Tag: Nepal

India extends NRs 42.95 million grant assistance to Nepal for new school building
6Apr By Brian ThompsonNo Comments
Asia

India extends NRs 42.95 million grant assistance to Nepal for new school building

Under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for grant assistance, India has extended Nepali rupees 42.95 million (26.98 million INR) to Nepal for a new building of a secondary school in Udayapur district.The MoU was signed between the Indian embassy, Nepali Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration (MoFAGA) and Triyuga Municipality for the construction of a new building for Shree Bal Mandir Secondary School, Triyuga Municipality on April 5, 2021.“The project will be taken up as a High Impact Community Development Project (HICDPs) at an estimated cost of NRs 42.95 million under the Nepal-Bharat Maitri Development Partnership programme,” the Indian embassy said in a statement on Monday.Since 2003, under the HICDP scheme, the government of India has taken up over 520 of which 448 p...
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Reconstruction of 2 schools in Nepal begins with Indian aid
3Apr By Joe RodriguezNo Comments
Asia

Reconstruction of 2 schools in Nepal begins with Indian aid

The Indian embassy in Kathmandu on Friday said that the reconstruction of two government schools in Nepal has begun with Indian assistance on Friday.“The ‘bhoomi pooja’ for the reconstruction of Shree Harisiddhi Secondary School at Roshi Rural Municipality and Shree Siddheshower Secondary School at Mahabharat Rural Municipality were carried out today,” said a statement by the Indian embassy.The Shree Harisiddhi Secondary School is being reconstructed at a cost of Nepali rupees (NRs) 28.4 million and Shree Siddheshower Secondary school is being reconstructed at a cost of NRs 39.6 million.These schools will be built as per earthquake-resilient reconstruction norms of the Nepal government.“The new infrastructure of Harisiddhi Secondary School will include a single three-storied block with nin...
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India to invest 530 million for reconstruction 25 health posts in Nepal
27Feb By Joe RodriguezNo Comments
Asia

India to invest 530 million for reconstruction 25 health posts in Nepal

The Embassy of India in Nepal on Friday said that it has signed four Memorandums of Understandings (MoUs) with Nepal for the reconstruction of total 25 health posts“Twelve health posts are located in Dhading district and 13 are located in Sindhupalchowk district and these health posts, damaged during the 2015 earthquake will be reconstructed at a cost of NR 530 million,” said a release from the Indian Embassy.“On the same occasion, four Contract Agreements, award the work to successful bidders were also signed between CLPIU (Building) and Contractors,” it further added.Head of Development Partnership and Reconstruction wing of the Embassy of India, Nepal and Project Director of Central Level Project Implementation Unit (Building) of National Reconstruction Authority signed the agreement, a...
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Nepalese businessmen protest against ‘undeclared blockade’ by China
30Jan By Mike TrudellNo Comments
China, World

Nepalese businessmen protest against ‘undeclared blockade’ by China

Suffering huge loses, local businessmen in Nepal have launched a protest in Rasuwa against China’s ‘undeclared blockade’ of cross-border trade.During the demonstration, businessmen gathered in front of the Rasuwagadhi Customs Office holding placards with messages such as “ensure smooth movement of containers”, “ensure the safety of Nepalis living at the border”, “abide by international trade laws”, “abide by trade and transit agreements”, “take initiative for easy trade with China”, and “end undeclared blockade”.They said that importing Chinese goods through the crucial Rasuwagadhi border was very difficult. Nepali businessmen have also complained that they had to pay a hefty bribe to Chinese agents to import goods across the border.Earlier, locals had staged a protest against China at Tat...
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Indian Embassy in Kathmandu celebrates Republic Day
27Jan By Joe RodriguezNo Comments
Asia

Indian Embassy in Kathmandu celebrates Republic Day

On the occasion of India’s 72nd Republic Day on Tuesday, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, Indian Ambassador to Nepal, hoisted the national flag at the Embassy of India in Kathmandu.According to an official statement, the Ambassador felicitated Veer Nari, war widows, and next of kins of deceased soldiers by disbursing their dues worth Rs 3.68 crore and a blanket to each.The embassy also gifted books to 50 libraries and educational institutions spread across all the provinces of Nepal.Kwatra also hosted a reception at India House. Nepal Foreign Minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, according to the statement.On this occasion, the former Nepal President Ram Baran Yadav launched India-Nepal Alumni Network ‘Sampark’ along with website www.samparkbharatnepal.com.The event was...
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India, Nepal discuss boundary issue as Indian foreign secretary meets top leadership
26Nov By Joe RodriguezNo Comments
Asia

