The event also was co-organized by Nepal-India Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NICCI) Birgunj Chapter and NADA Automobile Association of Nepal, Madhesh Pradesh, PHDCCI India-Nepal Centre.
The March 21, 2007, political violence that flared with the clash between the then Madheshi Janadhikar Forum (MPRF) led by Upendra Yadav and the then CPN-Maoist at the Rice Mill ground in Gaur, Rautahat, left at least 27 dead.
Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli flew onboard the Nepal Army helicopter to the drought-hit Madhesh province, taking stock of the situation with a food crisis looming ahead.
Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Wednesday appraised the parliament that the cabinet meeting had made the decision provided the situation in Southern plains.
A severe drought in Nepal's Madhesh province has dried up water sources, affecting farming and daily life. Only 36% of paddy fields are planted. The government is using fire engines to deliver water. Locals face acute water shortages, and pleas for aid from the union government remain unansw
The Aurionpro International Grandmaster Chess Tournament witnessed a shift in momentum in the seventh round as veteran Grandmaster Aleksej Aleksandrov of Belarus surged to the top of the leaderboard with an emphatic victory at the World Trade Centre
The Junior tournament also heated up, with top seed and FM Aansh Nerurkar of Mumbai and CM Madhesh sharing the top spot with 5 points after 5 rounds. The two leaders face off in Round 6, which should help in identifying the sole leader.
Bardibas has become a key transit point for drug trafficking, with marijuana smuggled into India and prescription drugs entering Nepal from across the border. Police have seized large quantities in recent months, raising concerns over growing storage hubs and student involvement.
The India-Nepal Tourism Summit 2025, held in Janakpur, focused on boosting bilateral cooperation in tourism and allied sectors. Experts discussed strategies for enhancing cross-border tourism, infrastructure, and government-industry collaboration.
Madhesh said that they consider Lord Ram to be their brother-in-law and they are here to take Tilak for the Vivah Panchami, which is set to take place after five years