Political Crisis in Nepal: Oli (CPN(UML)) came to power with the support of Maoist Centre and enjoyed a near-absolute majority in the lower house. In May 2018 they cement their alliance and created the Nepal Communist Party (NCP). However, very soon there were disputes related to the power-sharing arrangement, worked out with Maoist leader Pushpa Kamal …
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Historical Ties: Nepal is an important neighbour of India and occupies special significance in its foreign policy because of the geographic, historical, cultural and economic linkages/ties that span centuries. India and Nepal share similar ties in terms of Hinduism and Buddhism with Buddha’s birthplace Lumbini located in present day Nepal. The two countries not only share an open …
Postal Highway It is also called Hulaki Rajmarg which runs across Terai region of Nepal, from Bhadrapur in east to Dodhara in west, cutting across entire width of the country. It is oldest highway in Nepal constructed by Juddha Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana and Padma Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana to aid transportation and facilitate postal …
Nepal in recent years has increased its closeness to China. During last year’s constitutional crisis, China has taken advantage of anti-India feeling among Nepalese government and citizens and has moved close to China. List of important agreements/MOUs: The agreement on transit through China where China has agreed to provide the Tianjin seaport for transit …
New constitution creates seven states in a secular, federal system, but is opposed by some groups who wanted to re-establish Nepal as a Hindu nation, and others who feel it is unfavourable to people in the plains, near India. The Maoists laid down their arms in 2006 and joined democratic politics in an India-brokered peace …