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CIAA charges 32, including ex-minister in wide-body aircraft corruption

The Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has lodged a charge sheet against 32 individuals, including former Minister for Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation, Jeevan Bahadur Shahi, over allegations of corruption in the procurement of wide-body aircraft for Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC). Among those implicated are high-ranking officials such as Sugat Ratna Kansakar, […]

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CIAA submits annual report to President, says Council of Ministers’ decisions aided in increased corruption

The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) submitted its annual report to President Bidhya Devi Bhandari on Thursday. Acting Chief Commissioner of CIAA, Ganesh Joshi, submitted the report of the fiscal year 2019-20 amid a function at the President’s Office in Shital Niwas. The report was presented in line with Article 294

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Combating perils of corruption and criminality for equal distribution of opportunities

By Sarbendra Khanal Corruption is the biggest crime of all as it results in creating more criminals in the society leading to an intertwined nexus. It creates a strong unparalleled syndicate and this leads to further corruption. Struggle for power is a global phenomenon irrespective of the political system in place. These challenges are a

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NCF sends memorandum for inquiry of local level corruption on relief distribution

The National Consumer Forum (NCF) has demanded an investigation stating that the relief materials distributed by the government is rigged. NCF sent a memorandum to the Prime Minister’s Office on Friday demanding an inquiry into the complaintsof relief provided to families who are unable to afford food due to a lockdown for coronavirus preventionis being

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Baskota resigns following audiotape scandal; PAC directs action against Mishra, Upadhyay for defaming lawmakers

Minister for Communication and Information Technology Gokul Prasad Baskota has resigned in the wake of a controversy that leads to widespread scrutiny on the minister’s moral conduct. Minister Baskota landed in controversy following the leak of an audio clip wherein he is heard bargaining for commission in the process of establishing the security printing press.

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Nepal jumps three spots up on Corruption Perceptions Index

The 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) issued today by Transparency International reveals that a majority of countries are showing little to no improvement in tackling corruption. The CPI also shows that corruption is more pervasive in countries where big money can flow freely into electoral campaigns and where governments listen only to the voices of wealthy

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