Two people accused of raping a minor girl with disability have been arrested from Sindhuli. One of the accused is a 70 years old male from Sunkoshi, Sindhuli. According to the reports published by Sindhuli Hospital's Crisis Management Center total 388 cases of violence against women and girls were reported among with 42 cases were of rape whereas 16 cases were related to rape … [Read more...] about News Digest: Gender & Social Inclusion (July 15 – 21, 2021)
News Digest – National Security & Climate Change (July 15 – 21)
According to reports, as of July 21, Nepal’s Covid-19 tally stands at 718,494 and the death tally has reached 9,582. There are 25,837 active cases of infection in the country while 633,332 people have made a recovery. The country recorded 2,445 new cases and 32 deaths on July 13. The overall per-day positivity rate is around 20.96 per cent. The department of health and … [Read more...] about News Digest – National Security & Climate Change (July 15 – 21)
News Digest Economy & Development (15 – 21 July, 2021)
Current account in deficit- According to Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), current account has remained at a deficit of NPR 293.97 billion during the first 11 months of the current fiscal year (FY) 2020/21 compared to the previous figure of NPR 62.56 billion. Similarly, capital transfer and net foreign direct investment (FDI) was registered at NPR 14.15 billion and NPR 16.20 billion … [Read more...] about News Digest Economy & Development (15 – 21 July, 2021)
News Digest: Federal Affairs (July 15-21, 2021)
Budget related issues According to the Office of Audit General, the government spent only 64.69 percent capital budget and 89.75 percent recurrent budget in the last fiscal year, 2020/21. Which means, out of the Rs 1.474 trillion allotted budget, the government spent only Rs 1.180 trillion. Apparently, the government spent a huge budget (37%) in just one month of Asadh … [Read more...] about News Digest: Federal Affairs (July 15-21, 2021)
News Digest International Relations & Foreign Affairs (July 15-21)
Nepal received over 150 ICU beds from India India has provided 150 ICU beds to Nepal to support in the fighting against the COVID-19 pandemic. Indian envoy stressed upon India’s commitment to supporting Nepal in tackling the pandemic through providing assistance to advance health infrastructure of the country, in a statement released by Indian Embassy in … [Read more...] about News Digest International Relations & Foreign Affairs (July 15-21)