Vance and Modi meet in New Delhi to discuss trade deal and avoid US tariffs Vance was accompanied by his wife, Usha Vance, a practicing Hindu whose parents are from India, along with their three children and officials from the U.S. administration. World 21 Apr, 2025
How India and Nepal can thrive amidst US tariffs: Bilateral trade, shared industrial efforts and regional partnerships The recent tariffs imposed by the United States on Indian imports have undoubtedly sparked concerns about economic disruptions. Opinion 03 Apr, 2025
Nepal's trade crisis: Bridging the gap with India and beyond Nepal’s trade is at a crossroads. Once a key exporter of agricultural commodities, the country now struggles to sustain its own demand for essential goods, including paddy, milk, and sugarcane. Opinion 21 Mar, 2025
Tea export rises by 55pc in Mechi Customs Office The Mechi Customs Office reported a 55.70 percent rise in tea exports over the past six months of the current fiscal year 2081/82, with the export value reaching nearly Rs 3 billion during the period from Nepali months of Shrawan to Poush. World 21 Jan, 2025
Police confiscate 1,300 kilos cannabis in four months in Sunsari The Armed Police Force (APF) Number 4 Battalion here has confiscated 1,300 kilogrammes of cannabis in the four months of the current fiscal year starting from July 16. Nepal 05 Nov, 2024
APF seizes firecrackers worth Rs 2.7 millions in Sarlahi The Armed Police Force (APF) has seized firecrackers worth Rs 2.7 millions from Malangawa in district headquarters of Sarlahi, on Wednesday night. Nepal 29 Aug, 2024
Modi expected to retain power but early India count suggests it won't be the landslide he hoped for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's coalition led in a majority of seats Tuesday in India's general election, according to early figures, but faced a stronger challenge from the opposition than expected after it pushed back against the leader's mixed economic record and polarizing politics. World 04 Jun, 2024
NEA sells Rs 15.4 billion worth of power to India during monsoon this year The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has exported power worth Rs 15.4 billion to India during monsoon this year. As per the agreement, the NEA started exporting surplus electricity to India from June 1, 2023. Business 08 Dec, 2023
EDITORIAL: Poll candidates The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) in its annual report has recommended that public post holders facing corruption charges be barred from contesting elections. Opinion 20 Oct, 2023
EDITORIAL: DDA's directive In line with the recommendations made by the World Health Organisation (WHO) in 2021, the Department of Drug Administration (DDA) has issued a directive against the use of 103 types of antibiotics and combination antibiotics, and manufacturers, importers and distributors are expected to comply with it. Opinion 20 Sep, 2023
India endorses agreement to buy 10,000 MW from Nepal over next decade ​​​​​​​India has officially given its approval to a memorandum of understanding (MoU) concerning the purchase of electricity from Nepal. Under this agreement, India has agreed to import 10,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity from Nepal in the next 10 years. Business 06 Sep, 2023
India endorses MoU to purchase 10,000 MW power from Nepal in ten years An agreement has been reached between Nepal and India to construct some projects after preparing joint investment. Business 05 Sep, 2023
