Landless and unplanned settlers in Makwanpur have drawn the attention of the federal government and local authorities, demanding the provision of land ownership certificates. They submitted a memorandum on May
Two community schools in Kanepokhari Rural Municipality have been closed due to a low number of students. Additionally, classes have been reduced in three schools after failing to meet the
Women who gave birth at the Patadeval Health Post in Khaptad Chhanna Rural Municipality–6 have not received the government-provided maternity incentive for months. Resident Rupa Thapa gave birth at the
A complaint was filed by the victim’s family on May 1 at the District Police Office, accusing Roshan Balambu Magar, 22, of Barmetol-6, Kapilbastu Municipality, of raping a 16-year-old girl
Police arrested Prinsakha Tharu, 19, of Belbari Municipality-2 on May 3, on charges of raping a 19-year-old girl. The victim’s family filed a complaint at the Area Police Office, Sundarharancha,
Police arrested Hari Acharya, 45, of Gaurishankar-4 of Belaka Municipality, on charges of raping a 33-year-old woman. The victim’s family filed a complaint at the Area Police Station, Rampur Thoskila,
Members of the marginalized Kirat Athpahariya community in the district have demanded that they be listed under the National Foundation for Development of Indigenous Nationalities. They have submitted a memorandum
Akalia Devi Musahrin, 55, a former female ward member of Katarniya Municipality-9, has alleged that she was subjected to inhuman treatment, including being forced to consume an “impure mixture,” after
On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, the Federation of Nepali Journalists organized a solidarity march today. The march, held under the slogan “Building a Peaceful Future: Promoting Press
Ashok Prasad Dauliya, who has been operating Brothers puffed rice salad (chatpatey) at Ansan Chautari in Byas Municipality–3, was arrested on May 2, 2026, on charges of caste-based discrimination. DSP
Freed Kamaiya and Kamalari communities in the western Tarai have demanded immediate government action, stating that the process of their rehabilitation has not progressed effectively. During an awareness assembly held
The Youth Human Rights Defenders Conclave was concluded under the slogan “Youth as advocates for the protection of human rights.” The conclave was jointly organized by the Informal Sector Service
The Youth Human Rights Defenders Conclave has begun in Jawalakhel under the slogan “Youth as Advocates for the Protection of Human Rights.” The conclave, jointly organized by Informal Sector Service
Police arrested Bhojraj Dhungana, 60 of Sangamtole, Tilotama Municipality-8, on April 27 on charges of sexually abusing a 16-year-old girl. The victim’s family filed a complaint at the Area Police
Police arrested a 15-year-old boy on April 27 on charges of raping a 15-year-old girl. The victim’s family filed a complaint at the Area Police Office on April 27, accusing
The Supreme Court has issued a mandamus order in the name of the government, directing it to ensure legal accountability and expedite the resolution of human rights violations committed during
A 15-year-old boy held at the child reform home in Biratnagar Metropolitan City–3 has escaped from the hospital during a health check-up. According to the reform home administration, the boy
Doctors at Bheri Hospital resumed work on April 29 after receiving information that the accused, Kushal Darlami, who allegedly threatened to kill a doctor and attempted to attack the hospital
Students of Kailashpuri Secondary School, located in Pals Village of Adanchuli Rural Municipality–6, have been compelled to study in temporary sheds for the past one year. After the old, dilapidated
The Informal Sector Service Centre (INSEC) has urged the government to ensure humane treatment of citizens who have been evicted from various informal settlements in Kathmandu and placed in holding
