4-lane Barabanki-Bahraich highway to help boost trade ties between India and Nepal

April 11, 2026 5:07 PM

4-lane Barabanki-Bahraich highway to help boost trade ties between India and Nepal

The Cabinet’s approval for the construction of the 4-lane access-controlled Barabanki–Bahraich section of National Highway-927 is set to play a transformative role in strengthening trade ties between India and Nepal, an official statement said on Saturday. By improving connectivity to the strategically important Rupaidiha Land Port and the nearby Nepalgunj, the project is expected to boost cross-border commerce, support regional livelihoods, and enhance economic cooperation between the two ...

India and Nepal to launch 19th ‘Suryakiran’ military exercise in Uttarakhand tomorrow

November 24, 2025 1:36 PM

India and Nepal to launch 19th ‘Suryakiran’ military exercise in Uttarakhand tomorrow

India and Nepal are set to conduct the 19th edition of the annual bilateral military Exercise Suryakiran from November 25 (Tuesday) to December 8 in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand. According to the Indian Army, the exercise with the Nepal Army aims to strengthen operational synergy in conducting jungle warfare and counter-terrorism operations in mountainous terrain. It also focuses on integration of niche technology to enhance interoperability while sharing best practices, reflecting the shared comm...