Nepal has been asking for a foreign secretary-level meeting since November but the Indian foreign secretary retires in January.

Delhi has shown little interest in holding discussions with Nepal, saying it will handle matters through diplomatic channels.

This is the first time Nepal has formally responded to India regarding the Kalapani issue.

He says there was no prior consultation and that he will respond to the prime minister’s decision after returning home on Friday.

Nepal has a Rs855 billion trade deficit with the southern neighbour which is its largest trading partner.

A new Indian map placing Kalapani inside Indian borders has stirred controversy and sparked protests in Nepal.

Medical students have been deprived of stipends for years.

Bhagat Singh Koshyari, who led the Indian side, was seen as the last hope for the submission and acceptance of the report in New Delhi.

Their efforts to seek a political solution to the matter also has failed to yield results

The minor was murdered after rape attempt, local police say.

Inundation becomes a hot button issue every monsoon, only to fizzle out in a few months

Government claims such drinks pose a health risk

The Nepali Embassy in New Delhi issues on average 400 certificates a month, while travellers seeking the certificates have increased by 25 percent in recent months

As per the deal, the Nepal Railway Company will use its own trains to transport the cargo imported from third countries.

Report was submitted to Kathmandu about a month ago but Nepal railway official says he has not seen it