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Mission accomplished: Modi ends Nepal visit on a high

Mission accomplished: Modi ends Nepal visit on a high

Rediff.com4 Aug 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday evening wound up his "historic" visit to Nepal with a slew of sops focussing on the 4 Cs -- cooperation, connectivity, culture and constitution -- to enhance bilateral ties.

I was never in any Nepal jail: Subba

I was never in any Nepal jail: Subba

Rediff.com13 Mar 2007

Flashing a letter from the Nepal government, Subba said, "I am going to file a Rs 10 crore defamation suit against the channel, which has been defaming me."

India, Nepal armies train hard at Pithoragarh

India, Nepal armies train hard at Pithoragarh

Rediff.com20 Feb 2016

On till February 21, the 'Surya Kiran' series of exercises are aimed at enhancing inter-operability between the Indian and the Nepalese Army units in jungle warfare and counter terrorism operations in the mountainous terrain. The training also focuses on humanitarian aid and disaster relief, including medical and aviation support.

Modi's 'indiscretions' weakened India: Rahul on LAC standoff

Modi's 'indiscretions' weakened India: Rahul on LAC standoff

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Gandhi has attacked the prime minister and the government over the India-China border conflict in Ladakh in the past as well and alleged their "failure" in handling the issue.

PM Oli didn't mean to debase Ayodhya's value: Nepal

PM Oli didn't mean to debase Ayodhya's value: Nepal

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday clarified that the remarks made by Prime Minister Oli 'are not linked to any political subject and have no intention at all to hurt the feelings and sentiments of anyone'.

Bihar flood alert: State evacuates 17,000 people

Bihar flood alert: State evacuates 17,000 people

Rediff.com3 Aug 2014

With the danger of flood looming large in the Kosi belt along Bihar-Nepal border, the Bihar government on Sunday ordered forcible evacuation of people living in the space between the river and its embankments in nine districts of the state.

When India had a consulate general in Lhasa

When India had a consulate general in Lhasa

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

China has just turned down India's proposal for an Indian consulate in Lhasa, Tibet. Claude Arpi reveals how India once had a full-fledged consulate general office in Lhasa, which was shut down after the 1962 war.

Lebanon: Air India evacuates 1,400

Lebanon: Air India evacuates 1,400

Rediff.com26 Jul 2006

500-year-old temple from which Kathmandu derives its name destroyed

500-year-old temple from which Kathmandu derives its name destroyed

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

The devastating earthquake that struck the Nepalese capital has turned the 500-year-old Kashtamandap temple to rubble, killing several under the debris of the historic structure from which the city derives its name.

Firing victims' kin say Nepal soldiers crossed border to Indian side

Firing victims' kin say Nepal soldiers crossed border to Indian side

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

While recounting the harrowing experience, Kishore said that during the firing he had rushed towards the Indian side but Nepal Army personnel hit him with a rifle butt and took him to Nepal's Sangrampur.

Nepal's upper house endorses new map proposal

Nepal's upper house endorses new map proposal

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

Now, the bill will undergo a similar process in the National Assembly, wherein the ruling Nepal Communist Party commands two-thirds majority.

Now, Bihar will get relief through Nepal border

Now, Bihar will get relief through Nepal border

Rediff.com30 Jul 2004

The relief materials will be for the marooned people in Sitamarhi, Madhubani, Darbhanga, Supaul, Saharsa, Purnea, East and West Champaran districts.

Indian NGO brings relief aid to Nepal village

Indian NGO brings relief aid to Nepal village

Rediff.com16 May 2015

Denizens of the Nepalese village of Pikhel, who were not receiving expeditious relief in the aftermath of the terrible earthquake that struck their homeland, found aid from an Indian NGO that heard their voice even when the Nepalese government could not. Anusha Subramanian reports from the village.

Nepal probing media group's link with Dawood

Nepal probing media group's link with Dawood

Rediff.com3 Sep 2004

Nepalese Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, however, did not give a timeframe for the completition of the investigations.

Coke shuts Nepal operations

Coke shuts Nepal operations

Rediff.com19 Aug 2004

4 Indians among 40 killed in Nepal avalanche as search comes to an end

4 Indians among 40 killed in Nepal avalanche as search comes to an end

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

Nepal on Monday wrapped up week-long rescue operations in the Himalayas after rescuing about 300 people stranded in one of the worst snowstorms that killed 40 hikers, including four Indians.

Bihari 'jugaad': Cheaper Indian petrol smuggled in from Nepal

Bihari 'jugaad': Cheaper Indian petrol smuggled in from Nepal

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

Soaring fuel prices give birth to a jugaad system in Bihar's border towns abutting Nepal with residents smuggling in India-supplied cheaper petrol and diesel from the mountain kingdom.

India to share lessons learnt in 2001 Gujarat quake with Nepal

India to share lessons learnt in 2001 Gujarat quake with Nepal

Rediff.com20 May 2015

"The earthquake has provided a great opportunity for Nepal to rebuild the country's infrastructure and to make the lives of the people better

Samina becomes first Pakistani woman to scale Mt Everest

Samina becomes first Pakistani woman to scale Mt Everest

Rediff.com19 May 2013

Mountaineer Samina Baig has become the first Pakistani woman to scale Mount Everest, the world's highest mountain peak at 8,848 metres.

