Arms, personnel training figure in Indo-Nepal talks

The two-day annual India-Nepal bilateral consultative group meeting of security issues began here on Sunday morning.

Updated on: Jul 6, 2014, 23:18:22 IST

Hindustan Times | By Utpal Parashar, Kathmandu

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The two-day annual India-Nepal bilateral consultative group meeting of security issues began in Kathmandu on Sunday morning.

All security related issues between both neighbours, review of progress made after the last round of talks in India and the future plans for the coming 12 months will be discussed during deliberations.

Smuggling of gold, arms and fake Indian currency and movement of criminals and terrorists through the porous 1850-km long open border between the two countries are among the security concerns likely to be raised.

“Besides security there will also be discussions on sale of military equipment by India to Nepal, help in training and exchange of information will also figure in the talks,” said a release issued by Nepali Army.

Joint Secretary (North) at ministry of external affairs Abhay Thakur is leading the 13-member Indian delegation while the 15-member Nepali side is being headed by Amrit Bahadur Rai, Joint Secretary at Nepal foreign ministry.

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Utpal Parashar
A seasoned senior journalist, I have nearly three decades of experience across print, digital, and online platforms, covering political transitions, insurgencies, environmental issues, and development stories in India and Nepal. I am skilled in breaking news, leading editorial teams and launch of newspaper editions. I am adept at leveraging digital trends and social media to expand global reach, with a strong ethical foundation and a reputation for impactful journalism. An alumnus of Asian College of Journalism, I joined Hindustan Times in New Delhi as a trainee reporter in May 1997. Over the years, I have been posted in Dehradun, Kathmandu (Nepal) and Guwahati. Currently, as Senior Assistant Editor at Hindustan Times, I lead a team reporting on India’s northeastern states. My work involves in-depth analysis, and engaging multimedia storytelling across formats, including text, photo, video, and interactive content. I am skilled in producing timely, shareable content, leveraging digital platforms and social media to engage global audiences. Throughout my career with the Hindustan Times, I have led diverse editorial teams, designed capacity-building activities, and supported reporters in developing strong story ideas, ethical reporting practices, digital skills, and fact-checking techniques. As Senior Assistant Editor for Northeast India, I have been responsible for guiding correspondents through complex political, humanitarian, and community-level stories using multimedia formats. Earlier, as Foreign Correspondent in Nepal, I produced extensive reporting during Nepal’s democratic transition and the 2015 earthquake and its aftermath.Read More

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