More vegetables, doctor's visits for Shanghai elderly looking to beat virus More vegetables, doctor's visits for Shanghai elderly looking to beat virus SHANGHAI: Senior citizens in China's commercial capital of Shanghai are taking preventive steps against the spread of a new virus, monitoring their health, staying... SHANGHAI: Senior citizens in China's commercial capital of Shanghai are taking preventive steps... Environment 23 Jan, 2020
Man quarantined after Hong Kong's first preliminary positive test for Wuhan virus Man quarantined after Hong Kong's first preliminary positive test for Wuhan virus HONG KONG: Hong Kong quarantined a 39-year-old man on Wednesday after the city's first preliminary positive result in a test for the new flu-like coronavirus found in an... HONG KONG: Hong Kong quarantined a 39-year-old man on Wednesday after the city's first preliminary... Environment 22 Jan, 2020
Hong Kong on high alert to tackle coronavirus outbreak Hong Kong on high alert to tackle coronavirus outbreak DAVOS, SWITZERLAND: Hong Kong's government is on high alert to deal with a new flu-like coronavirus that has killed nine people in mainland China, the city's commerce... DAVOS, SWITZERLAND: Hong Kong's government is on high alert to deal with a new flu-like coronavirus that... Environment 22 Jan, 2020
Science Says: What to know about the viral outbreak in China Science Says: What to know about the viral outbreak in China Health authorities are closely watching an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a new virus that originated in China. Governments are stepping up surveillance of... Health authorities are closely watching an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a new virus that... Environment 22 Jan, 2020
China confirms person-to-person spread of new virus as fourth death reported China confirms person-to-person spread of new virus as fourth death reported Chinese health expert confirms virus can pass person-to-person Fourth person dies from pneumonia in city of Wuhan Authorities have so far confirmed at least 217... Chinese health expert confirms virus can pass person-to-person Fourth person dies from pneumonia... Environment 21 Jan, 2020
Cases of new viral pneumonia in China surpass 200 Cases of new viral pneumonia in China surpass 200 BEIJING: China reported a sharp rise in the number of people infected with a new coronavirus on Monday, including the first cases in the capital. The outbreak coincides... BEIJING: China reported a sharp rise in the number of people infected with a new coronavirus on Monday,... Environment 20 Jan, 2020
China confirms 139 new cases of pneumonia over weekend, virus spreads to new cities China confirms 139 new cases of pneumonia over weekend, virus spreads to new cities SHANGHAI: An outbreak of coronavirus in China is spreading to more cities, Chinese authorities reported on Monday, with 139 new cases found over the weekend, including... SHANGHAI: An outbreak of coronavirus in China is spreading to more cities, Chinese authorities... Environment 20 Jan, 2020
TB patients continue to face medication barrier TB patients continue to face medication barrier Kathmandu, January 18 TB patients continue to experience barriers in access, diagnosis and completion of treatment. Researchers said barriers to access health... Kathmandu, January 18 TB patients continue to experience barriers in access, diagnosis and completion... Environment 19 Jan, 2020
China reports new Wuhan virus cases ahead of key holiday China reports new Wuhan virus cases ahead of key holiday BEIJING: Chinese health authorities said on Saturday they had discovered four more cases of pneumonia following an outbreak of what is believed to be a new coronavirus... BEIJING: Chinese health authorities said on Saturday they had discovered four more cases of pneumonia... Environment 18 Jan, 2020
3 African countries trying out 1st malaria vaccine in babies 3 African countries trying out 1st malaria vaccine in babies TOMALI, MALAWI: A pinch in the leg, a squeal and a trickle of tears. One baby after another in Malawi is getting the first and only vaccine against malaria, one of... TOMALI, MALAWI: A pinch in the leg, a squeal and a trickle of tears. One baby after another in Malawi is... Environment 16 Jan, 2020
US warns citizens in China against pneumonia outbreak US warns citizens in China against pneumonia outbreak BEIJING: The US State Department warned Americans in China about an outbreak of pneumonia in the central city of Wuhan believed to be caused by a new strain of coronavirus,... BEIJING: The US State Department warned Americans in China about an outbreak of pneumonia in the central... Environment 15 Jan, 2020
China pneumonia outbreak not spreading at present: WHO China pneumonia outbreak not spreading at present: WHO LONDON/BEIJING: An outbreak of pneumonia that has killed one person in China and infected 40 others appears to be linked to a single seafood market in the central city... LONDON/BEIJING: An outbreak of pneumonia that has killed one person in China and infected 40 others... Environment 13 Jan, 2020
China pneumonia outbreak may be linked to new type of virus: WHO China pneumonia outbreak may be linked to new type of virus: WHO LONDON:Â A cluster of more than 50 pneumonia cases in the central Chinese city of Wuhan may be due to a newly emerging member of the family of viruses that... LONDON:Â A cluster of more than 50 pneumonia cases in the central Chinese city of Wuhan may... Environment 09 Jan, 2020
