Pork barrel fund idle as officials struggle to fund quake relief
Based on the number of registered beneficiaries, over Rs4 billion will be required to fund the temporary shelters.
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Based on the number of registered beneficiaries, over Rs4 billion will be required to fund the temporary shelters.
In August, the Supreme Court had halted the implementation of the controversial programme.
Nepali Congress Member of Parliament Ishwari Devi Neupane has stressed the need to end the practice of protesting by disrupting the Parliament.
Supreme Court order on pork barrel funds is a major step towards curbing corruption.
Ramesh Lekhak, Nepali Congress chief whip, on the government’s performance, internal dynamics in the party and its relations with the main opposition and vital issue of transitional justice.