Nepal Constitution

India has not interfered in Nepal's constitutional amendment process: MEA

MEA spokesperson Gopal Bagley said India wants an inclusive Constitution by taking people of different segments on board.

Jun 16, 2017, 23:00 PM IST

India pitches for an 'accommodating' Constitution in Nepal

Nepal's economy was wrecked by last year's devastating quake.

Sep 16, 2016, 21:38 PM IST

Will implement Constitution after all are taken in confidence: Prachanda

Underlining the urgency to unite despite differences in ethnicity and caste, Nepalese Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal on Thursday said till the time Tharus and Madhesis are not taken into confidence, atmosphere for implementing the new Constitution cannot be created.

Sep 15, 2016, 20:56 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

India, Nepal try to mend fences; Nine agreements signed

India on Saturday conveyed to Nepal that success of its new Constitution will depend on resolution of contentious issues through "consensus and dialogue" in a time-bound manner as both sides held extensive talks with focus on repairing ties soured in the wake of a four-month -long agitation by the Indian-origin Madhesi community.

Feb 20, 2016, 20:41 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 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

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

Madhesi leader Rajendra Mahato injured in clash with Police in Nepal

Senior Madhesi leader Rajendra Mahato has sustained injuries in a clash with the Nepal Police during protest in Jogbani area near India-Nepal border last evening.

Dec 27, 2015, 10:20 AM IST

India's interest is in a peaceful, stable Nepal: Sushma

The minister also clarified that there was no blockade of Nepal by India.

Dec 03, 2015, 16:15 PM IST

Nepal Govt. to deploy more forces on highways in Terai region

The Ministry of Home Affairs of Nepal has asked the forces to take all possible action against the Madhesi agitators. 

Nov 27, 2015, 14:35 PM IST

No blockade of cargo to Nepal, India reiterates

India has not blocked transport of essential supplies to Nepal, the government reiterated on Thursday.

Nov 20, 2015, 00:09 AM IST

No international dimension to stand on Nepal at the UN: India

Vikas Swarup said India was awaiting the report from Nepalese government on the killing of an Indian during a protest in Birganj.

Nov 05, 2015, 19:26 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

Modi speaks to Nepal PM, takes up killing of Indian in police firing

During the telephonic conversation, PM Modi expressed concern over the incident and requested for details.

Nov 02, 2015, 21:57 PM IST

Amid chill in ties, Nepal foreign minister to visit India from October 17

Amid an unease creeping into Nepal-India ties following protests over the Himalayan nation's newly-promulgated constitution, its Foreign Minister Kamal Thapa would arrive in New Delhi on a three-day visit from October 17.

Oct 15, 2015, 21:04 PM IST

Nepal to elect new PM through voting in Parliament on Sunday

Nepal's new Prime Minister will be elected on Sunday through voting in Parliament after political parties failed to forge consensus, it was announced on Friday, amid continued protests and blockade of a key border trade point with India over the country's new Constitution.

Oct 09, 2015, 18:42 PM IST

Nepal forms panel to ease political standoff with India

The Nepal government on Friday formed a three-member panel to talk with India to end the current political and diplomatic standoff.

Oct 09, 2015, 16:16 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