Bardiya National Park is set to receive an award for its efforts in protecting the wild cats—but at the cost of human lives. At least 23 people have been killed in tiger attacks since 2019.

The party of veteran leader Mahantha Thakur is unable to field candidates in many local units and wards of Madhesh Province.

Since the Madhes Movement, the parties that championed it have splintered and ultimately joined hands with the forces they once rebelled against, puzzling voters.

Justice has not been served in Omprakash (Dilip) Mahato’s murder. Instead, the victim’s family faces false allegations.

Unlawful executions by police, especially in the Tarai, have continued despite rights organisations including the United Nations calling on Nepal to act to stop them.