Pokhara

Everything you need to know about Pokhara: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Pokhara: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

India wins two medals at South Asian Triathlon Championship

April 1, 2013 at 6:42 PM

Pokhara (Nepal), April 1 (IANS) India won two medals including a gold at the South Asian Triathlon Championship here Monday.

Nepalese craftsmen convert Mt-Everest trash into art and sculpture

November 22, 2012 at 4:50 PM

London, Nov. 22 (ANI): Nepalese artists have converted eight tones of litter left on Mount Everest into 75 works of art.

Bird hits plane in Nepal again

October 2, 2012 at 4:00 AM

Kathmandu, Oct 2 (IANS) A passenger plane in Nepal had to make emergency landing Monday after being hit by a bird, authorities said.

Indian Army chief in Nepal to strengthen military bond

July 10, 2012 at 7:04 PM

New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) The Indian Army chief, Gen. Bikram Singh, left Tuesday on a four-day visit to Nepal during which he will also be conferred the honorary rank of a Nepalese Army general.

Govt. determined to facilitate return of Indians stranded in Angola: MEA

May 16, 2012 at 10:42 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday said the government is determined to facilitate return of Indian workers stranded in Angola.

The lunch date with parents that was never to be

May 15, 2012 at 11:06 AM

Kathmandu, May 15 (IANS) Prabhu Sharan Pathak, the pilot captaining the aircraft that crashed into a Nepal cliff Monday, had promised his parents he would meet them for lunch. But it was a meeting that was never to be.

13 Indians die as plane crashes in Nepal (Sixth Lead)

May 14, 2012 at 8:18 PM

Kathmandu, May 14 (IANS) Thirteen Indians on a pilgrimage and two crew members were killed when a 20-seater plane slammed into a cliff in western Nepal Monday, authorities said. The six who dramatically survived included three Indians including two young girls.

13 Indians die as plane flies into Nepal cliff (Fifth Lead)

May 14, 2012 at 6:18 PM

Kathmandu, May 14 (IANS) Thirteen Indians on a pilgrimage were killed along with two crew members when their 20-seater aircraft slammed into a cliff in western Nepal Monday, less than seven months after 10 Indian tourists were killed in an air crash. The six survivors include three Indians.

13 Indians die as plane crashes into Nepal cliff

May 14, 2012 at 4:50 PM

Kathmandu, May 14 (IANS) Thirteen Indians were among the 15 people killed when their small aircraft dashed into a cliff in western Nepal Monday, less than seven months after 10 Indian tourists were killed in an air crash. Three of the six survivors were Indians.

13 Indians die in Nepal air crash (Third Lead)

May 14, 2012 at 2:50 PM

Kathmandu, May 14 (IANS) Thirteen Indians were among the 15 people killed when their 20-seater aircraft slammed into a cliff in western Nepal Monday, less than seven months after 10 Indian tourists were killed in an air accident. Six people miraculously survived the crash.

Nepal crash: Krishna offers condolences to families(Lead:SM Krishna)

May 14, 2012 at 2:10 PM

New Delhi, May 14(ANI): External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna has expressed grief and sadness over the death of 13 Indians who were killed in an aircrash in north -central Nepal this morning.

Aircraft crashed in Nepal; 16 die

May 14, 2012 at 12:24 PM

A private aircraft carrying 21 passengers including Indians crashed in western Nepal Monday morning, leaving 16 people dead, media reports say.........

At least 7 Indians killed in Nepal plane crash

May 14, 2012 at 12:10 PM

Kathmandu, May 14 (IANS) At least seven Indians were among those killed when an airplane carrying 21 people crashed on a cliff in western Nepal, less than seven months after 10 Indian tourists were killed in an aircrash.

Seven Indians die in Nepal plane crash

May 14, 2012 at 10:58 AM

Kathmandu, May 14 (IANS) Seven Indians were among the 19 people killed Monday when their aircraft crashed in western Nepal, media reports said.

11 people killed in aeroplane crash in western Nepal

May 14, 2012 at 10:50 AM

Kathmandu, May 14 (Xinhua-ANI): An aeroplane belonging to Agni Air crashed in Jomsom in western Nepal crashed Monday morning.

