NHRC expresses concern over lack of disabled-friendly infrastructures The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed its concern over people with disabilities (PWD) facing the lack of accessibility to the service provider agencies making it tougher for them to avail services and facilities. Nepal 04 Dec, 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
DPM Lamichhane sees need of special plan to curb narcotic drugs trafficking, abuse Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs Rabi Lamichhane instructed the security agencies to formulate a special plan to end the smuggling and abuse of narcotic drugs. Kathmandu 26 Jun, 2024
EDITORIAL: Parole not a right In a welcome move, the government has decided to introduce the provision of parole as provisioned in the Criminal Offences (Sentencing and Execution) Act from October 18. The Cabinet took the decision on Tuesday. Parole is supposed to provide supervised transition so that prisoners can adjust back into the community from prison life rather than returning straight to the community at the end of their sentence. Opinion 06 Oct, 2023
New provisions for reintegration of drug users into society ​​​​​​​The Procedure related to Operation of Drug Users’ Treatment and Rehabilitation Centres recently issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs has made the provisions for rehabilitation and reintegration of drug users into the society in a systematic way. Nepal 28 Aug, 2023
Applications invited from drug rehabilitation centres for grants The Ministry of Home Affairs has called on interested drug rehabilitation centres to submit application to its Drug Control Section, Singha Durbar, within 15 days for grants. Nepal 05 Mar, 2023
Government amends grant distribution procedure for drug rehabilitation centres The Ministry of Home Affairs has made an amendment to the ‘Procedure related to Operation of Drug Users’ Treatment and Rehabilitation Centres, 2021’ to rehabilitate and reintegrate drug users into society in a more effective and systematic way. Nepal 18 Jan, 2023
Govt grant to drug rehab centres The Ministry of Home Affairs is preparing to distribute grants for drug users’ treatment and rehabilitation centres to ensure the right to basic health services for each citizen as set down in the constitution. Nepal 16 Nov, 2022
Pandemic-induced substance abuse a growing concern Substance abuse — especially the consumption of alcohol and drugs — has been on the rise in Nepal since/after the COVID-19 pandemic, say health experts, pharmacists and rehabilitation centre operators. Nepal 30 Jul, 2022
'Migration ban on women counterproductive' Migration ban on female Nepali citizens legitimises several anti-migration activities resulting in multiple human rights violations, show key findings of a study conducted by the UK-based Durham University, and others. Nepal 30 Jun, 2022
Govt allocates responsibilities to address mental health issues The federal government has allocated the functions and responsibilities of various ministries and bodies to address the problems of people suffering from mental illness and psychological dysfunction. Nepal 01 Apr, 2022
Drug rehabilitation centres to receive government grant The Ministry of Home Affairs is set to provide grants to drug users’ treatment and rehabilitation centres to guarantee the right to basic health services of each citizen. Nepal 17 Dec, 2021
