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The Hidden Victims: Why Male Domestic Abuse Is Rarely Discussed

This article explores why male victims of domestic abuse are rarely discussed, using survivor stories, data from Nepal, the UK and the US, and Nepal’s gender-neutral legal framework to show that abuse can affect anyone, but stigma, shame and fear of not being believed often keep male victims silent.

2 hours ago

Government To Fund Full Treatment For Burn Victim, Transfer To AIIMS Underway

Nepal Government To Cover Full Treatment Cost Of Burn Victim Ganesh Nepali And Prepare Immediate Transfer To AIIMS New Delhi For Advanced Medical Care After Passport Department Incident

4 hours ago

Five Arrested In Rautahat Hotel Rape Allegation

Police have arrested five people, including four Indian citizens, over a rape allegation at a hotel in Gaur, Rautahat. The accused were taken into custody after the victim informed police, and further investigation is underway.

2 days ago

Dhruve Elephant Returns To Kill Mother And Son In Chitwan

A young mother and her four-year-old son lost their lives after the wild elephant Dhruve entered their home in Chitwan on Saturday night. The attack has once again drawn attention to Nepal's growing human-elephant conflict and the challenges of preventing deadly encounters near protected forests.

4 days ago

Dolpa Mud Flood Kills Woman, Injures Six as Early Monsoon Disaster Renews Concerns Over Nepal's Preparedness

A mud flood triggered by continuous monsoon rainfall swept through Gairigaun in Dolpa at around 3:00 a.m., killing one woman and injuring six others. As rescue efforts continue, the tragedy has renewed concerns over Nepal's disaster preparedness, particularly in remote mountain communities where emergency response and early warning systems remain limited.

4 days ago

Do We Really Love Dogs... Or Just Our Own? The Forgotten Reality of Nepal's Street Dogs

Despite laws against animal cruelty and promising initiatives like Baglung's dog hostel, vaccine shortages, weak implementation, and delayed animal welfare reforms continue to leave both people and street dogs vulnerable.

6 days ago

Mexico’s ‘Batman’ Vigilante Case Sparks Debate Over Crime And Mob Justice

An unknown person or group in Lagos de Moreno, Jalisco, has gone viral after several suspected motorcycle thieves were found beaten and duct-taped to public poles with words like “rata” or “ratero” written on them. Police are investigating the case as assault and illegal detention, warning that public frustration over theft cannot justify citizens taking the law into their own hands.

6 days ago

67 Nepalese D*e In Japan As Financial Pressure And Mental Health Concerns Grow

At least 67 Nepalese citizens d*ed in Japan over the past ten months, including 25 su*cide cases, with many victims being student visa holders working part-time. Rising living costs, education loans, work restrictions, and weak support systems have raised serious concerns about the wellbeing of Nepalese living in Japan.

Jun 25

Venezuela Earthquakes Kill 32, Injure Hundreds As Rescue Efforts Continue

Two powerful earthquakes hit Venezuela within 40 seconds, killing at least 32 people and injuring around 700 others. Rescue teams are searching collapsed buildings as officials warn the number of casualties may rise.

Jun 25

High Court Sentences Six To Life Imprisonment In Binod Shahi M*rder Case

The High Court Dipayal has sentenced six people, including Nepali Congress municipal president Sajjan Shahi, to life imprisonment in connection with the 2022 M*rder of 16-year-old Binod Shahi in Achham. The ruling overturns a previous decision by the Achham District Court that had acquitted all defendants in the case.

Jun 24

Three Alleged Victims File Complaint Against Home Minister Sudan Gurung in NHRC

A complaint filed at the National Human Rights Commission has accused Home Minister Sudan Gurung and his team of entering a detention room at Sorhakhutte Police Circle and allegedly threatening three detainees.

Jun 23

Home Minister Says Investigation Found No Evidence Of Torture In Sindhuli Custody Death Case

Home Minister Sudan Gurung informed the National Assembly that investigations and the postmortem report regarding the death of Shreekrishna Bik in Sindhuli police custody found no evidence of physical or mental torture by police. The minister also announced that Nepal Police has introduced a Dalit Cell to improve the handling of cases involving caste discrimination and other sensitive social issues.

Jun 19

Nepal Sent Kids To War; One Never Forgets

In 2002, Maoist guerrillas walked into a school in Kavre and recruited 12 year old Lenin Bista training him to make bombs, spy on army bases, and fight a war where two of his classmates died beside him. Twenty years later, after being labelled disqualified, paid just Rs 10,000 and jailed for his activism, Nepal's Supreme Court finally declared what was done to him and 4,000 other children a heinous war crime.

Jun 17

Rabi Lamichhane And NHRC Report Bring Gen Z Protest Fallout Back Into Focus

Rabi Lamichhane’s Nakkhu Prison issue and the NHRC’s recommendation to investigate several public figures have brought the Gen Z protest violence back into Nepal’s political spotlight.

May 27

Nepali Students In Japan Allegedly Cheated By Fellow Nepali As Dozens Lose Millions Of Yen

Nepali Students In Japan Allegedly Cheated By Fellow Nepali As Dozens Lose Millions Of Yen In Fake Job And Visa Promise Scam While Victims Face Visa Problems, Financial Crisis, And Uncertain Future

May 24