Look and Gaze: Indian Embassy in Nepal statement on news that claimed India stopped newsprint of Kantipur and The Kathmandu Post in Kolkata ... also related to news on Real juice containted worms

The attention of the Embassy has been drawn to reports in certain print and television media against products manufactured by Indian Joint Ventures in Nepal. Past allegations of this nature have been found to be false after thorough investigation by Nepal Government agencies.

The Indian JVs have informed the Embassy that they have been approached by such media houses for release of advertisements and are being threatened with negative publicity if those requests are not met.

These Indian Joint Ventures make a substantial contribution to the Nepalese economy, employment, revenue to the Government and exports from Nepal. They maintain the highest standards of quality, which is proved by the fact that exports of their products are accepted across the globe. These companies are the pride of Nepal and a symbol of close relations between India and Nepal. The baseless adverse publicity against the products of such joint ventures will not only hit the Nepalese economy and exports but will also deter new foreign direct investments into Nepal.

We hope that concerned authorities will take suitable action against such unethical practices.