Syrian insurgents capture central city of Hama in another blow to Syrian president Tens of thousands of people have been displaced by the renewed fighting, which began with the surprise opposition offensive Nov. 27. World 05 Dec, 2024
Inmates in Central Jail hit by mental illness The Central Jail Hospital in Jagannath Dewal, Sundhara, has become a referral centre for sick prisoners from across the country. Since treatment is not available in other prisons, this hospital has become a "referral centre" for inmates throughout the country. Nepal 10 Sep, 2024
Congo says at least 129 people died during an attempted jailbreak, most of them in a stampede An attempted jailbreak in Congo’s main prison in the capital left at least 129 people dead, most of them in a stampede, authorities said Tuesday. World 03 Sep, 2024
Sobhraj to be freed today Charles Sobhraj, who was convicted and sentenced to life in prison in Nepal, will be set free tomorrow. The Supreme Court had ordered the government to release him yesterday because of poor health, good behaviour, and having already served most of his sentence. Kathmandu 23 Dec, 2022
Prisoners, detainees still face humanitarian problems Prisoners and detainees, including adults, children, sexual and gender minorities, senior citizens, and sick people should be kept separately in jails. However, this is not practiced in the country, said a recent report published by the National Human Rights Commission. Nepal 03 Apr, 2022
All prison go hi-tech to prevent jailbreak The Department of Prison Management has installed adequate number of closed-circuit televisions, walk-through gates and metal detectors in all 74 prisons across the country in a bid to boost their security and prevent possible jailbreak. Nepal 21 Nov, 2021
HC upholds Mahara's acquittal on rape bid charge Patan High Court has upheld Kathmandu District Court’s acquittal of Krishna Bahadur Mahara in an attempt-to-rape case filed by a staffer of the Parliament Secretariat. Nepal 28 Jul, 2021
Cases of torture declining, claims govt The government has claimed that cases of torture have declined remarkably in the past few years. Nepal 18 Feb, 2021
Mahara�s suspension as lawmaker lifted Kathmandu, February 18 With his acquittal from the attempt-to-rape charge, the deck has been cleared for former speaker Krishna Bahadur Mahara to rejoin the House of Representatives as its member. Speaker Agni Prasad Sapkota today apprised the... Travel 19 Feb, 2020
Clearance from attempt-to-rape charge paves way for Mahara's re-entry into HoR KATHMANDU: With his acquittal from the attempt-to-rape charge, former speaker of the House of Representatives, Krishna Bahadur Mahara can now participate in the House meetings as a member of parliament. Mahara's successor, newly appointed... Horoscopes 18 Feb, 2020
Dillibazaar prison lets Mahara go after acquittal KATHMANDU: Krishna Bahadur Mahara, with his acquittal from the attempt-to-rape charge, has been released from Dillibazaar central prison this afternoon. Mahara, former Speaker of the House of Representatives, was in custody for over 100 days after... Horoscopes 17 Feb, 2020
Juvenile correction home in Banke district in sorry state Nepalgunj, September 28 Juvenile correction home in Banke’s Duduwa Rural Municipality-6 is in a sorry state for want of sound management and amenities. While the correction home has the capacity to accommodate some 75 children, it is now... Travel 29 Sep, 2019
