Consumers in Distress as Water Supply Disrupted by Floods Remains Obstructed
Consumers are facing significant distress as the water supply remains disrupted due to floods and landslides that occurred after the rainfall from 26 September to 28 September. The heavy flood swept away pipelines and water sources, and the situation has yet to be improved. Locals have reported that the ongoing…
INSEC Conducts Field Observation on Post-Flood and Landslide Situation
A team of human rights activists, led by information officer Krishna Gautam from the Informal Sector Service Center (INSEC), has conducted a field observation regarding the situation after the floods and landslides. The team carried out the field visit on October 7 in various locations in Kathmandu and Lalitpur districts.…
National Human Rights Commission Urges to be Sensitive Towards Consumer Rights
The National Human Rights Commission has drawn attention to reports published in the media and various social networks by vehicles regarding charges exceeding the specified prices, despite the current situation caused by floods and landslides, as the festival season approaches. According to the commission, a press release issued on October…
NHRC Calls for Urgent Coordination in Rescue, Relief, Accommodation, and Healthcare for Disaster Victims
The National Human Rights Commission has called on all parties involved in the disaster situation to act with the utmost humanitarian spirit, emphasizing sensitivity in rescue, relief, and rehabilitation efforts. Due to the continuous rainfall over the past few days, floods, landslides, and inundation in various parts of the country…
Prisoner Who Escaped in Custody Arrested Again
The prisoner who escaped by cutting his handcuffs while being taken to the Kathmandu District Court for an extension of his detention was arrested by the police in Lalitpur on September 23, 2024. Nareshraj Subedi, SP of the District Police Complex Lalitpur, reported that the arrested individual is 28-year-old Sanjiv…
Accused Arrested for Killing His Wife
Police arrested 33-year-old Bhaktiraj Rai on September 9 forthe charge of killing 35-year-old Sasikala Rai of Khotang District, Diprung Chuichumma Rural municipality-7, and currently residing at Lalitpur Metropolitan City-24, Dhapakhel Makhundol. Nareshraj Subedi, SP and Spokesperson of the District Police Complex Lalitpur, informed that during the investigation following the discovery…
National Human Rights Commission Monitored Condition of Injured Children from Panchthar Explosion
A high-level team led by National Human Rights Commission Chairperson Tapa Bahadur Magar has monitored the treatment and health conditions of the children injured in the explosion that occurred on August 29 in Dandagaon, Phalelung Rural Municipality-5, Panchthar. The Human Rights Commission monitored the health condition of the injured at…
Accused Arrested for Killing Daughter
Police arrested 21-year-old Pramila Bhandari of Panauti Municipality-3 in Kavre, currently living in Dalchoki, Konjyosom Rural Municipality-3,on September 9 for the charge of killing her 23-month-old daughter. Pramila filed a complaint at the Chapagaon police circle reporting that her 23-month-old daughter went missing from their home on August 11 at…
Accused Arrested for Forcefully Engaging Woman and Minors in Sexual Work
Police arrested 33-year-old Rajib Lama of Konjyosom Rural Municipality-2, Shankhu, and 25-year-old Sharmila Katuwal of Indrawati Rural Municipality-5 of Sindhalchok on September 6 for the charge of forcing two minors aged 14 and 15 and a woman of 21 years into sexual activity. Gautam Mishra, SP and Information Officer of…
Accused Arrested for Human Trafficking
Police arrested 37-year-old Shankar Khatri of Mahalakshmi Municipality-8, Luvhu, on August 25 and 42-year-old Shantimaya Ghalan of Bhimphedi Rural Municipality-2, Makwanpur District, on August 27 for the trafficking of a 28-year-old person , according to Naresh Raj Subedi, spokesman and SP of Police Range Jawalakhel. SP and spokesperson of the…