EDITORIAL: Comply with statute The proposed CIAA bill must be compatible with the constitution, which has given it powers and defined its jurisdiction A constitutional body like the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) should not be given more powers than... 03 Feb, 2020
Menstruation huts become death traps Bajura, December 3 The prevailing law of the land has made menstruation huts illegal. Chhaupadi huts, in which menstruating women and girls are forced to sleep, however, are becoming death traps in Achham and Bajura districts. As many as 14 women... Travel 04 Dec, 2019
Nepal urged to crack down on 'menstruation huts' after fourth death in a month KATHMANDU: Nepal faced urgent calls on Monday to stop women being banished from their homes during their periods after a teenager died sleeping in a hut, becoming the fourth victim in weeks. Parbati Bogati, 17, suffocated after lighting a fire... Travel 05 Feb, 2019