India Trade Rules Impact Nepal
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India's tightened export rules have halted tea production in Nepal, jeopardizing the livelihoods of an estimated 60,000 workers. Meanwhile, Nepal's large cardamom exports have reached a record high, though its carpet exports to China have plummeted.
Leaked exams, dashed dreams: Why India’s ‘cockroach’ youth turned on Modi
- Disenchanted Indian youth, once beneficiaries of Modi's welfare schemes, are protesting against widespread mismanagement of the national exam system. - Decades of leaked exam questions have led to invalidated results for millions, blocking pathways to secure government jobs. - The protests highlight a growing frustration among young people who feel their aspirations for stability are being thwar…
Nepal’s problematic foreign policy: Symbols without substance
- Nepali politicians often blame foreign influence for failures, using foreign policy for domestic political gain. - This approach squanders opportunities and distracts from development agendas. - Con…
Nepal raises dismantling of Susta earthen barrier with New Delhi
- Nepal's embassy in New Delhi formally protested to India's Ministry of External Affairs after Indian security personnel dismantled a mud embankment built by Nepali villagers to prevent flooding. - T…
Tea exports to India decline through Kakarvitta point
- Exports of Nepali tea to India through the Kakarvitta border point have decreased in the last fiscal year. - Both the volume and value of tea exports declined, resulting in a loss of earnings for Ne…
Tensions flare in Susta after Indian personnel dismantle flood barrier
- Indian security personnel dismantled a makeshift flood barrier built by Nepali villagers in Susta, Nawalparasi West. - The incident occurred on Sunday, leading to a confrontation between locals and …