| Apr 10, 2026
NIMJN Shorts
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Investigations
12,000 Vehicles Destroyed: The Environmental Cost of Nepal’s Gen-Z Movement
More than 12,000 vehicles were burned nationwide during the Gen-Z movement, which claimed 76 lives, with 6,800 of those vehicles burned in Bagmati Province alone. The smoke and toxic chemicals released from these fires caused an increase in hospital patients with respiratory, eye and skin problems. Furthermore, the remains of these vehicles have not been managed in a timely manner, creating a risk that chemicals and ash will cause long-term severe impacts on health and the environment.
| Apr 10, 2026
Features
Escalating Gulf Crisis Puts 1.7 Million Nepalis at Risk; One Fatality Confirmed
Nepalis have been impacted by rising tensions in the Gulf following the start of attacks on Iran by the United States and Israel. One Nepali has already lost his life due to the war. As the conflict drags on, the families of 1.7 million Nepalis living in the Gulf are facing growing anxiety.
| Mar 30, 2026
Human Trafficking
A Human Trafficker Walks Free as Families Mourn Migrants Lost at Sea
The fate of seven Nepali youths who went missing in a boat accident in the Caribbean Sea nearly five years ago while traveling illegally to America (United States) remains unknown. Since no agency conducted a search, the families have even performed final rites by creating effigies out of kush (halfa grass).
| Apr 03, 2026
Disasters
Earthquake Victims Dying in Temporary Shelters
Earthquake victims affected by the 2023 Jajarkot earthquake have not yet received government grants to build their houses. Because of this, they are still living under tarpaulins and tin roofs. Forced to spend winters and monsoons in temporary shelters, new mothers, the elderly, girls, and those with chronic illnesses are dying prematurely.
| Aug 25, 2025
Climate Justice
12,000 Vehicles Destroyed: The Environmental Cost of Nepal’s Gen-Z Movement
More than 12,000 vehicles were burned nationwide during the Gen-Z movement, which claimed 76 lives, with 6,800 of those vehicles burned in Bagmati Province alone. The smoke and toxic chemicals released from these fires caused an increase in hospital patients with respiratory, eye and skin problems. Furthermore, the remains of these vehicles have not been managed in a timely manner, creating a risk that chemicals and ash will cause long-term severe impacts on health and the environment.
| Apr 10, 2026
Accountability
Escalating Gulf Crisis Puts 1.7 Million Nepalis at Risk; One Fatality Confirmed
Nepalis have been impacted by rising tensions in the Gulf following the start of attacks on Iran by the United States and Israel. One Nepali has already lost his life due to the war. As the conflict drags on, the families of 1.7 million Nepalis living in the Gulf are facing growing anxiety.
| Mar 30, 2026
