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Discussions In Meeting Of Nepal PM And PM Modi In Lumbini Visit: Foreign Secretary
Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra, on May 13, talked about issues that could be discussed during the meeting of Sher Bahadur Deuba and PM Narendra Modi during his Lumbini visit on May 16. He mentioned the discussions of boundary, development of partnership, society of South Asia, aspects relating to Hydropower cooperation, electricity trading. He said conversation would be picked up from where they were left off in New Delhi April.
Tags: Nepal, Nepal PM, India-Nepal border, Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra, PM Modi
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Union Cabinet Approves Bridge Construction Over Mahakali River
Union Government approved to sign MoU between India-Nepal, to construct bridge over Mahakali river. On January 6, the Cabinet chaired by PM Modi took the decision, helping people of Uttrakhand (Dharchula) and Nepal territory, sharing the region. Union Minister Anurag Thakur briefed the media about the meeting and said, the MoU will be helpful for people and enhance the relations between Nepal and India.
Tags: Nepal, India-Nepal border, Union cabinet, Mahakali River, Bridge construction
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Nepali Citizens Use Aadhar Card To Enter India, Reveals Official
Many Nepali citizens have been using Aadhar card to enter India via the Uttarakhand Border stated the Subdivisional District Magistrate of Tanakpur Himanshu Kafaltia. The statement came after long queues of Nepali citizens were seen at the India-Nepal border to enter India. "I have raised this issue before higher authorities", added Himanshu, while talking about potential 'security-risks'. Reportedly, the Nepalis have been showing the Aadhar… read-more
Tags: India, Nepal, India-Nepal border, Aadhar Card, National news
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Nepal Introduces controversial Map in the Reading Material of their Students
New text books introduced in Nepal for classes 9 to 12 have marked three Indian territories as its own. The books have been named "Nepal's territory and Reading Materials for Border Issues.” The revised political map contains three controversial areas, Lipulekh, Kalapani and Limpiyadhura which is claimed by India. “This artificial enlargement of claims is not based on historical fact or evidence, and is not tenable,” External Affairs Ministry… read-more
Tags: Nepal, India, India-Nepal border, Kalapani
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India Awaits Nepal’s Consent For Examining Raxaul-Kathmandu Railway Line
The Indian Embassy in Nepal awaits consent from the Nepal Government to examine the Raxaul - Kathmandu rail link, ensuring Covid-19 safety measures. The Konkan Railway Corporation is set to examine the rail link connecting the countries. The 136 km project is estimated to cost around three trillion Nepali Rupees. Balram Mishra, Director General of Railways said, "It… read-more
Tags: India-Nepal border, Indian Railways, Konkan Railways, COVID
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