They excavate the rivers, but do not pay any taxes

DHANGADI, Feb 3: Some 30 trees of 'Saal' species were found cut down in a national forest near Sanupal area a few weeks ago. The locals reported it to the District Forest Office but very little has been done to punish those involved in the illegal act.

KATHMANDU, April 14: The so-called land mafia, which succeeded in transferring ownership of even public land adjoining the prime minister's official residence, is found to have illegally grabbed over 1,860 ropani within six years after the end of the Panchayat political system in the country.

KATHMANDU, Dec 6: While reminding the government of the ultimatum issued by him to implement the July agreement, Dr Govinda KC, issuing a statement on Wednesday, has expressed serious concerns over the malpractices taking place in the judiciary.

KATHMANDU, July 4: Citing the government’s blatant apathy toward Dr Govinda KC’s agenda for medical education reform and Ganga Maya Adhikari’s struggle for justice, former chief justice Sushila Karki has said that this is a government  of tyrants, feudalists and the mafia.

Development projects in shambles

KATHMANDU, Aug 2: Lawmakers have come down heavily against the political leadership and the opposition side for remaining silent over various multi-billion rupee scams.

BUTWAL, July 31: Local Development Officer (LDO) of Nawalparasi district, Yuvaraj Kattel has been transferred within five months of joining the office. He was becoming popular among the public for his strict action against land and mining mafia. His predecessor, LDO Jivlal Bhushal had been transferred within 35 days of assuming his office. It is said that a strong mafia-politicians connection is behind such early transfers.

KATHMANDU, Dec 7: The entire country felt a sigh of relief when government representatives finally gave in to the just demands of Dr Govinda KC and forged an agreement with him (for the tenth time, of course) to break his latest round of fast-unto-death.