Base health policies on research, says Yadav Kathmandu, August 21 Minister for Health and Population Upendra Yadav said all plans and policies concerning health services should be formulated on the basis of available research data. Speaking at a programme organised by Nepal Health Research... Horoscopes 22 Aug, 2018
NHRC tells authorities to curb pollution Kathmandu, August 19 The National Human Rights Commission held a discussion with stakeholder agencies on the present condition of physical infrastructure development and its impact on environment and human rights, situation of law enforcement and... Horoscopes 20 Aug, 2018
Cases of head and neck cancer on the rise Kathmandu, July 27 The number of patients suffering from head and neck cancers are on the rise in the country due to increasing environmental pollution and excessive tobacco use. Head and neck cancer is a group of cancers that starts in or near... Horoscopes 28 Jul, 2018
EDITORIAL: Stinking city If bad condition of the access road is the only reason for not being able to collect garbage, it must be repaired at the earliest The entire Kathmandu Valley has now become a dumping site as the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC), Lalitpur Metropolitan... 17 Jul, 2018
Govt told to distribute only tested vaccines, medicines Kathmandu, July 1 The Supreme Court today issued a directive order to the government telling it to administer and distribute only tested vaccines and medicines. A division bench of justices Bishwambhar Prasad Shrestha and Ananda Mohan Bhattarai... Horoscopes 02 Jul, 2018
Govt told to compensate owners for acquired land Kathmandu, June 28 The Supreme Court has upheld that the government can acquire individuals’ land for public use but it must duly compensate the affected parties. The apex court upheld this in full texts of the verdict delivered in a case filed... Horoscopes 29 Jun, 2018
Eye allergy on the rise in valley Kathmandu, June 18 Eye problems are on the rise due to pollution in the capital. According to Dr Ben Limbu, cataract and oculoplastic surgeon at Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology, eye allergies and eye problems have increased by 50 per cent in... Horoscopes 19 Jun, 2018
PM extends greetings on World Environment Day KATHMANDU: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that environmental pollution could emerge as a common challenge with rapid efforts in place towards attaining economic prosperity. In a message on the occasion of the World Environment Day today,... Travel 05 Jun, 2018
Finance Minister unveils first federal budget of Rs 1.31 trillion KATHMANDU: Finance Minister Yubaraj Khatiwada presented a federal budget of Rs 1,315 billion for the fiscal 2018-19 in the joint session of the House of Representatives and National Assembly here today, with a major focus on transforming the... Travel 29 May, 2018
Govt to regulate hazardous waste within six months Kathmandu, May 5 The government is preparing to regulate the management of electrical, household, biomedical and hazardous wastes under its ‘Nepal Clean Environment Mega Campaign, 2018'. A Forest and Environment Sector Reform Action... Horoscopes 06 May, 2018
EDITORIAL: Let�s talk toilets The Valley so utterly lacks public toilets that for many it’s a tough time when they have to answer a pressing call of nature The Kathmandu Valley is one of the heavily populated settlements in the country. According to 2011 census, 1.5 million... 12 Apr, 2018
Programmes held to mark World Water Day Kathmandu, March 22 The World Water Day was marked here today by organising different programmes. The theme for World Water Day this year was ‘Nature for Water — exploring nature-based solutions to the water challenges we face in the 21 st... Horoscopes 23 Mar, 2018
