The Hindu Kush Himalaya region faces the threat of climate and ecological change
Sri Lanka needs well-designed political and economic policy changes for long-term recovery
The government has taken steps to address shortages of fuel and gas to some extent when compared to the earlier situation which had long queues that stretched for kilometres outside fuel and gas stations. But a well-planned recovery plan still cannot be seen that can address the long-term food security issues.
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Oli and Dahal blow hot and cold, as Nepal's ruling party leaders play a game of brinkmanship
The ruling Nepal Communist Party, which has come so close to an implosion on more than one occasion since it was formed in May 2018, seems to have learned to live with one fact–keep fighting but find a way to resolve the differences
US policy towards Nepal expected to remain unchanged
With excitement over the imminent outcome of the US presidential elections and Democratic candidate Joe Biden’s victory expected, a new discourse on whether Washington’s foreign policy towards Nepal will change is likely to dominate in Nepali diplomatic and political circles in the coming days
Czech Republic to enhance ties with Nepal
The Czech Republic wants to increase people to people contact with Nepal and take bilateral relations between the two countries to the next level
'Baseless and fallacious': Pakistan responds to Indian claims on Kartarpur Corridor
Pakistan's Foreign Office (FO) on Thursday rejected the "baseless and fallacious propaganda" by the Indian government regarding the Kartarpur Corridor, adding that the claims had also been refuted by the Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee (PSGPC)
Russia to develop strategic stakes in Pakistan’s gas pipeline
In a welcoming development, Russia has provided a new structure for much-touted North-South Gas Pipeline Project (NSGPP) in a goodwill gesture, showing how determined and committed Moscow is for developing strategic stakes in Pakistan, a senior official privy to the development told The News
Educational institutions in Pakistan to remain open despite surge in COVID-19 cases
Pakistan's Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training on Thursday decided not to close educational institutions amid rising coronavirus cases across the country
Russian troops to participate in ‘friendship’ drills with Pakistan forces
A contingent of Russian Army has arrived in Pakistan to participate in joint training exercise — ‘DRUHZBA-5’
Sri Lankan president instructs strict monitoring of self-quarantine process after lifting of curfew
Sri Lankan President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa has instructed officials to closely monitor the self-quarantine process implemented to control the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus disease after the lifting of the quarantine curfew
Sri Lanka ready to hold talks with Tamil Nadu to resolve fishermen issue
Sri Lanka's Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda says he is ready to hold talks with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami to resolve the problems of fishermen of both countries
82 garbage-filled freight containers to be shipped back to the UK
Another 82 garbage-filled freight containers imported to Sri Lanka illegally will be shipped back to the United Kingdom, said Sri Lanka Customs
India smartphone market at record high
While the India smartphone market registered double-digit growth in the third quarter this year and reached highest-ever levels with 14 per cent (on-year) growth, the overall feature phone grew marginally, primarily because consumers at the bottom of the pyramid continue to be sharply affected by the pandemic, a new report said on Thursday
Oli-Dahal meet ends inconclusively as fractures deepen in Nepal's ruling party
The meeting that took place today between the two co-chairs of ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) ended without a proper exit
Indian, Nepal Army chiefs discuss enhancing bilateral defence cooperation
Visiting Indian Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane on Thursday held a meeting with his Nepali counterpart General Purna Chandra Thapa during which they discussed ways to enhance bilateral defence cooperation
Six held in Nepal in connection for human trafficking; three girls rescued
Police raided a hotel and arrested six persons allegedly involved in human trafficking in Dhangadhi Sub-metropolis of Kailali district