Cervical cancer in women preventable Cervical cancer in women preventable Kathmandu, January 7 At least nine women were diagnosed with cervical cancer in a week at Bhaktapur Cancer Hospital. According to Bhaktapur Cancer Hospital, cervical... Kathmandu, January 7 At least nine women were diagnosed with cervical cancer in a week at Bhaktapur... Environment 08 Jan, 2020
Local authorities: Mysterious illness in China is not SARS Local authorities: Mysterious illness in China is not SARS BEIJING: The mysterious respiratory illness that has infected dozens of people in a central Chinese city is not SARS, local authorities said Sunday. The 2002-2003 SARS... BEIJING: The mysterious respiratory illness that has infected dozens of people in a central Chinese city... Environment 06 Jan, 2020
Physical activity linked to sperm quality Physical activity linked to sperm quality Healthy young men who exercise regularly may have better quality semen than their sedentary peers, a study of sperm donors suggests. Even though being... Healthy young men who exercise regularly may have better quality semen than their sedentary... Environment 02 Jan, 2020
China has pain pill addicts too, but no one's counting them China has pain pill addicts too, but no one's counting them SHANGHAI: Wu Yi was supposed to die. At age 26, his cancer was spreading. His doctor gave him five years to live and a prescription for OxyContin. Six years later, he... SHANGHAI: Wu Yi was supposed to die. At age 26, his cancer was spreading. His doctor gave him five... Environment 31 Dec, 2019
Chinese court sentences 'gene-editing' scientist to three years in prison Chinese court sentences 'gene-editing' scientist to three years in prison BEIJING: A Chinese court sentenced the scientist who created the world's first "gene-edited" babies to three years in prison on Monday, according to the official Xinhua... BEIJING: A Chinese court sentenced the scientist who created the world's first "gene-edited" babies... Environment 30 Dec, 2019
Samoa ends measles state of emergency as infection rate slows Samoa ends measles state of emergency as infection rate slows MELBOURNE: The South Pacific island nation of Samoa has lifted a six week-state of emergency after the infection rate from a measles outbreak that has swept the country... MELBOURNE: The South Pacific island nation of Samoa has lifted a six week-state of emergency after... Environment 29 Dec, 2019
California jails use kinder approach to solitary confinement California jails use kinder approach to solitary confinement SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA: An inmate in solitary confinement at a California jail was refusing to leave his cell. The jailers' usual response: Send an "extraction team" of... SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA: An inmate in solitary confinement at a California jail was refusing to leave his... Environment 27 Dec, 2019
Kathmandu CoAS Sigdel issues directive for peaceful conduct of HoR election Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) Ashok Raj Sigdel has issued a special directive to ensure that the upcoming March 5 election to the House of Representatives be held in a peaceful manner.
Nepal 18.23 million ballot papers printed for 142 constituencies The Election Commission Nepal has printed 18.23 million ballot papers for 142 House of Representatives (HoR) constituencies across 66 districts as of Saturday.
Lifestyle Maha Shivaratri satsang and meditation programme to be held in Kathmandu A special programme featuring satsang, aarti, meditation and celebration will be organised in the Capital on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri.
Nepal Record-holding Chinese climber, Sherpas felicitated for first ascent of two peaks Record-holding Chinese mountaineer He Jing along with Sherpa climbers have been felicitated in the Capital after they returned from the historic first winter ascent of two virgin peaks in Western Nepal.
Sports Millsberry crowned champions of 9th Kasthamandap Inter A-Level Basketball Tournament Millsberry were crowned champions of the 9th Kasthamandap Inter A-Level Boys’ Basketball Tournament on Friday, securing the title after an impressive run throughout the competition.
World Bangladesh Nationalist Party claims victory in country's first election since 2024 uprising The Bangladesh Nationalist Party has claimed victory in the country’s first election since the 2024 uprising, positioning itself to form the next government and potentially reshape Bangladesh’s political landscape after years of intense rivalry and disputed polls.
Kailali-1 to be interesting as spousal rift likely to influence contest Following the Tikapur incident, Kailali Constituency-1 became a stronghold for Resham Chaudhary in the House of Representatives elections.
Business Govt spends just 15.62% of capital budget in seven months The government has spent just 15.62 per cent of its capital budget in the first seven months of the current fiscal year 2082/83, according to data from the Financial Comptroller General Office (FCGO).
Nepal Solukhumbu's Solududhkunda Municipality tops Koshi Province in local govt performance Solududhkunda Municipality in Solukhumbu has emerged as the top-performing local government in Koshi Province, securing 78.50 points in the Fiscal Year 2081/82 (2024/25) assessment conducted by the National Natural Resources and Fiscal Commission.