Vanaspati from Nepal banned

Vanaspati from Nepal banned

Rediff.com15 Jan 2003

India denies allegations of blockading Nepal trade checkpoint

India denies allegations of blockading Nepal trade checkpoint

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

India has rejected as "totally false" allegations that it blockaded a key trade checkpoint on the border with Nepal amid protests over that country's new constitution even as it emphasised that it is for the Nepalese people and parties to find a mutually acceptable solution.

Manali gang-rape: Accused remanded in judicial custody

Manali gang-rape: Accused remanded in judicial custody

Rediff.com7 Jun 2013

Three Nepalese citizens, arrested for allegedly raping a 30-year-old American woman in Manali, were on Friday remanded in 10-day judicial custody by a local court.

In rape case, India asks Saudi to present diplomat before police

In rape case, India asks Saudi to present diplomat before police

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

Saudi Ambassador Saud Mohammed Alsati was called in by the external affairs ministry and told that the Haryana police is seeking cooperation in the case, a day after the ministry received a report about the case from police.

We want 'shanti, sthirta, samrudhi' in Nepal: PM

We want 'shanti, sthirta, samrudhi' in Nepal: PM

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

As Nepal undergoes a political transition, India on Friday pitched for implementing the country's Constitution by accommodating aspirations of all sections and assured it of all possible support amid China's efforts to gain ground in the Himalayan nation.

German broadcasters jailed for filming Qatar WCup labour plight

German broadcasters jailed for filming Qatar WCup labour plight

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

Two German broadcasters have reportedly alleged that they were detained and imprisoned by Qatari Police while they tried to investigate the plight of migrant labourers working in the preparations for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

PM Modi meets Nepal PM Oli, discusses India-Nepal ties

PM Modi meets Nepal PM Oli, discusses India-Nepal ties

Rediff.com20 Feb 2016

PM Modi held comprehensive talks with his Nepalese counterpart K P Oli, who is on a six-day visit in New Delhi.

Six Indian armymen reach Everest summit

Six Indian armymen reach Everest summit

Rediff.com26 May 2003

The armymen were part of the Indo-Nepal expedition team, which also included six Nepalese armymen and five sherpas.

Immolation toll rises to 3, Rajkot shuts down

Immolation toll rises to 3, Rajkot shuts down

Rediff.com4 Apr 2013

Five members of a Nepalese family set themselves ablaze in Rajkot, Gujarat on Wednesday to protest against a drive to evict them from their house. On Thursday, two more people died of their burn injuries, taking the death toll to three in the tragedy.

Wildlife poaching racket busted in UP

Wildlife poaching racket busted in UP

Rediff.com8 Jan 2003

The police seized 12 leopard skins from three persons in Lucknow.

Nepal approves new map incorporating Indian territory

Nepal approves new map incorporating Indian territory

Rediff.com19 May 2020

Both India and Nepal claim Kalapani as an integral part of their territory -- India as part of Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh district and Nepal as part of Dharchula district.

Nepal: Maoist chief Prachanda SLAPPED at public event

Nepal: Maoist chief Prachanda SLAPPED at public event

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

Nepal's most powerful politician and Maoist supremo Prachanda was on Friday left shaken after a young activist, believed to be a supporter of his own party, slapped him in full public view. The incident took place during a tea reception hosted by Prachanda's Unified Communist Party of Nepal - Maoist to mark the festivals of Deepawali, Chhath and Nepalese New Year in Kathmandu.

Nepal's ruling party meet fails to resolve Oli-Prachanda feud

Nepal's ruling party meet fails to resolve Oli-Prachanda feud

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

Prime Minister Oli did not attend the meeting of the 45-member Standing Committee, he said, adding that the next meeting of the top body of the NCP will be held a week later. The meeting took place after it was postponed seven times to allow Oli and Prachanda more time to sort out their differences.

Bangladesh plane with 67 on board crashes in Nepal, 50 killed

Bangladesh plane with 67 on board crashes in Nepal, 50 killed

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

The condition of over two dozen people who were admitted to the hospital in Kathmandu is said to be serious.

Nepal PM Prachanda resigns as per pact

Nepal PM Prachanda resigns as per pact

Rediff.com24 May 2017

The pact was to run the government on a rotational basis until elections to the parliament are held.

Modi to address Nepal Parliament; pray at Pashupatinath temple

Modi to address Nepal Parliament; pray at Pashupatinath temple

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the Nepalese Parliament and offer prayers at the famed fifth-century Pashupatinath Hindu temple during his first visit to the country from August 3.

11 Indians among 15 dead in Nepal plane crash

11 Indians among 15 dead in Nepal plane crash

Rediff.com14 May 2012

A private plane with 19 people on board crashed in mountain airstrip in northern Nepal, killing 14 people, including four Indians on Monday, officials said.

Return of monarchy impossible in Nepal: Prachanda

Return of monarchy impossible in Nepal: Prachanda

Rediff.com13 Jul 2012

Days after deposed King Gyanendra warned that monarchy could return in Nepal if people wanted, the ruling Maoist party chief Prachanda on Friday said that those who were talking about its revival were "day-dreaming".

Indian paddlers sweep SAG Junior TT Championship

Indian paddlers sweep SAG Junior TT Championship

Rediff.com18 Jun 2012

Indian junior paddlers on Monday made a sweep of the team titles in all the four categories of boys and girls, in the ongoing 12th SAF Junior Table Tennis Championships held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Sports Complex indoor stadium in Shillong.

Coronavirus panic hits tourism in Kathmandu

Coronavirus panic hits tourism in Kathmandu

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

'Fear of this virus has created havoc. No one want to take risks by visiting.'