Yubaraj Ghimire

As Nepal Politicians Call On BJP Leaders, New Bridges Built, Old Ones Dismantled

Nepal's mainstream parties -- the Nepali Congress and half a dozen Communist groups -- have traditionally maintained a distance from the Sangh. But that changed with the recent visits of PM Deuba, Nepal Maoist leader Prachanda

By Yubaraj Ghimire Jul 22, 2022

What West Seti Power Project Can Mean For India-Nepal Ties

India’s National Hydro Power Corporation has already begun preliminary engagement of the site in far-western Nepal following Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Lumbini on May 16.

By Yubaraj Ghimire Jun 22, 2022

Explained: What Changed In India-Nepal Ties?

Nepal's Parliament has cleared a map that includes areas with India. What has happened to the relations built on historical ties? A look at the influence India once had in Nepal, and where it stands today

By Yubaraj Ghimire Jun 22, 2020

Upper House To Vote Constitution Amendment Bill Amid Calls For Talks

By Yubaraj Ghimire Jun 15, 2020

Nepal House Clears New Map Bill, Oli Calls For Talks, India Frosty In Response

Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli, who had been very critical of India over the boundary issue, chose not to speak during the debate Saturday.

By Yubaraj Ghimire Jun 14, 2020

India Faked River Boundary, Says Nepal PM, Slams Adityanath Remark

Nepal Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli said Nepal was determined to reclaim Kalapani, Lipulekh and Limpiyadhura, territories it claims were encroached by India and now figure in its maps.

By Yubaraj Ghimire Jun 11, 2020

Prachanda’s Venezuela Remarks Trigger Rift Within Nepal Ruling Party

By Yubaraj Ghimire Feb 08, 2019

Yogi Adityanath To Represent Indian Prime Minister At Janakpur Event

By Yubaraj Ghimire Nov 26, 2018

Nepal Gets Access To All Chinese Ports

Traders say the plan to connect the country with China could face issues due to a lack of proper roads and customs infrastructure on the Nepalese side of the border. The nearest Chinese port is also located more than 2,600 km from its border.

By Yubaraj Ghimire Sep 10, 2018

Oli’s Long March

His Beijing visit is likely to resonate in Kathmandu’s relations with Delhi.

By Yubaraj Ghimire Jun 18, 2018

Nepal Government Closes Down UN-DPA Office With Immediate Effect

The Nepal government last week closed down the United Nations’ Department of Political Affairs (UN-DPA) that was active, at times controversially, here for the past seven years as a residue of the UN Mission to Nepal assisting the peace process

By Yubaraj Ghimire Jun 13, 2018

Nepal’s Communist Unification: Hope And Fear In Kathmandu

For the European Union (EU), the unification of the two left parties guarantees “secularism”, implying the right to conversion being irreversibly placed in the statute.

By Yubaraj Ghimire May 21, 2018

Modi’ Nepal's Visit: Banking On Faith

Modi’s visit also comes ahead of Oli’s trip to China, with whom he had signed a major framework agreement regarding trade and transit in March 2016, around the time of the blockade.

By Yubaraj Ghimire May 08, 2018