Home Minister Lekhak vows to simplify citizenship acquisition Acknowledging the sensitivity of the issue, the Minister underscored the need for responsible and serious deliberation. Nepal 27 Dec, 2024
Sexual and gender minorities trapped, abused and ignored by Nepal Sexual and gender minorities (SGM) and LGBTIQA+ continue to face criminalisation in 64 countries around the world. 12 countries have the death penalty for same-sex relationships. Nepal 25 Dec, 2024
Rabi Lamichhane suspended as lawmaker The Parliament Secretariat has issued a notice suspending Rabi Lamichhane, the elected legislator for Chitwan-2 and President of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP). Nepal 24 Dec, 2024
Supplemental charges filed against 31, including Rabi Lamichhane The District Attorney's Office Kaski has filed a supplementary chargesheet against former deputy prime minister, home minister, and Rastriya Swatantra Party president Rabi Lamichhane in Kaski District Court on charges of cooperative fraud, organised crime, and money laundering. Nepal 23 Dec, 2024
Cabinet approves promotions for DIGs Singh and Bohara Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Prithvi Subba Gurung, disclosed the decisions during a press briefing. Nepal 22 Dec, 2024
Lamichhane's leaked photo ignites controversy A photo of a sleeping man, claiming to be former deputy prime minister and home minister Rabi Lamichhane, who has been in custody for two months for an investigation into the cooperative funds misappropriation case, went viral on social media today and has been making numerous rounds across the social media platforms. Nepal 20 Dec, 2024
'Investment in high-tech labs essential for national prosperity' Minister for Education, Science, and Technology Bidhya Bhattarai emphasized the need for investment in high-tech laboratories for the country’s prosperity. Education 19 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
New govt formed to ensure political stability and good governance, PM reiterates PM Oli stated that a new coalition government, comprising the two major political parties, had to be formed after political uncertainty, instability, and corruption exceeded tolerable limits. Nepal 18 Dec, 2024
Act Relating to Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Legislation needs amendment Over the last few weeks, once again the country came to remember that persons living with disabilities do exist and, at least on paper, do have rights. Opinion 17 Dec, 2024
Police submit probe report against RSP's chair Lamichhane Kaski Police has submitted an investigation report with the District Government Attorney's Office against Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) President Rabi Lamichhane in a case involving cooperative fraud, organised crime, and money laundering. Nepal 17 Dec, 2024
Health Ministry's directive to provide minimum wages to health workers including nurses The Ministry of Health and Population has directed the bodies concerned to make provision of minimum wages to all health workers, including nurses, working at health institutions. Nepal 13 Dec, 2024
