Gene-edited food quietly arrives in restaurant cooking oil Gene-edited food quietly arrives in restaurant cooking oil NEW YORK: Somewhere in the Midwest, a restaurant is frying foods with oil made from gene-edited soybeans. That's according to the company making the oil, which says it's... NEW YORK: Somewhere in the Midwest, a restaurant is frying foods with oil made from gene-edited soybeans.... Environment 13 Mar, 2019
Tunisia: 12 infants die of hospital-acquired infection Tunisia: 12 infants die of hospital-acquired infection TUNIS: Twelve newborn babies have died in Tunisia after acquiring infections at the public maternity hospital where they were born prematurely, the country's interim... TUNIS: Twelve newborn babies have died in Tunisia after acquiring infections at the public maternity... Environment 12 Mar, 2019
Roche's Tecentriq notches win in breast cancer with US approval Roche's Tecentriq notches win in breast cancer with US approval Roche's Tecentriq wins first OK in breast cancer Oncologists excited for a new option Roche trails Bristol, Merck in immunotherapy sales ZURICH: Roche... Roche's Tecentriq wins first OK in breast cancer Oncologists excited for a new option Roche... Environment 09 Mar, 2019
US AIDS activists welcome London 'cure' but warn against complacency US AIDS activists welcome London 'cure' but warn against complacency NEW YORK: US AIDS activists said on Tuesday they were encouraged by news that a patient in London became the second known person to be cleared of the deadly HIV... NEW YORK: US AIDS activists said on Tuesday they were encouraged by news that a patient in London... Environment 06 Mar, 2019
'Health to be cross-cutting in all policies' 'Health to be cross-cutting in all policies' KATHMANDU: The National Planning Commission has made public the draft of the 15th plan with a vision of producing healthy, productive, responsible and happy... KATHMANDU: The National Planning Commission has made public the draft of the 15th plan with a vision of... Environment 06 Mar, 2019
Mind-altering, ketamine-like drug OK'd for severe depression Mind-altering, ketamine-like drug OK'd for severe depression WASHINGTON: A mind-altering medication related to the club drug Special K won US approval Tuesday for patients with hard-to-treat depression, the first in a series of... WASHINGTON: A mind-altering medication related to the club drug Special K won US approval Tuesday for... Environment 06 Mar, 2019
Time to see air pollution as a human rights threat: UN Time to see air pollution as a human rights threat: UN LONDON: Air pollution has long been an environmental and health problem - but now it should now be viewed as a human rights issue as well, according to the UN special... LONDON: Air pollution has long been an environmental and health problem - but now it should now be... Environment 05 Mar, 2019
New techniques let scientists zero in on individual cells New techniques let scientists zero in on individual cells NEW YORK: Did you hear what happened when Bill Gates walked into a bar? Everybody there immediately became millionaires — on average. That joke about a very rich... NEW YORK: Did you hear what happened when Bill Gates walked into a bar? Everybody there immediately... Environment 04 Mar, 2019
Karnali denizens get health insurance Karnali denizens get health insurance SURKHET: People of Karnali Province now have health insurance coverage which has been promoted by the government. In the 19 months since the programme was... SURKHET: People of Karnali Province now have health insurance coverage which has been promoted... Environment 02 Mar, 2019
Measles outbreak in Pacific Northwest about half of US cases Measles outbreak in Pacific Northwest about half of US cases PORTLAND, OREGON: The focus on measles in the Pacific Northwest intensified Friday as public health officials in Oregon announced a new case of the highly contagious... PORTLAND, OREGON: The focus on measles in the Pacific Northwest intensified Friday as public health... Environment 02 Mar, 2019
World's smallest baby boy goes home from Japan hospital World's smallest baby boy goes home from Japan hospital TOKYO: A baby boy weighing just 268 grams (9.45 oz) at birth was sent home after months in a Tokyo hospital, the smallest surviving male baby in the world, Keio... TOKYO: A baby boy weighing just 268 grams (9.45 oz) at birth was sent home after months in a Tokyo... Environment 28 Feb, 2019
Using 1 germ to fight another when today’s antibiotics fail Using 1 germ to fight another when today’s antibiotics fail NEW HAVEN: Bacteria lodged deep in Ella Balasa’s lungs were impervious to most antibiotics. At 26, gasping for breath, she sought out a dramatic experiment —... NEW HAVEN: Bacteria lodged deep in Ella Balasa’s lungs were impervious to most antibiotics. At 26,... Environment 26 Feb, 2019
Japan scientists win backing for work on potential Nipah vaccine Japan scientists win backing for work on potential Nipah vaccine LONDON: A global coalition set up to fight emerging epidemics has struck a $31 million deal with scientists at Japan's University of Tokyo to speed up work on a vaccine... LONDON: A global coalition set up to fight emerging epidemics has struck a $31 million deal with... Environment 25 Feb, 2019
