SURKHET, March 5 -- The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the Karnali Provincial Assembly has concluded that over Rs 3.7 million was embezzled during inauguration of Karnali-Rara Tourism Year - 2075 BS.

Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli had inaugurated the year-long tourism promotional campaign on the banks of Rara Lake on April 14, 2018.

The PAC arrived at the conclusion after making detailed study of expenses incurred during the inauguration. The committee has submitted its study report to Chief Minister Mahendra Bahadur Shahi, directing the provincial government to take strong action against the wrongdoers.

According to the report, the provincial government spent Rs 8.7 million for inauguration of the Karnali-Rara Tourism Year campa...