Bidhya Devi Bhandari

Nepal Presidential Elections to be Held on March 9

President of Nepal, Bidhya Devi Bhandari is the second president of the country after the Himalayan nation adopted the democratic-republican system.

Jan 30, 2023, 17:40 PM IST

Nepal President Bidhya Devi Bhandari hospitalised

"She had been experiencing issues in her health since Friday. She has been admitted to the Teaching Hospital. Tests are being run and reports are expected," officials informed. 

Oct 08, 2022, 16:59 PM IST

Sher Bahadur Deuba to be sworn-in as new Prime Minister of Nepal for fifth time

As per the Supreme Court judgment pronounced on Monday, Nepal`s opposition leader Sher Bahadur Deuba is set to be sworn in as the new Prime Minister of the Himalayan Nation for the fifth time. 

Jul 13, 2021, 12:28 PM IST

Nepal President writes to Indian counterpart Ram Nath Kovind seeking COVID-19 vaccine

Earlier, one million doses of Covishield were gifted by India, while Nepal purchased another two million doses at discounted rates.

May 26, 2021, 19:41 PM IST

Nepal's SC to hear writ petitions challenging PM KP Sharma Oli's move to dissolve Parliament

The bench of Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher JB Rana is scheduled to start hearing writ petitions filed in the Supreme Court against the dissolution of the House of Representatives.

Dec 23, 2020, 12:00 PM IST

Nepal's President Bidhya Devi Bhandari ratifies new map bill showing Kalapani, Lipulekh and Limpiyadhura as its own

Nepal’s President Bidhya Devi Bhandari on Thursday ratified the Constitution Amendment Bill, shortly after it was unanimously endorsed by the National Assembly for changing the political map of Nepal to include Kalapani, Lipulekh and Limpiyadhura.

Jun 18, 2020, 19:13 PM IST

Nepal Cabinet approves controversial map, claims Indian territories of Lipulekh, Kalapani, Limpiyadhura as its own

Last week Nepali President addressing the joint session of the Parliament said new maps of the country will be published that will show all areas it considers as its own. 

May 18, 2020, 21:18 PM IST

Nepal seeks Indian investment, benefit from Indian progress: Bhandari

Inviting Indians investors to her country, Nepal President Bidhya Devi Bhandari on Tuesday said that after political transformation, socio-economic transformation is Nepal's top priority and it is keen to benefit from India's tremendous progress.

Apr 19, 2017, 00:45 AM IST

Sushma Swaraj calls on Nepal President Bidhya Devi Bhandari

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj called on Nepal President Bidhya Devi Bhandari, now on an official visit to the country, here on Tuesday.

Apr 18, 2017, 13:41 PM IST

Nepal President accorded ceremonial welcome

President of Nepal Bidhya Devi Bhandari was accorded a ceremonial welcome on Tuesday at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here.

Apr 18, 2017, 09:45 AM IST

Nepal President arrives on India visit

Nepal President Bidhya Devi Bhandari will be given a ceremonial reception and accorded a guard of honour at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday.

Apr 17, 2017, 15:18 PM IST

India gifts seven horses to Nepal Army

Visiting Indian Army chief Gen. Bipin Rawat on Wednesday presented seven horses to the Nepal Army, a media report said.

Mar 29, 2017, 16:14 PM IST

President Mukherjee holds talks with Nepalese counterpart

Indian President Pranab Mukherjee, who arrived here on Wednesday on a three-day state visit, held talks with his Nepalese counterpart Bidhya Devi Bhandari.

Nov 02, 2016, 17:29 PM IST

President Pranab Mukherjee to visit Nepal from November 2

Indian President Pranab Mukherjee is scheduled to pay a three-day state visit to Nepal from November 2, officials said.

Oct 03, 2016, 20:19 PM IST

Prachanda sworn-in as Nepal PM, five new ministers join in

CPN (Maoist Centre) leader Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka `Prachanda` was here on Thursday administered the oath of office and secrecy as Nepal Prime Minister by President Bidhya Devi Bhandari.

Aug 04, 2016, 17:52 PM IST

Nepal likely to form consensus government within seven days of Oli resigning

With K.P. Sharma Oli resigning as Nepal`s Prime Minister, President Bidhya Devi Bhandari will now call upon political parties to form a consensus government within the next seven days, local media reports said.

Jul 25, 2016, 12:36 PM IST

Nepal denies rumours of expelling Indian ambassador

Rumours were circulation from Sunday that the Nepal government was preparing to declare Indian Ambassador Ranjit Rae persona non-grata.

May 09, 2016, 11:17 AM IST

Nepal's first woman president cancels maiden trip to India

Nepal's first woman President Bidhya Devi Bhandari has cancelled her visit to India, which would have been her first foreign trip after assuming office, in the wake of the political instability in her country.

May 06, 2016, 17:14 PM IST

Nepal President to announce Oli government's policies on May 7

President Bidhya Devi Bhandari will announce the government`s policies in parliament on May 7. The House will hold a pre-budget discussion on May 4, 5 and 6.

May 02, 2016, 12:31 PM IST

Voting begins to elect president in Nepal

Nepal's first presidential election after the promulgation of the Constitution began on Wednesday morning.

Oct 28, 2015, 13:24 PM IST