Nine killed Nepal road accident

May 6, 2012 at 2:46 PM

Kathmandu, May 6 (Xinhua-ANI): Just a day after the avalanche triggered flood created major havoc in the Kaski district in western Nepal, a road accident in the same district on Sunday has added to the tragedy of the people, according to local media.

Nine dead in Nepal road accident

May 6, 2012 at 2:14 PM

Kathmandu, May 6 (IANS) At least nine people were killed in a road accident Sunday in Nepal's Kaski district where an avalanche-triggered flood has created havoc since Saturday, local media reported.

Nepal flood toll rises to 15, many missing

May 6, 2012 at 1:50 PM

Kathmandu, May 6 (IANS) At least 15 people have been killed and dozens of others are still missing in Nepal following an avalanche in the country' Annapurna range which triggered a massive flood in the Seti river Saturday, local media reports said.

Nepal flood toll reaches 15: Reports

May 6, 2012 at 11:34 AM

Kathmandu, May 6 (IANS) As many as 15 people have been killed and many are still missing following an avalanche in Nepal's Annapurna range which triggered a massive flood in the Seti river Saturday, local media reports said.

13 killed, dozens missing in Nepal flood

May 5, 2012 at 6:14 PM

Kathmandu, May 5 (IANS) At least 13 people died and dozens of others, including three Russians, went missing after an avalanche in Nepal's Annapurna range triggered a massive flood in the Seti river Saturday, the army said.

Eight killed in Nepal flood

May 5, 2012 at 5:02 PM

Kathmandu, May 5 (IANS) At least eight people were killed and dozens of others were missing after an avalanche in Nepal's Annapurna range triggered a massive flood in the Seti river Saturday, police said.

Eight killed in avalanche triggered flood in Nepal

May 5, 2012 at 3:10 PM

Kathmandu, May 5 (Xinhua-ANI): As many as 8 bodies have been recovered so far as a major avalanche in Annapurna range triggered a massive flood in Seti River in Kaski district of western Nepal Saturday.

Nepal offers to train Indian peacekeepers

April 28, 2012 at 2:50 PM

Kathmandu, April 28 (IANS) Nepal has offered to train Indian Army officers who will take part in the United Nations peacekeeping operations under various international assignments.

Nepal holds security talks with India

April 26, 2012 at 10:07 PM

Kathmandu, April 26 (Xinhua-ANI): The Nepal-India Bilateral Consultative Groups on Security issues meeting began in western Nepali city of Pokhara from Thursday.

Nepal holds security talks with India

April 26, 2012 at 7:34 PM

Kathmandu, April 26 (IANS) India and Nepal began their four-day bilateral security talks Thursday.

Indian Army Chief VK Singh to be honoured in Nepal

December 21, 2010 at 1:37 PM

Kathmandu, Dec 21 (ANI): Indian Army Chief General VK Singh, who is in Kathmandu on a four-day official visit to Nepal, will be decorated with the honorary rank of General of the Nepal Army.

Nepalese teen becomes world's smallest man after celebrating 18th b'day

October 14, 2010 at 1:47 PM

Melbourne, Oct 14 (ANI): A Nepalese teenager-whose tiny stature has made him a celebrity in his homeland-has entered the record books as the world's shortest man, as he celebrated his 18th birthday.

Nepal govt to introduce casino regulations

July 9, 2010 at 3:59 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (ANI): The Nepal government is all set to introduce casino regulations to curb possible malpractices in the business.

Indian, Nepal Army chiefs discuss security measures

January 20, 2010 at 12:56 PM

Kathmandu, Jan 20 (ANI) Visiting Indian Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor met Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Chhatraman Singh Gurung here on Tuesday and discussed the security situation of the two countries including institutional cooperation and other matters of mutual interest.

Elephant soccer draws crowds in Nepal

December 31, 2009 at 1:35 PM

Chitwan (Nepal), Dec 31 (ANI): They may appear large and bulky, but during a soccer game, these elephant calves in Nepal proved nimble on their feet at the annual elephant festival.

Nepal Prime Minister's efforts for a consensus

October 10, 2009 at 1:46 PM

Kathmandu, Oct 10 (ANI): Even as he was greeted by black flags by the Maoist cadres, Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal on Saturday said that he is still trying to end the current political impasse' through a consensus.

Maoists block Nepal Finance Minister's convoy

September 13, 2009 at 1:52 PM

Kathmandu, Sep 13 (ANI): Nepal police faced a tough time in providing security to the country's Finance Minister, Surendra Pandey as Maoist protestors pelted stones at his vehicle on Saturday.

