Sunsari man’s body remains at Kathmandu hospital for four days as family, government fail to reach deal
By Arjun Subedi Negotiations stalled after the government said decisions on compensation and martyr status would depend on an inquiry report, while the family demanded the same commitments made to other victims of the Kaptanganj violence.
Kaptanganj shooting claims third victim as Rabindra’s Korean dream ends in tragedy
By Arjun Subedi The 21-year-old student, injured in police firing during the Sunsari clashes on July 26, died in Kathmandu.
Tarai districts return to normalcy after deadly Sunsari violence
By Arjun Subedi & Binay Aazad Agreements with victims’ families and dialogue efforts help calm unrest across Koshi and Madhes provinces.
Death toll from Dewanganj clashes rises to three
By Arjun Subedi A 21-year-old man injured when security personnel opened fire during the July 26 violence in Sunsari died in a Kathmandu hospital on Tuesday.
Past incidents show political, social engagements quell communal strife in Nepal’s plains
By Arjun Subedi & Ajit Tiwari Starting with Dewanganj violence, the cost of delayed coordination was measured not only in lives lost but also in growing mistrust between communities and the widening of unrest beyond the violent incident.
Sunsari curfew lifted, restrictions remain in place
By Arjun Subedi Administration eases restrictions in 10 local units after reviewing security situation following Dewanganj violence.
Government reaches deal with families of two killed in Sunsari
By Arjun Subedi Five days after the deadly Dewanganj incident, the government agrees to declare the victims martyrs, provide Rs1 million compensation to each family, ensure jobs for one family member each, and pursue an impartial investigation.
Sunsari curfew extended as Dewanganj victim’s family holds firm on demands
By Arjun Subedi Restrictions remain across 10 local units as authorities continue talks over martyr status, compensation and legal action against those responsible for the violence.
Family blames delayed response for deadly Sunsari violence
By Arjun Subedi Relatives and eyewitnesses say authorities failed to contain tensions before a local dispute escalated into fatal clashes.
Sunsari tense despite curfew. Panel begins inquiry into clashes
By Arjun Subedi Five-member government panel is probing Sunday violence that left one dead and 22 injured.
Curfew lifted in Sunsari’s Dewanganj as tensions ease
By Arjun Subedi Authorities lift the curfew but retain limits on gatherings in Dewanganj and Harinagar after Sunday’s communal clash left one dead and nine injured in security force firing.
Security forces face questions over use of lethal force in Sunsari
By Arjun Subedi & Gaurav Pokharel One person was killed and nine suffered gunshot wounds, most above the waist, after security forces opened fire during communal violence in Dewanganj.
One killed as police open fire after clash in Sunsari
By Arjun Subedi Dispute over loud music during a procession escalates into violence, injuring 22 people, including 13 security personnel.
Woman-police scuffle video goes viral: what really happened in Sunsari eviction?
By Arjun Subedi Footage showing police holding a woman by the neck during a demolition drive raises questions over what led to the confrontation.
Road accidents rise sharply in Koshi Province, exposing coordination gaps
By Arjun Subedi Deaths and injuries increase over three fiscal years as poor enforcement and weak inter-agency coordination undermine road safety.