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After six decades and billions spent poverty alleviation remains a far cry

KATHMANDU, Oct 17: Billions of rupees have been spent in the last six decades in the name of the poor and various training. However, nearly one-fifth of Nepal’s population lives below the poverty line (those earning less than $1.90 per day, as per the World Bank).
After six decades and billions spent poverty alleviation remains a far cry


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Published On: October 17, 2019 07:18 AM NPT

After six decades and billions spent poverty alleviation remains a far cry
After six decades and billions spent poverty alleviation remains a far cry

KATHMANDU, Oct 17: Billions of rupees have been spent in the last six decades in the name of the poor and various training. However, nearly...
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Published On: September 25, 2019 08:30 AM NPT

Govt to go for ‘unnecessary’ automated biometric ID costing Rs 1 billion
Govt to go for ‘unnecessary’ automated biometric ID costing Rs 1 billion

Another department has already procured the same system which can be used by other government agencies ...
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Published On: September 23, 2019 09:20 AM NPT

Multi-billion-rupee health insurance scheme in crisis
Multi-billion-rupee health insurance scheme in crisis

As Deputy Prime Minister and Health Minister Upendra Yadav is representing Nepal at a two-day UN General Assembly’s high-level meeting on Universal Health Coverage (UHC)...
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Published On: September 19, 2019 07:13 AM NPT

‘Over 70% multi-billion rupee anti-poverty training went to party henchmen’
‘Over 70% multi-billion rupee anti-poverty training went to party henchmen’

KATHMANDU, Sept 19: A multi-billion rupee micro-enterprise project for eradicating poverty through micro-entrepreneurship and employment generation was established in 1998. The program is now mired...
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Published On: September 16, 2019 07:39 AM NPT

US$ 10.5b education project in trouble: Mid-term review
US$ 10.5b education project in trouble: Mid-term review

KATHMANDU, Sept 16: The much-hyped School Sector Development Plan (SSDP), which has a budget of US$ 10.5 billion to be spent over a seven-year period...
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Published On: September 11, 2019 04:36 PM NPT

Series of ‘medical mistakes’ leave victims in agony
Series of ‘medical mistakes’ leave victims in agony

Kathmandu, Sept 11: Republica’s investigation has found that some of the senior and “well-known doctors” in Kathmandu’s biggest hospitals have shown massive lapse of judgment...
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Published On: September 4, 2019 10:45 AM NPT

Will Dasharath Stadium be ready for SAG 2019?
Will Dasharath Stadium be ready for SAG 2019?

KATHMANDU, Sept 4:  National Sports Council (NSC) officials are confident  Dasharath Stadium will be ready for the inaugural and closing ceremonies of the 13th South Asian...
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Published On: August 25, 2019 08:01 AM NPT

Wildlife parts, trophies stolen from Singha Durbar
Wildlife parts, trophies stolen from Singha Durbar

KATHMANDU, Aug 25: Everyone needs to go through strict security checkups to enter Singha Durbar, the government seat. But parts of wildlife trophies have been...
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