Qatari emir in Nepal, expected to tackle migrant conditions and Nepali student held hostage by Hamas Though there has been no information on his condition or whereabouts, Nepali officials said they believed he was still alive. Nepal 23 Apr, 2024
India's new citizenship law excludes Muslims. Here's what to know The Indian government has said those eligible can apply for Indian citizenship through an online portal. World 15 Mar, 2024
India's new citizenship law excludes Muslims. Why? The Indian government has said those eligible can apply for Indian citizenship through an online portal. World 13 Mar, 2024
NHRC demands fair investigation on Chitwan school incident The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has demanded the government authorities to conduct fair investigation on the death of a 13-year-old Shalin Pokhrel Kathmandu 05 Mar, 2024
At least 50 Palestinians killed in Gaza airstrikes during the Israeli rescue operation of 2 hostages The Israeli military rescued two hostages in a dramatic raid under fire from the Gaza Strip early Monday, marking a small but symbolically significant success in its quest to bring home over 100 captives believed to be held by the Hamas militant group. World 12 Feb, 2024
Rock band critical of Putin is detained in Thailand, fearful of deportation to Russia Bi-2 has 1.01 million subscribers to its YouTube channel and 376.000 monthly listeners on Spotify. World 30 Jan, 2024
China is expanding its crackdown on mosques to regions outside Xinjiang, Human Rights Watch says The Chinese government has expanded its campaign of closing mosques to regions other than Xinjiang, where for years it has been blamed for persecuting Muslim minorities, according to a Human Rights Watch report released Wednesday. World 22 Nov, 2023
Stay in Israel, or flee? Thai workers caught up in Hamas attack and war are faced with a dilemma Israel started bringing in migrant workers in earnest after the first Intifada, the 1987-93 Palestinian revolt, after employers began to lose trust in Palestinian workers. World 03 Nov, 2023
Saudi Arabia likely to host 2034 World Cup after Australia decides not to bid for soccer showcase Saudi Arabia’s preparation should face some of the same scrutiny in the next decade. Sports 31 Oct, 2023
NHRC urges all to be sensitive about possible communal riot ​​​​​​​The National Human Rights Commission has drawn the attention of the government to be sensitive and control the possible outbreak of communal violence in Dharan of Sunsari district owing to the recent tension between the people of indigenous community and Hindu religion. Nepal 27 Aug, 2023
NHRC launches investigation into juvenile correction centre incident ​​​​​​​The National Human Rights Commission has begun investigating the August 21 incident at the Juvenile Correction Centre in Sano Thimi, Bhaktapur, where 221 minor inmates had escaped the correction centre following the death of their fellow inmate. Kathmandu 25 Aug, 2023
Lawmakers support NHRC on retaining 'A' status ​​​​​​​Lawmakers across party lines have expressed solidarity with the National Human Rights Commission to retain its ‘A’ grade status in the Global Alliance of Human Rights Institutions. Kathmandu 14 Aug, 2023
