naveen Srivastava. The summit addressed the urgent need for a world...

Nepal Plane Crash: Shocking Video Captures Saurya Airlines Tragedy In Kathmandu

24 Jul 2024

A shocking video has captured the exact moment a Saurya Airlines plane crashed during takeoff at Nepal's Kathmandu airport this morning. Nineteen people, including crew members, were on board the Pokhara-bound flight which crashed around 11 am at Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport. Local media reports indicate that at least 18...

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...

Our Position Is Very Clear: EAM Jaishankar On Nepal’s Currency Move

05 May 2024

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday remarked that Nepal's decision to incorporate Indian territories in its currency note would not alter the current situation or the actual circumstances on the ground. Kathmandu made an announcement on Friday regarding the printing of a new 100 rupees currency note featuring a...

Qatari Amir to Embark on Two-Day State Visit to Nepal

21 Apr 2024

Qatari Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani will undertake a two-day state visit to Nepal starting Tuesday, following an invitation extended by Nepali President Ramchandra Paudel, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) announced on Sunday. In a press release, the MoFA stated, "At the cordial invitation of Ramchandra Paudel, President...

Kathmandu’s air ranked as the worst in the world

10 Apr 2024

Kathmandu is currently enveloped in a thin layer of polluted haze, significantly affecting its air quality and earning the city the unfortunate title of having the worst Air Quality Index (AQI) globally. Over the past days, Kathmandu has consistently held the position of the most polluted city in the world....

Indian Embassy in Kathmandu celebrates 59th ITEC Day

23 Mar 2024

The Embassy of India in Kathmandu celebrated the 59th Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Day, with approximately 300 attendees, including Members of Parliament, senior Government officials, ITEC alumni, and notable Nepalese alumni of Indian academic institutions. The ITEC program, initiated in 1964, leverages India's extensive expertise in governance and...

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...

EAM Jaishankar offers prayers at Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu

05 Jan 2024

At the Pashupatinath Temple in Nepal on Friday, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar led prayers. He said he prayed for the relationship between India and Nepal as well as the welfare of their respective populations. Jaishankar said, "Happy to visit the Pashupatinath Temple this morning," taking to X. prayed for...

EAM S Jaishankar to visit Kathmandu, co-chair meeting of India-Nepal Joint Commission

03 Jan 2024

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is set to embark on a two-day visit to Kathmandu starting January 4, where he will co-chair the 7th meeting of the India-Nepal Joint Commission alongside his counterpart NP Saud. The visit includes meetings with Nepal's leadership and key political figures, aligning with the tradition...