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Flash flood death toll rises to 675 as Nepal rejects international search and rescue offers

British rapid response team set to arrive in Kathmandu on Saturday to assist families of more than 30 UK nationals missing in disaster

The Independent UK · Aug 29

UN, Nepal warn of climate threat after flood death toll tops 680

Nepal's foreign minister and the UN climate chief on Saturday warned of the growing threat from climate change to the Himalayas, three days after devastating floods swept along the border with China, engulfing entire villages. At least 675 people were killed in Nepal, according to the country's disaster authority. Another…

France 24 · Aug 29

Nepal wants technical help for flood, billions of dollars as bad weather hampers rescue

Nepal requires foreign technical assistance for specialized recovery efforts after a devastating flood. The country needs help with tunnel rescues and restoring vital transport and communication links. Identification and storage of deceased individuals are also areas needing external expertise. Nepal has requested specialized services and technical assistance from its neighboring…

The Economic Times · Aug 29

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India dispatches first relief aid to flood-hit Nepal

In response to the horrific flash floods in Nepal that claimed 157 lives and left over 750 individuals unaccounted for, India swiftly dispatched initial relief materials. The disaster, which began in Tibet, wreaked havoc in central Nepal, demolishing entire villages and crucial infrastructure. Prime Minister Modi has pledged comprehensive humanitarian…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

Break Agnipath deadlock, Gorkha veterans press Balen govt as Indian Army chief visits Pokhara

Days before Gen Seth's arrival, hundreds of former Indian Army personnel, their families and Gorkha aspirants marched in Pokhara, urging Nepal prime minister Balen Shah to permit recruitment under Agnipath.

The Times of India · Aug 18

Nepal says it may have lost treaty papers marking border with India

The 1816 Sugauli Treaty between the British East India Company and the Kingdom of Nepal significantly reduced the Himalayan nation’s territory

The Independent UK · Aug 14

Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah to meet Indian, Chinese envoys on Monday

Prime Minister Balendra Shah will meet Indian and Chinese ambassadors on Monday. He will also meet the US Embassy Charge d'Affaires on Tuesday. These meetings follow a joint courtesy meeting with seventeen ambassadors in April. The agenda includes discussions on bilateral relations and messages from respective governments. These engagements were…

The Economic Times · Aug 9

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'Always ready to resolve border issue with India through talks': Nepal foreign minister

Nepal is “always ready” to resolve its border issue with India through diplomatic dialogue, the Himalayan nation’s foreign minister, Shisir Khanal, said on Wednesday.

The Times of India · Jul 1

Nepal seeks reset with China as Foreign Minister Khanal holds wide-ranging talks in Beijing

Nepal's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal had a meeting with China's Wang Yi in Beijing. They talked about how the two countries get along, improving connections, and boosting trade. Nepal reaffirmed its support for the one-China policy, while China showed interest in furthering Belt and Road Initiative projects.

The Economic Times · Jun 16

Nepal's foreign minister visits China after calling on regional rival India

Nepal's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal met China's top diplomat following a recent visit to India, presenting a challenge for Beijing's regional diplomacy. Analysts suggest Nepal's ties with India offer leverage, forcing China to prove its value amidst stalled infrastructure projects and corruption concerns surrounding Chinese-funded initiatives.

The Economic Times · Jun 16

Want UK papers, not mediation, on border issue, clarifies Nepal

NEW DELHI: Nepal has ruled out third-party mediation in the border dispute with India, saying the issue will be resolved through existing diplomatic mechanisms between the two countries. Following Nepal PM Balendra Shah’s remarks last week urging the UK to take an interest in the dispute, India had said there’s…

The Times of India · Jun 7

Nepal seeks 'transformative' ties, says no grudge against India

Nepal does not carry any old baggage against India and is determined to build a genuinely transformative relationship with its “close neighbor and most important partner,” said Nepal foreign minister Shisir Khanal as he met his counterpart S Jaishankar on Saturday, following another round of diplomatic strife over the border…

The Times of India · Jun 6

Nepal Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal arrives in New Delhi on three-day visit

Nepal's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal is in New Delhi for a three-day visit. This marks his first official trip to India since taking office. He will meet with India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. Discussions will focus on enhancing cooperation in trade, investment, energy, and connectivity. The visit aims to…

The Economic Times · Jun 5

New faces win Nepal polls, vow to ‘change political discourse’

The November 20 elections witnessed a new wave of youngsters challenging hegemony of the old guard of Nepali politics.

Al Jazeera · Dec 5, 2022

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