Local Level By-Election: Voting Begins for 41 Positions

The by-election for 41 vacant positions in various local levels across the country began at 7 AM on December 1. According to the Election Commission, voting will continue until 5 PM. According to the Election Commission, by-elections are being held today for 41 positions, including one mayor, one deputy mayor,…

December 1, 2024  
In Picture: Local Level By-election 2081

The by-election for 41 vacant positions in various local levels across the country began at 7 AM on December 1. Voters have been queuing up since morning to cast their votes. Here are some photographs sent by INSEC district representatives from Darchula, Kanchanpur, Bajhang, Makwanpur, Dhanusha, Morang, Sunsari, Udayapur, Taplejung,…

December 1, 2024  
Election Commission Reports 62% Voter Participation in By-Elections

The Election Commission reported that 62% of voters participated in the December 1 by-elections for 41 vacant positions. The Election Commission stated that the final voter list for the local levels and wards where by-elections were held includes 226,799 voters. The election occurred for 41 positions, including the mayor, deputy…

December 1, 2024  
Accused Arrested for Women Trafficking

The Anti-Human Trafficking Bureau arrested Kusum Kandel, 32, of Tadi Rural Municipality-5, Nuwakot, from Kathmandu Metropolitan City-9 on November 22 and Maila Lama Tamang, 50, of Chautara Municipality-6, Sindhupalchowk on November 21 for human trafficking. They are accused of trafficking a 30-year-old woman to Kuwait under the pretense of employing…

November 25, 2024  
National Consultation Meeting on CEDAW Shadow Report

A national consultation meeting to discuss on the seventh shadow report of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) was held in Kathmandu on November 21. During the program, Minister for Women, Children, and Senior Citizens, Nawal Kishor Sudi, stated that the government is making…

November 22, 2024  
Eighteen Years of Peace Agreement: Renewed Hope for Transitional Justice After Legal Amendments

The Informal Sector Service Centre (INSEC) has stated that the authentication of the Bill to Amend the Enforced Disappearances Enquiry, Truth and Reconciliation Commission Act (Third Amendment) has regenerated hope regarding transitional justice. The bill received majority approval in the House of Representatives on August 14 and in the National…

November 20, 2024  
Election Commission Issues Eight-Point Directive for Upcoming By-Elections

The Election Commission has issued an eight-point directive to local levels where by-elections are scheduled for December 1, 2024, instructing them to remain prepared to facilitate the electoral process. On November 18, the Election Commission issued a statement directing local levels, where by-elections are being held, to keep physical infrastructure…

November 19, 2024  
INSEC Expresses Condolences on Demise of Human Rights Activist Dhungana

INSEC has expressed sorrow over the demise of human rights activist and senior proponent of democracy, former Speaker Daman Nath Dhungana, who passed away at the age of 83 during treatment on November 17. In a condolence statement issued by Issues on November 18, INSEC Chairperson Kundan Aryal stated, "His…

November 18, 2024  
Human Trafficking Suspect Arrested from Kuwait

Police arrested 57-year-old Dilip Raut from Janaknandini Rural Municipality-4, Dhanusha district, through Interpol on the charge of trafficking a 24-year-old woman by allegedly transporting her from the UAE to Kuwait on a visit visa. SP Bhavesh Rimal of the Anti Human Trafficking Bureau informed that Dilip Raut was repatriated to…

November 7, 2024  
A total of 251 million children and youth are still out of school: UNESCO

Despite progress, UNESCO has reported that 251 million children and youth are still out of school. According to UNESCO's *Global Education Monitoring Report 2024*, the global out-of-school population has only decreased by 1% in nearly 10 years. The report highlights that a major reason for this is the long-term underinvestment…

November 5, 2024