Expired drugs may remain effective, safe to use in a pinch Expired drugs may remain effective, safe to use in a pinch Even medicines that are years past their expiration date and haven’t always been kept in strict climate-controlled conditions may still retain their original potency,... Even medicines that are years past their expiration date and haven’t always been kept in strict... Environment 21 Feb, 2019
Interval training burns off more pounds than jogging or cycling Interval training burns off more pounds than jogging or cycling Workouts that mix up a variety of intense exercises with brief recovery periods in between may help people lose more weight than chugging... Workouts that mix up a variety of intense exercises with brief recovery... Environment 19 Feb, 2019
Mongolia suspends KFC outlets after hundreds show food poisoning symptoms Mongolia suspends KFC outlets after hundreds show food poisoning symptoms ULAANBAATAR: Mongolia has temporarily suspended operations of all KFC restaurants in the country to conduct an inquiry, as 42 people were hospitalized and hundreds showed... ULAANBAATAR: Mongolia has temporarily suspended operations of all KFC restaurants in the country to... Environment 19 Feb, 2019
SAARC TB, HIV/AIDS meet to be held in May SAARC TB, HIV/AIDS meet to be held in May Kathmandu, February 16 More than half a million people died of tuberculosis in the SAARC countries in 2017. Director at SAARC Tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS Centre, Dr... Kathmandu, February 16 More than half a million people died of tuberculosis in the SAARC countries in... Environment 17 Feb, 2019
Eating lots of meat tied to higher risk of liver disease Eating lots of meat tied to higher risk of liver disease People who eat a lot of animal protein may be more likely to have excessive fat in their livers and a higher risk of liver disease than individuals whose main source of... People who eat a lot of animal protein may be more likely to have excessive fat in their livers and a... Environment 13 Feb, 2019
China says tests of human immunoglobulin are HIV negative China says tests of human immunoglobulin are HIV negative BEIJING: Chinese authorities said tests of a batch of human immunoglobulin for intravenous injection, reportedly contaminated with the HIV antibody, showed negative... BEIJING: Chinese authorities said tests of a batch of human immunoglobulin for intravenous injection,... Environment 07 Feb, 2019
Breakfast may not help keep pounds off Breakfast may not help keep pounds off The idea that skipping breakfast contributes to weight gain doesn’t mean that eating breakfast can help with weight loss, a research review... The idea that skipping breakfast contributes to weight gain doesn’t mean that eating... Environment 06 Feb, 2019
Environment SPCC, CBCF strengthen partnership under the "Everest 1° initiative" to advance sustainable waste management and climate action in the Everest region On the occasion of World Environment Day 2026, the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC) and the Cimex BYD Charity Foundation (CBCF) reaffirm their commitment to protecting the fragile Himalayan ecosystem through the "Everest 1° Initiative"—a long-term environmental program focused on sustainable waste management, climate resilience, clean energy, and environmental stewardship in the Everest region.
Nepal Govt forms probe panel to investigate seizure of 779 EVs The government has formed a joint investigation committee to probe the seizure of 779 electric vehicles imported through the Korala border in Mustang on suspicion of revenue evasion.
Business Thailand Tourism Authority promotes new destinations in Nepal market The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), New Delhi, organized an Amazing Thailand Product Presentation in Kathmandu on Monday, highlighting new tourism products, emerging destinations and promotional campaigns aimed at attracting more Nepali travellers.
Business MetLife Nepal launches football-based education initiative in Kaski schools MetLife Nepal has launched a sports-and-education initiative in Kaski district, distributing football kits and training equipment to public schools to promote youth development through sport.
Nepal Over 6,700 govt employees found late in office checks: NVC The National Vigilance Centre (NVC) has found more than 6,700 government employees failing to report to office on time during nationwide surprise inspections.
Environment World Environment Day marked with call for climate-resilient, green development World Environment Day 2026 is being observed across the country today with the theme “Foundation for a Prosperous Future: Climate and Nature-Friendly Development,†highlighting urgent action on climate change and environmental protection.
Business Himalayan Travel Mart 2026 concludes, strengthens Nepal's global tourism footprint The 6th edition of the Himalayan Travel Mart (HTM 2026) concluded in Kathmandu on Thursday with strong international participation and renewed commitments to position Nepal as a global tourism hub under the theme “New Frontiers in Tourism.â€
Business Gold, silver prices decline in domestic market The price of gold has decreased by Rs 2,100 per tola in the domestic market on Friday, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association.
Nepal RSP Chair Lamichhane meets US Envoy Sergio Gor in New Delhi Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chair Rabi Lamichhane, who is on a five-day visit to India, held talks with Sergio Gor in New Delhi on Thursday.
