Commission Sends Report on Squatters’ Condition
The National Human Rights Commission of Nepal stated that it had sent a brief report to the Government of Nepal on May 11, regarding the government’s removal of houses and
May 12, 2026 , Lalitpur
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Convicts in Gang Rape Case Sentenced to 18 Years’ Imprisonment
The Dailekh District Court has sentenced Khagendra Bhandari, 25, of Chamunda Bindrasaini Municipality-5, and Gobinda Bahadur Shahi, 24, of the same place, to 18 years’ imprisonment each, a fine of
May 12, 2026 , Dailekh
Accused Arrested in Sexual Abuse Case
Police arrested Dudhnath Tharu, 51, of Sarawal Rural Municipality-1, on May 10, on charges of sexually abusing a 15-year-old girl. The victim’s family filed a complaint at the Area Police
May 11, 2026 , Nawalparasi (Susta-Paschim)
Individuals Arrested for Surrounding National Human Rights Commission
A group of 10 people who reached the National Human Rights Commission office demanding the publication of a report prepared to bring out the truth of incidents that occurred during
May 11, 2026 , Lalitpur
Industries’ Negligence on Treatment Plants Causes Local Suffering
Most industries operating in the Sunsari–Morang Industrial Corridor have neglected the construction of treatment plants, forcing local residents to pay the price with their health due to the resulting impacts.
May 11, 2026 , Sunsari
Demand for Rights Protection Act for Persons with Disabilities
The Disabled Persons Federation, Koshi Province, has demanded that the Koshi Provincial Government formulate an act and policy related to the protection of the rights of persons with disabilities. Submitting
May 11, 2026 , Morang
Accused Arrested in Rape Case
Police arrested Harka Bahadur Thapa, 55, of Barahatal Rural Municipality-5, Baddichaur on May 8 on charges of raping a 5-year-old girl. The victim’s family filed a complaint on February 13
May 11, 2026 , Surkhet
Child Marriage Prevented by INSEC and Police
In a coordinated effort by Informal Sector Service Centre (INSEC) and the police, an attempted child marriage involving a 14-year-old girl from Khadachakra Municipality–8, Daslaki, and a 16-year-old boy from
May 11, 2026 , Kalikot
Consumption of Wild Mushrooms Leaves 11 People Ill
Eleven people have fallen ill after consuming wild mushrooms in Buttabari of Bahardashi Rural Municipality–2. The 11 people became ill after eating mushrooms brought from the forest and cooked at
May 11, 2026 , Jhapa
Four Arrested on Charges of Inhumane Treatment of School Principal
Four people are arrested on May 8, 2026, on charges of inhumane treatment after allegedly smearing black soot on and garlanding with shoes the principal of Pipalkot Secondary School of
May 10, 2026 , Baitadi
Sentenced to 12 Years and 6 Months in Jail for Rape Conviction
The Rupandehi District Court has sentenced a 15-year-old boy to 12 years and 6 months in prison for raping a seven-year-old girl. A bench of Judge Dhanishwar Paudel on May
May 10, 2026 , Rupandehi
Landless Settlers Protest Against Attempted Eviction Without Alternative Arrangements
After a notice was issued to remove unmanaged settlements located on government and public land, local residents staged a protest on the Janakpur–Dhalkebar road section on May 8, 2026, claiming
May 10, 2026 , Dhanusha
Court Awards Seven-Year Sentence in Rape Case
Yagya Bohara, 31 of Babai Rural Municipality-4, has been sentenced to seven years in jail by the District Court for the rape of a 51-year-old woman. A bench of District
May 8, 2026 , Dang
Accused Arrested in Sexual Abuse Case
Police arrested a 14-year-old boy on May 5 on charges of sexually abusing a 13-year-old girl. The victim’s family filed a complaint at the District Police Office on April 30,
May 8, 2026 , Sarlahi
Two-Week Water Outage Leaves Village Struggling
The Dhand–Darlamchaur lift drinking water project in Isma Rural Municipality of Gulmi has been without service for two weeks after its transformer was damaged by a lightning strike. Due to
May 8, 2026 , Gulmi
Distribution of Social Security Allowances Through a Mobile Camp
Maiwakhola Rural Municipality Ward No. 6 has distributed social security allowances through a camp to senior citizens, senior Dalits above 60 years of age, senior single women, widows, fully and
May 8, 2026 , Taplejung
Accused Arrested in Rape Case
Police arrested Tek Bahadur Chaudhary, 46, of Ghodaghodi Municipality-12 on May 6 on charges of raping a 17-year-old girl with intellectual disability and cognitive impairment. The victim’s family filed a
May 7, 2026 , Kailali
Death of Inmate at Surkhet Jail
Lachhuman Sunar, 22 of Dailekh District, who had been held at Surkhet Jail, died on the evening of May 6, 2026. Acting Administrator of District Jail Surkhet, Bhuwan Gautam, said
May 7, 2026 , Surkhet
Accused Arrested in Rape Case
Police arrested Ward Chairperson, Datta Bahadur Buda, 42, of Patrasi Rural Municipality-5, on May 6 on charges of raping a 28-year-old woman on May 3. The victim’s family filed a
May 7, 2026 , Jumla
Escapee From Birgunj Child Reform Home Arrested
Police arrested Begam BK, 22, of Gurvakot Municipality–2, Surkhet District, from Birta Chowk in Birgunj on May 4, 2026, after he had escaped from the child reform home located in
May 7, 2026 , Parsa
