KATHMANDU, Aug 18: The Forest Development Fund, established to bolster the growth, safeguarding, backing, and advancement of forested areas, has amassed a substantial sum of one billion rupees. Despite this accumulation, the allocation has regrettably not been directed towards its intended goal of enhancing and fostering the forestry sector. The Department of Forest reveals that this fund has remained untouched over the past four years.

As the world marks a New Year, Republica Online looked back into Nepal in 2017 to bring a comprehensive year digest.

RAMPUR (Palpa), March 3: An Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC) building has been constructed at Tham village of Sahalkot VDC – 8 which is located in one of the remotest parts of the district.

KATHMANDU, Feb 18: The National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) has decided to provide the total grant of Rs 300,000 in lump sum to the earthquake victims who have been identified as eligible for the grant amount but have already constructed their houses on their own.

Donald Trump has collected much more donations for his inauguration than his predecessors. Donald Trump has collected much more donations for his inauguration than his predecessors. His committee raised $90 million, almost twice the sum his predecessor Barack Obama collected for both his inaugurations.

KATHMANDU, Dec 12: The government is set to issue Rs 300 million for bankrolling the cash-strapped Sajha Publications.

BANGKOK, Nov 17: A Siamese fighting fish with the colors of the Thai national flag has been bought for a record breaking 53,500 baht ($1,530) at an online auction, making it the most expensive Betta fish to ever be sold.

CHITWAN, June 27: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Women, Children and Social Welfare, CP Mainali, has said that providing a lump sum of Rs 200,000 to the earthquake survivors as demanded by the main opposition party, Nepali Congress, was not possible.