Nepal responsible for torture, rape and killing of teenage girl: UN rights committee
New York: Authorities in Nepal must thoroughly investigate the February 2004 torture, rape and execution of a 16-year-old girl by security forces during the country’s civil war, the UN Human Rights Committee said in a ruling on Monday.
Kathmandu: The domestic terminal of Tribhuvan International Airport in Nepal's capital Kathmandu witnessed chaos and panic on Wednesday after receiving an alleged bomb threat call from Pakistan.
Nepal should become a 'demonstration garden' for friendly cooperation among countries: China
Beijing: A top Chinese official has said Nepal should become a "demonstration garden" for friendly cooperation among countries.
Amid dwindling forex reserves, Nepal limits imports
Kathmandu: The Nepal government has imposed restrictions on the imports of non-essential goods, including cars, cosmetics, and gold, in order to save its foreign currency reserves, BBC reported on Tuesday.
Nepal peacekeeper killed; UN strongly condemns attack in DR Congo
New York: The UN chief on Tuesday together with the Security Council, strongly condemned an attack by suspected militia members, on peacekeepers serving in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), which left one Nepali ‘blue helmet’ dead.
Nepal should be extremely cautious while accepting loans from China: Senior economist
Kathmandu, Nepal: A senior Nepalese economist has said the Himalayan nation should be extremely cautious while accepting loans from China.
Nepal, China sign nine agreements during Wang Yi's visit
Kathmandu: Nepalese Foreign Minister Narayan Khadka and his visiting Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Saturday held delegation level talks after which they witnessed the signing and exchange of nine agreements and memorandums of understanding.
Nepalese civic body submits memorandum to UN over alleged Chinese encroachment
Kathmandu, Nepal: The Rastriya Ekata Abhiyan, a Nepalese civic society, has handed over a memorandum to the United Nations Office where they said China has encroached on Nepal’s land.
Nepalese govt report claims China is encroaching along border
Kathmandu, Nepal: A Nepalese government report has claimed that China is encroaching into Nepal along the two countries' shared border.
Nepal sends 14 tonnes of humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan
Kabul/Kathmandu/UNI: Nepal on Sunday handed over 14 tonnes of humanitarian assistance comprising medicine, clothes, and utensils among others, to UN representatives based in Kabul, Afghanistan.
MCC deal: Nepali communist parties currently under Chinese pressure
Kathmandu: Nepal Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba is in favour of moving ahead with the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC)-Nepal Compact despite being aware of the fact that four communist parties, which are part of the coalition, will create trouble at the behest of China, media reports said on Wednesday.
Chinese intel agency playing key role in 'souring' Nepal's relations with third countries: Reports
The Chinese intelligence agency is playing a 'role' in souring Nepal’s relations with third countries, which include the US, media reports said.
Nepal: Bus mishap leaves 20 dead
Kathmandu: At least 20 people died as a passenger bus met with an accident in Nepal's Mugu district on Tuesday.
Nepal committee submits report on border issues with China
Kathmandu: A committee, which was formed by the Nepal government to study border issues with China, has submitted its report to Home Minister Bal Krishna Khand on Sunday.
Nepal's new government cancels 11 ambassadorial appointments
Kahmandu: Nepal’s new government scrapped the appointments of eleven ambassadors which were made by the previous Oli government at the eleventh hour. Nine among them were political appointees and the rest two were the officers of the foreign service.