Impunity in Nepal: A persistent crisis of justice

A culture of impunity—where perpetrators of grave crimes evade accountability—has seeped into Nepal’s political, judicial, and social fabric, leaving victims

How the US immigration system is failing Bhutanese refugees

It is exhausting to hear some of my fellow countrymen echo political rhetoric with blanket statements like, “I don’t support

Monarchy or republic? Without budget credibility, neither will make lives better

Last few weeks, the media and the streets have been resonant with pro-monarchy voices. In response, some republican forces have

Persecuting Dalits in the name of religion

On March 20, 2081, houses of Dalit community were demolished in Aurahi Municipality-5, Siraha district of Madhesh Province of Nepal.

Nepal’s post-earthquake recovery: What the UN can do

I still remember the chaos of April 25, 2015. The ground beneath me trembled violently, buildings cracked like fragile shells,

NC’s Krishna Man Dangol is the new mayor of Kirtipur Municipality

Kathmandu: Krishna Man Dangol of Nepali Congress has won the mayoral race of Kirtipur Municipality.

According to the final vote count results, he has secured 5334 votes while his nearest rival Shiva Sharan Maharjan of the CPN (Maoist Center) garnered 4555 votes.

Dr Surendra Manandhar of the CPN (UML) is third with 4337 votes. Independent candidate Rajman Manav has secured 2036 votes.

(Updated: 09.00 pm Monday)