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Starlink seeks Nepal entry, but law blocks full foreign ownership

Kathmandu, June 2 -- With the formation of a new government in Kathmandu, Elon Musk's SpaceX, which offers Starlink satellite services, has renewed its interest in Nepal. During recent high-level vis... Read More


PM's remarks on 'mutual encroachment' draw concern of border experts, government in 'damage control' mode

Kathmandu, June 1 -- Prime Minister Balendra Shah was facing criticism for not speaking. Then he spoke. And he is now facing even fiercer criticism. On Sunday, Shah expressed his desire to respond to... Read More


US Under Secretary of State Rogers in Kathmandu

Kathmandu, May 31 -- US Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy Sarah B. Rogers arrived in Kathmandu on Saturday night from New Delhi, concluding the India leg of her South and Central Asia tour... Read More


New Delhi wanted to engage with Shah government. It will now start with RSP chairman

Kathmandu, May 31 -- Rastriya Swantantra Party chair Rabi Lamichhane will be meeting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other top political leaders in New Delhi as he tours India at a time when t... Read More


Nepal moves to open competition for ambassadorial appointments

Kathmandu, May 28 -- For the first time in Nepal's history, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday invited applications from eligible citizens for ambassador and permanent representative posts, a... Read More


Nepal seeks bids from consultants to prepare DPR for Kathmandu Valley electric rail project

Kathmandu, May 27 -- The Department of Railways has invited expressions of interest (EOI) from international consultants to prepare a detailed project report (DPR) for the construction of a rail, metr... Read More


EU ambassadors note Balendra Shah government's historic mandate, offer help

Kathmandu, May 26 -- three European Union ambassadors and deputy heads of mission, currently in Kathmandu for an annual meeting, were seemingly impressed by the initial commitments and trajectory of t... Read More


Kathmandu set to host senior-most US official since the formation of Shah government

Kathmandu, May 26 -- Giving continuity to the steady stream of high-ranking US officials visiting Nepal since the formation of the Balendra Shah government on March 27, Sarah B Rogers, US Under Secret... Read More


RSP chair Lamichhane heading to India amid uncertainty over PM Shah's visit

Kathmandu, May 26 -- Accepting the invitation of the government of India, Rabi Lamichhane is embarking on a three-day official visit to New Delhi on June 1 at a time when friction is slowly building b... Read More


23-member EU delegation to call on PM Shah on Tuesday

Kathmandu, May 25 -- three European Union ambassadors and deputy heads of mission, currently in Kathmandu for an annual meeting, are jointly paying a call on Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Tuesday. ... Read More