MEGA PROJECTS IN NEPAL
India shows interest in mega Teesta river conservation project
A major focus of the talks between the two prime ministers was to explore ways to shore up India-Bangladesh cooperation in digital and energy connectivity even as both sides resolved to work towards peaceful management of borders between the two countries.
China's Nepal envoy Chen Song faces local ire after public spat with intellectuals
China's ambassador to Nepal, Chen Song, is the new "wolf warrior diplomat" in South Asia, having kicked up a controversy targeting a local journalist who criticised China's loan policy for Nepal. Wolf warrior diplomacy refers to hyper public diplomacy by Chinese diplomats targeting host governments, visible since the Covid-19 pandemic.
Kurmi demand for ST status meets BJP's anti-corruption plank, TMC's development card in Purulia
Political analyst Debashis Ghorai, professor at Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University, said with most of the political parties fielding Kurmi candidates, there is a chance of a split in Kurmi votes, which could make things tough for the TMC candidate.
Hydropower projects fuelling disasters in Himalayas: Experts
Construction of hydropower projects in the fragile Himalayan region is leading to disasters, according to environmental experts and activists. Violations of norms during construction have resulted in severe damage in various districts, and the series of dams built on the Teesta River have exacerbated the situation.
La Tomatina: A taste of inflation, political strategies at Mint Street and Parliament
Tomatoes are causing a stir in India due to increasing prices caused by harsh weather conditions and reduced planting areas, impacting inflation projections and catching the attention of the Reserve Bank of India and the Indian Parliament. The RBI today raised inflation forecast for India, largely due to food price shocks, while the government vouched how well they have handled price pressures.
Nepal prime minister seeks Indian investments in mining, agri, energy, hospitality, IT
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Nepalese counterpart Pushpakamal Dahal 'Prachanda' on Thursday vowed to resolve the vexed boundary dispute under the spirit of friendship even as the two sides signed several major pacts including one on increasing New Delhi's import of power from the neighbouring country to 10,000 mega watt in the next 10 years.
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Prachanda’s India visit next week to focus on cross-border power sharing, energy & infra deals
This will be Prachanda’s first bilateral visit abroad after assuming office in December 2022. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet Prachanda in New Delhi on June 1, ET has learnt.
India happy to contribute to Bangladesh’s development journey under PM Hasina, says Prime Minister Modi
At the inauguration of a Rs 377-crore pipeline to transport diesel from India, Modi also said, “In the last few years, under the able leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh has made remarkable progress and every Indian is proud of that. And we are also happy that we have been able to contribute to this journey of Bangladesh's development. I am sure that this pipeline will further accelerate the growth of Bangladesh.”
SJVN to develop 490 MW Arun-4 hydel power project worth Rs 4,900 crore in Nepal
SJVN Chairman and Managing Director Nand Lal Sharma said it will be the third mega project to be constructed by the company in Nepal. The construction of 900 MW Arun-3 project is in progress and the 669 MW Lower Arun project is at the survey and investigation stage.
BRI projects in Nepal suffer amid funding challenges
During a recent visit (March 25-27) of Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi to Nepal, the two countries signed nine agreements, but none was related to the BRI. The BRI plans were reportedly not discussed during Wang's visit, with Nepal insisting on threadbare negotiations on the issue, ET has learnt.
China’s agony: Slow pace of BRI projects in Nepal
During the recent visit (March 25-27) of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Nepal, both countries signed nine agreements, but none of them were related to the BRI. The BRI plans were reportedly not discussed during Wang’s visit due to some confusion and Nepal insisting on negotiations, ET has learnt.
Maritime Vision 2030 envisages Rs 3 lakh cr investment in port projects, 20 lakh jobs
"Maritime India Vision 2030 would involve an investment of over Rs 3 lakh crore, which would generate more than 20 lakh jobs and unlock annual revenue potential for major ports worth over Rs 20,000 crore," according to the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways' document.
Bangladesh avoids Chinese debt trap, building biggest bridge with own funds
Drawing lessons from Sri Lanka, B'desh has decided to build its biggest infra project with its own money.
India to skip China's mega Belt & Road Initiative; says CPEC & OBOR violates sovereignty
Experts said India's position had send messages even to countries who are attending the meet that Delhi has walked the talk and did not compromise.
Railway connectivity important document of China visit: Nepal PM KP Oli
This is the second significant initiative by Oli, after the transit trade treaty with China in 2016, to reduce dependence on India for transportation of goods to Nepal.
Nepal all set to welcome PM Narendra Modi
This will be the third visit of Prime Minister Modi to Nepal and the first high-level visit from India since the formation of the new Government in Nepal.
PM Modi's visit to Nepal to focus on building trust, implementation of key projects
The aim will also be to bring "substance" and "seriousness" in ties, a source said, while expressing the hope that "it will further build trust between the two neighbours".
Nepal’s participation in OBOR in its national interest: Nepal PM
Talking about participation in OBOR, Oli said that this was important for his country because Nepal didn’t want to perennially languish in poverty and backwardness.
India, Nepal seek outcome oriented deals during PM KP Oli's April 6-8 visit
A key focus of the visit will be exploring measures to boost economic and investment partnership, including in the areas of connectivity and capacity building.
China's new super weapon against India: Neighbourhood debt traps
China has found an innovative way to contain India. This new weapon is a financial ploy that helps China grab land in India's neighbouring countries.
Nepal signs mega hydro project deal with Chinese firm
Nepal's Ministry of Energy signed an MoU with China Gezhouba Group Corporation for the development of teh much-touted 1,200 MW Budhigandaki Hydroelectric Project.
China may put South Asia on road to debt trap
Sri Lanka has run up huge losses owing to high rates charged by China for infra pojects under OBOR. Pakistan too finds itself in a similar predicament.
Nepal to import electricity worth NRS 15 bn from India
The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has so far imported electricity worth NRS 9.68 billion from India in the first nine months of the fiscal year 2016-17.
Nepal receives 40 mega watt of electricity from India
According to the officials at the Ministry of Energy, despite the import of 40 MW of electricity from India on Saturday, an additional 40 MW of electricity needs to be imported to end load-shedding.
Nepal keen to develop water connectivity with India
India has an open border of 1,850 kilometers with Nepal spreading across five states -- Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal and Sikkim.
Kolkata: Lone Indian link in China's mega Maritime Silk Road
Inspired by the historic 2,000-year-old Maritime Silk Route, Kolkata was shown on the map released today as part of the MSR.
SJVN's Net rises 54% during April-December period of FY2014-15
Mini Navratan Sutlej Jal Vidyut Nigam has recorded a 53.8 per cent increase in its profit after tax at Rs 1,491.67 crore during the first nine months of 2014-15.
India funds Nepal project to counter Kheri floods
India has come forward to fund Pancheshwar multi-purpose project of Nepal worth Rs 1500 crore for countering the Kheri floods in the region here.
India, Nepal hold negotiations for 900 MW power project
India and Nepal are holding negotiations to sign a second Project Development Agreement (PDA) to generate hydorelectric power in the Himalayan nation endowed with rich water resources.
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