Rotting wooden electricity poles threaten lives, property in Nepal
Delays in replacing the poles stem from confusion over responsibility following the dissolution of rural community electrification programme.
Biplob Maharjan
A Nepalese hospital struggles with shortage of free medicines
For over a week now, needy patients visiting the Salyan District Hospital have been left to fend for themselves.
Salyan villagers forced to use polluted river water
Health workers say the consumption of unclean water from the river is one of the main causes of frequent illnesses among the villagers.