Madhesi parties warn Nepal govt against holding May polls
Nepal's Madhesi parties have warned the government that they would disrupt the May 14 locals election if their demands, including proportional representation in Parliament, are not addressed.
Apr 17, 2017, 14:01 PM IST
Elections essential for political stability in Nepal: K P Sharma Oli
Nepal's main opposition leader K P Sharma Oli today appealed to agitating Madhesi parties to participate in the local polls, saying elections are essential for consolidating democracy and bringing about political stability in the country.
Mar 01, 2017, 20:18 PM IST
No link between India trip and Constitution amendment: Nepal PM
On the eve of his maiden visit to India, Nepalese Prime Minister Prachanda on Wednesday expressed his government's commitment on amending the new Constitution to make it acceptable to all sides and said that his trip to New Delhi was not linked to it.
Sep 14, 2016, 18:52 PM IST
Nepal heading to humanitarian crisis: Thapa to Indian envoy
Thapa urged the Indian envoy to help ease the supply of essentials including petroleum products and LPG as the country is heading towards a humanitarian crisis.
Nov 24, 2015, 00:15 AM IST
Nepal asks India to ease supplies, calls protesters for talks
Nepal on Monday asked India to remove the ongoing obstruction at its border and resume the supply of fuel and essential commodities to the Himalayan nation.
Nov 09, 2015, 19:05 PM IST
US does not want protests in Nepal to be disrupted by violence
The US has said it will support the right of citizens in Nepal to protest peacefully and doesn't want to see any protest activity disrupted by violence as the country is facing agitations for over a month against the new Constitution.
Oct 27, 2015, 05:39 AM IST
China mulling 1,000 MT of fuel supply to Nepal
Amid a blockade of trade points between India and Nepal by agitating Madhesi parties, China is mulling providing 1,000 metric tonnes of fuel to help the landlocked country tide over an acute shortage of petroleum products during the festival season.
Oct 24, 2015, 16:23 PM IST
Nepal looks for alternate fuel supplies as crisis deepens
Nepal Thursday floated a global tender seeking bids for the supply of fuel to the landlocked country as the crisis surrounding petroleum products deepened due to continued blockade of a key border trade point with India amid protests over the new Constitution.
Oct 08, 2015, 18:14 PM IST
PM Modi must take note of 'worrying' Nepal situation; China may take advantage: Yashwant Sinha
Amid deterioration in ties between India and Nepal over the promulgation of the new Constitution there, senior BJP leader and former external affairs minister Yashwant Sinha on Wednesday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take note of the worrying situation in the neighbouring country.
Sep 30, 2015, 13:04 PM IST
