Melamchi disaster: Lesson for municipal governments Excessive rainfall in June and August caused floods and landslides in Melamchi and the surrounding areas. Opinion 17 Aug, 2021
Global COVID-19 deaths hit 4 million amid rush to vaccinate The global death toll from COVID-19 eclipsed 4 million Wednesday as the crisis increasingly becomes a race between the vaccine and the highly contagious delta variant. World 08 Jul, 2021
German researchers make paralysed mice walk again BERLIN: German researchers have enabled mice paralysed after spinal cord injuries to walk again, re-establishing a neural link hitherto considered irreparable in mammals by using a designer protein injected into the brain. Spinal cord injuries... Mobile & Apps 22 Jan, 2021
216 accidents reported in six months in Chitwan CHITWAN: A total of 216 road accidents have been reported in Chitwan district in the past six months. So far, 58 persons have died and 361 have been injured, the District Traffic Police Office, Chitwan, said. According to the Office, most of... Travel 21 Jan, 2021
Road accidents continue to take toll on lives in Kathmandu valley KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 25 Human casualties resulting from traffic accidents had decreased significantly in Kathmandu valley after the government imposed the lockdown in a bid to stem the spread of coronavirus. However, with the government decision... Horoscopes 26 Nov, 2020
Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder- Some common questions and their reliable answers. “Not all children are intentionally mischievous, always naughty, or display certain behaviours on experiencing incompetent parenting. Those could be the symptoms of ADHD for which they need help and timely treatment.” On the occasion of... Travel 18 Oct, 2020
As virus spikes, Pakistan says there's no choice but to open ISLAMABAD: The coronavirus is spreading in Pakistan at one of the fastest rates in the world, and overwhelmed hospitals are turning away patients. But the government is pushing ahead with opening up the country, trying to salvage a near-collapsed... Women 22 Jun, 2020
Nepal seeks to cut migrant deaths with safety training KATHMANDU: In a bid to reduce migrant deaths in the Middle East and Asia, millions of Nepalis who work overseas will be given mandatory safety training before departure, officials said on Tuesday. About 1,000 out of an estimated 4 million Nepali... Women 12 Feb, 2020
At least 26 killed as Indonesian bus tumbles into ravine JAKARTA: An Indonesian bus plunged over a hill and tumbled 150 metres (164 yards) into a ravine late on Monday, killing at least 26 people and injuring 13, media reported on Tuesday. The bus, with about 50 passengers on board, crashed on the way to... Women 24 Dec, 2019
Road traffic accidents: An ever-recurring massacre Safe drivers should be provided suitable incentives. Tax-exemption may be considered for them. Psychological evaluation of drivers should be made mandatory before providing them license Two media posts were emotionally disturbing for me today. One was... 19 Dec, 2019
Seoul police investigating BTS member over traffic accident SEOUL: Police said Monday they're investigating a member of K-pop superstar group BTS over a traffic accident that left him and a taxi driver with minor injuries. BTS' agency, Big Hit Entertainment, said 22-year-old Jungkook admitted that he caused... Travel Abroad 04 Nov, 2019
National trauma care system: Need of the day A trauma care system is an organised way to deal with trauma victims. The nearest hospital may not be the best option for a trauma victim because he or she needs a different type of care and treatment than those given to other ill patients World... 17 Oct, 2019
