# World

US Embassy in Nepal shuts down temporarily

The US Embassy in Nepal halted operations temporarily following a US government shutdown last week. The American Centre library was…

IANS | Kathmandu | January 22, 2018 5:44 pm

US Embassy in Nepal shuts down temporarily

The US Embassy in Nepal halted operations temporarily following a US government shutdown last week.

The American Centre library was closed and its social media services were affected.

The US government faced a shutdown two days ago after Senators failed to agree on a three-week stopgap spending bill due to disagreements over immigration and border security.

# India

Army chief returns from Nepal after talks on defence cooperation

Gen Dwivedi’s visit underscored the shared commitment of the Indian and Nepali Armies to fostering peace, security, and partnership in the region.

# India

First trilateral power transaction from Nepal to Bangladesh through Indian grid inaugurated

The first trilateral power transaction from Nepal to Bangladesh through the Indian Grid was inaugurated on Friday as part of efforts by the three countries to promote sub-regional cooperation.

# Bengal

Tea growers look to explore African market for exports

Indian tea growers have now decided to explore the African continent, after having penetrated the European countries, said tea associations from Asia at their annual summit in the city.