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NIMJN Investigation Reveals: Political Parties Systematically Flout Donation Disclosure Laws

NIMJN Investigation Reveals: Political Parties Systematically Flout Donation Disclosure Laws The Nepal Investigative Multimedia Journalism Network (NIMJN) revealed last August that political parties had evaded taxes and disclosed statements of income and expenditure that were lower than the actual figures.

Panchkund Glacial Lake in Nepal's Annapurna Region Expanding Rapidly

Panchkund Glacial Lake in Nepal's Annapurna Region Expanding Rapidly A glacial lake that has formed at the North Annapurna Base Camp and the changes observed in it demonstrate the geographical and environmental shifts taking place in Nepal's Himalayan regions due to climate change.

Ghyangphedi-Kolkata Connection: Sisters Lost from a Village Found in the Same Brothel

Ghyangphedi-Kolkata Connection: Sisters Lost from a Village Found in the Same Brothel Rimaya is not the only one trafficked from Nepal to India for the purpose of sexual exploitation. According to the Human Trafficking Investigation Bureau, a total of 149 women and 20 girls and adolescents from Nuwakot were rescued from India during the five-year period from the fiscal year 2075/076 to 2081/082 (mid-2018 to mid-2025).

Weak State Oversight of Pesticides Exposed

Weak State Oversight of Pesticides Exposed The increase in imports is a direct result of farmers increasing their consumption of pesticides in their fields. Easy and accessible access to pesticides has led to farmers' increased use on crops and vegetables. While the use of chemical pesticides on food and vegetable crops is increasing, the government has been unable to regulate and control it. The misuse of pesticides has grown because farmers have not been given proper training and technical knowledge about the correct amounts and methods for using approved pesticides.

Unregulated Pesticide Use Threatens Public Health

Unregulated Pesticide Use Threatens Public Health Farmers are increasing their use of deadly pesticides in the fields. According to data from the Plant Quarantine and Pesticide Management Centre, pesticide use is growing by 10% every year. This increasing use of pesticides is not only having a serious impact on human health but also on the environment and the ecosystem.

Political Parties Involved in Tax Evasion

Political Parties Involved in Tax Evasion NIMJN Investigation reveals that 62 political parties failed to pay a combined Rs 3.4 million in taxes. An expert audit — with a director from the Auditor General’s Office — found they skipped paying house rent tax, failed to deposit the 1% social security tax deducted from staff salaries, and dodged other advance taxes.

लक्जेम्बर्गको नक्कली भिसा, सक्कली श्रम स्वीकृति

लक्जेम्बर्गको नक्कली भिसा, सक्कली श्रम स्वीकृति लीलबहादुरको बंगलामुखीसँगै केशव गौतम र शारदा रिजाल दम्पतीले सञ्चालन गरेको पल्सवेभ तथा सब कुरा कन्सल्टेन्सीले पनि विदेश पठाउने भन्दै भ्रमपूर्ण विज्ञापन प्रकाशन गरी ठगी गरेको भनेर ४ सय ९३ जनाले विभागमा उजुरी दिएका छन् । दम्पती भने फरार छन् । ठगिएका मध्ये केहीलाई नक्कली भिसा र कागजातमा वैदेशिक रोजगार विभागले श्रम स्वीकृति दिएको पाइएको छ । नेपाल, नयाँदिल्ली, टर्की र लक्जेम्बर्गसम्मै सेटिङ मिलाएको भन्दै जताबाट जसरी पनि उडाउने लीलबहादुरको आश्वासनलाई विश्वास गर्दा आफू ठगिएको तुलारामले बताए । “पहिला पनि एजेन्टले त्रिभुवन विमानस्थलबाट सेटिङमै उडाउन सकेकाले पत्याउन कर लाग्यो,” उनी भन्छन्, “त्यहाँ हुने गतिविधि देख्ने र भोग्ने साक्षी म आफैँ हुँ ।”

भूकम्प प्रभावित विपन्नको छैन बलियो घर, राज्यको भएन भर

भूकम्प प्रभावित विपन्नको छैन बलियो घर, राज्यको भएन भर प्राधिकरण खारेज भएसँगै पुनर्निर्माणको बाँकी कामले गति नलिँदा सीतामायाजस्ता सीमान्तकृत गरिब लाभग्राहीले बाँकी किस्ता नपाएर घर बनाउन सकेका छैनन् । अझै पनि ९२ हजार लाभग्राही तेस्रो किस्ताको पर्खाइमा छन् । भूकम्पमा १० लाख ५२ हजार ९ सय ३० घरमा क्षति पुगेको प्राधिकरणको तथ्यांक छ । जसमध्ये प्राधिकरणले ९ लाख १४ हजार ९५० घर पुनर्निर्माण गरेको थियो । कार्यअवधि पूरा भएर खारेज हुनुअघि प्राधिकरणले झण्डै १ लाख ३८ हजार निजी घर पुनर्निर्माणको बाँकी काम पूरा गर्ने जिम्मेवारी सहरी विकास मन्त्रालयलाई हस्तान्तरण गरेको थियो । अहिले निजी आवास पुनर्निर्माणको काम सहरी विकास मन्त्रालयअन्तर्गतको केन्द्रीय आयोजना इकाइबाट सञ्चालन भइरहेको छ ।

Salt in the Wound: How Dithering on Implementation of Salt Act is Taking Toll on Health of Nepalis

Salt in the Wound: How Dithering on Implementation of Salt Act is Taking Toll on Health of Nepalis Following the publication of this investigation, the Nepal government has decided to implement the 1998 Act (2055 BS) to regulate iodized salt, effective from July 17, 2025. The Industry, Commerce, Labour, and Consumer Welfare Committee of the House of Representatives has called for the formation of a task force to determine the amount of iodine in salt, citing the high iodine content.

