Gender equality policy in full-fledged implementation The government has said that the National Gender Equality Policy made public in 2021 is being implemented effectively to institutionalise a gender responsive governance system in all levels of government. Nepal 26 Feb, 2023
Government to promote equitable society The government’s new Social Inclusion Policy aims to develop an equitable and prosperous society through social inclusion system. Nepal 26 Dec, 2022
Social activists stress on ending child marriage Social activists have stressed on the need to end social ill-practices as child marriage and chhaupadi customs Kathmandu 31 May, 2022
Shamans spreading awareness against chhaupadi At a time when government bodies are struggling to end the century-old Chhuapadi system, shamans are actively involved in ending this evil practice in Badimalika Municipality, Bajura. Nepal 08 Mar, 2022
Model social inclusion policy for local levels The federal government has developed model ‘Social Inclusion Policy, 2022’ for local levels in a bid to build an equitable and prosperous society through social inclusion system. Nepal 23 Jan, 2022
EDITORIAL: Follow health rules Although the government has not taken any decision to impose yet another lockdown, the possibility of it cannot be ruled out should the number of coronavirus cases keep surging Nepal 12 Apr, 2021
New gender equality policy to end discrimination The National Gender Equality Policy made public on the occasion of this year’s International Women’s Day strives to institutionalise a gender responsive governance system in all the three tiers of government through gender-responsive budget and establishment of equitable, prosperous, and just society. Nepal 11 Mar, 2021
EDITORIAL: Poll schedules The council of ministers on Monday decided to conduct the mid-term elections in 40 districts of Province-2, Gandaki, Lumbini and Sudurpaschim in the first phase on April 30. Opinion 11 Feb, 2021
EDITORIAL: Don�t miss deadline The govt needs to hold intensive talks with India to obtain other air routes to make GBIA and PRIA commercially viable Were it not for the 2015 massive earthquake and subsequent border blockade for more than six months, the much-touted Gautam Buddha... 08 Dec, 2020
Young adults receive health materials in Bajura's rural municipality BAJURA: As many as 280 girls and boys have received health and safety materials in Khaptad Chhededaha Rural Municipality of Bajura district. The materials were provided by Mahila Bikas Manch (Women Development Forum) in coordination with the local... Travel 01 Jul, 2020
EDITORIAL: Celebrating women There have been positive indications towards empowering women and improving their status since the promulgation of the new constitution in 2015 The world, including Nepal, marked 110th International Women’s Day on Sunday in celebration of the... 09 Mar, 2020
No respite for women as 'chhaupadi' continues in tents BAJURA: Women in Bajura district continue to suffer as the campaign to destroy menstrual huts -- which should have taken them back to their homes during menstruation -- has in fact made them find shelters inside tents and other odd places, further... Travel 20 Jan, 2020