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Social network insecure for women

Social network insecure for women

Among the victims of crimes committed through social media, more than 80 per cent are women.
‘Well-connected’ liaison officers behind Everest scams

‘Well-connected’ liaison officers behind Everest scams

A powerful group of liaison officers (LOs) pocketed millions of rupees and helped award summit certificates to fake climbers. Some...
How a business group turned Nepal’s only international airport into its private fiefdom

How a business group turned Nepal’s only international airport into its private fiefdom

A business group has made immense profit from a multi-story building that failed to comply with the agreement. The way...
The other side of Tikapur incident: Innocent behind bars

The other side of Tikapur incident: Innocent behind bars

Nepal’s judicial system jails innocent people, that too intentionally. The following are the stories of Bisa Ram Chaudhary, Ram Naresh...
‘5,000 individuals have grabbed 1,800 ropani public land in Kathmandu’

‘5,000 individuals have grabbed 1,800 ropani public land in Kathmandu’

Revelations of the 1,350-page Rawal Commission Report obtained through use of the Right to Information. With the names and addresses...
How local officials have turned hydropower projects into cash cow

How local officials have turned hydropower projects into cash cow

Officials of local bodies have obstructed works on hydro plants in their areas in order to extract donations for themselves...
Fuel fire fright: Disaster waiting to happen

Fuel fire fright: Disaster waiting to happen

Most fuel stations in Kathmandu, home to an estimated four million people, are dangerously located around densely populated areas, often...
Unsafe school buildings put students’ lives at risk in case of earthquake or fire

Unsafe school buildings put students’ lives at risk in case of earthquake or fire

Hundreds of thousands of students study in schools that have unsafe buildings, with an utter disregard for safety during earthquake...
The Nepalis Who Deposited Their Suspicious Wealth in Swiss Banks

The Nepalis Who Deposited Their Suspicious Wealth in Swiss Banks

An expose of how Nepalis have transferred ‘suspicious wealth’ in Swiss banks, with even foreigners depositing money in Swiss banks...
Nepali companies are bringing suspicious Foreign Direct Investment from tax haven countries

Nepali companies are bringing suspicious Foreign Direct Investment from tax haven countries

How emerging business houses in Nepal are bringing investments from the countries and territories that harbor foreign illegal wealth for...
How Nepali Companies Have Used FDI To Launder Black Money

How Nepali Companies Have Used FDI To Launder Black Money

Nepali business people set up companies in Nepal, transfer their illegally earned money to offshore companies set up in tax...
Unbridled expenditure at Kathmandu Metropolitan City

Unbridled expenditure at Kathmandu Metropolitan City

KMC official’s daily snacks, meeting allowances and transportation expenses is unusually high.Bidhya Rai: Centre for Investigative Journalism-Nepal