India, China, Nepal should step up interaction for win-win outcomes, says Beijing
India, China and Nepal should step up "sound interaction for win-win outcomes", Beijing on Thursday said as it congratulated the new Nepalese government headed by KP Oli.
Feb 22, 2018, 17:37 PM IST
Nepal votes in second round of crucial local election
In 2015 and 2016 scores of people were killed, mainly in clashes with police, in protests by the local ethnic Madhesi against a new constitution.
Jun 28, 2017, 11:03 AM IST
Madhesis' alliance to boycott 2nd phase of Nepal local polls
The Rastriya Janata Party Nepal (RJPN) after a meeting held here announced that it will hold protests to foil the second phase of local level elections slated for June 14.
May 26, 2017, 23:33 PM IST
Nepal to hold elections after two decades
Nepal will hold their first elections in 20 years.
Feb 22, 2017, 19:41 PM IST
Nepal to hold local bodies elections, Madhesis reject move
Nepal government on Monday decided to hold the elections in local bodies across the country in a single phase on May 14. But the decision saw strong reservation from Madhes-based political parties.
Feb 20, 2017, 23:28 PM IST
Nepal govt to table Constitution amendment proposal in three days
Seeking to end the political crisis over the new statute, Nepal government will table a Constitution amendment proposal in parliament within three days, with Prime Minister Prachanda planning to split a province to meet the demands of agitating parties, including Madhesis.
Nov 23, 2016, 21:37 PM IST
Nepal govt to table Constitution amendment by Nov 15: Prachanda
Nepal Prime Minister Prachanda today said his government was committed to table a proposal in the parliament by next week to amend the new Constitution and meet the long-pending demands of agitating parties, including Madhesis.
Nov 11, 2016, 23:34 PM IST
Nepal PM Prachanda says focus of his India visit is to clear all doubts
Ahead of his India visit, Nepal Prime Minister Prachanda on Tuesday said the main thrust of his trip would be to "clear all doubts" in bilateral ties and build an environment of confidence and trust.
Sep 13, 2016, 21:21 PM IST
Maoist to make bid to bring all parties on board to form govt
Nepal plunged into a political turmoil after Prime Minister K P Oli resigned just before a no-confidence vote.
Jul 27, 2016, 21:34 PM IST
China says Oli's fall will not change ties with Nepal
China on Tuesday said its "weal and woe" friendship with Nepal will not change after the resignation of premier K P Oli, amid concerns here over the fate of a number border connectivity deals struck during his regime to blunt India's influence in Nepal.
Jul 26, 2016, 16:22 PM IST
Embattled Nepali PM expected to face no-confidence motion
"Nepal`s prime minister is prepared to face a no-confidence motion in parliament after former Maoist rebels who had backed his coalition withdrew their support but he sees no need to step down", an aide said.
Jul 13, 2016, 12:19 PM IST
Federal Alliance including United Democratic Madhesi Front denies receiving formal letter for talks
Federal Alliance, which includes United Democratic Madhesi Front along with many other protesting parties, has said that the government has not corresponded with it for any formal talks.
Jun 14, 2016, 12:15 PM IST
Alliance of Madhesis, Janajatis to continue protests in Nepal
An alliance of Madhesis and Janajatis on Wednesday decided to continue its protest against the new Nepali constitution for another 10 days.
May 18, 2016, 22:56 PM IST
Madhesis and ethnic groups announce fresh protests in Nepal
The agitating parties will launch protest in Kathmandu for an indefinite period starting from Sunday.
May 13, 2016, 22:52 PM IST
Nepal govt makes fresh appeal, Madhesis unveil plan for stir
Nepal government on Friday made a fresh appeal to Madhesis to seek peaceful solution to the political crisis through talks even as the agitating parties announced nationwide protests beginning next week in their new bid to continue their struggle against the Constitution.
Apr 22, 2016, 22:58 PM IST
Nepal ends fuel rationing after supply from India improves
Nepal ended months-long fuel rationing after supply from India improved, following the end of a border blockade by ethnic protesters against a new constitution, an official said on Tuesday.
Feb 23, 2016, 10:16 AM IST
Nepal's Madhesis call off blockade over charter
Nepal’s ethnic minority groups lifted a four-month-old blockade along a major trading point with India on Monday, saying it didn`t want ordinary people to suffer anymore, but vowed to carry on with its campaign against the new constitution.
Feb 08, 2016, 21:44 PM IST
Trucks cross into Nepal from India as blocked checkpoint reopens
Cargo trucks drove through a border crossing in Nepal for the first time in months on Friday, police said, following a blockade that has caused a crippling shortage of fuel and vital supplies across the landlocked country.
Feb 05, 2016, 19:59 PM IST
Nepal constitutional amendments 'incomplete': Madhesis
The amendments, that addresses the two key demands of the Madhesis who are largely of Indian-origin, were endorsed with a two-thirds majority yesterday.
Jan 24, 2016, 18:41 PM IST
Nepal to probe death of Madhesi protesters in police firing
Over 50 people have died the last five months in the agitation by Madhesi people demanding more representation.
Jan 22, 2016, 17:38 PM IST
