Japan culls 546 hogs after detecting first swine fever outbreak in 26 years Japan culls 546 hogs after detecting first swine fever outbreak in 26 years TOKYO: Following Japan's first outbreak of swine fever in 26 years, a local government said on Tuesday it had culled 546 hogs in the centre of Honshu, the country's largest... TOKYO: Following Japan's first outbreak of swine fever in 26 years, a local government said on Tuesday it... Environment 11 Sep, 2018
Ebola fight has new science but faces old hurdles in restive Congo Ebola fight has new science but faces old hurdles in restive Congo 90 killed since outbreak started in July First confirmed death recorded in key trading hub last week Logistical challenges hamper disease control... 90 killed since outbreak started in July First confirmed death recorded in key trading hub last... Environment 10 Sep, 2018
J&J says to work on India compensation for recalled hip implants J&J says to work on India compensation for recalled hip implants MUMBAI: Johnson & Johnson (J&J) said on Friday it would work with the Indian government to compensate patients who suffered from artificial hip implants the US... MUMBAI: Johnson & Johnson (J&J) said on Friday it would work with the Indian government to... Environment 07 Sep, 2018
China reports new African swine fever case as virus spreads China reports new African swine fever case as virus spreads HONG KONG/BEIJING: China reported another outbreak of deadly African swine fever late on Monday, its third new case in two days, as the highly contagious disease spreads... HONG KONG/BEIJING: China reported another outbreak of deadly African swine fever late on Monday, its... Environment 04 Sep, 2018
Indian state battles 'rat fever' outbreak after worst floods in a century Indian state battles 'rat fever' outbreak after worst floods in a century NEW DELHI:Â The southern Indian state of Kerala is battling an outbreak of a bacterial disease that authorities suspect has killed dozens of people since mid-August... NEW DELHI:Â The southern Indian state of Kerala is battling an outbreak of a bacterial disease that... Environment 04 Sep, 2018
Manmohan Cardiothoracic Vascular and Transplant Centre performs rare open heart surgery in Nepal Manmohan Cardiothoracic Vascular and Transplant Centre performs rare open heart... KATHMANDU: A team led by Dr Anil Bhattarai has successfully performed a rare open heart surgery of a patient with 'Type A aortic dissection with pregnancy' at Manmohan... KATHMANDU: A team led by Dr Anil Bhattarai has successfully performed a rare open heart surgery of a... Environment 24 Aug, 2018
WH Group shuts China slaughterhouse for 6 weeks after African swine fever discovery WH Group shuts China slaughterhouse for 6 weeks after African swine fever discovery Case at Zhengzhou slaughterhouse is second in China Stirs concerns about spread across world's largest pig herd WH Group shares up 1.2 pct of Fri after 10 pct... Case at Zhengzhou slaughterhouse is second in China Stirs concerns about spread across world's... Environment 17 Aug, 2018
Nepal among six nations certified for controlling rubella Nepal among six nations certified for controlling rubella Last year, Bhutan and Maldives became the first two countries to eliminate measles Kathmandu, August 4 In a significant win against childhood killer diseases, two... Last year, Bhutan and Maldives became the first two countries to eliminate measles Kathmandu, August... Environment 05 Aug, 2018
Dr Roka receives 'Icons of Healthcare 2018' award in S'pore Dr Roka receives 'Icons of Healthcare 2018' award in S'pore BIRATNAGAR: Neuro Surgeon Dr Yam Bahadur Roka has been awarded 'Icons of Healthcare 2018' amid a special programme in Singapore on Saturday. The award was conferred... BIRATNAGAR: Neuro Surgeon Dr Yam Bahadur Roka has been awarded 'Icons of Healthcare 2018' amid a... Environment 31 Jul, 2018
China says its medical institutions must not use recalled Huahai-made drug China says its medical institutions must not use recalled Huahai-made drug China says six local firms had used Huahai-made drug Said 5 firms with products on market have conducted recalls Huahai says its other products do not contain... China says six local firms had used Huahai-made drug Said 5 firms with products on market have... Environment 30 Jul, 2018
Chinese police apply to arrest 18 at scandal-hit vaccine firm Chinese police apply to arrest 18 at scandal-hit vaccine firm BEIJING: Police in the northeastern Chinese city of Changchun said on Sunday they had asked prosecutors to approve the arrest of 18 people at Changsheng... BEIJING: Police in the northeastern Chinese city of Changchun said on Sunday they had asked... Environment 30 Jul, 2018
UNICEF warns of HIV crisis in teen girls, with 20 cases every hour UNICEF warns of HIV crisis in teen girls, with 20 cases every hour LONDON: Teenagers, and particularly girls, are bearing the brunt of the global AIDS epidemic with around 30 adolescents becoming infected with HIV every hour, according... LONDON: Teenagers, and particularly girls, are bearing the brunt of the global AIDS epidemic with... Environment 25 Jul, 2018
