Nepal

Kathmandu, Aug 10 (IANS) Despite mounting criticism that the Nepal Army was increasingly getting involved in commercial activities not befitting the armed forces, the national defence force is amending a law to allow it to invest in…

Patna, July 24 (IANS) The flood situation in Bihar remained grim on Wednesday and is expected to worsen as neighbouring Nepal is witnessing heavy rainfall and the water from the  there may flow in to Bihar, an official said.So far, 106…

Kathmandu, July 22 (IANS) The recent floods in Nepal have caused extensive destruction and caused the deaths of at least 90 people. For rehabilitation and reconstruction, officials have estimated that around Rs 220 million will be needed.…

Kathmandu, July 19 (IANS) The Motihari-Amlekhgunj oil pipeline project will start commercial operation by August following virtual inauguration of the Nepal-India bilateral project by executive heads of the two countries, the Himalayan…

Patna, July 16 (IANS) The flood situation in Bihar continued to remain grim on Tuesday with over 2.5 million people affected by it across the 12 districts of the state, officials said.In the last 24 hours, all the major rivers were…

New Delhi/Kathmandu, July 15 (IANS) The death toll from the monsoon floods and landslides in Nepal and northeastern India has increased to 59, while the number of affected people stands at around 2.6 million, officials said Sunday.In…

Kathmandu, July 13 (IANS) At least 15 people were killed and six others reported missing due to floods and landslides caused by torrential rain in Nepal, an official said.Over 200 places across the country have been identified as…

Kathmandu, July 12 (IANS) At least 6,346 farmers and entrepreneurs have been carrying out commercial coffee farming in 32 out of 77 districts in Nepal, according to a new survey.The "Commercial Coffee Farming Survey Report" published by…

Kathmandu, June 7 (IANS) One person was killed and 99 others were injured after a massive storm hit several villages in Nepal's Kailali and Kanchanpur districts, authorities said on Friday.The storm hit several areas in the two…

Kathmandu, June 6 (IANS) Nepal's famed Pashupatinath Temple owns over 9 kg gold, 316 kg of silver and holds 1.29 billion Nepalese rupees in banks, a media report said.The temple's income has remained a matter of curiosity for many. It…