Amid allegations of abuse of power, Lekhak pledges to protect inter-caste married couple In the wake of allegations that Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak is abusing power to protect his party cadre in an inter-caste marriage, CPN-MC lawmaker Barshaman Pun has demanded a clear response from the home minister regarding atrocities committed against Dalit youth who married inter-caste. Nepal 07 Feb, 2025
'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
Ajit's corpse awaiting justice at Teaching Hospital morgue for seven years Ajit Dhakal Mijar’s corpse has been kept at the Teaching Hospital morgue in Maharajgunj for eight years. Kathmandu 11 Jul, 2023
EDITORIAL - Empowering Dalits It has been 59 years since late king Mahendra declared the abolition of caste-based untouchability to empower the Dalit community thought amendments in the Muluki Ain, or Civil Code, in 1963. Although much has changed over the last 6 decades, the Dalits in the hills and Tarai region still face discrimination from the so-called upper caste people, especially at the cultural and religious level. Opinion 06 Jun, 2022
Bheri Pratirodh March on May 24 in memory of Nawaraj BK, and against caste-based discrimination Locals of Rukum West are organising a rally in memory of Nawaraj BK and friends, who were killed in Chaurjahari in an act of caste-based violence, and as a symbol against caste-based practices prevalent in the country. Nepal 20 May, 2022
Dalit youth thrashed to death over dispute A dispute at a wedding has led to the death of a Dalit youth in Khadak Municipality, Saptari. Nepal 28 Apr, 2022
Six cops to face music RAUTAHAT, SEPTEMBER 23 The probe committee formed to launch an inquiry into the death of Bijaya Ram of Garuda Municipality, Rautahat, has recommended action against six policemen, including SP Rabiraj Khadka. Police had arrested Bijaya and six... Travel 24 Sep, 2020
Probe into custodial killing of youth begins� RAUTAHAT, SEPTEMBER 16 Police in Rautahat have started investigating the first information report filed against six policemen, including a superintendent of police, over the death of a Dalit youth in police custody a few weeks ago. After... Travel 17 Sep, 2020
Dalits intensify stir against killings Rautahat, September 2 The Niranjan Ram and Bijaya Ram Murder Joint Struggle Committee has decided to intensify its agitation accusing the government of not being serious about its demands. The decision to step up its agitation was made public... Travel 03 Sep, 2020
Dalit leaders� fast-unto-death strike enters fourth day RAUTAHAT, SEPTEMBER 1 The fast-unto-death launched by leaders of the Dalit community over the alleged ‘murder’ of a Dalit youth in police custody has entered the fourth day today in Rautahat. In connection with the August 15 murder of... Travel 02 Sep, 2020
Agitated Dalit community demands justice RAUTAHAT, AUGUST 29 The Dalit community of Rautahat’s Garuda Municipality picketed the area police office here today again, seeking action against the police personnel involved in the ‘murder’ of a Dalit youth in police custody, a few days... Travel 30 Aug, 2020
Ailing Dalit youth dies in police custody RAUTAHAT: A Dalit youth, who was undergoing treatment for kidney related ailment, passed away on Wednesday night while in police custody. Bijaya Ram Chamar, 19, was under the custody of Garuda-based Area Police Office (APO) on the charge of murder.... Travel 27 Aug, 2020
