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Balen ends 'envoy snub' with India-first reset; meets China envoy within hours

NEW DELHI: Nepal PM Balendra Shah on Monday ended his self-imposed bar on one-on-one meetings with Kathmandu-based foreign envoys, receiving Indian ambassador Naveen Srivastava first and Chinese ambassador Zhang Maoming hours later at Singha Durbar in a diplomatic reset after months of a distancing that had increasingly come into question…

The Times of India

Nepal PM Balendra Shah meets Indian Ambassador, emphasises deepening historic ties

Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah met Indian Ambassador Naveen Srivastava on Monday. He stressed the importance of deepening Nepal's historic relationship with India. The envoy conveyed warm greetings from Prime Minister Modi and expressed commitment. This meeting occurred despite Shah's prior policy of avoiding one-on-one foreign engagements. Shah also planned…

The Economic Times

Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah to meet Indian, Chinese envoys on Monday

Prime Minister Balendra Shah will meet Indian and Chinese ambassadors on Monday. He will also meet the US Embassy Charge d'Affaires on Tuesday. These meetings follow a joint courtesy meeting with seventeen ambassadors in April. The agenda includes discussions on bilateral relations and messages from respective governments. These engagements were…

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Smokescreens, sneakers, and mass-reporting: Balen’s online machine against Nepal’s press

Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah's asset disclosure, filed after his appointment in accordance with Section 50 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 2002, listed social media — not his government salary — as his primary source of income.

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Mountaineer Nirmal Purja killed with all members of expedition in Pakistan avalanche

Renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja died with other team members in a powerful avalanche in Pakistan, his climbing company confirmed on Saturday, after rescuers recovered the remains of three climbers from the 10-strong expedition during a high-altitude search.

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Famed climber Nirmal Purja, nine others die in Pakistan avalanche

Acclaimed British-Nepali climber Nirmal Purja and nine other expedition members died following an avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak in Pakistan, his climbing company confirmed on Saturday.

France 24

Nepal authorities extend curfew to Saptari district bordering India as communal unrest spreads

Nepalese authorities imposed an indefinite curfew in parts of Saptari district. Protests erupted over recent communal violence in neighboring Sunsari province. Eight individuals were arrested in Madhesh province for alleged involvement in spreading violence. Tensions persist in several districts after communal clashes claimed three lives. Security measures were intensified, and…

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Nepal Protests: Why Madhesh region is protesting against PM Balen Shah just months after his rise as a youth icon

Nepal protests in the Madhesh region have intensified after deadly clashes, with PM Balen Shah facing criticism over his delayed response and handling of the crisis.

The Economic Times

Nepal communal violence: Three killed, curfew widens; PM Balendra Shah appeals for calm

Nepal prime minister Balendra Shah on Thursday appealed for unity, restraint and social harmony after at least three people were killed in communal violence that began in Sunsari district and later spread to neighbouring Madhesh province. The violence prompted authorities to expand curfews and tighten security across several districts.

The Times of India

Curfew extended indefinitely in parts of Nepal bordering India, PM Shah expresses grief over violence

Curfew has been extended indefinitely in Nepal's Sunsari district following communal violence. One person died and several were injured after police fired to disperse clashing groups. Prime Minister Balendra Shah expressed grief and pledged justice for the affected families. An investigation has been initiated into the actions of security personnel…

The Economic Times

Balen ends envoy snub amid protests, to meet India & China ambassadors

Nepal PM to hold one-on-one talks with both envoys on same day

The Times of India

'Self-immolation, squatter evictions': Why Nepal's Gen Z protesters are back on the streets

Public fury is mounting against Nepal's Prime Minister Balen Shah, fueled by ongoing protests. The self-immolation of a ride-sharing worker has spurred vigorous youth-led demonstrations demanding accountability for government policies. Thousands have assembled, charging the administration with overlooking the struggles of its most vulnerable citizens. The recent squatter evictions have…

The Times of India

Nepal’s rapper-turned-leader completes 100 days in office without fulfilling most of his promises

Balendra Shah promised to deliver 100 reforms in first 100 days but managed less than 40

The Independent UK

Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah marks 100 days with fast change and few words

Nepal's 36-year-old rapper-turned-Prime Minister Balendra Shah has marked 100 days in power with sweeping reforms and a low public profile. His administration, driven by a promise to combat corruption and boost the economy, has moved swiftly, implementing a significant portion of its 100-point agenda. While praised for action, Shah's unconventional…

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'Always ready to resolve border issue with India through talks': Nepal foreign minister

Nepal is “always ready” to resolve its border issue with India through diplomatic dialogue, the Himalayan nation’s foreign minister, Shisir Khanal, said on Wednesday.

