गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Breaking ∕ Indian Army Chief to visit Nepal next week Breaking Indian Army Chief to visit Nepal next week KathmanduPati August 06, 2026 Kathmandu [Nepal], August 6 – Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth will arrive in Nepal on August 16 for a five-day official visit during which he will receive the honorary rank of General of the Nepali Army, officials said. General Seth, who assumed office as the 31st Chief of the Indian Army on June 30 is visiting Nepal at the invitation of Chief of the Army Staff General Ashok Sigdel. The conferral of honorary general ranks reflects a long-standing military tradition between Nepal and India, with both countries reciprocally awarding the distinction to each other’s army chiefs for more than seven decades. During the visit, General Seth is also expected to pay a courtesy call on Prime Minister Balendra Shah. Officials familiar with the programme said a request for the meeting has been submitted to the Prime Minister’s Office though the meeting has not yet been officially confirmed. The visit is expected to further reinforce the longstanding military relationship and defence cooperation between Nepal and India. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Nepali born scientist wins prestigious 2026 R&D award Nepal and India set talks on cross-border security Nine killed in Kolkata building fire, six injured Top BJP, Congress leaders set to visit Nepal Ukraine launches nearly 800 drones at Russia Trump posts map claiming Strait of Hormuz Top Headlines Monsoon is predictable and Nepal’s disaster response should be too1 When the State Pulls the Trigger, Who Answers ?2 Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative3 Promotion Linked to Future Military Leadership: Major General Magar Could Become Army Chief4 Nepal’s Political Renaissance: The rise of the RSP, the re-ordering of the old political order and the political path forward5 Balen’s Silence Has Invited Curiosity, Confusion, and Concerns6 Nepal “a Buffer State”: Rethinking foreign policy in relative terms7 Jagdamba Group Chairman Shankar Agrawal Arrested8 TRENDING Pathao, Tootle resume ride sharing services after authorities relax lockdown What Makes Prithivi Narayan Shah a Philosopher and a Truly Democratic King? The Role of the Nepalese Army in Strategic Road Projects A phone call that paved the way for RAW Chief’s visit to Nepal What role has the Nepal Army been playing in controlling the coronavirus? National Poet Madhav Prasad Ghimire no more Impact of Social Media on Nepalese Society UPAYA CITY CARGO LAUNCHES Version 3.0
