- by Ruchi Dhital
Offense of rape is the direct violation of individual autonomy, individual freedom and right to self determination. Marriage is not only enough to get permission to have sex, consent is the most important element. It shouldn’t be made difficult for married women to seek justice.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, April 7: Nepal ‘A’ is playing against Ireland Wolves in the third and last one-day match today.
- by Pabitra Sunar
KATHMANDU, April 7: A recent survey in Nepal has revealed that 34.1 percent of the population engages in the use of tobacco products in various forms. The findings were published by the Nepal Development Research Institute (NDRI) in a report entitled 'National Survey on Socio-Economic and Policy Aspects of Tobacco Use in Nepal'.
- by Republica
Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) recently issued a one-month ultimatum for private schools within the metropolis to change their names, aiming to reflect Nepali culture and identity. According to Rule 70 of the KMC School Education Management Regulations of 2074 BS, Kathmandu's private schools are mandated to adopt names reflecting Nepali culture and identity.
- by Republica
New code of conduct has ruled out juveniles from going to discos while dance bars need to maintain cultural values during their late night operations.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, April 6: The Department of Electricity Development (DOED) is all set to construct a transmission line for the Mewakhola hydropower project currently under construction in Meringden Rural Municipality-3 of Taplejung.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, April 6: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) declined 31.59 points last week after the government failed to introduce effective measures to revamp the market despite the investors’ expectation from the new government alliance.
- by RSS
KATHMANDU, April 6: The ruling CPN-UML has summoned a meeting of its National Convention Representatives Council for April 20-22.
- by Yam Kumari Kandel
The country long seen as a beacon for LGBTQI rights in South Asia still has no law recognizing same-sex marriage. Here's how two couples broke through the bureaucracy — and why hundreds of others still wait to say “I do.”
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, April 6: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs, Rabi Lamichhane, has said that the concerns of locals and business community at Thamel and Durbar Marg areas would be addressed before deciding to open the areas round-the-clock.
- by RSS
TRISHULI (Nuwakot), April 6: Movement of people and vehicles has been completely stopped on the bridge over the Trishuli River at Bidur Municipality-6 in Nuwakot district.
- by RSS
KATHMANDU, April 6: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' handed the Nepali national flag to an expedition team to Jugal Himal (Mt Jugal).
- by RSS
ILAM, April 6: Six candidates have registered nominations so far for the House of Representatives (HoR) by-election in Ilam constituency 2.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, April 6: A total of 264 climbers have obtained mountain climbing permits for the spring climbing season as of Friday.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, April 6: Minister for Labour, Employment and Social Security Dol Prasad Aryal, who is also the vice-chairman of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), announced a reward of Rs 100,000 to Rs 200,000 for anyone helping to recover Rs 2.3 million allegedly sunk in a cooperative.
- by Upendra Yadav
BARA, April 6: A traffic police constable on duty was killed after being hit by a passenger bus on Friday night.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, April 6: The process of appointing a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) has commenced.
- by Associated Press
QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Mexico is breaking off diplomatic ties with Ecuador after police broke into the Mexican embassy in Quito to arrest a former Ecuadorian vice president who has sought political asylum there after being indicted on corruption.
- by RSS
BIRGUNJ (Parsa): A total of 299 were registered in women's names in the first eight months of the current fiscal year in Parsa. This development follows the government's decision to levy just a 35 percent fee for the registration of business enterprises under women's ownership.
- by Republica
ILAM, April 6: The Janamat Party registered its nominations first at the office of the Chief Electoral Officer in Ilam for the by-election being held in Ilam-2.