Brit actress Lumley hailed as 'Nepali cheli'

July 28, 2009 at 3:35 PM

Kathmandu, July 28 (ANI): British actress Joanna Lumley was hailed as 'Nepali cheli (daughter)' and felicitated for her remarkable contribution to the Gurkha cause and successful campaign to allow Gurkha soldiers and their families to settle in Britain.

Brit actress Lumley meets Nepal President, PM

July 28, 2009 at 1:28 PM

Kathmandu, July 28 (ANI): British actress Joanna Lumley, who is in Nepal on a five day visit after spearheading a high profile campaign to allow Gurkha soldiers and their families to settle in Britain, met President Rambaram Yadav, Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal and Foreign Minister Sujata Koirala separately.

Brit actress Lumley set for heroine's welcome in Nepal

July 26, 2009 at 3:31 PM

London/Kathmandu, July 26 (ANI): British actress Joanna Lumley will get a heroine's welcome and reception when she lands in Nepal on Sunday afternoon, for spearheading a high profile campaign to allow Gurkha soldiers and their families to settle in Britain.

Sky's the limit for Nepal's ex-crown princess

May 25, 2009 at 4:29 PM

Kathmandu, May 25 (IANS) Fate decreed that on the day Nepal got its second prime minister in 12 months, the headlines would also be dominated by a member of the erstwhile royal family that since last year has been learning to live as commoners.

Carla Bruni's ex to hit a high note in Nepal

April 28, 2009 at 1:20 PM

Kathmandu, April 28 (IANS) French guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Louis Bertignac -better known as an ex-boyfriend of French first lady Carla Bruni - will now hit a different note in Nepal, far removed from Parisian high life.

India resumes Gorkha recruitment after two-year lull

April 18, 2009 at 1:44 PM

Kathmandu, April 18 (IANS) After a lull of two years, India has resumed the recruitment of Nepalis for its Gorkha regiments after a full nod by the Maoist government that had in the past pledged to halt all hiring in the Indian and British armies.

Khanal blames Maoists, NC for Nepal's mess

January 23, 2009 at 3:23 PM

Kathmandu, Jan 23 (ANI): CPN-UML General Secretary Jhala Nath Khanal has said the country is facing a grave crisis due to the "ultra-leftist" line of the Maoists and "rightist status-quo" of the Nepali Congress. Speaking at a press conference here on Thursday, Khanal bemoaned that because the political parties have remained adamant on their respective lines the country has not been able to make any headway on pressing matters.

Nepal's first aircraft passes test flight

December 7, 2008 at 1:00 AM

Kathmandu, Dec 6 (Xinhua) Nepal's first aircraft built by its engineers Saturday successfully completed a test flight in the country's western Pokhara city, a media report said.

Five killed, 17 injured in Nepal bus accident

November 21, 2008 at 5:25 PM

Kathmandu, Nov 21 (IANS) Five people were killed and 17 others injured when a bus fell into a river in western Nepal Friday, police said.

Chairman Nemwang confident of Nepal Constitution drafting process

November 18, 2008 at 4:50 PM

Kathmandu, Nov 18 (ANI): Nepal Constituent Assembly (CA) chairman Subhas Nemwang today urged the nation to actively participate in the constitution-making process, saying that "only the constitution prepared with the participation of the people will be a true people's constitution".

Braving China anger, Dalai Lama's envoy on Nepal mission

October 11, 2008 at 1:23 PM

Kathmandu, Oct 11 (IANS) For the first time since the government of Nepal closed down the office of the Dalai Lama's representative in Kathmandu, a top envoy of the exiled Tibetan leader is on a fact-finding mission in the new Himalayan republic, a move that is bound to anger Nepal's giant neighbour China.

Asian rights body urges Prachanda to protect rights of Tibetans

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

New Delhi, Sept.15 (ANI): Asian Centre for Human Rights urged the visiting Nepalese Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda to protect the rights of the Tibetan refugees in Nepal and refrain from refoulement of any Tibetan refugee to China.

Race is on to form Nepal Government

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Kathmandu, July 24 (ANI): Following the election of Dr. Ram Baran Yadav as President and Paramananda Jha as Vice President, the race to form the new Government in Nepal has started.