Army takes action against 14 personnel in ration tender scams: Nepal Army (NA) has taken action against 14 of its personnel who have been found guilty of irregularities while finalising ration tender. Heads of the Rukum-based Bhairabi Dal Battalion, Dailekh-based Shri Bhawanibax Battalion and Sridal Barrack based in Tehrathum and some other officials have been found guilty of wrongdoing while awarding ration contracts to private sector bidders. According to the Directorate of Public Relations (DPR) of the NA, a court of inquiry set up to investigate into the scandal found them guilty of irregularities. The quantum of punishment to the guilty officials ranges from warning to 60 days detention to suspension of promotion for two years. Heads of the three barracks have been suspended from their current status of commanders along with suspension of promotion for two years each. Of the 14 officials, 13 are officer-level personnel and one Subedar. A Caption of Rupumardan Battalion and a Lieutenant of Sabuj Battalion have also been punished for their involvement in the tender scams. The army had launched inquiry after media reports exposed widespread irregularities in ration tenders for these barracks. http://www.nepalnews.com.np/archive/2007/may/may15/news16.php .