Dreams shattered by lymphatic filariasis: Nepali workers deported from Malaysia Pancha Ram Chaudhary Tharu, a 30-year-old construction worker from Kapilvastu, Nepal, returned home after being deported from Malaysia for testing positive for lymphatic filariasis, commonly known as "Hatti Paile" in Nepal. His story mirrors that of many others who sought opportunities abroad only to face unexpected health challenges.Pancha Ram's journey to Malaysia in January 2024 was fueled by hopes of providing a better life for his wife and 18-month-old daughter back home. However, his aspirations were dashed when he was deported to Nepal in February 2024 after testing positive for...
Engaging the disabled in agriculture: A transformative initiative We all know the value and potential of agriculture in Nepal. We also know how much the sector has been neglected. It is becoming less and less attractive with less and less people keen to work on it.
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Implementing the legal capacity The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) is the first legally binding and enforceable international treaty specifically for persons with disabilities.
Nepal International Worker Day or May Day today The International Labour Day or May Day is being celebrated today with the theme 'History, Achievements and the Road Ahead'. Nepal
Nepal DJI's cargo delivery drone to collect garbage from Everest high camp This spring season, authorities are planning to collect garbage from the high camp of Everest by using a sophisticated hightech delivery drone. Nepal
Business CPN-UML leads in both Ilam-2 and Bajhang-1 (A) by-polls The vote count has begun in both Ilam-2 and Bajhang 1 (A), following high-voltage polls. Business
Nepal Fire survivors of Mahaottari awaiting relief As many as 150 fire affected families of Muslim settlement in Matihani-6 are awaiting relief. They are surviving a helpless state of life in absence of immediate relief. Nepal
Nepal Surge in heat affects normal life in Tarai Madhes People residing across the Tarai Madhes including in Dhanusha district have been affected with a sudden surge in heat over a week. Nepal
Nepal Birendra Tal returns to normal state after avalanche impact The Birendra Tal, a glacial lake at Samagaun, Chumanubri rural municipality-1 in northern Gorkha has gradually started to return to its normal state. Nepal
Nepal Massive avalanche in Manaslu, warnings issued for settlements near Budhigandaki River A massive avalanche occurred in the iconic Manaslu mountain in Samagaun of Chumanubri Rural Municipality-1 in north Gorkha this morning, triggering urgent warnings for nearby residents. Nepal
Nepal Icefall doctors finally open Everest route, reach above Camp I As the world mountaineers head to the Mt Everest region for acclimatisation, the icefall doctors today opened a climbing route from the Base Camp to Camp I by placing ropes and ladders on the treacherous section of the Khumbu icefall. Nepal