Accused Arrested for Beating Journalist
Kulendra Shahi, 21, Journalist at Siddha Darshan Daily in Surkhet, was allegedly beaten on the evening of March 10 in front of the Inland Revenue Department, Birendranagar Municipality-8. Police arrested 23-year-old Jagdish Rawat from Chedagad Municipality-1, Jajarkot, and 26-year-old Santosh Budha from the same place on March 10 in connection…
Three Employees Accused of Beating Ward Chairperson
Ward Chairperson Khagendra Singh Thakuri, 35, of Simta Rural Municipality-2, has alleged that three employees subjected him to beating on December 15, 2024. He stated that the incident took place in Furkesalli, in Simta Rural Municipality-4. According to Chairperson Singh, technical staff member Ghanshyam Basnet, 33, Employment Sub-coordinator Dikendra KC,…
Demand for Dalit Bill’s Passage Sparks Protest at Chief Minister’s Office
Demanding the passage of the Dalit Empowerment Bill, Dalit rights activists, under the leadership of the Unified Movement for Dalit Rights Nepal, staged a strike at the Chief Minister and Council of Ministers' office on December 17. After six years, the Dalit Bill has still not been passed, leading to…
Operation of School Disrupted Due to Lack of Properly Managed Toilets
The operation of the school has been Disrupted at Janakalyan Basic School in Chaukune Municipality-5 Due to a Lack of Toilets and Classrooms. The absence of toilets and classrooms at Janakalyan Basic School in Rekchha, Chaukune Municipality-5, has disrupted educational activities. With no toilets available at the school, students are…
By-election in Karnali Province Being Held Peacefully (Photo Feature)
The by-election for various positions in Karnali Province began peacefully at 7 AM on December 1. The elections are taking place for the position of Vice Chairperson in Sarkegad Rural Municipality, Humla; Ward Chairperson in Tripurasundari Municipality-5, Dolpa; Ward Chairperson in Tilagufa Municipality-4, Kalikot; Deputy Mayor in Nalgad Municipality, Jajarkot;…
Expectations of Conflict Victims in Karnali
It has been 21 years since the husband of 63-year-old Indrakala Bista from Birendranagar Municipality-3 went missing. However, she remains disappointed as the state has not provided concrete evidence about his status despite such a long period. Indrakala Bista’s husband, Balaram Bista, was arrested and disappeared by the then-rebel Maoists…
Accused Arrested for Human Trafficking
Police arrested 61-year-old Bhakta Bahadur Bista, formerly of Gutu Rural Municipality-6 and now of Chaukune Municipality-7, on 15 October 2024. He is accused of trafficking a 21-year-old woman after marrying her and selling her in Gorakhpur, India. The aggrieved party filed a complaint at the District Police Office on 28…
Accused Arrested for Cyber Crime
Police arrested Khagendra Airi, 29, of Gurvakot municipality-5 on October 2 for allegedly abusing a 31-year-old woman through social media while she was employed abroad. The aggrieved party filed a complaint at the District Police Office on May 6, 2022, alleging that the accused had uploaded various pictures of the…
Students of Laliguras Primary School Face Shortage of Drinking Water and Toilet Facilities (Photo Feature)
Students of Lalguirans Primary School in Chaikune Rural Municipality-5, Ranagaira, face a shortage of drinking water and proper toilets. The school, with 37 students, is experiencing difficulties due to inadequate water supply and sanitation facilities. Arusi Sijali Magar, a class 5 teacher, expressed her concerns, stating that students have to…
INSEC Coordinated Food Assistance for Funeral Rituals of Economically Disadvantaged Families in Surkhet
INSEC coordinated food aid for two economically disadvantaged households in Birendranagar Municipality-11, Baluwatar, to support funeral rituals. The assistance was provided to 35-year-old Omisara Nepali and 40-year-old Ammar Bahadur Gandarbha on September 27. Nepali's mother-in-law and Gandarbha’s son-in-law had passed away, and they appealed to INSEC for help due to…