Food for Thought: Excess of Iodine in Salt Poses Health Risks to Nepalis

Food for Thought: Excess of Iodine in Salt Poses Health Risks to Nepalis The World Health Organization (WHO) has set a standard of 40 PPM at the production level and 15 PPM when it reaches consumers. Neighboring India has a standard of 15 PPM when consumers purchase in retail shops and 30 PPM during production. Nepal's standard has significantly more iodine than both the WHO and Indian standards. According to the government-set standard, salt sold in Nepal should have 30 PPM iodine when it reaches consumers.

City in the River: The Havoc of the Flood

City in the River: The Havoc of the Flood Nepal is experiencing rapid urbanization, and with it, construction of houses and other structures along urban rivers and riverbanks has increased. In some places, buildings have even been constructed by encroaching directly on the riverbed. Walls have been built on both sides of the river, narrowing its natural flow. As a result, natural drainage processes are obstructed, water flow becomes uncontrolled, and floods begin to enter and spread into the city. Settlements along the rivers in Kathmandu Valley experience the effects of this every year, and Medicity faced a similar impact last September.

When Schools Flood, Children with Disabilities Pay the Highest Price

When Schools Flood, Children with Disabilities Pay the Highest Price A total of 117 students went to Pashupati Basic School, including 95 regular students and 22 students with disabilities. The 95 regular students were able to start classes again, even if they had to use one classroom for two different classes. But students like Tanka have not been able to return. This makes it hard for students with disabilities to get back to school after the disaster.

Billions Down the Drain: Nepal’s Earthquake Resettlement Efforts Fall Flat

Billions Down the Drain: Nepal’s Earthquake Resettlement Efforts Fall Flat Following the 2015 earthquake, the government, various individuals, and organizations constructed integrated settlements in different locations for the displaced. At that time, those affected by the disaster came to the integrated settlements for shelter, but due to the lack of an environment that could sustain them there, the displaced families are forced to return to their own risky hilly villages. On one hand, the investment of millions of rupees spent on building integrated settlements where no one lives has become like pouring water in sand. On the other hand, the displaced families are forced to return to the risky villages in the hills.

Government Unprepared for Immigrant Voting Rights Rollout

Government Unprepared for Immigrant Voting Rights Rollout The Supreme Court had ordered the government to formulate the necessary laws to ensure the right to vote from abroad for Nepalis living overseas. Following that order, local-level, provincial, and federal elections have already been held in the country. However, the Supreme Court's order has not yet been implemented. The government has not made significant progress in implementing the order ahead of the upcoming elections either.

Climate Change Takes Toll On The Himalayas: Nepal’s Upper Mustang Could Soon Lose Its Cultural Identity And Existence

Climate Change Takes Toll On The Himalayas: Nepal’s Upper Mustang Could Soon Lose Its Cultural Identity And Existence Upper Mustang's centuries-old settlement and its cultural heritage are facing the imminent threat of collapse due to the impacts of climate change. Locals express deep concern that not only the architectural heritage but the very existence of Upper Mustang could be jeopardized, a possibility supported by available studies and research.

How Risky Is Heat For Pregnant Women?

How Risky Is Heat For Pregnant Women? Although there are no specific scientific studies on Maya's problem, it is found that the increasing heat worldwide is affecting pregnant women, which is impacting births. Studies have also shown that excessive heat affects fetal development and increases the risk of premature birth. A report titled 'Extreme Heat, Pregnancy and Stillbirth: Expert Review' by researchers including Ana Bonell of the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine in the UK has shown that rising temperatures are affecting pregnant women. This study found that heat increases the risk of stillbirths, neonatal mortality, and affects the baby before birth.

Four Years After Melamchi Flood Disaster: Trauma of the Affected Remains Unhealed

Four Years After Melamchi Flood Disaster: Trauma of the Affected Remains Unhealed Families who lost relatives in the flood have faced social and practical problems, cultural obstacles, displacement and migration in their daily lives after becoming mentally distraught. All of these are non-economic losses caused by climate change-induced disasters and their aftermath.

Fighting a Foreign War: Who Are the “Russian Army Vloggers” from Nepal?

Fighting a Foreign War: Who Are the “Russian Army Vloggers” from Nepal? OFU X Nepal Investigative Multimedia Journalism Network (joint investigation) NIMJN

Forced Prostitution of Badi Girls: Laws Prohibit, Practice Continues

Forced Prostitution of Badi Girls: Laws Prohibit, Practice Continues Relatives and parents involved in the forced prostitution of Badi girls should have been subject to harsher punishment according to the law.

Are Badi in Nepal Robbed of Their Identity and Existence?

Are Badi in Nepal Robbed of Their Identity and Existence? In 2006, Badi people launched a historic movement with women taking to the streets in petticoats to demand their socio-economic rights.