Women in politics: A struggle for representation At the beginning of January, 2024, only 27 countries were led by women, marking a modest increase from 18 countries a decade ago. Despite some progress, women remain significantly underrepresented in positions of power. Opinion 09 Dec, 2024
Dearth of environmental justice: Horror for people living around Sisdol landfill site The environmental problems facing our planet worsen with each passing day, leading to profound and often irreversible damage to ecosystems and communities. Opinion 19 Nov, 2024
Nutrition-friendly local governance: Empowering communities Modern living conditions have largely transformed our lifestyle, food choices and dietary patterns. Opinion 15 Aug, 2024
UK minister launches new UK-Nepal development portfolio UK Minister of State for Development and Africa Andrew Mitchell visited Nepal on 19-20 February and announced a new development portfolio. Kathmandu 21 Feb, 2024
'Sense of hopelessness very dangerous for democracy' “The sense of hopelessness is very dangerous for democracy,” said senior advocate Dinesh Tripathi who pleaded on behalf of the victims. Nepal 07 Dec, 2023
JC recommends 27 high court judges The Judicial Council today recommended 27 judges for appointment in the High Court. They will soon be appointed by the chief justice as per due process. Nepal 16 Sep, 2023
Marginalised communities struggling to obtain citizenship cards Despite being a signatory state to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women and the constitutional guarantee of the right to equality and non-discrimination, various discriminatory legal provisions against Madhesi, sexual and minority communities, and orphans have deprived these groups of their citizenship rights. Nepal 15 Aug, 2023
EDITORIAL: Welcome verdict In a welcome verdict, the Supreme Court (SC) has decided that sex with an underage girl would not constitute rape if the boy and girl were married. Opinion 07 Aug, 2023
Bid to ensure adequate housing for all people Amnesty International Nepal and Mahila Ekata Samaj jointly organised a programme titled ‘Right to Adequate Housing, Forced Eviction, and Human Rights Issues’ on Thursday in the capital. Kathmandu 14 Jul, 2023
EDITORIAL: New poll system Just two elections after the new constitution was promulgated in 2015, former prime minister and Nepali Congress president Sher Bahadur Deuba has talked of changing the electoral system in the country. Opinion 12 Jun, 2023
Deuba moots election system change NC President Sher Bahadur Deuba broached the idea of changing the electoral system so that members of the House of Representatives could be elected through first-past-the-post system and members of the National Assembly through Proportional Representation system. Nepal 11 Jun, 2023
Doors open for youths looking for foreign jobs Authentication of Citizenship Bill on Wednesday by President Ramchandra Paudel has not only allowed children of Nepalis citizens by birth and children of Nepali mothers whose fathers have not been identified to obtain Nepali citizenship but has also opened doors for youths seeking foreign employment. Nepal 03 Jun, 2023
