Author: Himalaya Post

Kathmandu – Nepal’s Ambassador to India, Dr. Shankar Prasad Sharma, met with Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar in New Delhi. During the meeting, Ambassador Sharma expressed condolences on behalf of the Government of Nepal for the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, in which one Nepali citizen lost their life. Minister Jaishankar shared this information via a post on X (formerly Twitter), where he also mentioned that they discussed recent developments in bilateral relations. “We also reviewed the progress in our bilateral ties,” Jaishankar wrote. Ambassador Sharma stated that he conveyed Nepal’s solidarity with the Government and...

-Keshav Nepal India’s Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal Khattar, recently wrapped up a two-day official visit to Nepal on April 22–23. While the visit may not have gained major global attention, its implications are far-reaching—especially in the context of climate change, energy needs, and regional cooperation. The growing partnership between Nepal and India is showing how clean energy can act as a strong diplomatic link in South Asia. Hosted by Nepal’s Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Dipak Khadka, Khattar’s April 22–23 visit wasn’t just a protocol exercise. It was a decisive moment...

Kathmandu- Minister for Power and Housing Affairs of India, Mr. Manohar Lal Khattar, held a meeting with Hon’ble Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Urban Development of Nepal, Mr. Prakash Man Singh. During the meeting, both leaders engaged in discussions focused on potential avenues for collaboration in sustainable urban development and infrastructure. They explored opportunities to enhance bilateral cooperation in areas such as smart cities, green infrastructure, housing, and urban planning. The visit is seen as a positive step toward strengthening ties between India and Nepal in the field of urban development, and promoting knowledge-sharing and technical support for...

Kathmandu- Minister for Power and Housing Affairs of India, Mr. Manohar Lal Khattar, paid a courtesy call on the Rt. Hon’ble Prime Minister of Nepal, Mr. K.P. Sharma Oli. During the meeting, the two leaders reaffirmed the close and friendly ties between India and Nepal. They held productive discussions on strengthening bilateral cooperation in the energy sector, exploring ways to enhance investment, connectivity, and sustainable development. Minister Khattar’s visit is expected to further energize the longstanding partnership between the two countries, particularly in the field of energy...

Sankhuwasabha – India’s Minister for Power and Housing, Manohar Lal Khattar, and Nepal’s Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Deepak Khadka, jointly visited the site of the 900 MW Arun-3 Hydropower Project, currently being developed by SJVN Ltd. of India. During the visit, the ministers reviewed the project’s progress, discussed ways to overcome technical and administrative hurdles, and expressed commitment to timely completion. They also inaugurated the start of electromechanical works at the powerhouse, marking a major milestone in the project’s construction phase. The joint visit is seen as a strong reaffirmation of India-Nepal energy cooperation, and a step...