Amid allegations of abuse of power, Lekhak pledges to protect inter-caste married couple In the wake of allegations that Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak is abusing power to protect his party cadre in an inter-caste marriage, CPN-MC lawmaker Barshaman Pun has demanded a clear response from the home minister regarding atrocities committed against Dalit youth who married inter-caste. Nepal 07 Feb, 2025
Govt protects Neha, Satyendra, an inter-caste married couple: Home Minister Lekhak Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak has expressed commitment that the government would protect Neha Rauniyar and Satyendra Ram of Barahathawa in Sarlahi, the inter-caste married couple. Kathmandu 06 Feb, 2025
New govt formed to ensure political stability and good governance, PM reiterates PM Oli stated that a new coalition government, comprising the two major political parties, had to be formed after political uncertainty, instability, and corruption exceeded tolerable limits. Nepal 18 Dec, 2024
Dalit Development Authority is for protection, promotion of rights of Dalit community: PM Dahal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has said that a provision has been made for the Dalit Development Authority in the policies and programmes, and the budget for the upcoming fiscal year for the protection and promotion of the constitutional and statutory rights of the Dalit community. Nepal 03 Jun, 2024
Dalit community deserves compensation and priority rights: PM Dahal PM Dahal has called on all state bodies to effectively implement laws and policies aimed at eliminating racial discrimination and untouchability. Nepal 02 Jun, 2024
Culture of impunity against discrimination puts Dalit at risk Authorities in Nepal are failing to protect Dalits, particularly women and girls, from systemic and widespread caste-based discrimination, claims Amnesty International in its new report “No One Cares”: Descent-Based Discrimination against Dalits. Nepal 15 May, 2024
"Politics should focus on prosperity and people," says Leader Oli Chairperson of CPN (UML), KP Sharma Oli, has emphasized that politics should prioritize the prosperity of the country and its people. Kathmandu 21 Mar, 2024
Nepal participates in Global Forum against Racism and Discrimination Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Dhan Raj Gurung, participated in the opening ceremony of the Global Forum against Racism and Discrimination held in Sao Paulo, Brazil on 29 November 2023. Nepal 01 Dec, 2023
'Dalit community still facing discrimination' Dalit rights activists have said that although the prevailing laws have outlawed caste discrimination and untouchability, the Dalit community still faced discrimination at workplaces, gatherings, and temples. Nepal 01 Oct, 2023
Dalit leaders seek action against discrimination Dalit community leaders have sought stern action against culprits involved in caste-based discrimination in Bajhang. Nepal 31 Jul, 2023
EDITORIAL: Caste-based prejudice Although caste-based discrimination and untouchability against the Dalit community have been criminalised by the new constitution and related laws, the deep-rooted social, religious and cultural evil practices still continue unabated in the country. Opinion 23 Mar, 2023
Upper House discusses commitment resolution against discrimination A commitment resolution proposal was discussed in the Upper House to ensure social justice by ending discrimination against the Dalit community. Kathmandu 23 Mar, 2023
