The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has strongly condemned the incident involving the beating and ill-treatment of journalist Manohar Pokharel, who is also the Saptari district representative of INSEC (Informal
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed concerns to the Kathmandu Metropolitan Municipality regarding the potential risks to public safety when the slab covering the river in the Samakhushi
An investigation has been initiated concerning the alleged involvement of both police officers and inmates in the suspicious deaths of two incarcerated prisoners in a state-operated district prison. Commencing on
The local-level judicial committee is proving effective in resolving disputes. Fulkumari Thanet, Deputy Mayor of Kawasoti Municipality and Coordinator of the Judicial Committee, stated that this committee has played a
The absence of a birthing center in Mahakali Municipality-6 has resulted in pregnant women being compelled to give birth at home. In the previous fiscal year 022/023, six women were
The children housed in the district’s correctional homes are currently grappling with difficulties due to the insufficient management of these facilities. The issue emerged as the capacity of the correctional
On August 14, the police took into custody 33-year-old Dillikumar Limbu under the accusation of committing the homicide of his 63-year-old mother, Dhanmaya Limbu, from Maivakhola Rural Municipality-6, Fakumba. According
Demanding a thorough investigation into the incident involving the alleged killing of Aarti Sah over dowry-related issues, a group of individuals has been observing a hunger strike since June 16,
On August 11, police took into custody 41-year-old Datta Singh Budha, the proprietor of Bless House and Child Care situated in Bungmati-22, Lalitpur Metropolitan Municipality-22, Simikot Rural Municipality-6, Humla. He
On August 13, Ravindra Prasad Devkota, the ward chairperson of Bhimdatta Municipality 18, was subjected to phusyocal assualt . The incident led to the filing of a formal complaint of
On August 13, a joint team comprising members of the Informal Sector Service Center (INSEC) and the Advocacy Forum Madhesh Province Office conducted a monitoring visit to the District Jail
On August 12, law enforcement authorities took into custody 23-year-old Yuvraj Mahara from Letang Municipality-5, following allegations of raping a 14-year-old girl. The victim formally lodged a complaint against the
A 6-year-old girl has allegedly been raped by a 15-year-old boy from Aiselukhark Rural Municipality-3. The victim’s father, aged 47, has taken the step of lodging a formal complaint with
The Informal Sector Service Center (INSEC) Karnali Province Office has engaged in discussions with relevant authorities regarding the human rights situation in Dailekh. Led by Narayan Subedi, the Karnali Province
Lalita Bishwakarma, a 14-month-old girl from Shubhakalika Rural Municipality-8, passed away on August 6 as a result of malnutrition. After being diagnosed with malnutrition at Rarakatiya health post, Lalita was
The operational deficiencies and inadequate conditions at the children’s correctional home in Bhairahawa have raised concerns about the well-being and rights of the children residing there. A joint team comprised
Following the suspicious deaths of two inmates at the district jail in Khandwari Municipality-1, significant developments have unfolded. The deceased, identified as 19-year-old Binod Tolangi from Madi Municipality-5 in Sankhuwasabha
Allegations of assault and misconduct have surfaced against the Kathmandu Metropolitan City police by the elected representatives of Budhanilkanth Municipality. The dispute stems from the opening of a slab in
On August 10, local law enforcement apprehended Lokte Lama, a 46-year-old resident of Helambu Rural Municipality-1, on charges of allegedly committing sexual abuse against a 10-year-old girl. The incident took
A vaccine campaign against Lumpy Skin Disease has been initiated in the district of Rasuwa. The campaign encompasses the treatment of afflicted animals and the vaccination of those without evident
