The number of dengue-infected individuals in Nawalparasi West has reached 71, increasing the fear of infection among citizens . Omprakash Panthi, the Chief of the Health Office, stated that the
Police arrested 45-year-old Ramchandra Gajurel of Uttar Gaya Rural Municipality-4 on August 1 for the charge of raping a 15-year-old girl on July 21. DSP Keshav Bhattarai said that the
Two people, including a four-year-old girl, died when a landslide destroyed their house in Rolpa. The house of Deusingh Kami in Chaitethan tole, Sungachi Rural Municipality-4, Syuri was buried by
INSEC has released a situation report showing that there were 295 victims of human rights violations and abuses in Sudurpaschim Province during the three months from April to June 2024.
The number of dengue patients in Hospitals of Gandaki Province has increased, with 524 cases reported. According to Dr Ramesh KC of the Health Directorate, a 48-year-old man from Tanahun
Fifty-five percent of citizens in Gulmi are still without health insurance coverage. According to the 2021 census, the district has a population of 246,836. Out of which 45% of citizens
Morang Police reported that a prisoner escaped from Koshi Hospital while receiving treatment. SP Nabraj Karki of the District Police Office confirmed that 24-year-old Aryan Mohammad Ahmed Khan, who was
Police arrested three individuals on July 31 for the charge of abducting a 6-year-old girl on 30 July from her maternal uncle’s house in Duhabi Municipality-10 Dumraha. Among the arrested
A complaint was filed at the District Police Office on 31 July against 51-year-old Padam Kandangwa of Atharai Rural Municipality-6 for the charge of sexually abusing a 12-year-old girl. Inspector
Police arrested 26-year-old Ashish Prangden of Pungling Municipality-9 on the charge of raping a 47-year-old woman having psychosocial problems. The aggrieved party filed a complaint at the District Police office
The 30th Prakash Human Rights Award-2024 has been awarded to 62-year-old Purnimaya Lama of Namobuddha Municipality-9, Dapcha, Kavrepalanchowk. The award was presented on the occasion of 32nd memorial day of
During the 30th Prakash Human Rights Award program on July 31, held by the Informal Sector Service Center (INSEC) for the 32nd Prakash Memorial Day, Deputy Prime Minister Paudel pledged
People with disabilities have complained that due to the lack of construction of disabled-friendly physical infrastructure, people with disabilities in Mugu district are facing problems in getting services. Despite the
According to the Sustainable Development Goals, the government of Nepal aims to eliminate child marriage by 2030. However, child marriage continues to last in various communities. For example, Deurupa Kami,
Inmates at the District Jail Office, Ghorahi, have requested discounts on their treatment fees. During a monitoring visit by the Informal Sector Service Center (INSEC) on July 30, the prisoners
Police arrested 24-year-old Jiwan Shah of Bhadrapur Municipality-5 on 28 July for the charge of raping a 16-year-old girl. Aggrieved party filed a complaint at the District Police Office on
INSEC decided to award this year’s Prakash Human Rights Award to 62-year-old Purnimaya Lama of Namobuddha Municipality 9, Dapcha, Kavrepalanchowk, who has been struggling for transitional justice. In the press
The body of 45-year-old Rana Maya Gurung of Bhandari Rural Municipality, Barpak Sulikot Rural Municipality-4 was exhumed after finding out that her death was suspicious. Rana Maya’s husband, Maraj Gurung,
The family of 23-year-old Bajuddin Ansari of Dewangunj Rural Municipality-2 alleged that he was tortured in the custody of the District Police Office. Jalekha Khatun, 55-year-old mother of Bajuddin, alleged
Journalists covering the protest by transport entrepreneurs at Prithivi Chowk, Pokhara were subjected to beating on 28 July. Reporters Bina Thapa Magar and Suraj Thapa Magar were among those attacked
