Kapilvastu marks fifth reported communal tensions since January
Prohibitory orders enforced after Eid-day violence over loudly playing religious hymns; latest in a string of communal flare-ups across the Tarai-Madhes, with accountability gaps under scrutiny
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Kapilvastu marks fifth reported communal tensions since January
Prohibitory orders enforced after Eid-day violence over loudly playing religious hymns; latest in a string of communal flare-ups across the Tarai-Madhes, with accountability gaps under …
Nepal’s National Forensic Science Laboratory Bill explained
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Nepal elections: Impunity meets politics
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Birgunj under curfew, Gaur recovers; Critics question ‘repeat curfew’ response
An indefinite curfew imposed across major parts of Birgunj following a local dispute that spiralled into communal tension has drawn criticism from residents and business …
Hindu-Muslim trade stones at each other from temple, mosque in Rautahat
Youth from Hindu and Muslim communities clashed in Rampur Khap, Paroha Municipality–9, as police fired tear gas to take the situation under control. The district …
What a bear attack in a remote valley in Nepal tells us about the problem of aging rural communities
Now, you may be forgiven for asking what a bear attack on a septuagenarian has to do with demographic change in Nepal. The answer, however, …
Private sector faces over NRs 27 billion in losses during Gen-Z protests
The overall losses correspond to 1.38% of Nepal’s GDP and 4.3% of the national budget for the current fiscal year
Bidding farewell to cold winter
Nepal sits on ticking Hindu-Muslim tensions in Terai-Madhes
How online provocation, demographic sensitivities, and delayed accountability turned a local social media controversy into a wider communal flashpoint in the Terai-Madhes.
How Nepal’s consumer protection really works
Consumers enjoy the right to be informed about the price, quality and quantity, standard and composition of goods and services, including detailed disclosure of ingredients …
Gaps persist in consumer protection rights despite laws and inspections
Despite regular monitoring, authorities still find similar violations. Consumer courts remain limited to Kathmandu, which has lacked leadership since August.
Judges’ Society flags factless criticism as risk to justice
The Society urged for an assessment of judicial performance vis-à-vis available resources, infrastructure and human capacity to determine whether delays and case backlogs stem from …