The Times of India

Nepal rejects third-party mediation with India after row over PM Balen Shah's border remarks

Amid rising tensions regarding border disputes, Nepal's Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal has stated that Kathmandu does not endorse outside mediation, advocating instead for a resolution through direct dialogue with India. His remarks follow Prime Minister Balendra Shah's comments that generated debate, alongside India's insistence that boundary negotiations are a bilateral…

The Times of India

Want UK papers, not mediation, on border issue, clarifies Nepal

NEW DELHI: Nepal has ruled out third-party mediation in the border dispute with India, saying the issue will be resolved through existing diplomatic mechanisms between the two countries. Following Nepal PM Balendra Shah’s remarks last week urging the UK to take an interest in the dispute, India had said there’s…

The Times of India

Nepal seeks 'transformative' ties, says no grudge against India

Nepal does not carry any old baggage against India and is determined to build a genuinely transformative relationship with its “close neighbor and most important partner,” said Nepal foreign minister Shisir Khanal as he met his counterpart S Jaishankar on Saturday, following another round of diplomatic strife over the border…

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India is Nepal's most important partner, new govt carries no 'old baggage': Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with his Nepalese counterpart Shishir Khanal, emphasizing a "special" relationship and an opportunity to "decisively" shift engagement. Khanal affirmed Nepal's "highest priority" to ties with India, seeking a "genuinely transformative relationship." Jaishankar highlighted collaboration in traditional and new domains, stressing a message of…

The Economic Times

No role for any third parties in resolution of India-Nepal border issue: MEA

India has firmly rejected any third-party role in resolving its border dispute with Nepal. New Delhi stated that bilateral mechanisms are in place to address all aspects of the issue. Nepal's Prime Minister had suggested involving China and the UK. India emphasized that nearly 98 percent of the India-Nepal boundary…

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Why Nepal Suddenly Wants Britain's Help Against India After 210 Years

A border dispute that has existed for more than two centuries is once again making headlines and this time, it is because of an unexpected statement from Nepal's Prime Minister, Balen Shah. During a parliamentary discussion on the long-running Kalapani, Lipulekh, and Limpiyadhura dispute with India, Shah made remarks that…

The Times of India

Nepal, India encroaching on each other's land, UK must step in: PM Balen Shah

NEW DELHI: Nepal PM Balendra Shah backed dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the border dispute with India but, in remarks unlikely to go down well with New Delhi, he also urged the UK to take interest in addressing the issue, saying his govt had already discussed it with London and…

The Economic Times

Nepal delegation led by Rabi Lamichhane to visit India on June 1

A delegation from Nepal's Rastriya Swatantra Party, led by Rabi Lamichhane, will visit India starting June 1. They will meet with BJP President Nitin Nabin and other senior leaders. This visit aims to foster party-to-party engagement and discuss organizational practices. The Bharatiya Janata Party welcomes the delegation for a constructive…

The Economic Times

Nepal PM's comments about 'encroaching' Indian land triggers controversy

Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah has stated that Nepal has also encroached on Indian territories. He acknowledged India's encroachment on Nepalese land, specifically mentioning Lipulekh. Both nations have agreed to resolve the long-standing border dispute through discussions involving historians and surveyors. This statement has sparked controversy in Nepal, with experts…

The Times of India

Nepal PM calls for dialogue with India to resolve border issues, seeks UK's involvement in talks

Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah proposed resolving border disputes with India through dialogue and suggested involving the UK, citing its historical role in defining regional borders. He emphasized negotiations and diplomatic efforts, noting that Nepal has exchanged notes with India to examine historical and geographical records concerning disputed territories.

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