Army Chief Gen VK Singh meets Nepal President

Army Chief Gen VK Singh meets Nepal President Kathmandu: Army Chief Gen VK Singh on Thursday met Nepal President Ram Baran Yadav and wished peace and prosperity for his country. Singh, who is in Nepal to attend the three-day Regional Seminar on Natural Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance, called on President Yadav at the Rastrapati Bhawan in the capital. Indian Ambassador to Nepal Jayant Prasad was also present at the meeting. Singh during the brief meeting wished "for...
09:51 AM, Apr 05, 2012

UK: 20 mn pounds aid for Nepal's peace process

UK: 20 mn pounds aid for Nepal's peace process Kathmandu: The UK on Thursday pledged full support to Nepal's peace process and offered an aid of 20 million pounds to conclude the reconciliation efforts in the country. In a meeting held in Kathmandu with Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai, UK's Secretary of State for International Development, Andrew Mitchell pledged assistance of 20 million pounds (NRs 2.5 billion) and also extended his country's full support for the ongoing peace process. Mitchell...
08:58 PM, Jan 19, 2012

Nepal detains hundreds of Ramdev supporters

Nepal detains hundreds of Ramdev supporters Kathmandu: Nepal police on Monday detained over 200 supporters of Baba Ramdev while they were holding a demonstration outside the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu against the crackdown on the yoga guru and his followers in New Delhi. Some of the members of Patanjali Yogpeeth, established by 46-year-old Baba Ramdev, submitted a memorandum to the Indian Embassy officials condemning police action terming it to be against human rights in a democratic...
05:06 PM, Jun 06, 2011

Nepal deadlock: Madhesi parties hold key to new govt

Nepal deadlock: Madhesi parties hold key to new govt Prachanda's resignation had led to massive protests in the nation. ...
04:08 PM, May 08, 2009

Riot police beat back Maoist protests in Nepal

Riot police beat back Maoist protests in Nepal They were protesting before President's house against army chief. ...
08:12 AM, May 08, 2009

Turmoil in Nepal: Maoists may go to court against Prez

Turmoil in Nepal: Maoists may go to court against Prez Nepal's political crisis deepened after the PM sacked the army chief. ...
01:16 PM, May 04, 2009

First President of Republic of Nepal sworn in

First President of Republic of Nepal sworn in Ram Baran Yadav had defeated Maoist candidate Ramraja Prasad Singh. ...
02:06 PM, Jul 24, 2008

Nepal picks first president, rejects Maoist nominee

Nepal picks first president, rejects Maoist nominee Ram Baran Yadav wins by 308 votes, but his post will be ceremonial. ...
08:57 PM, Jul 21, 2008
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