June 26: In a session of the House of Representatives (HoR) on Sunday, lawmakers raised concerns over increasing cases of violence against women (VAW) and the cases of floods and landslides nationwide. They urged the government to come up with prompt action to address these issues.    
They demanded stern action against those engaged in the offences against women.    
Seeking time in the lower house meeting, Pratiksha Tiwari drew the government's attention towards the killings of women in Kavrepalanchwok and Bhojpur in recent days.

Poverty, lack of women empowerment and lack of awareness about laws are among the factors contributing to rising incidences of VAW, according to the lawmaker.

"Violence against women must be prevented," she said.    
Sushila Thing demanded the government ensure proper compensation to those affected by recent monsoon-induced floods and landslides. She informing the House that Golanjar rural municipality in Sindhuli had been largely affected by the flood. The disaster has posed a grave threat to Tinmane and Bhalukhola, according to Thing.    
Devendra Paudel apprised the House of the losses of lives and property by lightning in Dhorpatan of Baglung and in road accidents as well. He urged the government to provide compensation to the affected people.    
Shiba Nepal stressed the need of making citizens aware of disaster preparedness and possible preventive measures. He informed the House that lately three people were killed by lightning in Dang and other parts of the country also reported lightning fatalities. He called for government's measures to mitigate losses from natural disasters. -- RSS