Child marriage in Nepal: Challenges and opportunities Child marriage remains a critical social issue in Nepal, deeply rooted in cultural traditions and exacerbated by economic hardships and systemic barriers. Despite its prohibition under the Civil Code of 1963, the practice continues, particularly among marginalised groups. Opinion 31 Jan, 2025
Top war-crimes court issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and others in Israel-Hamas fighting The world’s top war-crimes court issued arrest warrants Thursday for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his former defense minister and Hamas’ military chief, accusing them of crimes against humanity in connection with the 13-month war in Gaza. World 22 Nov, 2024
Israeli strike in northern Gaza kills at least 60, officials say, as Hezbollah announces new leader An Israeli strike on a five-story building where displaced Palestinians were sheltering in the northern Gaza Strip killed at least 60 people early Tuesday, more than half of them women and children, Gaza’s Health Ministry said. World 29 Oct, 2024
'In next 10 years Raute tribe will be extinct' Raute: Nomadic, endangered indigenous people living in plastic tents on bare, cold land in various districts of Karnali province are on the verge of extinction. Nepal 05 Sep, 2024
Maoists' People's War: Armed struggle or violent action?An unwarranted argument The lawmakers of both the government and opposition, otherwise caught napping on several occasions in the Parliament, were up on their toes when the Secretary of the Unified Marxist-Leninist, Yogesh Bhattarai, labelled the Peoples War waged by the Maoist Centre as unfortunate violence. Opinion 04 Sep, 2024
Over 400 impoverished, helpless families receive aid in Bajura Food supplies have been distributed to over 400 impoverished, Dalit, and helpless families in Bajura on Monday. Nepal 20 Aug, 2024
Malnutrition in Nepal's Himalayas: Women can help resolve it Malnutrition in the Himalayan region of Nepal is a significant public health concern, particularly affecting children and vulnerable populations who often lack access to nutrient-dense foods. Opinion 16 Aug, 2024
A new global health emergency: What is mpox, where are the outbreaks and will the virus spread? WHO said there have been more than 14,000 cases and 524 deaths in Africa this year, which already exceed last year's figures. Health 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
Malnutrition remains an issue of concern Child malnutrition is a serious issue that has a significant impact on children's health and development. Malnutrition includes both undernutrition (wasting, stunting, and micronutrient deficiencies) and overnutrition (obesity). Nepal 15 Aug, 2024
Flooding in Yemen has left 30 people dead and hundreds displaced, official says A Yemeni official said Wednesday that 30 people have been killed and hundreds displaced in flooding in the southern city of Hodeidah following several days of heavy rains. World 08 Aug, 2024
Malnutrition crisis claims lives of two children in Bajura's Muktikot Village Two children have died due to malnutrition in Muktikot village, Swamikartik Khapar Rural Municipality of Bajura, a region known for its severe malnutrition crisis. Nepal 27 Jun, 2024
