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Steel buildings become a new hazard in Kathmandu valley

Steel buildings become a new hazard in Kathmandu valley

After the 2015 Earthquake, there has been a rise in the construction of steel buildings as they are claimed to...
Local levels making faux recommendations to seek budget

Local levels making faux recommendations to seek budget

The District Project Implementation Unit of the National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) has been apportioning budget to construct school buildings on...
Nepalgunj Emerges as Trailblazer in Covid-19 Treatment

Nepalgunj Emerges as Trailblazer in Covid-19 Treatment

As much of the country continues to struggle, Nepalgunj Submetropolitan City has shown how to conduct treatment and management of...
“War-era dreams still haunt us,” maimed Maoist ex-fighters feel betrayed

“War-era dreams still haunt us,” maimed Maoist ex-fighters feel betrayed

How do former Maoist combatants feel about the People's War these days? Injured and physically disabled former Maoist combatants say...
Ncell: Nepali investors make millions from opaque share deals

Ncell: Nepali investors make millions from opaque share deals

Rudra Pangeni and Deepak Adhikari, Centre for Investigative Journalism-NepalDiarmid O'Sullivan for Finance Uncovered
How representation of Muslim women in local units is bringing about a quiet change

How representation of Muslim women in local units is bringing about a quiet change

While many local units have been plagued with allegations of corruption and irregularities, the Muslim women elected in local units...
Across Nepal’s mid-hills, unplanned roads are leading to more landslides — and more deaths

Across Nepal’s mid-hills, unplanned roads are leading to more landslides — and more deaths

A disproportionate number of local representatives who own construction companies are facilitating the haphazard carving of roads across the fragile...
Kathmandu’s major government hospitals have two-year waitlists for surgery

Kathmandu’s major government hospitals have two-year waitlists for surgery

Those unable to afford private healthcare have no option but to wait for the seemingly never-ending queue at Tribhuwan University...
Caste aside, Dalits battle stigma

Caste aside, Dalits battle stigma

Nepal’s Dalits say ill-treatment and discrimination is worse among the educated in the city.
Baluwatar’s scheming eyes on police organization

Baluwatar’s scheming eyes on police organization

The government seems to be hell-bent on tightening its grip on the police organization – be it while apportioning budget...
The FinCEN Files: Nepali banks and companies transact billions of rupees through dubious channels

The FinCEN Files: Nepali banks and companies transact billions of rupees through dubious channels

Nineteen establishments were found to have traded Rs38.84 billion in 11 years. 
Sagoon puts crores of investment by Nepalis at risk

Sagoon puts crores of investment by Nepalis at risk

Sagoon Inc, which has already put Rs55 crore in investment by Nepalis at risk, is now raising money in the...
The curse of dying new mothers

The curse of dying new mothers

Early pregnancy, unsafe delivery, sex-selective abortion and lack of health facilities still pose a great risk to women’s health in...