Raksha Ram Chamar (Harijan) was awarded the first Darnal International Award for Social Justice on Monday for his endeavour to seek justice for Dalits and marginalised community.

Almost a month after making an announcement to hold three elections within a year and a half, the government has done little to show that it is actually ready to conduct the polls on the specified dates.

The Election Commission (EC) has told the government that it will be able to hold the local body elections in November/ December provided that the government amends election laws in line with the constitutional provisions.

Five years ago, the government had announced to come up with a master plan to end child labour in the country.

Women earthquake survivors have urged the government to bring in development partners on board the reconstruction work.

Seven children lost their lives in the past five months in violent protests across thecountry over some provisions of the newly adopted constitution such as inclusion and delineation of federal provinces.