Executive role sought for women in upcoming polls Women leaders of major political parties have said that women should be given major role of executive posts in the upcoming local polls. Nepal 07 Mar, 2022
Report on women�s security sought KATHMANDU, JULY 19 The Women and Social Welfare Committee under the House of Representatives has directed the Ministry of Women, Children and Senior Citizens to submit a report on the current situation of women’s security. As Nepal has adopted... Travel 20 Jul, 2020
Trump pledges asylum crackdown, tent cities; is it legal? WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said Thursday he plans to sign an order next week that could lead to the large-scale detention of migrants crossing the southern border and bar anyone caught crossing illegally from claiming asylum — two legally... Women 02 Nov, 2018
Agent of positive change KATHMANDU: For Dr Meenakshi Gopinath leadership is being an agent of positive change, and no matter how small the change, for her it is about a making a difference in life. An advocate for women’s education and empowerment, and peace, Dr... Art & Culture 10 Dec, 2017
Son of Indian politician jailed for stalking after uproar NEW DELHI: An Indian court on Thursday sent the son of a leading politician to police custody for harassing and trying to abduct a woman, in a case that has embarrassed the ruling party as it runs a campaign on women's safety. The woman said Vikas... Women 10 Aug, 2017
Building durable peace: Women�s role is vital Women’s physical security and equality in society are associated with broader peace and stability. When women are safe and secure, they can contribute to a better society. Further, when they are included in the processes and development agendas at... 12 Dec, 2016
Women�s security is responsibility of all citizens, says DPM Nidhi Lalitpur, November 16 Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Bimalendra Nidhi on Wednesday sought the need of coordinated efforts to prevent sexual violence. Speaking at the concluding ceremony of a day-long national workshop on ‘Preventing... Horoscopes 17 Nov, 2016
Man accused of plotting wife’s abduction Itahari, July 1:A person from Sunsari has been accused of beating up and allegedly masterminding wife’s abduction over not bringing dowry.One Bijay Shah, 27, of Laukahi-1, Sunsari, employed criminal gang to have his 21-year-old wife Reena Shah... Travel 02 Jul, 2008
Water supply privatisation condemned Kathmandu, January 20:Several non-government organisations today jointly called on the government to withdraw the decision to hand over the management of the Nepal Water Supply Corporation (NWSC) to a private company.In a press statement issued here... Horoscopes 21 Jan, 2007
Women demand due rights in governance Kathmandu, April 3:The national assembly of the Women’s Security Pressure Group (WSPG) today demanded equal participation of women at all decision-making levels in the country.“We demand 50 per cent participation of women in all decision-making... Horoscopes 03 Apr, 2006
Govt bid to enforce NGO code draws flak Kathmandu, January 4:Pointing that a case on the NGO code of conduct is sub judice, the NGO Federation of Nepal and nine NGOs have condemned the government for trying to enforce the NGO code by hook or crook.“It’s not only the content of the code... Travel 05 Jan, 2006
Women’s group tightens screws for bilateral truce Kathmandu, October 27: The Women’s Security Pressure Group today organised a signature drive at New Baneshwor this afternoon to press the warring parties and civil society to re-establish peace in the country. WSPG president Sahana Pradhan said,... Horoscopes 27 Oct, 2005
