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Sima Samar, a prominent activist and physician, who has been fighting for women’s rights in Afghanistan for the past 40 years, gives an interview to The Associated Press, at her house in Kabul, Afghanistan, Saturday, March 6, 2021. Samar, 64, believes her struggle is far from over -- especially at a time when violence is on the rise, peace talks between rival Afghan groups are stuck and the US mulls its departure. Photo: AP

As US mulls Afghan exit, activist sees long fight for women

Prominent activist Sima Samar has been fighting for women’s rights in Afghanistan for the past 40 years. She believes her struggle is far from over — especially at a time when violence is on the rise, peace talks between rival Afghan groups are stuck and the US mulls a May departure from her country.

Members of different women non governmental organizations shout slogans to mark International Women's Day in New Delhi, India, Monday, March 8, 2021. Thousands of female farmers have held sit-ins and a hunger strike in India's capital in protests on International Women's Day against new agricultural laws. Photo: AP

Female farmers protest against new Indian agriculture laws

Thousands of female farmers held sit-ins and a hunger strike in India's capital on Monday in protests on International Women's Day against new agricultural laws.

Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP). Photo Courtesy: MoHP

Nepal COVID-19 Update: 89 new cases, 42 recoveries and one fatality recorded on Monday

As of today, the country has witnessed 274,810 cases of the coronavirus infection while 270,927 people have recovered from the disease. Meanwhile, 3,011 COVID-19 fatalities have been confirmed.

Kane Williamson. Photo courtesy: The Cricket Times

New Zealand under Williamson primed for two tilts at elusive world glory

New Zealand beat Australia in the Twenty20 series to maintain their perfect home season on Sunday in a timely boost for Kane Williamson's team who will get two opportunities this year to shed their status as the game's perennial bridesmaids.

FILE - First lady Jill Biden speaks during a visit to the Massey Cancer Center at Virginia Commonwealth University for a discussion about cancer disparities, in Richmond, Va, on Wednesday, February 24, 2021. Photo: Associated Press

Jill Biden helps honour women from 15 countries for courage

First lady Jill Biden says nearly two dozen women the State Department is honouring for their courage made an “intentional decision” to persist and demand justice despite their fear.

A family wearing face masks is pictured inside the premises of Bouddhanath Stupa, in Kathmandu, on Saturday, March 14, 2020. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT/File

Country registers 89 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday; tally shifts to 274,810

Nepal on Monday reported 89 new cases of coronavirus infection from across the country. With this, the nationwide infection count has advanced to 274,810.

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli says government is committed to addressing cases related to Violence Against Women, on Monday.

Prime Minister commits to addressing cases of Violence Against Women

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that the Government of Nepal is committed to addressing cases related to Violence Against Women.

Revellers throng the bank of Bagmati River in Pashupatinath area, on the occasion of Mahashivaratri festival, on Monday, March 4, 2019. Photo: Suresh Chaudhary/THT/File

Water diverted to Bagmati River from Melamchi Project for Shivaratri

Water drawn from Melamchi River in Sindhupalchok district has been discharged into Bagmati River to increase its water level in view of the upcoming Shivaratri festival.

Work has begun for the reconstruction of Shree Bishnu Devi Secondary School at Chandragiri Municipality, 68th under the Government of India reconstruction grant assistance, on Monday, March 8, 2021. Photo Courtesy: Embassy of India

Work starts on India-funded reconstruction of school in Chandragiri Municipality

Work has begun for the reconstruction of Shree Bishnu Devi Secondary School at Chandragiri Municipality, 68th school under the Government of India reconstruction grant assistance.

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