Accused Sentenced to 18-year Imprisonment for Statutory Rape
The District Court sentenced 75-year-old Padam Bahadur Khanal of Rambha Rural Municipality-4 to 18 years imprisonment for the crime of raping a 12-year-old girl. The bench of District Court Judge Dal Bahadur KC on 12 November sentenced Khanal to 18 years of imprisonment along with a fine of Rs 700,000,…
Accused Arrested for Killing
Police arrested 30-year-old Dipa Bohora on November 12, 2024, for the charge of killing her 25-year-old sister-in-law Sunita Bohora of Dilashaini Rural Municipality-2 Chhepatta. Sunita died on the spot on the night of 11 November when Dipa hit her with a wooden object on her head during a family dispute.…
Accused Sentenced to 12-year Imprisonment for Statutory Rape
Bardiya District Court has sentenced 43-year-old Jangat Wali Chhetri of Bangad Kupinde Municipality-7, Salyan to 12 years imprisonment for the crime of raping a 14-year-old girl. Amrita KC, branch officer and information officer of the District Court informed that the bench of Judge Manoj Shrestha on November 10 sentenced him…
Transitional Justice Civil Monitoring Committee Calls for Transparency in Appointments and Investigations of Enforced Disappearances
The Transitional Justice Civil Monitoring Committee of Koshi Province has called for transparency and acceptance in the investigation of enforced disappeared individuals and the appointment of the Chairperson and members of the Enforced Disappearances Inquiry, Truth and Reconciliation Commission. On November 13, it drew attention to the committee at Singha…
Accused Arrested for Sexual Abuse
District Police Office Siraha arrested 35-year-old Indesh Kumar Yadav of Siraha Municipality-6 on 10 November for the charge of sexually abusing a 16-year-old girl. The aggrieved party filed a complaint at the District Police Office Siraha on November 11 alleging that the accused had sexually abused the girl on November…
Accused Sentenced to Nine Years Imprisonment for Crime of Rape
Bardiya District Court sentenced 25-year-old Baburam Sonaha of Geruwa Rural Municipality-3 to nine years imprisonment for the crime of raping an 18-year-old girl. The bench of District Court Judge Dalluram Chaudhary on November 11, 2024, sentenced the accused to nine years imprisonment along with a compensation of Rs 50,000, and…
Eighty-nine percent of Households in Bardiya Lack Access to Drinking Water
In Bardiya, 89% of households are found to be outside the reach of safe drinking water. According to the data from the Drinking Water and Sanitation Office, Bardiya, 94,630 households lack access to safe drinking water. Those 89% still depend on hand pumps for water. The water from such sources…
Three Juveniles Escaped from Naubasta Child Reform Home
Three juveniles escaped from the Naubasta Child Reform Home at Baijanath Rural Municipality-3 on November 11, 2024. SP Tulbahadur Karki from the District Police Office informed that Sunil Nepali from Banke, Resham Thapa from Dang, and Gum Bahadur Nepali from Pyuthan, who were among the 25 juveniles placed in the 'C' block…
Absence of Healthcare Worker in Arghakhanchi Jail Caused Inmates to Face Significant Challenges
The absence of healthcare workers in the district jail has caused difficulties in the medical check-ups and treatment of the inmates. After a healthcare worker in the jail went on study leave five years ago, no replacement was arranged, leaving inmates deprived of regular health check-ups and treatment services. In…
Unrepaired Oxygen Plant in District Hospital Caused Problems for Patients
Patients with respiratory issues and asthma are suffering as the oxygen plant at the District Hospital, Bajura remains unrepaired for two months. The lack of maintenance after the oxygen plant machine broke down has caused problems for the patients. The breakdown of the oxygen plant has caused a shortage of…
