Corruption survey gives many nations worst scores in over a decade. South Sudan slides to the bottom South Sudan slid to the bottom of the index with just eight points, displacing Somalia although the latter country's score dropped to nine. World 11 Feb, 2025
In journalism, you don't need to please everyone: Pant Internationally acknowledged media researcher, trainer and rights advocate, Laxman Datt Pant is the Chairperson of Media Action Nepal. His role is to advise and update Media Freedom Coalition on cases of attacks against media and journalists, and media freedom violations at the global level. In February 2022, Nepal 03 Nov, 2023
Loyalty above all: Removal of top Chinese officials seen as enforcing Xi's demand for obedience State media this week confirmed that former defense minister Gen. Li Shangfu and former foreign minister Qin Gang were “no longer serving in office,” but offered no details. World 25 Oct, 2023
Govt drafting bill to end cruelty against animals The government is doing groundwork to come up with the Animal Welfare Bill to end cruelty against animals. Nepal 12 Feb, 2023
New act to promote livestock service business The Animal Health and Livestock Service Entrepreneurs’ Council Act, 2022 came into force with its publication in the Nepal Gazette last week. Nepal 23 Oct, 2022
Up to three-month jail sentence or fine for violation of prison code of ethics The Prison Bill passed by both Houses of the Federal Parliament has authorised the jail administrator to develop and enforce the code of ethics to be observed by staffers, security personnel, and inmates. Nepal 09 Sep, 2022
Integrity in leadership: Ways to enhance it Political leaders in underdeveloped countries like Nepal announce many ambitious plans. The plans look like a game changer to the public. Leaders claim that their plans will change the country’s condition and achieve development and prosperity in the near future. Opinion 18 Aug, 2022
CIAA gets notice for inaction on graft Patan High Court has issued a show cause notice to the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority, Nepali Army Brigadier General Madhukar Singh Karki, and Nepal’s former ambassador to the US Arjun Bahadur Karki in a case filed by Sujata Sijali Magar. Nepal 18 Aug, 2022
Proposed law to provide special care for female inmates The Prison Bill, 2019, passed by the House of Representatives last week has envisioned major reforms in prison administration. Nepal 02 Aug, 2022
Thapa set to 'fight for justice' Former president of All Nepal Football Association Ganesh Thapa today challenged Karma Tshiring Sherpa, who has been at the helm of football governing body for the last four years, to prove the allegations or face consequences. Sports 12 May, 2022
Beijing 2022 official warns against violations of 'Olympic spirit' Behaviour by athletes that violates the Olympic spirit or Chinese rules could be subject to punishment, a Beijing 2022 official said, after rights groups voiced concern about the safety of competitors if they protest at next month's Games. Behaviour by athletes that violates the Olympic spirit or Chinese rules could be subject to punishment, a Beijing 2022 official said, after rights groups voiced concern about the safety of competitors if they protest at next month's Games. Environment 19 Jan, 2022
Dubious deal slur on army general A serving Nepali Army general has been accused of being involved in a controversial financial deal in the United States of America. Nepal 14 Jan, 2022
