Japan, UNFPA partner to strengthen maternal and child health services in Nepal The Government of Japan and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) have signed an agreement to implement the “Project for Improvement of Maternal and Child Health Care Services and Adaptive Capacity in Nepal,” a critical initiative to enhance healthcare resilience in the face of climate change and natural disasters. Kathmandu 18 h ago
BIMSTEC should uphold spirit of regional unity and collective cooperation: Minister Dr Rana Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Arzu Rana Deuba has stressed the need for the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) to uphold the spirit of regional unity and collective cooperation. Nepal 20 h ago
MoHP issues health alert as air pollution hits hazardous levels in Kathmandu The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) has urged the public to take strict precautions as air pollution in the Kathmandu Valley reaches alarming levels, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) entering the "hazardous" category. Kathmandu 20 h ago
SALW continues to be major cause of armed violence Small arms and light weapons (SALW) continue to be a major cause of armed violence around the world. Women and girls are disproportionately affected by their misuse, including domestic abuse, community insecurity, and conflict-related sexual violence. Nepal 21 h ago
Summit route opens on Ama Dablam The summit route to Ama Dablam (6,812m) has officially opened for the Spring 2025 climbing season. Nepal 23 h ago
Glaciers are melting, while Tarai is tormented by a groundwater crisis In the wake of melting glaciers and the groundwater crisis in Tarai, experts in the water and mountain sectors have expressed deep concerns about potential solutions and mitigation measures. Nepal 23 h ago
Footsteps to heaven: Embarking on the enchanting Mardi Himal trek in Nepal Perhaps the most profound realization I had during this transformative journey was the power of perseverance. Nepal 1d ago
Soprano Anna Netrebko to open Royal Opera season, returning after a 6-year absence Netrebko also is to appear in four performances of a revival of Puccini's “Turandot” from Dec. 15-23 and to give a recital on June 24, 2026. Entertainment 1d ago
Real Madrid needs extra time to oust Real Sociedad and advance to Copa del Rey final Rüdiger's extra-time goal came with a header off a corner kick taken by Arda Güler in the 115th. Sports 1d ago
Myanmar's military declares a ceasefire to ease quake relief as the death toll tops 3,000 The announcements had put pressure on the military government to follow suit. World 1d ago
Russian envoy calls on energy minister Russia’s Ambassador to Nepal, Aleksei Novikov, paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation today. Kathmandu 1d ago
Val Kilmer, 'Top Gun' and Batman star with an intense approach, dies at 65 Val Kilmer, the brooding, versatile actor who played fan favorite Iceman in “Top Gun,” donned a voluminous cape as Batman in “Batman Forever” and portrayed Jim Morrison in “The Doors,” has died. He was 65. Entertainment 1d ago
