One of Nepal's top television networks has begun broadcasting its nightly news bulletin in semi-darkness to highlight the effects of massive power cuts.
Since the beginning of February, Kantipur Television has used only a kerosene (paraffin) lantern to light its 30-minute-long 7pm news bulletin.
The head of Kantipur News said that the aim was to put pressure on the government to tackle the problem. Nepal is currently suffering about 12 hours of power cuts a day.
"We want the government to produce more electricity as soon as possible," Kantipur News head Tirtha Koirala said. "So far we've been getting a very positive response from our audience, but nothing yet from the government."
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