Dalit community faces threat to life for inter-caste marriage
Nepal government has remained a mere spectator though a Kathmandu-based daily Sunday made public a news report about a serious human rights violation in Dailekh district. According to the Nayapatrika daily, locals of Jaganath village ward#6 have made Amit B.K. pay a fine of Rs. 60,000 for marrying a Sabita Shahi belonging to so-called high caste community. He was not only forced to pay the fine but was also deprived of his bride. The neighbors and relatives of Sabita Shahi, the bride, w... more
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Investigative Journalism has a mission of digging out truth and diagnosing deep-rooted problems in the human society. Investigative journalists' work is different from normal reporting. It challenges those wishing to remain latent operators of society. It, therefore, is a highly challenging responsibility. Many journalists in Nepal still feel extremely insecure to practice practice their journalistic profession in a truthful manner. They believe there are many barriers to practicing journa... more
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