Two-and-a-Half-Year Prison Sentence for Marital Rape
A man has been sentenced by the Parbat District Court to two years and six months in jail, along with a fine for committing marital rape. The court bench of
May 7, 2026 , Parbat
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More Than 200 Locations in Gulmi District at Risk of Floods and Landslide
As continuous heavy rainfall has begun as early as April/May, various settlements and roads in Gulmi District have come under high risk of floods and landslides. Along with the rain,
May 7, 2026 , Gulmi
Over 20 Percent of Adolescent Girls Give Birth Before 19
In Humla, more than 20 percent of girls under the age of 19 are becoming mothers. The number of adolescent girls giving birth at a young age has increased due
May 6, 2026 , Humla
Escapee Arrested from Nakkhu Jail
Anand Thapa Magar, 41, who had escaped from Nakkhu Jail, has been arrested by a team from the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office, according to Gautam Mishra, Information Officer and
May 6, 2026 , Lalitpur
Use of Children in School Uniforms in Landless Settlers’ Protest Rally
After a notice issued by Kohalpur Municipality to clear informal settlements, an incident has come to light where children in school uniforms were made to participate in a protest rally.
May 6, 2026 , Banke
Memorandum Submitted Through CDO on Settlement Demand to Prime Minister
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
May 5, 2026 , Makwanpur
Two Public Schools Closed Due to Low Number of Students
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
May 5, 2026 , Koshi Province
Maternity Allowance Halted in Khaptadchhanna
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
May 5, 2026 , Bajhang
Complaint Filed Against Rape Accused
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
May 4, 2026 , Kapilbastu
Accused Arrested in Rape Case
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,
May 4, 2026 , Morang
Accused Arrested in Rape Case
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,
May 4, 2026 , Udayapur
Kirat Athpahariya Demand Inclusion in Indigenous Nationalities List
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
May 4, 2026 , Dhankuta
Inhumane Treatment Over Witchcraft Allegation
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
May 4, 2026 , Rautahat
World Press Freedom Day: Federation of Nepali Journalists’ Solidarity March
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
May 3, 2026 , Kathmandu
Accused Arrested in Caste-Based Discrimination Case
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
May 3, 2026 , Tanahun
Uncertainty in Freed Kamaiya Rehabilitation
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
May 3, 2026 , Kanchanpur
Deputy Speaker Pledges to Implement Youth HRD Declaration
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
May 2, 2026 , Lalitpur
Youth, Civil Society Urged to Ensure Public Release of NHRC Report
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
May 1, 2026 , Lalitpur
Accused Arrested in Sexual Abuse Case
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
April 30, 2026 , Rupandehi
Accused Arrested in Rape Case
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
April 30, 2026 , Rupandehi
