German national stranded at HAMS Hospital waiting for discharge In the heart of Kathmandu, HAMS Hospital recently became the stage for a story that underscores the power of compassion, the challenges of healthcare, and the resilience of the human spirit. Kathmandu 12 Feb, 2025
Covid treatment in private hospitals not accessible to all Private hospitals have been charging exorbitant fees from patients receiving Covid treatment in Kathmandu valley. Nepal 19 May, 2021
After months of inaction, US Congress approves $892 bln COVID-19 relief package WASHINGTON: The US Congress on Monday approved an $892 billion coronavirus aid package, throwing a lifeline to the nation's pandemic-battered economy after months of inaction, while also keeping the federal government funded. President Donald... Women 22 Dec, 2020
Rape, abuses in palm oil fields linked to top beauty brands SUMATRA: With his hand clamped tightly over her mouth, she could not scream, the 16-year-old girl recalls – and no one was around to hear her anyway. She describes how her boss raped her amid the tall trees on an Indonesian palm oil plantation that... Women 18 Nov, 2020
Trump, Congress square off over virus aid as crisis worsens WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump acknowledged a “big flareup” of COVID-19 cases, but divisions between the White House and Senate Republicans and differences with Democrats posed fresh challenges for a new federal aid package with the US crisis... Women 21 Jul, 2020
FBI cautions against potential COVID-19 antibody test fraud KATHMANDU: The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has warned the public about potential fraud schemes related to antibody tests for COVID-19. A statement issued by the FBI National Press Office, Washington DC, on Friday, said... Women 29 Jun, 2020
Family in dire need of financial support to treat their daughter suffering from rare 'Guillain-Barre Syndrome' KATHMANDU: Just like many girls her age, Puja Dangal, 19, a Kavre native, was happily pursuing her studies in Kathmandu until the diagnosis of Guillain Barre Syndrome, a rare form of neurological disorder, came crashing into her life. On... Environment 03 Apr, 2020
SBL-Blue Cross pact KATHMANDU: Siddhartha Bank Ltd (SBL) and Tripureshwor-based Blue Cross Hospital have reached an agreement, as per which the bank’s clients and staffers will be able to avail discounts while seeking medical services from the hospital. As per the... 19 Mar, 2020
China has pain pill addicts too, but no one's counting them SHANGHAI: Wu Yi was supposed to die. At age 26, his cancer was spreading. His doctor gave him five years to live and a prescription for OxyContin. Six years later, he was still alive. And still taking OxyContin. Wu said his doctor told him that... Environment 31 Dec, 2019
Students of TU and its constituent colleges to get refund for medical expenses Kathmandu, December 7 Students studying at Tribhuvan University and its constituent colleges across the country will now receive refund amount up to Rs 90,000 spent in medical check-ups at government hospitals. Student Welfare and Sports... Horoscopes 08 Dec, 2019
Former first lady of Honduras sentenced to 58 years in jail TEGUCIGALPA: The former first lady of Honduras Rosa Elena Bonilla, wife of ex-president Porfirio Lobo, was sentenced on Wednesday to 58 years in jail on charges of fraud and undue appropriation of funds, a spokesman for the nation's highest court... Women 05 Sep, 2019
From Asia to Africa: Women trafficked to Kenya's Bollywood-style dance bars MOMBASA: Nepali beautician Sheela didn't think twice about ditching her salon job when she received a call offering seven times her salary to work as a cultural dancer at a nightclub in Kenya. It didn't matter that the 23-year-old woman from a...
