Author: Himalaya Post

Kathmandu – The accused in the death of Prakriti Lamsal, a student studying at the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) in Odisha, India, has been arrested and an investigation has been initiated. In a statement, the Bhubaneswar police said that a 21-year-old Indian youth, who is said to be the accused in the incident, has been taken into custody and an investigation has been initiated. Siddhant Sigdel, a 24-year-old student studying B. Tech (Mechanical) in the third year of the same university, filed a complaint at the Infocity police station on Sunday’, the police said. ‘The accused student...

Kathmandu, Feb 18: Embassy of India, Kathmandu, has said it is deeply saddened by the tragic death of a Nepali student at the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The Embassy extends its heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased during this difficult time, the Embassy of India, Kathmandu said in a press release on February 17. The Embassy has been in touch with the authorities of KIIT as well as the Odisha State Government. The Embassy has been informed that the local authorities have initiated an investigation into the unfortunate incident. KIIT has also...

Kathmandu- The School Building of Shree Janata Belaka Secondary School, Udayapur built with Government of India’s financial assistance at the project cost of NRs.37.99 million under ‘Nepal-India Development Cooperation’ was inaugurated today jointly by Dr.Narayan Khadka, Member of Parliament, House of Representatives, Prasanna Shrivastava, Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of India, Kathmandu and Mr. Ashok Karki, Mayor, Belaka Municipality, Udayapur. Political representatives, government officials and social workers were also present on this occasion.  The Government of India’s grant under ‘Nepal-India Development Cooperation’ was utilized for the construction of the school building and other allied facilities. The project was taken...

Kathmandu- On occasion of the 77th Indian Army Day, the Defence Wing, Embassy of India in Nepal hosted a banquet on 03 Feb 2025. The Indian Army Day acclaims the recognition of Lieutenant General (Later Field Marshal) KM Cariappa being appointed first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army on 15 January 1949. Prasiddha Prabal Janasewa Shree General Ashok Raj Sigdel, Chief of Army Staff, Nepali Army and Honorary General of Indian Army, honoured the celebrating event as Chief Guest at the event. The event was also attended by former Army Chiefs of Nepal, serving and retired Army officers, officers...