Prachnada to meet Pranab, Modi today

September 16, 2016 09:38

Nepal's Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, who is on a four-day visit to India, will on Friday hold talks with President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

He will also be accorded a ceremonial reception at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday.

The visiting dignitary arrived in New Delhi on Thursday.

The external affairs ministry said that India will take this opportunity to understand the developmental priorities of the new Nepalese Prime Minister.

He will also visit Nathpa Jhakri Hydropower Project in Himachal Pradesh on Saturday.

This is Dahal's first foreign bilateral visit after he assumed office last month.

The visit will provide an opportunity for both the sides to discuss issues of mutual interest and seek ways to strengthen the age-old friendly ties.

« Back to LIVE

TOP STORIES

IPL PIX: Samson, Jurel shine as Royals trounce LSG

Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel struck unbeaten half-centuries to power Rajasthan Royals to an emphatic seven-wicket victory against Lucknow Super Giants.

If elected, INDIA bloc to have 5 PMs in 5 years: Modi

Congress wants to change the Constitution and rob Dalits, OBCs of quota benefits for religion-based reservation, Modi said.

Not a single rupee...: Kejriwal to SC on ED charges

'The present case is a classic case of how the ruling party led central government has misused the central agency- Enforcement Directorate and its wide powers under PMLA to crush its biggest political opponent -Aam Aadmi Party and its...

UP: Students write 'Jai Shri Ram' on answer sheets, clear exams

The matter come to light when Divyanshu Singh, a former student of the university, sought information under the Right to Information Act after coming to know about some students of first and second semester of the D Pharma course were...

It will be...: Kharge on Amethi, Rae Bareli candidates

Kharge claimed that though the BJP says the corrupt must be put in jails, when leaders facing corruption charges join the saffron party, they are "put on the lap" and sent to Rajya Sabha or assembly.