Women�s issues: Laws to correct them Police data show the region-wise crime against women and children for 2015-16 — human trafficking, polygamy, child marriage, rape, attempt to rape, unnatural sex, witchcraft related violence and domestic violence — continues... 23 Aug, 2017
Ending chhaupadi system: Comprehensive approach required Legislation matters. The laws a society passes speak of the values the society wishes to embrace. Nepal, through its laws and policies, shows clear aspiration to be a country governed with respect for human rights, equality and dignity for all The... 18 Aug, 2017
Jail term till death for attempted murder, killing of president Kathmandu, August 10 The Criminal Code Bill passed by the Parliament yesterday provisions imprisonment till death for anyone involved in taking or attempting to take the life of the president of Nepal. The law will come into effect from mid-August,... Horoscopes 11 Aug, 2017
New code criminalises chhaupadi Kathmandu, August 9 The Criminal Code Bill passed by the Parliament today criminalises an ancient practice that banishes women from the home during menstruation. Many communities in Nepal view menstruating women as impure and in some remote areas... Travel 10 Aug, 2017
Parliament endorses criminal code bill KATHMANDU: The Legislature Parliament on Wednesday has endorsed the much awaited Criminal Code Bill 2017. The Parliament brought the new code in order to update the criminal law which was earlier based on the amendment of Civil... Travel 09 Aug, 2017
Caretaker government to present new fiscal budget Kathmandu, May 20 The third session of the Legislature Parliament will have the government’s policy and programme and the new fiscal budget as major agendas. President Bidhya Devi Bhandari has summoned the third session of the Legislative... Travel 21 May, 2017
ICJ seeks revision of Nepal's Criminal Code Bill KATHMANDU: The International Commission of Jurists on Wednesday demanded that the Criminal Code Bill of Nepal, which is under discussion at the Parliament currently, be revised. Issuing a press statement today, the international human rights... Travel 29 Mar, 2017
Conference of govt attorneys concludes Kathmandu, December 25 A three-day conference of government attorneys ended in Kathmandu today issuing a 30- point declaration that says the Office of Attorney General should have a final call on indictment in cases where the government is the... Horoscopes 26 Dec, 2016
Bid to pass House Regulations before April 6 Kathmandu, March 23 The Parliamentary Regulations Committee of the Parliament is preparing to finalise the proposed Parliamentary Regulations before April 6, revealed Nepali Congress lawmaker Radheshyam Adhikari, who heads the PRC. He said... Travel 24 Mar, 2016
