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India Builds School Building at Chitwan

Posted by | Apr 2, 2021 |

The new building of the Rashtriya Primary School, Sultana (renamed as Basic School Sultana) Khairahani VDC-5, Chitwan District built with the Government of India’s financial assistance of NRs. 18.66 Million was jointly inaugurated by Shri Nitesh Kumar, Consul General of the Consulate General of India in Birgunj and Shri Manejer Chaudhary, Chairman, Ward No.7, Khairahani Municipality, Chitwan today.  The inaugration was also attended by friends of India and Nepal including the School Management Committee, local politicians and community leaders. The Government of India grant under ‘Nepal-Bharat Development Cooperation’ was utilized for construction of double storey school building having 12 class rooms and sanitation facilities. The project was taken up as a High Impact Community Development Project under an Agreement between the Government of India and the Government of Nepal. The Rashtriya Primary School was established in 1973 at Sultana, Chitwan. However, the school was completely ruined by flood in 2004. The Government of India’s financial assistance for the school building is aimed to benefit the community children and boost their learning experience. The building has been built keeping in mind the needs of the School. The project is a reflection of India’s development partnership with Nepal and complements effort of Government of Nepal in augmenting infrastructure in the field of...

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10 roads under constructed with Indian assistance Handover to Nepal

Posted by | Apr 1, 2021 | , ,

Roads constructed under Postal Highway in support of Indian government have been handed over to the public today. Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport Basant Kumar Nembang and Indian Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra jointly handed over the constructed roads built with grant assistance of Indian government. Under a Memorandum of Understanding between India and Nepal regarding strengthening of road infrastructure in Terai region of Nepal, Government of Nepal identified ten priority roads to be built under Government of India funding of NR 800 cr. These Terai roads are also called as Hulaki Raj Marg and connect major towns located on the East-West highway with India-Nepal border. These ten roads are located in seven border districts of Province 1, 2 and 5 of Nepal and provide smooth travel experience to people of over 284 wards, 149 villages, 18 gaunpalikas, 18 Nagar Palikas and 1 sub-metropolitan city. The Government of India funded ten Terai roads in Nepal are built as per the specifications prescribed by the Department of Roads of Nepal. Each road has a seven meter carriage way and two meters of shoulders on both sides. The roads also include drainage, foot paths with railings in habitation areas, road signage boards, road markings and other road furniture. Under the project over 652 culverts and over 111 kilometers of drainage network have also been built. The project has been implemented under...

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INDIAN ARMY GIFTS 100,000 COVID-19 VACCINE DOSES TO NEPALI ARMY

Posted by | Mar 31, 2021 | ,

Under the Government of India’s Vaccine Maitri’ Initiative, the Indian Army gifted 100,000 doses of Made in India vaccines to Nepal Army. In a ceremony at Nepal Army Headquarters, Tundikhel today, the vaccines were handed over by Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra to the Chief of Army Staff of the Nepali Army General Puran Chandra Thapa. Chief of the Army Staff of Indian Army General MM Naravane joined the ceremony through video conference from India.   He reaffirmed the special fraternal bonds that tie the armies of the two countries. Chief of the Army Staff of the Nepal Army General Thapa appreciated the gesture and thanked Indian Army and Government of India for the gift. 2. The vaccines had arrived at the Tribhuvan International Airport by an Air India flight on 28 th March 2021. The Indian Army has been assisting the Nepali Army to fight Covid-19 through various kinds of assistance since last year including Remdesivir, X-Ray machines, computed radiography systems, ICU ventilators, video endoscopy units, anesthesia machines, laboratory equipment and ambulances. This latest gift of vaccines is another testament to the close cooperation between the two armies and the two countries, particularly in times of...

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India to fund NRs 230 million for reconstruction of three Cultural Heritage projects in Sindhupalchowk: Works Awarded

Posted by | Mar 31, 2021 | ,

kathamandu , three Contract Agreements for reconstruction and restoration of Government of India funded Cultural Heritage projects were signed by National Reconstruction Authority and Contractors. the  three Gumbas are Chiri Ghyang Gumba, Tarkey Ghyang Gumba and Melamchi Ghyang Gumba of Sindhupalchowk district. The signing event was witnessed by Former State Minister of Finance Dr. Larkel Lama, Member of Provincial Assembly Mr. Nima Lama, Second Secretary of Development Partnership & Reconstruction Wing of Indian Embassy, Project Director of Cultural Projects of NRA, Chairpersons of respective Gumbas, GoI Project Consultant INTACH and stake holders. The three projects are part of 28 cultural heritage projects being taken up by the Government of India for post-earthquake conservation and restoration under a Memorandum of Understanding signed with the Government of Nepal. The projects are being implemented under US $ 50 million grant assistance committed by the Government of India for post-earthquake reconstruction of the Cultural Heritage sites across 8 districts of Nepal. The three Gumbas will also function as learning centers for Sherpas and Tamang community mostly Hyolmo people inhabited in Sindhupalchowk district and also promote the tourism in the Sindhupalchowk...

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Upaya CityCargo and Kumari Bank Launch QR codes to Promote Cashless Digital

Posted by | Mar 31, 2021 | ,

Kathmandu : Upaya CityCargo, in collaboration with Kumari Bank, launched a QR code payment system for Upaya CityCargo’s driver-partners today. Launched in the presence of key market actors that are promoting Nepal’s transition to a digital economy, such as F1Soft, UKaid Skills for Employment program, Nepal Rastra Bank, and others, the event called for stronger collaborative actions to accelerate the movement to a digital Nepal, build digital literacy, and expedite job creation. Upaya CityCargo and Kumari Bank’s partnership, with support from UKaid Seep, will enable driver-partners to conduct transactions using QR code; this enables them to enter the formal economy and use cashless transactions on a day-to-day basis. Bikash Dongol, 26, one of the driver-partners of Upaya CityCargo said, “after joining Upaya CityCargo, two years ago, I have already done upto 600 trips.I have had significant growth in my income, and also have access to insurance and digital payment service via Kumari Bank.The digital payment system has made transactions with clients more convenient.” Upaya CityCargo is implementing a digital literacy program for its two-wheeler and four-wheeler driver-partners with support from UKaid Seep. Seep and Upaya City Cargo’s partnership targets returnee migrant workers, women, and other socioeconomically disadvantaged groups. Upaya CityCargo has a strategic alliance with Sipradi Trading Ltd. and Kumari Bank Ltd. to provide driver-partners access to vehicles on a concessional financing basis. With Seep’s support, Upaya CityCargo has...

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