OPINION: Covid-19 � A triggering factor for domestic violence KATHMANDU: “Stay Home Stay Safe” is a slogan widely followed by at least 216 countries and territories in the world currently being hit hard by the COVID- 19 pandemic. WHO’s strong guideline says, staying home saves life, whereas maintaining... 17 Jun, 2020
Call for protection of rights of needy people Kathmandu, June 10 The Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration has issued a circular to all local levels, urging them to implement the 21-point recommendation made by the National Inclusion Committee. According to the Ministry of... Travel 11 Jun, 2019
188 incidents of VAW reported in a single month KATHMANDU: A hundred and eighty-eight incidents of violence against women based on gender discrimination have taken place across the nation from April 14- May 14 this year, according to the monthly report made public by Women's Rehabilitation Centre... Travel 28 May, 2019
�65 pc cases of violence against women occur inside home� Kathmandu, May 1 Women are more prone to domestic violence as 65 per cent of total gender-based violence against women were perpetrated by their family members. Over 53 per cent of domestic violence against women was committed by husbands, according... Horoscopes 02 May, 2019
Province 2 sensitive, says home minister Bara, April 25 Minister for Home Affairs Ram Bahadur Thapa today said Province 2 was sensitive from the security perspective. Inaugurating the security meeting of Province 2 in Simara, Bara, Thapa held that a special security strategy would be... Travel 26 Apr, 2018
Single women in Rolpa facing domestic, social violence ROLPA: Shanti BK of Rolpa Municipality-1 was thrown out of her house after the death of her husband in course of foreign employment in a Gulf country. Moreover, the family members blamed her for the death of her husband and she was expelled from her... Travel 12 Feb, 2018
Violence against women continues unabated Kathmandu, November 26 Ram Devi Shrestha (name changed), 50, is assaulted by her alcoholic husband every day. Every night, her husband comes home drunk and hits her, her children, and even his own mother. She said, “I have tried often, but I... Horoscopes 27 Nov, 2016
DPM Mainali stresses implementation of laws to mitigate violence against women KATHMANDU: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Women, Children and Social Welfare CP Mainali has stressed on the effective implementation of constitutional provisions aiming to mitigate the violence against women. Inaugurating the 16-day... Horoscopes 25 Nov, 2015
LETTERS: Diplomatic void Apropos of the news story “Unofficial Indian blockade has led to humanitarian crisis: PM” (THT, Nov. 16, Page 1), PM Oli’s plans and policies to make the country self-reliant through renewable energy, solar energy and hydro-power, increase... 17 Nov, 2015
Women not safe anywhere: WOREC Kathmandu, September 27 A Violence Against Women report prepared by Women’s Rehabilitation Centre states that women are not safe anywhere, neither at home nor workplace. A report of VAW for the month of Bhadra (mid-August to mid-September)... Horoscopes 28 Sep, 2015
VAW cases up substantially Kathmandu, August 28 Women’s Rehabilitation Centre (WOREC) today said the cases of Violence Against Women have gone up substantially in the post-earthquake scenario with the establishment of sheds, huts, public shelters and absence of... Horoscopes 29 Aug, 2015
VAW cases up in private spaces: WOREC KATHMANDU, July 26 Women’s Rehabilitation Centre (WOREC) on Sunday said that cases of Violence Against Women (VAW) had increased after people started living in sheds, huts and private shelters. A press statement issued here on Sunday by WOREC... Horoscopes 27 Jul, 2015
