Probation and Parole in Nepal: Legal Framework and Challenges
- by Ajay Tamang
The Government of Nepal introduced the parole system, a reformatory penal procedure, for the first time, effective from October 18, 2023.
- by Ajay Tamang
The Government of Nepal introduced the parole system, a reformatory penal procedure, for the first time, effective from October 18, 2023.
- by Republica
The bout of incessant rainfall in various parts of the country in the past few days has once again highlighted the severe vulnerability of Nepal to natural disasters, particularly floods and landslides. Over the past few days, 13 lives have tragically been lost, with nine perishing in landslides and three due to lightning strikes.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, June 26: Nepali Congress (NC) lawmaker Ramhari Khatiwada raised a serious issue during the question-and-answer session with the prime minister in Parliament on Tuesday.
- by Republica
OTTAWA, June 26: Canada's population, estimated at 40.1 million in 2023, would continue to grow over the coming decades to reach between 47.1 million and 87.2 million in 2073, Statistics Canada said Monday.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, June 26: The USAID Civil Society and Media (CSM) Program on Wednesday launched the Vibrant Information Barometer (VIBE) study report, which rates Nepal’s information ecosystem as somewhat vibrant.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, June 26: A new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) highlights that 2.6 million deaths per year were attributable to alcohol consumption, accounting for 4.7% of all deaths, and 0.6 million deaths to psychoactive drug use.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, June 26: Ncell has implemented several measures to ensure the continuity and quick restoration of its services that could be impacted during the monsoon season due to natural disasters like floods and landslides.
- by Pratyencha Koirala
KATHMANDU, June 26: Nepal’s literacy rate has reached 77.4 percent, showing an impressive growth in the educated population of the country.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, June 26: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Wednesday decreased by 11.60 points to close at 2,060.16 points.
- by Republica
PARSA, June 26: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has accelerated the construction of infrastructure to bring petrol, kerosene and other petroleum products through the pipeline by the end of August.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, June 26: The Federation of Women Entrepreneurs Association of Nepal (FWEAN) organized one-day conclave in Nuwakot on Thursday to understand the challenges and opportunities of women entrepreneurs in the district.
- by Dr Ganesh Mandal
Substance abuse, also known as drug abuse, refers to the harmful or hazardous use of psychoactive substances, including alcohol and illicit drugs. Drug abuse has been a serious global problem that has affected millions of people globally including Nepal.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, June 26: A lightning strike in Kailali district has claimed the lives of two people and left six others severely injured.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, June 26: Gold and silver traders have staged demonstrations today against Shree Riddhi Siddhi Jewellers.
- by Republica
BIRATNAGAR, June 26: Biratnagar has been inundated due to the continuous rain. It has been raining in Biratnagar since Tuesday morning.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, June 26: Tenzing Sherpa, one of Nepal’s pioneering DJs, returned to Kathmandu after successfully climbing Sagarmatha on May 21 at 4:47AM.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, June 26: The Supreme Court (SC) has dismissed the writ petition filed by former chief minister (CM) Kedar Karki of Koshi Province, stating that he could not secure a vote of confidence in the province assembly.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, June 16: Israel has announced the opening of 800 caregiver positions, each offering a monthly salary exceeding Rs 200,000.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, June 26: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Narayankaji Shrestha has said that the Kuwait government plans to hire an additional 200,000 workers from Nepal.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, June 26: Take-off and landing have been halted at Biratnagar Airport due to floodwaters from the Basta River entering the parking area.