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SOCIETY
Nepal collaborates with Australian experts to enhance fire prevention measures
Nepal collaborates with Australian experts to enhance fire p...
KATHMANDU, April 1: Nepal is set to receive expertise from international fire prevention specialists as it aims to enhance its capabilities in tackling winter fires and wildfires that often lead to significant disasters.
Apr 01, 2024
SOCIETY
Govt's slow response casts doubt on post-earthquake restoration efforts
Govt's slow response casts doubt on post-earthquake restorat...
KATHMANDU, Nov 6: The recent earthquake in Jajarkot has left hundreds of families homeless, and while the government has pledged support, doubts remain about the rehabilitation process.
Nov 06, 2023
SOCIETY
Detainees suffer in jail for years awaiting verdicts
Detainees suffer in jail for years awaiting verdicts
KATHMANDU, Nov 5: Ram Hari Pandey (name changed due to privacy) has been sentenced like other prisoners in Central Jail Sundhara since February 23, 2016, on charges of homicide. The hearing of his case has not been done even though there is a legal provision of 20 years of imprisonment.
Nov 05, 2023
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
Where there is government, there is corruption!
Where there is government, there is corruption!
KATHMANDU, Oct 30: 'Efficient civil administration, development, prosperity and good governance' is the slogan of the government. This slogan is prominently displayed on the walls of ministries and government buildings within Singha Durbar. In the government's annual budget, it is mentioned that cor...
Oct 30, 2023
POLITICS, Republica Watch
NHRC at a risk of losing its ‘A’ status as the accreditation subcommittee prepares for a r...
NHRC at a risk of losing its ‘A’ status as the accreditation...
KATHMANDU, Oct 8: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is on the verge of losing its 'A' category status, a change that has drawn significant criticism from human rights activists and civil society groups. These critics argue that the government has failed to take adequate measures to safegua...
Oct 08, 2023
SOCIETY
Probe commission files case against 55 loan sharks
Probe commission files case against 55 loan sharks
KATHMANDU, Sept 17: The three-member probe commission formed to address the problem of loan-sharking has filed a case related to unfair transactions against 55 loan sharks from seven districts of Terai. The commission was formed by the government in April to deal with the issue of unfair transaction...
Sep 17, 2023
SOCIETY
Underprivileged receive ID cards, but remain deprived of privileges
Underprivileged receive ID cards, but remain deprived of pri...
KATHMANDU, Sept 13: Over the past decade, since 2013, the government has allocated Rs 3.41 billion to issue identification cards to 313,330 impoverished families under the Identification of Poor Households Program. However, the government has not decided what kind of privileges will be provided to t...
Sep 13, 2023
POLITICS
Reign of misrule: Challenges in achieving Nepal’s five-year plan target
Reign of misrule: Challenges in achieving Nepal’s five-year...
KATHMANDU, Sept 11: The government implemented the 15th five-year plan in the fiscal year (FY) 2019/20. The goal of the 15th plan is to curb corruption and establish good governance in the country. The main goal of the plan is to build a virtuous society by strengthening the regulatory bodies.
Sep 11, 2023
SOCIETY
Govt inhumanity in Central Jail: Overcrowding and dilapidated buildings increase risks to...
Govt inhumanity in Central Jail: Overcrowding and dilapidate...
KATHMANDU, Sept 6: The government's treatment of prisoners in Nepal is highly problematic, with the Central Jail at Sundhara facing extreme overcrowding issues and a decaying infrastructure that puts inmates at risk. The work started for years to expand the prison capacity has been stopped by the go...
Sep 06, 2023
ECONOMY
Despite enough funds in Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund, victims struggle to access ai...
Despite enough funds in Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund,...
KATHMANDU, Sept 1: Despite having ample resources in the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), disaster victims continue to suffer due to bureaucratic complications and delays in fund distribution.
Sep 01, 2023