On a Friday evening, 6th May, 2022, Ranjan Karki (name changed) was enjoying a night out dancing with his friends in a popular nightclub in Thamel, Kathmandu. All of a sudden he was whisked away, and dragged out of the club. In the process he remembers receiving a punch, or two. He asked the bouncers […]
Increasing incidents of violence by bouncers in nightclubs concerning Read Post »
Senior leaders of the ruling coalition on Wednesday, agreed to move the Citizenship Bill forward. A meeting of the ruling parties held at the PM’s residence in Baluwatar decided to move the Citizenship Bill forward, said government spokesperson Gyanendra Bahadur Karki while talking to media persons after the meeting. According to him, Prime Minister Sher
Ruling parties agree to take citizenship bill ahead Read Post »
Niharika Rajput, who had been staging a hunger strike demanding the government’s attention to her five point demand, has broken her hunger strike after the government agreed to her demands. She drank a glass of juice on Thursday evening in the presence of Home Minister Bal Krishna Khand and members of the National Women Commission
Niharika breaks hunger strike after government agrees to her five point demand Read Post »
“How does waste you threw into the bin and sent off with a collection vehicle hit the streets?” One must have wondered as they navigate the sore sight and smell that stains Kathmandu Valley. To understand that, it is first important to understand the waste management cycle of Kathmandu Valley – the waste that a
Kathmandu’s waste management problem is overflowing (Photo Story) Read Post »
“I lost my husband 17 years ago, “says Tara Pariyar. “He died at the time the conflict in Nepal was at its peak. I still don’t live as comfortably as to when he was around, however things are improving. For a long time I needed to do things that I now don’t have to – like asking people for food.”
Apples, Climate & Tara: A story of loss, hope and resilience Read Post »
Information is easy to spread online, whether it be true or false, especially at this moment in time. With the influx in spread of misinformation, and with the majority of global population having access to the Internet, it is one’s duty to be aware and responsible while further sharing any “facts” or “data”. The effect
Countering Online Spread of Misinformation and Rampant Hate Speech Read Post »
Be it in a tea shop, or at any event, of the many topics of discussion we pursue, freedom and equality often centre our discussions. We find ourselves constantly advocating for things we deserve. Sometimes, we tend to overlook certain sections of society, and their political identities – or their pursuits to be acknowledged for
In pursuit of breaking traditional gender roles Read Post »
The object, which was allegedly described as a “pressure cooker bomb,” has been discovered to be a hoax. According to the army officer involved in the diffusion, the pressure cooker did not contain a bomb or any other component. A pressure cooker with “No MCC” written on it was found on the main road of New
A suspicious object in front of the Parliament Building Read Post »
Globally, oil prices have been rising. The price of a barrel of crude oil, as of Feb 16, 2022, stood at 90-96 dollars in the international market. The value of the USD in comparison to the Nepali rupee stands at Rs. 119.98. As the rupee devalues, the cost of fuel gets more expensive. Apart
Here’s what you need to know about the ongoing hike in petroleum products Read Post »
A clash has occurred between those who are protesting against MCC and police in the New Baneshwore area. Currently, there is a tense situation in the Baneshwore area. “We will die but not let the MCC get passed,” shouted one of the protesters pushing the brigade. While others shouted, “Passing MCC means selling the country,”
Protest against Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Read Post »
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