Accused in Gang Rape Absconding
On September 20, 2025, three youths entered the house of a 22-year-old woman, covered her mouth, and took her to a field where they gang-raped
September 22, 2025 , Main News, Rape
Banke
Three Arrested on Charges of Looting During Gen-Z Protest
Police arrested three individuals near Saalkobuta in Kohalpur Municipality-2 on the evening of 15 September for the charge of looting during the Gen-Z protest. They
September 17, 2025 , Looting, Main News
One Person Injured by Gun Shot at Banke Jail
On 11 September inmates at Banke Prison in Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolitan City-10 vandalized the office and set fires while attempting to escape. In an effort to
September 11, 2025 , Escape, Gunshot by police, Injured, Main News
Death of Five Juveniles in Clash at Naubasta Child Reform Home
A violent clash between police and juveniles at the Naubasta Child Reform Home in Baijnath Rural Municipality-3 left seven injured. Five of the injured detainees
September 10, 2025 , Main News
Vandalism and Arson by Gen Z Protesters in Lumbini Province Targeting Party Offices, Government Offices, and Vehicles
According to INSEC Rupandehi representative Rima BC, on Bhadra 24, Gen-Z protesters carried out acts of vandalism at various locations in Rupandehi. In Butwal, they
September 10, 2025 , Main News, Protest, Vandalism
Human Rights Defenders from Banke Condemn Government’s Brutality During Gen Z Protests
Twenty-three civil society organizations, legal professionals, journalists, and human rights defenders from Banke have strongly condemned the brutal and inhumane use of excessive force by
September 9, 2025 , Gen-z Protest, Main News
Accused Arrested in Human Trafficking Case
Police arrested Puni Devi Budha, 44, of Kohalpur Municipality-11 on July 12 for the charge of forcing a 14-year-old girl into sex work. According to
July 15, 2025 , Main News, Women Trafficking
Accused Sentenced to 25-year in Prison for Rape and Killing
The court has sentenced Mahesh Chauhan, 30, a resident of Nanpara Gulhariya, Baharaicha District, India, currently living in Duduwa Rural Municipality–1, Banke, to 25 years
July 11, 2025 , Main News, Rape
Accused Arrested for Rape Attempt
Police arrested Riyaj Khan, 50, of Narainapur Rural Municipality-1, Mahatiniya also the Ward member of the Rural Municipality on June 9 for attempting to rape
June 13, 2025 , Attempted Rape, Main News
Accused Arrested for Rape
Police arrested 45-year-old man on May 17 for raping his 16-year-old niece. The aggrieved party filed a complaint against the accused at the Area Police
May 20, 2025 , Main News, Rape
Drinking Water Shortage Causes Hardship for Locals in Banke
Locals of Jigaun Pachim Tole in Baijnath Rural Municipality-5 are facing significant challenges due to drinking water shortage. Residents of the 15 households in the
April 18, 2025 , Main News, Right to Drinking Water
Accused Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Statutory Rape
The District Court sentenced Prem Bhadur Rawat of Baijanath Municipality-4, Jigaun to life imprisonment for raping a seven year old minor. Registrar Govinda Acharya said
March 26, 2025 , Main News, Rape
Human Rights Activists Demand Ensuring Right to Truth and Justice
Human rights activists in Banke have demanded the assurance of the right to truth and justice. They have highlighted that despite 18 years since the
March 25, 2025 , Main News, Trasitional Justice, TRC and CIED
Freed Kamaiyas Struggle to Utilize Allocated Land
Freed Kamaiyas have faced difficulties in fully utilizing the land they received. Since 2000, freed Kamaiyas in Banke have been unable to make full use
March 25, 2025 , Main News
Accused Arrested for Statutory Rape
Police arrested Nim Bahadur BK, 25, of Baijanath Rural Municipality-8, Pipari on 15 March for raping an eight-year-old minor. The aggrieved party filed a complaint
March 17, 2025 , Main News, Rape
Accused Arrested for Human Trafficking Attempt
Police arrested 46-year-old Teju Tharu of Bishambarpur, Raptisonari Rural Municipality-7, Kalpana Rayamajhi, 29, of Mohanpur, Raptisonari Rural Municipality-6, and Mohammad Ishararul Hak Khan,35 of
March 12, 2025 , Human Trafficking Attempt, Main News
Human Rights Activists’ Appeal to Address Healthcare Workers’ Demands
Human rights activists have urged Lord Buddha Educational Academy Limited, Nepalgunj Medical College to address the demands of the healthcare workers. In a press release
December 23, 2024 , Main News, Right to Health
Lumbini Province Government Committed to Protecting and Promoting Human Rights: Chief Minister Acharya
During the inauguration program of the ‘Human Rights Information and Resource Center’ building constructed by the INSEC Lumbini Province Office in Janaki Rural Municipality-3, Chief
December 10, 2024 , Main News, Programme
Two Juveniles Escape from Child Reform Home
Two juveniles escaped from the Child Reform Home, in Naubasta Regional Jail, Baijnath Rural Municipality-3 on November 27. Twelve juveniles attempted to flee during an
November 29, 2024 , Escape, Juvenile correctional home, Main News
Three Juveniles Escaped from Naubasta Child Reform Home
Three juveniles escaped from the Naubasta Child Reform Home at Baijanath Rural Municipality-3 on November 11, 2024. SP Tulbahadur Karki from the District Police Office informed that
November 12, 2024 , Escape, Main News
अन्य
Escapee from Jhumka Jail Arrested
An inmate who had escaped from the Regional Jail in
Accused Arrested in Rape Case
Police arrested Rakesh Shrestha, 28, of Jugal Rural Municipality-5, on
Accused Arrested in Rape Case
Police arrested Khadak Loniya, 66, of Bairinath-8 of Sunwal Municipality
Escapee from Child Reform Home in Birgunj Arrsted
Two inmates who escaped from the Child Reform Home in
