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Nirmala Kurmi Case: Rights activist draw attention to state negligence

A march was held from Maitighar Mandala to Baluwatar by various citizen groups, demanding justice for Nirmala Kurmi, a woman who disappeared under mysterious circumstances in 2075 BS. Despite government assurances to move Kurmi’s case to court, protesters claim that the ruling party is protecting the main accused, who has recently been appointed as a […]

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Victims, rights groups draw attention to shortcomings in Transitional Justice Amendment Bill

Conflict-affected communities staged a peaceful demonstration and sit-in Baneshwor, Kathmandu on Thursday morning. The protesters called for amendments to the Transitional Justice Amendment Bill, which they argue is flawed and fails to adequately address the rights of victims. The bill, which has already been approved by the House of Representatives, has come under criticism for

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LGBTQ+ community observes annual Pride parade

Members of Nepal’s LGBTQ+ community on Tuesday celebrated the annual Pride parade organised by Blue Diamond Society. Observed by more than 200 members, this year’s theme was “Celebrate culture: Embrace gender diversity”. Begun in 2010, the Blue Diamond Society, on the occasion of Gai Jatra organises an annual parade to celebrate gender diversity. Photos:

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Janai Purnima being observed today

Janai Purnima, also known as Rishi Tarpani, is being celebrated across the country today. Observed predominantly by the Hindu community, this sacred festival marks a significant occasion in the religious calendar. On this auspicious day, Tagadharis-Hindus who wear the Janai (sacred thread) across their bodies from the left shoulder to the right-perform the ritual of

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Lake outburst triggers massive flooding and landslides in Solukhumbu

A lake outburst in Solukhumbu district triggered massive flooding and landslide on Friday, causing widespread destruction in the area. Images of the flood show parts of Thame, a settlement in the Everest Region completely submerged. One person is reported missing, and the disaster swept twelve houses and a school building. According to Deputy Superintendent of

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Tension erupts in Gathaghar after woman dies in accident

Tensions erupted in Gathaghar after a woman was killed in a road accident. The accident occurred today around 2 PM. The woman was fatally injured when a truck, bearing the license plate No. 6 B 2173, struck her scooter while both vehicles were traveling in the same direction from Koteshwar to Bhaktapur. According to the

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Protest draws attention to the plight suffered by victims of cooperative fraud

The Federation of Cooperative Savings Protection National Campaign organized a rally in response to the death of 72-year-old Rajendra Sthapit, a victim of cooperative fraud. Sthapit, who suffered a brain hemorrhage, passed away on Saturday morning after allegedly being denied necessary medical treatment due to the inability to pay a sum of five lakh rupees.

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Kamaladi road section over Tukucha River caves (Photos)

A major road section above the Tukucha River in front of the Kathmandu Metropolitan City office has caved in, causing significant disruptions. The collapse occurred last night on the road leading from Mahendra Statue at Durbarmarg to Krishna Pauroti Chowk in Kamaladi. The sudden collapse has resulted in the complete halt of traffic along this

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Five killed in helicopter crash near Shivapuri

A helicopter crash occurred today in the Shivapuri hills of Nuwakot district, resulting in the deaths of all five individuals on board. The helicopter, identified by the call sign 9N-AJD and operated by Air Dynasty, was en route from Kathmandu to Rasuwa. The helicopter departed from Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) at 1:54 PM and was

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Flooded Kathmandu because of continuous rainfall (In Photos)

Due to continuous rain, the water levels in rivers and streams flowing through the Kathmandu Valley have increased, affecting the banks and surrounding settlements. Road traffic has been disrupted as the main road is flooded, leading to chaos during office hours with vehicles stuck in long jams for hours. The influence of monsoon air is

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