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 Nation The real story behind the shortages of petrol, diesel, cooking gas, water and electricity  DEWAN RAI 
 A new certification system for bricks aims to remove exploiting and pollution from brick-baking  LUCIA DE VRIES 
 Life Times A JICA community mediation project in Sindhuli and Mahottari may have lessons for resolving national-level disputes
 NAOKO KITADATE in MAHOTTARI 
 Nepali-Swiss couple fulfill their life-long dream of running a resort in Charikot  
 
 DHANVANTARI by BUDDHA BASNYAT, MD 
 
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 Must See SOPHIA PANDE 
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 Going green is no longer a fad, but a necessity. Meet the exhibitors at Nepali Times eco fair to learn innovative ways to be environment friendly.  
 
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