CHITWAN, April 9 -- Bharatpur Hospital of Chitwan, which has been a prime destination for patients in the central region, has been attracting even more service seekers after being upgraded to super specialty hospital last month.

The hospital which was started with just six beds in a cottage six decades ago, presently has 600 beds, modern infrastructures and facilities. However, the upgrading process has not come to an end. The hospital needs a few more buildings and other infrastructures to meet its goal. And the authorities say that they are struggling to meet the land requirements for going ahead with the plan.

"This hospital receives patients from Chitwan and eight other nearby districts. It has been giving service to over 3 million ...