Madhesis

'China should be careful not to step into Indo-Nepal issues'

The Global Times said that China is supposed to play a role as a mediator between Nepal and India.

Jan 15, 2016, 17:03 PM IST

Nepal: Madhesi Front to launch protest campaign from Jan 12

The 10-day protest campaign will start from January 12, said leaders of the front.

Jan 09, 2016, 20:35 PM IST

Nepal govt cracking down against Madhesis?

The crackdown against Madhesis by the Nepal government will only push the movement towards further violence, an advocate said.

Jan 06, 2016, 15:42 PM IST

Nepal's Madhesis, major parties form taskforce to end crisis

Nepal's agitating Madhesi Front and the three major parties on Tuesday formed a taskforce to find a common ground.

Jan 05, 2016, 20:20 PM IST

Fresh protests hit southern Nepal, one killed in police firing

18-year-old Tavrej Alam was killed when police opened fire on protesters led by United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) in Rautahat district headquarter Gaur when a crowd of about 1,500 demonstrators started throwing stones and bottles at security personnel.

Dec 20, 2015, 20:33 PM IST

Great dream of developing Nepal shattered by blockade: PM Oli

Nepal's Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli on Sunday said his "great dream" of developing the landlocked nation has been shattered by the blockade at the border trade points with India and the devastating April 29 earthquake.

Dec 13, 2015, 21:46 PM IST

Chinese oil not a viable option for Nepal

Buying expensive oil from China is not a sustainable long-term alternative for Nepal, government sources said on Tuesday.

Dec 08, 2015, 16:58 PM IST

No big brotherly approach on Nepal, want early solution: India

Rejecting the allegation of adopting "big brotherly" approach towards Nepal, India on Monday said it respects its sovereignty.

Dec 07, 2015, 20:21 PM IST

Send back Indian envoy: Two Nepal lawmakers demand in Parliament

Blaming India for the over 100-day blockade of the key border trade points and interfering in Nepal's internal affairs, two Leftist lawmakers on Tuesday obstructed Parliament session demanding that Indian envoy should be sent back.

Dec 01, 2015, 21:14 PM IST

Indian tourist bus torched in Nepal

An Indian tourist bus was torched in western Nepal's lake city of Pokhara by an unidentified group of people, police said on Monday.

Nov 30, 2015, 20:08 PM IST

Madhesis, ethnic groups announce fresh month-long protests

Nepali Defence Minister Bhim Rawal said the government is engaged in diplomatic efforts towards lifting the "undeclared blockade" imposed by India in southern border of Nepal.

Nov 23, 2015, 00:33 AM IST

Police shoot dead four Madhesis as violence returns to Nepal

Nepal has also accused India of siding with the protesters, a charge New Delhi denies. 

Nov 22, 2015, 16:48 PM IST

Madhesis to allow passage of drugs to Nepal, India looks for new routes

Nepal's hospitals and private medical distributors reported running short of drugs due to the so far two-month-old violent protests along the Nepal-India border.

Nov 19, 2015, 21:27 PM IST

India condemns Nepal deputy PM's remarks as 'malicious'

The agitation close to the main trading point near Raxaul has halted supply of essential goods, causing acute shortage of fuel in Nepal.

Nov 08, 2015, 22:36 PM IST

Nepal deputy PM accuses India of trying to annex Terai

'The blockade of key border trade points with India which is led by Indian-origin Madhesis was part of Indian conspiracy to annex the Terai region'

Nov 07, 2015, 20:57 PM IST

Nepal hits out at India for raking up rights issue at UNHRC

Nepalese Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Friday hit out at India for raking up alleged conflict-era human rights violation at the UN, saying the issue has no relevance as Nepal had completed the peace process under the direct monitoring of the world body itself.

Nov 06, 2015, 21:12 PM IST

China suggests Nepal not to allow Indian interference in internal matters

China is closely following the situation in Nepal, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said.

Nov 04, 2015, 21:08 PM IST

Nepalese 'donate' petrol to India in satirical protest

  Dozens of Nepalese on Wednesday gathered in front of the Indian Embassy here for a satirical protest to "donate" petrol after the mission asked the Nepal government to provide fuel for its trucks amid an acute oil shortage due to a border blockade following violent protests over the country's new Constitution.

Oct 07, 2015, 19:10 PM IST

Madhesis agree to hold talks with Nepal govt tomorrow

In a breakthrough, Nepal's Indian- origin Madhesis, protesting division of their ancestral homeland in the new Constitution, Monday agreed to hold talks with the government from tomorrow to find a political solution to the unrest that has claimed over 40 lives.

Oct 05, 2015, 19:56 PM IST