Nepal’s anti-graft body files corruption case against seven, including former Madhesh minister
They have been accused of embezzling the funds received from the government by diverting the money from the original purpose it was meant for.
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Nepali hospital conducts classes for children with disabilities, so their studies are not affected
The Hospital and Rehabilitation Centre for Disabled Children treats disabled children and also conducts classes during their treatment, so children can continue their studies.
World Bank paints grim economic outlook for Nepal
The government targets a six percent economic growth this fiscal after suffering one of the lowest growth rates—at 1.9 percent—last fiscal year.
Twin earthquakes with Bajhang epicentre jolt western Nepal
According to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre, an earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale was recorded at 2:40pm and another 6.3 magnitude quake at…
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.
Secretary among nine charged in payment gateway scandal
The charges were a result of causing losses of Rs 232.75 million to the national treasury by the purchase of the payment gateway software, which has remained unused.
Karnali farmers say they can’t do without chemicals
For the last six years, there has been a government ban on the use of chemical fertilisers and pesticides in the mountain districts of Karnali, but the government has not provided…
Nepal allowed to sell power in India’s real time market starting Saturday midnight
Since November 2021, India has been allowing Nepal to sell its power in its day-ahead market.
Back from Beijing, PM Dahal has nothing to show for Belt and Road plans
Prior to his China visit, PM Dahal had publicly stated that he would discuss the Belt and Road Initiative implementation plan, and seek a Chinese grant for a mega project, neither…
Nepal’s debt servicing cost rose by over 80% last fiscal year
As large amounts of internal loans will mature in the current fiscal year, the government had to allocate a vast amount for repayments, according to Dilaram Giri, information…