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In the past six months, 98 men in Kathmandu have filed complaints alleging domestic violence. Superintendent of Police (SP) Pawan Kumar Bhattarai of Kathmandu District Police Office has reported an increase in domestic violence complaints from male victims. During the same period, 629 women also lodged complaints related to domestic violence, with some receiving psychosocial counseling services.

According to police sources, the number of men reporting domestic violence is on the rise. SP Bhattarai stated that in the last six months alone, 98 men in Kathmandu have officially complained that they have suffered domestic violence. He added that such complaints from men are becoming increasingly frequent.

“Previously, only women would file complaints regarding domestic violence. However, now men are also coming forward to report abuse,” SP Bhattarai explained. Among the 98 complaints lodged by men, 13 were formal petitions.

During the same timeframe, 629 women filed complaints alleging domestic violence, with 299 formal petitions submitted. The police have provided psychosocial counseling services to some complainants and arranged placements in safe shelters for others.

Kathmandu – Actress Swastima Khadka has described her upcoming film ‘Lalibazar’ as a highly significant milestone in her career. Speaking at a press conference held on Friday, she shared that this film has become an unforgettable experience for her. She said, ‘This movie is extremely special to me. Even after many years, whenever I recall it, it will always remain close to my heart. Whatever the outcome, for me…’

Out of the 49 deaths during the Janjhi protest on Bhadra 23 and 24, the identities of seven bodies remain unknown. Superintendent of Police (SP) Pawan Kumar Bhattarai from Kathmandu District Police Office stated that 42 bodies have been identified and handed over to their families, while DNA processes are ongoing for the remaining seven. These seven bodies were found severely burned and skeletonized, making identification difficult. Kathmandu, April 4.

During the Janjhi protest alone, 49 people lost their lives in Kathmandu. Among them, seven bodies have yet to be identified. SP and spokesperson Pawan Kumar Bhattarai confirmed that 42 bodies have been identified and returned to their respective families, with seven still pending identification. “We are currently undergoing DNA testing procedures,” he said. The seven bodies were so severely burned that they were reduced to skeletons, complicating identification efforts.

The police have taken 309 middlemen into custody from various government office areas in Kathmandu district. A total of 61 cases have been filed against them, including charges of harassment, hooliganism, and sexual offenses. The police are conducting a special campaign to make office areas free from such intermediaries.

April 17, Kathmandu – To control the harassment faced by service seekers in government and public offices, the police have arrested 309 middlemen from different locations across Kathmandu. This information was provided by Superintendent of Police and spokesperson for the Kathmandu District Police Office, Pawan Kumar Bhattarai. According to police sources, during the ongoing campaign against middlemen, these 309 individuals were apprehended at various times and are currently facing a total of 61 criminal cases. These cases involve harassment caused by middlemen, hooliganism, and sexual activities among others. The police have announced that the campaign to make Kathmandu’s public offices free of middlemen will be strengthened further in the coming days.

April 17, Kathmandu – Speaker Dol Prasad (DP) Aryal has expressed his commitment to making it easier for journalists to access the Parliament and parliamentary committees for their reporting. He conveyed this commitment during a meeting with the Parliamentary Affairs Journalists’ Society and journalists involved in parliamentary reporting. Recently, journalists have faced difficulties entering the Parliament building. The different entry gates for the House of Representatives and the National Assembly chambers, along with technical hurdles and strictness during photography, have impeded newsgathering efforts.

Journalists brought the matter to the Speaker’s attention, emphasizing that international standards and the spirit of press freedom demand a more accessible and dignified working environment within the parliamentary premises. In response, Speaker Aryal explained that the current Parliament building is a temporary structure, which has presented practical challenges. He expressed confidence that once the new permanent Parliament building is completed, these physical barriers will be resolved. Highlighting the importance of a strong relationship between Parliament and the press for strengthening democracy, he affirmed his commitment to facilitating journalists’ access and providing the necessary support for transparent and effective reporting of parliamentary activities.

Tribhuvan Army Club claimed the title at the PM Cup Men’s National Cricket Tournament held in Birgunj by defeating Sudurpashchim Province in the final. The Army remained undefeated throughout the competition, winning 8 out of 9 league matches. Chasing a target of 161 runs set by Sudurpashchim, Army players Imran Sheikh remained unbeaten with 46 runs and Basir Ahmad contributed 45 runs. April 17, Kathmandu.

The Army emerged victorious in the PM Cup Men’s National Cricket Tournament while remaining unbeaten. In the final held on Friday in Birgunj, they defeated Sudurpashchim Province to win the title for the third time. The Army successfully chased down the target of 162 runs in 34.3 overs, losing 5 wickets. Imran Sheikh remained unbeaten on 46 runs, with Basir Ahmad adding 45. After losing 4 wickets for 56 runs, Basir and Imran stabilized the innings with a solid partnership.

For Sudurpashchim, Hemant Dhami took 2 wickets, while Sher Mall, Ashok Dhami, and Bikash Agri each claimed 1 wicket. Electing to bat first after winning the toss, Sudurpashchim were bowled out for 161 runs in 39.4 overs. Despite failures from the top and middle order, the lower order batters showed composure. Ashok Dhami scored the highest with 43 runs, supported by Kiran Thagunna’s 25 and Narayan Joshi’s 29. Akash Chand and Shahab Alam from the Army took 3 wickets each, Basir Ahmad took 2, and Kushal Mall took 1 wicket.

The Army remained unbeaten throughout the tournament. In the league phase, they shared points in one match and won the other 8 out of 9 matches. Sudurpashchim reached the final for the first time after winning 6 out of 9 matches. The Army had previously shared the title with Nepal Police Club in the inaugural edition in 2017 and also won the title in 2021. Having reached the final in every edition, the Army have finished as runners-up five times. Nepal Police Club has won the title 4 times, while APF Club has secured it twice.

This editorial summary is prepared after a review. The poem narrates the story of Angi’s dreams lost in her eyes and the unchanged color of her gaze over time. The flower-patterned bag left by Asyang is filled with tears, neglect, and struggle, and today it sets off on a farewell journey over the pyre. Although the new year and seasonal changes bring new life to nature, the poem expresses that the color of Angi’s eyes remains unchanged. Lost within her own light, a flickering lamp of hope—the long, exhausting night has suddenly gone out!

Within Angi’s blurry eyes lie salt-colored dreams, like a solitary moon lost within the clouds, vanishing into vast chilly settlements, scattered in gusts of wind! Each year a new year arrives in Angi’s courtyard after earth completes one rotation. Seasons change and spring hangs over the fields, clouds sighing deeply as they descend to meet the earth. Even strands of milkweed and coriander leaves have grown anew, but unchanged, unchanged remains the color of Angi’s eyes!

What year, what season? Much time has passed since Asyang left—that sorrowful flower-patterned bag! Filled with tears, neglect, and struggle, that very bleak flower-patterned bag, without resting, climbed rugged slopes, traveled tens of kilometers, and today, unexpectedly and without asking Angi, departed via the path across the pyre, never to return! Today is the day to see the mother’s face! (Chief, Area Police Office, Sijuwa)