River-borne materials collected from major rivers in Rautahat are being sold from the stock without inspection being carried out by the authorities concerned. Likewise, large stones and boulders are being collected and piled up in areas north to the East-West Highway.
The Independent Power Producers’ Association, Nepal (IPPAN) has requested the government to make amendments to some recommendations made by a five-member panel regarding the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA).
The government’s decision to allow the export of mineral-based construction materials, such as rocks, gravel and sand, to reduce the trade deficit has drawn flak from different political parties and environmental groups.