BANKE, Nov 3: The District Police Office, Banke, handed over murder convict Yograj Dhakal aka Regal to the Banke District Court at 10:30 AM today.

KATHMANDU, Oct 12:  The next hearing on the case involving Yograj Dhakal (also known as Regal), who is convicted in a murder case and granted amnesty under political pressure, has been scheduled for October 31.

KATHMANDU, Oct 11: On Wednesday, women's rights activists held a protest at Maitighar in Kathmandu, demanding the reversal of the presidential pardon to and re-imprisonment of Yograj Dhakal aka Regal. They also held a peaceful vigil and protest rally.

KATHMANDU, Oct 6: On the occasion of Constitution Day, the President traditionally grants amnesty to prisoners, a practice that has recently come under scrutiny. This year, the controversy surrounds the presidential pardon given to Yog Dhakal, also known as Regal, the convicted murderer of Chetan Manandhar. Regal was serving a life sentence before he was released through presidential pardon on Constitution Day. President Ramchandra Paudel's decision to grant him amnesty has sparked widespread debate and criticism, from the streets to parliament.

KATHMANDU, Oct 6: The Supreme Court on Thursday issued an order, seeking original documents on the decision of awarding amnesty to Yograj Dhakal 'Regal' by October 11.

KATHMANDU, Oct 5: Nepali Congress (NC) General Secretary and member of the House of Representatives (HoR) has called for an immediate halt to granting amnesty to prisoners involved in serious crimes.

KATHMANDU, Oct 5: The Supreme Court has issued a show-cause order in response to the writ filed against the government's decision to release Yograj Dhakal (Regal).

KATHMANDU, Oct 4: Bharati Manandhar has started a hunger strike until death, calling for justice for her late husband, Chetan Manandhar, who was killed by Yog Raj Dhakal aka Regal.Dhakal was released after receiving a presidential pardon on Constitution Day. Bharati, who began her fast on Wednesday at Maitighar Mandala, declared that she will not return home until she gets justice.