Overcrowding in Ilam Jail
Ilam Jail has been accommodating far more inmates than its capacity. Designed to house only 125 prisoners, it is currently holding 330, including 16 women and 314 men. Among them
September 2, 2025 , Ilam
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Accused Arrested for Rape
Police arrested Rajendra Nepali, 21, of Shailung Rural Municipality-8 on 29 August for raping a 15-year-old minor. The aggrieved party filed a formal complaint at the District Police Office at
September 2, 2025 , Dolakha
Farmers Face Hardships Due to Floods and Landslides
Continuous rainfall on 30 and 31 August triggered landslides in Salledhar, Kedarasyu Rural Municipality-8, destroying an irrigation canal and damaging the paddy fields of four local families. According to Ward
September 1, 2025 , Bajhang
Accused Arrested for Statutory Rape
Police arrested Yubaraj Shrestha, 47, of Belka Municipality-2on 31 August for allegedly raping a 14-year-old girl. The victim, a student at Himshikhar Community English School in Kanchanjunga, was reportedly raped
September 1, 2025 , Udayapur
Juvenile Arrested in Rape Case Rolpa
Police arrested a 14-year-old boy on 29 August for allegedly raping a five-year-old girl. The aggrieved party had filed a complaint at the District Police Office on 29 August alleging
September 1, 2025 , Rolpa
Accused Arrested in Killing Case
Police arrested Tularaj Sunuwar,40 on 31 August for allegedly killing his mother Falkumari Sunuwar,65 of Bhaudi, Dudhauili Municipality-14. The accused alllegedly struck his mother on the head and chest with
September 1, 2025 , Sindhuli
Accused Arrested for Sexually Abusing Minor
Police arrested Sitaram Tharu, 33, of Banjarhiya, Geruwa Rural Municipality-1, on 29 August for sexually abusing a 13-year-old girl. On 9 December 2024, The bench of District Court Judge Manoj
September 1, 2025 , Bardiya
Dalit Rights and Empowerment Act, 2025, Passed by the Gandaki Provincial Assembly
The Gandaki Provincial Assembly has passed an important Act to ensure the rights of the Dalit community. The Act, titled “Bill on Dalit Rights and Empowerment”, was unanimously endorsed by
September 1, 2025 , Kaski
Minister Lekhi Emphasizes the Need for Timely Amendments of Law
An interaction program was organized by the Informal Sector Service Center (INSEC), Madhesh Province Office, on 1 September on, ‘the legislation and implementation of law in Madhesh Province’. At the
September 1, 2025 , Dhanusha
Common Consensus Must Be Reached on the Proposed Bill on Registration, Regulation, and Management of Associations to Advise the Government: Chairperson Magar
The Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission, Tapa Bahadur Magar, stated that a common consensus should be reached on the proposed Bill on Registration, Regulation, and Management of Associations
August 30, 2025 , Lalitpur
Commission Calls for Disclosure of the Status of the Disappeared
The National Human Rights Commission has expressed serious concern that the situation of people forcibly disappeared during Nepal’s ten-year armed conflict is still unknown. In a press release on 29
August 30, 2025 , Lalitpur
Accused in Rape Case Arrested
Police arrested Bikash Thakur, 20 from Kolahi Municipality–10, Bara currently living at his maternal uncle’s house in Ramgram Municipality-10, Nadwa, on 29 August for the charge of raping a five-year-old
August 29, 2025 , Nawalparasi (Susta-Paschim)
Accused Arrested in Statutory Rape Case
Police arrested Prabin Magar, 23, of Jantredhunga Rural Municipality–6, Khotang, on 25 August on charges of raping a 12-year-old girl. The aggrieved party filed a complaint at the Banepa Police
August 29, 2025 , Kavre
Accused Arrested in Cyber Crime Case
Police arrested Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) leader Arnico Pandey on 27 August on charges of character assassination of a woman through social media (WhatsApp and email). Police report that a
August 29, 2025 , Kathmandu
Unknown Assailants Vandalized Health Post in Jumla
A group of unknown assailants vandalized the Dhapa Health Post in Sinja Rural Municipality-1 on the night of 27 August. Health Post Chief Min Prasad Tiwari said the vandals also stole
August 29, 2025 , Jumla
Accused Arrested in Human Trafficking Case After 11 Years of Incident
Police arrested Krishna Sunar, 39, of Satari Samjhingha, Bheriganga Municipality-2, who had been living in Kuwait, on 26 August for his involvement in human trafficking after 11 years of incident.
August 29, 2025
Rise in Patient Load at Sindhuli Hospital has Caused Challenges in Healthcare Access
With the start of the rainy season, Sindhuli Hospital has been facing increase in patients suffering from seasonal flu and other infectious diseases. The hospital reports that due to contaminated water,
August 28, 2025 , Sindhuli
Ward Chairperson Arrested in Beating Case
Police arrested Ward Chairperson Brijkishor Kushwaha, 45, of Prasauni Rural Municipality-6 on 17 August for allegedly abducting and beating Nageshwar Yadav, 30, a teacher at Bhola Secondary School in Ganjanbhawanipur,
August 28, 2025 , Bara
Accused Arrested in Abduction Case
Police arrested Rijaul Nadaf, 28, of Hanspur Municipality-8, Dhanusha, on 23 August for the charge of abducting a 15-year-old girl. According to DSP Shailendra Bhatta, the victim filed a complaint
August 28, 2025 , Mahottari
Accused Arrested for Attempted Rape Case
Police arrested Suraj Mandal, 26, of Matihani Municipality-7 on 23 August for the charge of attempting to rape a 28-year-old woman. DSP Shailendra Bhatta reported that the aggrieved party filed
August 28, 2025 , Mahottari
