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The Uprooted Among those being evicted by the Arun III and Budhigandaki projects, there are many Dalits and membe... Read More
Labor permit will be beneficial for India-bound Nepali workers Nepali workers will get several benefits including insurance coverage while at the same time, the go... Read More
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Ministers’ wealth: Then and now In 2005, Janardan Sharma had said he had no cash, but the property details released last week show t... Read More
How much does Nepal earn from timber sales? According to the annual reports of the Department of Forests, the yearly revenue from timber sales i... Read More
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Nepali roads in the eyes of the US The website of the US Embassy, Kathmandu, says Nepali roads in general are in poor condition and lac... Read More

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