INSEC Representative Recognized on International Day of Persons with Disabilities
On the occasion of the 33rd International Day of Persons with Disabilities, observed on December 3, Chautara Sangachokgadhi Municipality, Sindhupalchowk, honored INSEC representative Natibabu Dhital for his significant contributions to human rights advocacy and his unwavering efforts to eliminate all forms of discrimination and violence in society. The certificate of…
Accused of Statutory Rape Arrested
A 41-year-old stepfather was arrested on December 4 on charges of raping an 11-year-old girl, according to Assistant Sub-Inspector Hastikumari Basnet, Boudha Police. The Kathmandu Metropolitan City stated that the accused was arrested based on confidential information, which revealed that he had been raping the victim for the past two…
Accused of Sexual Abuse Arrested
A 55-year-old man, Dhankbahadur Sunar from Palungtar Municipality-4, was arrested by the police on December 4 on charges of sexually abusing a 16-year-old girl. According to the victim’s complaint, the accused sexually assaulted the girl on December 3. Based on the complaint filed by the victim’s side on the same day, the police…
Human Rights Activists Demand no Compromises in Selection of Officers for Transitional Justice Commission
Human rights activists have expressed concern that efforts are being made to prevent the selection process for officials of the the Enforced Disappearances Enquiry, Truth and Reconciliation Commission for the Investigation of Enforced Disappearances from being competitive and of high quality, and to trap it again in the cycle of…
Complaint Filed Against Crime of Rape
A complaint was filed against 39-year-old Sanjay Yadav of Barathawa Municipality-5 at the Area Police Office, Barathawa on December 2 for attempting to rape a 34-year-old woman The aggrieved party stated that the accused Yadav had attempted to rape the victim on 30 September 2024 at the Area Police Office,…
INSEC Initiated Rally Against Gender-based Violence in Sindhupalchowk
A rally was organized in the district headquarters, Chautara, on December 3, marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities as part of the 16-day campaign against gender-based violence. The event was held on December 3 at the initiative of Chautara Sangam Chowk Gadi Municipality, coordinated by INSEC, and in…
Accused Sentenced to Nine-months Imprisonment for Sexual Abuse
The District Court sentenced 64-year-old Buddhiraj Nepal of Tansen Municipality-7 to nine-months imprisonment for the crime of sexually abusing a 10-year-old girl. Registrar Keshav Parajuli of the District Court informed that the bench of Judge Dal Bahadur KC on December 2 decided to sentence the accused to nine months imprisonment…
Accused Arrested for Rape
Police arrested 24-year-old Raju Khan of Lamahi Municipality-5 on 1 December for the Crime of raping a 20-year-old woman. The aggrieved party filed a complaint at the Ward Police Office, Lamahi on December 3, alleging that the accused raped the victim on November 26, 2024. The health examination of the…
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;…
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,…
