Pushpa Kamal Dahal

Nepal's Ruling Party Seeks PM Oli's Resignation Over Remarks On India

World News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 1, 2020

Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's recent remarks that efforts are being made to oust him after his government redrew Nepal's political map has backfired, with top leaders of the ruling Nepal Communist Party demanding his resignation on Tuesday.

PM Modi, Former Prime Minister Of Nepal Discuss Indo-Nepal Relations

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 8, 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi noted on Saturday the contribution of former Nepal premier Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' in strengthening the relations between the two countries.

New Nepal Government Retracts Multi-Billion Power Project From China

World News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday May 9, 2018

The Nepal government has said no to China to build the near $3 billion Budhi Gandaki hydroelectricity project that was awarded to a Chinese firm by the previous Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda'-led dispensation in 2016.

PM Modi Congratulates KP Sharma Oli On Nepal Election Win

India News | Edited by Sumana Nandy | Friday December 22, 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke to KP Sharma Oli over the phone who will succeed Sher Bahadur Deuba to become Nepal's next Prime Minister and congratulated him on the Left alliance's success in the recently concluded elections. He pledged India's support to Nepal in its pursuit of stability and inclusive development over the phone ca...

KP Sharma Oli Set To Return As Nepal Prime Minister With Left Alliance's Win

World News | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday December 12, 2017

CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli, seen as close to China, is set to become Prime Minister of Nepal again with the Left alliance completing a clean sweep in the country's first elections to the provincial and federal assemblies.

New Nepal Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba Takes Oath Of Office

World News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 7, 2017

Veteran politician of Nepal Sher Bahadur Deuba was today sworn in prime minister by President Bidya Devi Bhandari.

Nepal Government, Chinese Firm Sign 1,200-Megawatt Hydro Power Deal

World News | Press Trust of India | Monday June 5, 2017

Nepal has signed a deal with a Chinese company to develop a 1,200 megawatt hydroelectric project. Nepal's Ministry of Energy yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding with China Gezhouba Group Corporation for the development of the 1,200-MW Budhigandaki Hydroelectric Project.

Voting To Elect Sher Bahadur Deuba As Nepal's Next PM Put Off Till Tuesday

World News | Press Trust of India | Monday June 5, 2017

The parliamentary voting to elect veteran politician Sher Bahadur Deuba as the 40th prime minister of Nepal had to be postponed till Tuesday as the main political parties today failed to forge a consensus to conduct the House proceedings.

Nepal To Elect New Prime Minister On Sunday

World News | Press Trust of India | Friday June 2, 2017

Nepal's Parliament is set to elect a new prime minister on Sunday after former premier Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' resigned after a brief stint of nine months.

Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' Resigns As Nepal Prime Minister

World News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 24, 2017

Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' today resigned after a brief stint of nine months, honouring a power sharing understanding reached between his party and the ruling partner Nepali Congress.

Nepal Holds First Local Elections In 20 Years; 1 Killed In Violence

World News | Press Trust of India | Monday May 15, 2017

Millions of Nepalese today voted in the country's first local-level polls in two decades as the Himalayan nation took a crucial step towards cementing democracy amid political turmoil.

Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas Echoes At South Asia Satellite Launch: 10 Points

India News | Edited By Aloke Tikku | Friday May 5, 2017

Leaders of seven South Asian countries today came on the same platform via live video conference to witness, and celebrate the launch of the communication satellite from Sriharikota that promises to touch lives of millions of people in the region. "Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas (Together, development for all)," Maldives President Yameen Abdul Gayoom said...

Nepal's Prachanda Government In Crisis As Ruling Partner Quits

World News | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday May 1, 2017

The Pushpa Kamal Dahal-led government in Nepal received a major blow after one of the ruling coalition partners, Rastriya Prajatantra Party, decided to withdraw from the government over the impeachment motion against the Chief Justice.

Nepal To Hold First Local Elections In 20 Years

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday February 21, 2017

Nepal will hold its first local elections in two decades in May, the government has announced, a key moment in the country's fraught transition to democracy.

India Keen To Rail Link Katmandu With Delhi And Kolkata

India News | Edited by Bidita Sen | Monday February 20, 2017

In a renewed attempt to boost bi-lateral ties, India has expressed its interest to link Nepal's capital with New Delhi and Kolkata through a well-planned railway network.