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SEE results out Saturday, June 23rd, 2018

Nepal-China agree to promote cooperation in all fields Friday, June 22nd, 2018

Hari Lamichhane, BEIJING: Both Nepali and Chinese sides have agreed to intensify implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative to enhance connectivity. The initiative encompasses vital components such as ports, roads, railways, aviation and..

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Nepal-China strike historical deal on railways Thursday, June 21st, 2018

Hari Lamichhane, BEIJING: Nepal and China signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Cooperation in Railway Projects. A total of 14 different agreements were signed including on railway construction in Nepal based on the trade and transit agreement held between Nepal and China three years ago...

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PM Oli calls on Chinese President Xi; Agreement for cooperation signed Wednesday, June 20th, 2018

Hari Lamichhane, BEIJING: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli called on Chinese President, Xi Jinping, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Wednesday. During the meeting, the PM extended his heartfelt congratulations to President Xi for the successful conclusion of the 19th National Congress of..

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PM’s China Visit: MoU signed to develop eight different projects

Hari Lamichhane, BEIJING: Eight different agreements were signed between Nepal and China in Beijing at the presence of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli today. Agreements were signed between the government and private companies of both the countries to develop hydropower projects, cement industries and..

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Nepal PM to seek investment on first official China trip

KATHMANDU, (AFP): Nepal's prime minister on Tuesday (Jun 19) left on his first official visit to China as the impoverished Himalayan nation seeks closer ties and much-needed energy and infrastructure investment from its powerful northern neighbour. KP Sharma Oli will meet President Xi Jinping..

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Nepal-China relations embedded in history of civilizations: PM Oli Tuesday, June 19th, 2018

Hari Lamichhane, BEIJING: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said Nepal-China relations are embedded in the history of civilizations between the land where Shakyamuni Buddha was born and the birth place of Confucius. The teachings of tolerance, compassion, moderation and harmony are our common..

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PM K.P. Sharma Oli off to China

KATHMANDU: At the invitation of Premier of the People’s Republic of China Li Keqiang, Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli is leaving for an official visit to China today. The Prime Minister will be accompanied by his spouse, Radhika Shakya, Minister for Home Affairs Ram Bahadur Thapa ‘Badal’,..

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PM Oli’s China visit: important opportunity for prosperity Monday, June 18th, 2018

Hari Lamichhane, KATHMANDU: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's official visit to the People's Republic of China starting from tomorrow is seen as an important opportunity for Nepal in meeting its goal of economic development and prosperity. PM Oli's this visit has been taken as key opportunity as it..

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SC issues show-cause notice to EC regarding CPN’s registration Sunday, June 17th, 2018

KATHMANDU: The Supreme Court of Nepal on Sunday issued a show-cause notice regarding the party registration of the Communist Party of Nepal (CPN). The notice was issued in the name of the Office of the Election Commission as EC had registered the party without 33% representation of women in the..

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India agrees to additional air routes but security utmost Saturday, June 16th, 2018

Ramesh Lamsal, CB Adhikari, KATHMANDU: The Indian side has expressed its readiness to provide additional air routes to Nepal. The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal has shared that a meeting between Indian and Nepalese Civil aviation officials led to a positive response from the Indian side to..

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Party headquarters should be powerful, Prachanda says Friday, June 15th, 2018

KATHMANDU: Chairman of Nepal Communist Party (CNP) Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' today said that they were working to prepare a base for socialism via prosperity along with social justice after the unification of the parties. Addressing a joint meeting of the Press Chautari and Press Centre Nepal..

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Agenda of PM Oli’s China visit finalized Thursday, June 14th, 2018

Sharachchandra Bhandary, KATHMANDU: Most of the agenda of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's China visit have been finalized. Prime Minister Oli is embarking on a five-day official visit to China on June 19. The visit would be focused on implementation of bilateral agreements signed between the two..

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PM Oli embarking on China visit from June 19 Wednesday, June 13th, 2018

KATHMANDU: Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli is paying an official visit to China on coming June 19, Tuesday, at the invitation of Li Keqiang, Premier of the State Council of the of the People’s Republic of China. During the visit to the northern neighbour, the Prime Minister will be accompanied by..

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Joshi recommended for Chief Justice Tuesday, June 12th, 2018

KATHMANDU: A meeting of the Constitutional Council has recommended the name of acting Chief Justice Deepak Raj Joshi to the post of Chief Justice. The meeting held at the Office of Prime Minister and Council of Ministers at Singhadurbar on Tuesday recommended Joshi's name for future Chief Justice,..

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Congress could not move in status quo-NC leaders Monday, June 11th, 2018

KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress (NC) senior leader Ram Chandra Poudel asserted that the party has been in troublesome situation when party President failed to run the party by mobilizing all Congress people. Leader Poudel said this at a talk programme 'Future Course of Nepali Congress and Role of..

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5,000 saplings to be planted at Nepal’s Pashupatinath temple

KATHMANDU, (PTI): Nepal will plant 5,000 saplings in the iconic Pashupatinath temple premises with an objective of beautifying the fifth-century world heritage site with greenery. The temple is regarded as the most sacred and oldest temple of Lord Shiva (Pashupati) in Nepal. The temple is located..

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Experts suggest govt to implement Sino-Nepal agreements Sunday, June 10th, 2018

KATHMANDU: Political leaders and Foreign Affairs experts have suggested the Prime Minister to effectively implement the past bilateral agreements reached between Nepal and China during his first premiership. The speakers, at a talk programme on 'Nepal- China Relations: Evolved Dynamics (in the..

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India, Nepal joint team to assess flood-prone sites Saturday, June 9th, 2018

KATHMANDU, (ANI): Indian and Nepali officials will conduct an on-site inspection in Nepal's Tarai region to assess the problem of flooding that occurs every year and find ways to combat the crisis. The joint team will inspect the flood-prone area in three phases-before monsoon, during monsoon and..

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Tara Air aircraft narrowly escapes accident in Jumla Airport

KATHMANDU: An aircraft of Tara Airlines, flying to Jumla from Nepalgunj, has narrowly escaped an accident at Jumla Airport today. All the 18 passengers and three crew members are safe, Manager Bhimraj Rai of the airlines company said. The front part of the aircraft has suffered damages in the..

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