12,644 confirmed dengue cases, six deaths While approximately two million people are expected to leave the Kathmandu Valley during Dashain, and the Department of Transportation has issued 20-point directives to ensure safe and hassle-free travel, dengue fever could cause problems during Dashain if safety precautions are not taken, as dengue fever has spread to 76 districts so far. Nepal 26 Sep, 2024
Nepal is susceptible to Mpox, people urged to avoid risky behaviour According to the Ministry of Health and Population, Nepal is at risk of contracting monkeypox (Mpox), which has recently been declared a global health emergency by the World Health Organization (WHO), which is the highest level of alarm under international health law. Health 20 Aug, 2024
Gaijatra festival being observed today The traditional festival of Gaijatra is being observed in three cities of the Kathmandu Valley and some other places in the country amid various programmes with fun, humor and satire. Kathmandu 20 Aug, 2024
Health Ministry working to contain dengue outbreak, Minister claims Minister for Health and Population Pradip Poudel has stated that the ministry was working for the prevention and control of the dengue virus. Health 24 Jul, 2024
Nepal faces heightened dengue outbreak risks amid monsoon-related disasters With the monsoon rain hammering Nepal, health stakeholders are warning of a potential dengue outbreak across the country. Nepal 10 Jul, 2024
Online discrimination against Dalits: Digital literacy necessary to combat it Finding ways to tackle discriminatory, racist behaviours is a difficult thing. Casteism with its conscious and well-rooted beliefs is undoubtedly an expression of racism and a formidable propeller of inequality and exclusion. Opinion 01 Apr, 2024
Those Godzilla claw shoes on the Oscars red carpet are just one of Hazama's 'dark fantasy' creations One Japanese creation grabbing attention on the Oscars red carpet wasn't a movie: the kitsch shoes that seemed to be clenched in Godzilla's claw. Lifestyle 27 Mar, 2024
USAID announces $1.37 million to support Jajarkot earthquake recovery efforts in Nepal The United States government through USAID has announced $1.37 million to support recovery efforts following the devastating 2023 earthquake in Jajarkot, Nepal. Nepal 08 Feb, 2024
Sweden moves a step closer to NATO membership after Turkey's parliamentary committee gives approval Erdogan also also called on Canada and other NATO allies to life arms embargoes imposed on Turkey. World 27 Dec, 2023
Republic of Korea pledges $300,000 to aid most vulnerable people affected by Earthquake in Karnali Province In a demonstration of solidarity, the Government of the Republic of Korea has pledged a generous contribution of $300,000 to support earthquake relief efforts in Nepal. Nepal 20 Dec, 2023
UN agencies launch Joint Emergency Response to earthquake in Western Nepal Days after 153 people were killed and several hundred injured, another strong earthquake with 5.6 magnitude struck Nepal on November 6, 2023. Nepal 06 Nov, 2023
EU allocates relief of over Rs 9.8 million to earthquake victims in Nepal The European Union has allocated €70 000 (over Rs 9.8 million) in response to the earthquake that hit the western part of Nepal earlier this month. Nepal 21 Oct, 2023
