Ensuring Unity in the NRNA: A Legal and Organizational Perspective The Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) has long served as a vital unifying platform for the Nepali diaspora, championing their rights and fostering global solidarity. Opinion 18 Dec, 2024
Pant warns against censorship of critical voices in Nepal under the guise of combating misinformation A prominent global advocate for media rights and Chairperson of Media Action Nepal, Laxman Datt Pant, has urged authorities to uphold independent journalism and critical voices in Nepal, emphasizing that dissent should not be stifled under the pretext of combating misinformation or disinformation. Kathmandu 02 Dec, 2024
Nepal's constitution: Is it just a tool to rule? The sudden midnight agreement on July 1, 2024, between the Nepali Congress and the CPN-UML to form a coalition government, had shaken the nation by surprise. Opinion 02 Dec, 2024
National strategy on child marriage in the offing The Ministry of Women, Children and Senior Citizens is all set to bring a 'national strategy to end child marriage, 2081'. Nepal 16 Nov, 2024
PM Oli to address UNGA, emphasizing Nepal's foreign policy principles PM Oli has affirmed that he will uphold Nepal's dignity on the international stage while attending the 79th United Nations General Assembly. Nepal 16 Sep, 2024
Nepal hosts second international conference on resilient and inclusive social protection The Government of Nepal National Planning Commission, in partnership with UNICEF and the World Bank, is organizing the second international conference on social protection in Kathmandu today and tomorrow. Kathmandu 12 Sep, 2024
TRC law is a flawed step forward: International human rights defender organizations Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, and the International Commission of Jurists said today that Nepal's long-awaited transitional justice law, adopted by the lower house of parliament on August 14, 2024, incorporates several positive provisions that could help advance justice, accountability, and redress for the widespread human rights violations and abuses committed during the 1996-2006 conflict, but there are still elements that could undermine a successful outcome. Nepal 21 Aug, 2024
Malnutrition remains an issue of concern Child malnutrition is a serious issue that has a significant impact on children's health and development. Malnutrition includes both undernutrition (wasting, stunting, and micronutrient deficiencies) and overnutrition (obesity). Nepal 15 Aug, 2024
JSP-N split costs Yadav province government, federal portfolio Janata Samajwadi Party-Nepal split resulted in the fall and formation of a new government in Madhes Province, costing its chair, Upendra Yadav, dearly. Nepal 13 May, 2024
NHRC calls for promoting labour rights The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged the government and all the bodies concerned to implement the provision of minimum remuneration fixed by the government for workers. Environment 01 May, 2024
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Implementing the legal capacity The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) is the first legally binding and enforceable international treaty specifically for persons with disabilities. Opinion 19 Apr, 2024
Reforms needed to increase women's participation in elections: Chief Election Commissioner Thapaliya Chief Election Commissioner Dinesh Kumar Thapaliya has said that the existing laws and social environment should be improved to increase the meaningful participation of women in elections. Kathmandu 15 Apr, 2024
