Local levels top in corruption list With the adoption of a decentralised system of governance, people were assured that Singha Durbar, the central secretariat had arrived in villages and that service delivery would improve. Nepal 08 Oct, 2024
Swiss govt. channels fund to provide immediate relief support to flood-affected families Helvetas Nepal, with financial support from the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), has provided immediate relief to flood-hit families in Bagmati and Koshi provinces, distributing essential supplies in collaboration with local governments. Nepal 08 Oct, 2024
Possibility of heavy rainfall in Koshi and Bagmati Provinces: Home Minister calls for high alert Minister for Home Affairs Ramesh Lekhak directed all the authorities concerned and relevant mechanism to remain highly alert and do the needful preparations as heavy rainfall is expected in some places of the Koshi and Bagmati Provinces. Nepal 02 Oct, 2024
Nation-wide floods and landslide: What is the way forward? At a time when the country was preparing for the celebration of the national festivals Dashain, Tihar and Chhath, it had to face what is perhaps the worst spate of floods and landslides in the country in general and the capital city, Kathmandu, in particular. Nepal 02 Oct, 2024
Air pollution and public health: From evidence to action Air pollution is everywhere. This has severe impacts on human health and entire ecosystems. Contributing directly to climate crisis, evidence suggests that air pollution disproportionally affects children, the elderly and socially marginalised populations. Despite notable progress, the existing efforts at tackling air pollution are not enough to ensure clean air for all. Opinion 23 Sep, 2024
Karnali farmers, agri-intermediaries showcase products and ideas Smallholder farmers and agricultural intermediaries showcased their products and ideas today at an exhibition held in Birendranagar, Surkhet, in Karnali Province. Nepal 14 Sep, 2024
UNESCO backs stronger, inclusive local education plans with best practice adaptation UNESCO, the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST), the Centre for Education and Human Resource Development (CEHRD), and USAID Early Grade Learning, in collaboration with the Municipality Association of Nepal (MUAN) and the National Association of Rural Municipalities in Nepal (NARMIN), have organized a consultative workshop towards transforming education in Nepal, in Pokhara. Nepal 01 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
UNDP showcases its federalism-related initiatives in Karnali Province The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) showcased the significant achievements of its project, European Union Support to Inclusive Federalism (EUSIF), during a special event in Kathmandu yesterday. Kathmandu 15 Aug, 2024
Nutrition-friendly local governance: Empowering communities Modern living conditions have largely transformed our lifestyle, food choices and dietary patterns. Opinion 15 Aug, 2024
Over 4,000 small and cottage industries in Jumla Registration of small and cottage industries has been on the rise in Jumla district. Business 15 Aug, 2024
Dengue control turns challenging in Koshi province Doctors and representatives of concerned agencies said dengue control has appeared to be a challenge in Koshi province. Nepal 15 Aug, 2024
