{
  "id": 2391868,
  "title": "14th India-Nepal Joint Working Group Meeting Held In Dehradun",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/14th-india-nepal-joint-working-group-meeting-held-in-dehradun",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-21T14:29:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/uttar-pradesh/14th-india-nepal-joint-working-group-meeting-held-in-dehradun"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dehradun saw the 14th meeting of the India-Nepal Joint Working Group, where Indian and Nepali officials came together to discuss their shared border security concerns. Ms. Pausumi Basu, Joint Secretary from India's Ministry of Home Affairs, led the Indian delegation, while Mr. Ananda Kafle, Joint Secretary from Nepal's Ministry of Home Affairs, represented Nepal.\n\nBoth sides thoroughly examined the range of cooperation between the nations, focusing on border management and security. They reaffirmed their dedication to enhancing collaboration in these crucial areas. President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the Amrit Udyan park for public access, providing details on opening hours and booking procedures.\n\nThe discussions delved into tackling trans-border crimes and criminal activities, as well as maximizing the potential of border infrastructure. This includes Integrated Check Posts (ICPs), roads, and railway networks. Both nations also deliberated on eliminating encroachments and maintaining the boundary pillars.\n\nFurthermore, they explored how to improve institutional coordination and capacity building across multiple sectors. They expressed their commitment to maintain this level of engagement. The plan is to hold the next meeting of the Joint Working Group in Nepal, at a date that suits both countries.",
  "summary": "Dehradun: The Indian delegation was led by Ms. Pausumi Basu, Joint Secretary (BM-I), Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. The Nepali delegation was led by Mr. Ananda Kafle, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of Nepal. Both sides reviewed the entire spectrum of bilateral cooperation on border management and security, and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}