KATHMANDU, June 25: Noncooperation to a family member to acquire a citizenship certificate is subject to punishment, according to the Nepal Citizenship (First Amendment) Act, 2079 BS. The offense is punishable by three months in prison, and Rs 10,000 in fines.

KATHMANDU, June 16: The Ministry of Health and Population has directed the health institutions not to carry out any activities to identify the gender of babies in pregnant women.