Last week at Nepal News: Seven stories that matter
Summary
Last week in Nepal News featured key stories including NIC Asia Bank's financial turmoil, border disparities at Korala, cricketer Dipendra Singh Airee's rise, Maoist political unity talks, Dirgha Raj Koirala’s autobiography, the risks of Yarsagumba hunting, and rising digital wallet fraud.
Key Points
- NIC Asia Bank faces a severe financial crisis due to institutional mismanagement and regulatory non-compliance, leading to CEO Roshan Kumar Neupane's resignation.
- The Korala border crossing shows stark disparity with a strong Chinese presence and minimal Nepali infrastructure and security after noon.
- Nepal's national cricket vice-captain Dipendra Singh Airee is gaining recognition for redefining fielding as a decisive skill in Nepalese cricket.
- Maoist Centre and Unified Socialist are nearing party unity, with Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' as chairman and Madhav Kumar Nepal as second, despite resistance within Unified Socialist.
- An autobiography of Dirgha Raj Koirala, a prominent educator and official, was recovered from Stanford archives, highlighting his dedication to serving Nepal's oppressed masses.
- The high-risk Yarsagumba hunting in Jumla leads to severe health and financial risks for youth, illustrated by Om Prakash Budha's near-fatal experience and debt burden.
- Digital wallet fraud is rising, exemplified by a victim losing Rs 2.4 million through OTP scams using fake service center IDs; police recorded over 223 complaints.
