NEPALGUNJ, July 3: Goods are easily smuggled through the Nepalgunj border in western Nepal, which is connected to India. The smugglers have effectively engaged the customs officials, security personnel and others to smuggle large quantities of goods.

Health sector largest single recipient of foreign assistance

Published On: April 25, 2016 12:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 25: Health sector became the largest recipient of Official Development Assistance (ODA) in Fiscal Year 2014/15, replacing education sector, according to the Development Cooperation Report (DCR) 2016.

EU grants 105 million Euros to post-quake reconstruction

Published On: April 25, 2016 12:00 AM NPT By: Republica

Kathmandu, April 24: The European Union (EU) has agreed to provide grant assistance of Euro 105 million to the Government of Nepal for the post-earthquake rehabilitation and reconstruction.

KATHMANDU, April 22: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the parliament on Friday launched investigation into a decision to award the contract to build Solu Corridor Transmission Line Project, directing all concerned to stop project's work until further notice.