Disparity in law and order enforcement: The Ashika Tamang case Article 18 of the Constitution of Nepal guarantees that all citizens are equal before the law and that no person shall be denied equal protection under the law. Opinion 03 Feb, 2025
Shifting South Asian civic space: Opportunities for creative citizen engagements Crackdown on civic space is increasing globally amid gradual erosion of democratic principles and practices. Opinion 23 Jan, 2025
South Korea's impeached President Yoon detained in massive law-enforcement effort South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol was detained in a massive law enforcement operation at the presidential compound Wednesday, defiantly insisting the anti-corruption agency didn’t have the authority to investigate his actions but saying he complied to prevent violence. Nepal 15 Jan, 2025
CPN-UML takes action against three members CPN-UML, the second-largest party in parliament, has taken action against three of its members. Nepal 26 Dec, 2024
Muslim women issues neglected in CEDAW report During national consultation on the draft report to the 90th session of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) Committee here today, it was highlighted that Muslim women's issues were excluded from the CEDAW report. Nepal 06 Dec, 2024
Kathmandu connections: An ever-living bond Lakshmi Puri came to Kathmandu for the first time in 1955 as a three-year-old with her parents. She recalls learning dance and Nepali the (language), while also soaking in the rich Nepali heritage. Nepal 22 Sep, 2024
Committee formed to study citizenship issues The Ministry of Home Affairs has formed a five-member study committee to address the citizenship issue. It was formed under the coordination of Tokraj Pandey, the head of the policy, planning, monitoring, and evaluation division of the Ministry of Home Affairs. Nepal 17 Sep, 2024
World Drug Day: The evidence is clear: invest in prevention On June 26, the world observed the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, also known as World Drug Day, centered around the theme "The evidence is clear: invest in prevention." Opinion 15 Jul, 2024
The German chancellor presses China on Russia's invasion of Ukraine Scholz said the talks had addressed China’s exports of so-called dual-use goods, which can have both civilian and military purposes. World 16 Apr, 2024
Hong Kong court orders property firm China Evergrande to liquidate after plan for $300B debt fails A Hong Kong court ordered China Evergrande, the world’s most heavily indebted real estate developer, to undergo liquidation following a failed effort to restructure $300 billion owed to banks and bondholders that fueled fears about China’s rising debt burden. Business 29 Jan, 2024
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
Jeopardising judiciary: Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs under scrutiny Scenario one: The Judicial Council recently appointed district judges to the posts that were vacant for a considerable duration. Opinion 13 Oct, 2023
