[1][2] She gained recognition for her articles criticizing the dowry system, inheritance practices favoring sons-in-law over daughters, and other issues in her native Nepal.

In addition to domestic issues, she also advocated for women's rights, addressed the caste system, and engaged in political discourse.

On January 11, 2009, she came home from work in the evening and was making dinner when 12-20 men entered her apartment and stabbed her with sharp objects.

Shanker Mishra, leader of Terai Madhesh Loktantik Party issued a threat to Mahesh Kumar Das, a reporter for Nagarik Dainik and news coordinator for Radio Mirchi FM 89.6.

[21] People in the Mahottari, Salahi, Sindhuli, Siraha, and Sapatari zones mourned Singh's death and wore black bands around their wrists to protest her killing.

[22] The Monday after Singh's death, all six FM radio stations in Janakpur did not air an entertainment program or news.

[23] After the mourning for Singh, many people of Nepal started protesting for journalist protections, in particular, safety for women who advocate for human rights.

[24][25] After Singh's death, Article 19 stated, "It was emphasized that the lack of effective investigation and culture impunity in Nepal had created a precedent whereby perpetrators see attacks pass without consequence.

The Uma Singh Courageous Journalism Award would carry a prize of 25,000 Indian Rupee and a letter of appreciation.

"[29] The Committee to Protect Journalists said it "welcomes the arrest of a suspected mastermind in Uma Singh's murder case as a significant first step However, only a robust effort by authorities to prosecute and deliver a just verdict will help to reverse deep-rooted impunity for journalist murders in Nepal.

"[30] A spokesperson for International Federation of Journalists said, "We welcome the conviction of Umesh Yadav bringing the case of Uma Singh's murder to a close.