India, Nepal discuss boundary issue as Indian foreign secretary meets top leadership

As Indian foreign secretary Harsh Shringla met Nepal’s top leadership on Thursday, both the countries discussed ways to handle the boundary issue, which had recently worsened bilateral ties, and bolster cooperation in key areas such as connectivity and infrastructure.On the first day of his two-day visit to Nepal, Shringla met Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, foreign minister Pradeep Gyawali and foreign secretary Bharat Raj Paudyal.Ties between the two nations took a hit when Nepal issued a new political map in May that laid claim to the Kalapani region, which is controlled by India, after New Delhi opened a new road to the strategic Lipulekh region. India rejected the map but said it was open to discussing the matter through appropriate mechanisms.Sources familiar with developments sai...
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China holds meet with Pak, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh to fight Covid-19
13Nov By Mike TrudellNo Comments
China, World

China holds meet with Pak, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh to fight Covid-19

With an aim to fight coronavirus and boost economy, China hosted a high-level virtual meeting with Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka to build up “political consensus” in all nations.Termed as the “five-parties” meeting by the Chinese foreign ministry in a late-night statement on Thursday; the meet was an expansion of a similar meeting held in July involving Pakistan, Nepal, and Afghanistan, and hosted by foreign minister, Wang Yi.“To jointly defeat Covid-19, protect people’s life, safety and health, and accelerate economic and social recovery and development, China, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka convened a vice-ministerial-level video conference on Covid-19 response on November 10,” the Chinese foreign ministry said in a statement on Thursday.“The five parties had in-de...
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India gifts 2,000 vials of Remdesivir to Nepal
28Oct By Joe RodriguezNo Comments
Asia

India gifts 2,000 vials of Remdesivir to Nepal

The Ambassador of India to Nepal, Vinay M Kwatra has handed over 2,000 vials of Remdesivir to Nepal Foreign Affairs Minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali in meeting challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic."Ambassador Vinay M. Kwatra handed over 2,000 vials of Remdesivir to Foreign Affairs Minister of Nepal Pradeep Kumar Gyawali on behalf of the Government of India," Indian Embassy said in a release.It stated that the medicines are a part of the Indian government's ongoing assistance to its neighboring nation against the battle against COVID-19."It follows on earlier support extended to Nepal in the form of ICU ventilators on August 9, COVID-19 test kits (RT-PCR) on May 17, and essential medicines including Paracetamol and Hydroxychloroquine on April 22. As a close friend and neighbor, India ...
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India gifts consignment of disaster relief materials to Nepal
25Oct By Joe RodriguezNo Comments
Asia

India gifts consignment of disaster relief materials to Nepal

India gifted to Nepal a consignment of disaster relief material including tents and plastic sheets after floods and landslide destroyed livelihoods and families in five districts of the Himalayan nation.The consignment was handed over by India's deputy envoy in Nepal, Namgya Khampa, to Chanda Chaudhary, Member of Parliament and President of the Nepal-India Women Friendship Society (NIWFS).“This gift is part of the Government of India's regular humanitarian assistance and disaster relief support to Nepal”, according to India mission to Nepal."The relief material includes tents and plastic sheets for distribution to flood and landslide affected families in five districts of Nepal," the mission said in the statement."In view of the recent destruction and loss of life caused by floods and land...
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1.77 lakh tourists visited Nepal in 8 months of 2020, Indians top list
25Oct By Joe RodriguezNo Comments
Asia

1.77 lakh tourists visited Nepal in 8 months of 2020, Indians top list

According to Nepal’s Department of Immigration (DOI), as many as 1,77,675 foreign tourists visited the country in the first eight months of 2020 and among them, Indian travelers topped the list despite the lockdown imposed in Nepal to curb the COVID-19 infection.In early January, a total of 16,800 Indians visited Nepal, 16,558 in February, 6,793 in March, two in April, seven in May, 26 in June, 41 in July and 23 in August, the DoI data said.In January, 65,983 tourists had visited the Himalayan nation while the figures soared to 77,064 in February. The numbers came down to 34,025 in March before the enforcement of nationwide COVID-19 lockdown that month.A total of 13 foreign nationals entered Nepal in April, out of which two were Indians, 30 in May, 100 in June, 195 in July and 265 in Augus...
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