Doctors: Woman likely spread Ebola a year after infection Doctors: Woman likely spread Ebola a year after infection LONDON: A Liberian woman who probably caught Ebola in 2014 may have infected three relatives a year after she first fell sick, doctors reported in a study published... LONDON: A Liberian woman who probably caught Ebola in 2014 may have infected three relatives a year... Environment 24 Jul, 2018
China heart drug sold globally may have had impurity since 2012 China heart drug sold globally may have had impurity since 2012 EMA says working to assess long term risk to patients Probable carcinogen not detected in routine company tests Zhejiang Huahai supplied valsartan to many... EMA says working to assess long term risk to patients Probable carcinogen not detected in routine... Environment 18 Jul, 2018
Bollywood actor Sonali Bendre diagnosed with cancer Bollywood actor Sonali Bendre diagnosed with cancer KATHMANDU:Â Bollywood actor Sonali Bendre has been diagnosed with high grade cancer, the actor said in a statement that she shared on her social media profile on... KATHMANDU:Â Bollywood actor Sonali Bendre has been diagnosed with high grade cancer, the actor said... Environment 04 Jul, 2018
Heat-stable drug could save thousands from post-childbirth bleeding: WHO Heat-stable drug could save thousands from post-childbirth bleeding: WHO LONDON: A new formulation of a drug to prevent excessive bleeding in women after they give birth could save thousands of lives in poorer countries, according to a study... LONDON: A new formulation of a drug to prevent excessive bleeding in women after they give birth could... Environment 28 Jun, 2018
Enemy turned ally: Poliovirus is used to fight brain tumors Enemy turned ally: Poliovirus is used to fight brain tumors One of the world’s most dreaded viruses has been turned into a treatment to fight deadly brain tumors. Survival was better than expected for patients in a small... One of the world’s most dreaded viruses has been turned into a treatment to fight deadly brain... Environment 27 Jun, 2018
Key marijuana drug approval looms as cannabis goes mainstream Key marijuana drug approval looms as cannabis goes mainstream US FDA to decide on GW Pharma epilepsy drug by June 27 Analysts eye potential $1 billion-plus Epidiolex sales Emerging science shows promise of cannabis... US FDA to decide on GW Pharma epilepsy drug by June 27 Analysts eye potential $1 billion-plus... Environment 24 Jun, 2018
New evidence that viruses may play a role in Alzheimer's New evidence that viruses may play a role in Alzheimer's WASHINGTON: Viruses that sneak into the brain just might play a role in Alzheimer's, scientists reported Thursday in a provocative study that promises to re-ignite some... WASHINGTON: Viruses that sneak into the brain just might play a role in Alzheimer's, scientists reported... Environment 22 Jun, 2018
Malnutrition rife among children Malnutrition rife among children Dolakha, June 9 More than 16,000 children are suffering from malnutrition in Dolakha, a recently-published data has shown. As per a survey conducted in different... Dolakha, June 9 More than 16,000 children are suffering from malnutrition in Dolakha, a... Environment 10 Jun, 2018
World Putin says there are points he can't agree to in the US proposal to end Russia's war in Ukraine Putin refused to elaborate on what Russia could accept or reject, and none of the other officials involved offered details of the talks.
Sports Root finally scores an Ashes century for England in Australia and makes it a big one Root went to the crease in the third over with England reeling at 5-2 after Starc's opening burst.
Sports Premier League: Arsenal regains 5-point lead as struggling Liverpool drops more points at Anfield Another win for Arsenal. More misery for Liverpool and its under-fire manager Arne Slot.
Nepal Narayanghat–Butwal four-lane project reaches 76% physical progress The Narayanghat–Butwal four-lane road project has achieved 76 per cent physical progress along the 65-kilometre stretch, according to the Narayanghat–Butwal Road Project (Eastern Section) Office.
Sports Sudurpaschim Royals' unbeaten run continues; Kathmandu Gorkhas qualify for play-offs Sudurpaschim Royals and Kathmandu Gorkhas registered convincing victories in Tuesday’s fixtures of the ongoing Siddhartha Bank Nepal Premier League in Kathmandu.
Kathmandu PM Karki vows to hold election on scheduled date Prime Minister Sushila Karki has reaffirmed that the government is preparing to hold the parliamentary election on the announced date, March 5, 2026.
Nepal Foreign tourist arrivals in Mustang up by 10.6% in 2025 Foreign tourist arrivals in Mustang have increased by 10.61 percent in the first 11 months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, according to the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) Area Office in Jomsom.
Science and Tech Deadly Asian floods are no fluke. They're a climate warning, scientists say Southeast Asia is being pummeled by unusually severe floods this year, as late-arriving storms and relentless rains wreak havoc that has caught many places off guard.
Health Health ministry urges public to take precautions as winter flu cases rise The Ministry of Health and Population has urged the public to remain vigilant against seasonal influenza as flu cases typically rise with dropping temperatures.
