Minister Gurung defends Social Media Bill amid severe backlash Amid severe backlashes of the Social Media Bill (SMB) presented by the government in the Upper House of Federal Parliament, Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Prithvi Subba Gurung, has defended it by expressing that it has been introduced with the aim of strengthening national unity. Nepal 03 Feb, 2025
Social Media Bill draws criticism from press freedom advocates The government’s proposed bill, “Bill on the Operation, Use, and Regulation of Social Media,” registered in the National Assembly, has sparked strong criticism from advocates of press and freedom of expression. Kathmandu 31 Jan, 2025
Shifting South Asian civic space: Opportunities for creative citizen engagements Crackdown on civic space is increasing globally amid gradual erosion of democratic principles and practices. Opinion 23 Jan, 2025
Increasing vulnerability of survivors: The struggle of recounting trauma In a survey I conducted with students and employees from both the private and public sectors, respondents shared that most workplace sexual harassment occurs between those in power and their subordinates, particularly targeting individuals in vulnerable, lower-ranking positions Opinion 17 Jan, 2025
Another year passes without justice to conflict victims Another year has been added to the calendar of conflict victims awaiting justice, and it remains one of the most pressing issues for the government to address. Nepal 31 Dec, 2024
Being environmental defenders: A risky job, indeed According to a recent news published on this daily, the Government of Nepal is filing a petition to review the district and high court verdicts in relation to the heinous murder of environmental activist Dilip Mahato in early January 2020. Nepal 30 Dec, 2024
Philanthropic THT journalist Prakash Singh comes to the rescue of needy people Jaula Devi Budha, 40, of Bajura’s Tribeni Municipality had gone to Bharatpur Cancer Hospital of Chitwan for her treatment. Nepal 25 Dec, 2024
Details of loss from Saturday's quake being collected in Bajura The report about the preliminary assessment of losses from the earthquake in Bajura has been made public. The tremor measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale had occurred with its epicenter at Gotri of Jagannath rural municipality. Nepal 22 Dec, 2024
Media Action Nepal marks 9th Foundation Day with new leadership and renewed press freedom commitments Media Action Nepal celebrated its 9th Foundation Day and 3rd Convention on Saturday, in Kathmandu, marking significant milestones with the election of new leadership and strategic plans to support independent, inclusive, and accountable media for strengthening democracy in Nepal. Kathmandu 22 Dec, 2024
International rights watchdogs write to PM Oli on TJ commissions Following the failure of top leaders to select the office bearers of the Transitional Justice Panels—Truth and Reconciliation Commissions (TRC) and the Commission of Investigation on Enforced Disappearances (CIEDP)—Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, and the International Commission of Jurists have written to Prime Minister Oli, requesting credible appointments to the Transitional Justice (TJ) Commissions. Nepal 19 Dec, 2024
Epidemic of online violence targeting female politicians in Nepal: ONI report A new report published by the Open Nepal Initiative (ONI) has revealed a growing epidemic of online violence targeting female politicians in Nepal, highlighting how this pervasive issue undermines democratic participation and silences critical voices in public discourse. Nepal 17 Dec, 2024
Whole nation should be one on good governance and ending corruption: DPM Singh Deputy Prime Minister and Urban Development Minister, Prakash Man Singh, has asserted that the entire nation should be united to put an end to corruption that undermined the democratic institutions and the State system as well. Kathmandu 09 Dec, 2024
