ASCR Nepal, National College to Host First National Culture and Religion Conference The two-day conference aims to explore how culture and religion shape individual identity, promote social harmony, and reinforce national pride. Kathmandu 19 Apr, 2025
China and Cambodia ink deal for massive canal project that has raised environmental concerns According to Friday's announcement, the canal is expected to create "up to 50,000 direct and indirect jobs in Cambodia.” World 18 Apr, 2025
New bird species recorded in Nepal; Violet Cuckoo becomes 899th species A new bird species, the Violet Cuckoo (Baijani Koili in Nepali), has been officially recorded in Nepal, marking the 899th bird species in the country’s avian records. Nepal 16 Apr, 2025
'Cancer of head and neck on the rise' Experts and representatives from Southeast Asia emphasised at the Third International Head and Neck Oncology with Esthetics Conference here that cancer of the head and neck is on the spike. Kathmandu 05 Apr, 2025
BIMSTEC should uphold spirit of regional unity and collective cooperation: Minister Dr Rana Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Arzu Rana Deuba has stressed the need for the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) to uphold the spirit of regional unity and collective cooperation. Nepal 03 Apr, 2025
Myanmar earthquake death toll surpasses 2,700 as hope fades for finding more survivors The death toll from the devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake that hit Myanmar has surpassed 2,700, with thousands more injured, Myanmar media reported Tuesday. World 01 Apr, 2025
Earthquake compounds Myanmar's humanitarian crisis as the death toll passes 2,000 The World Health Organization said it has reports of three hospitals destroyed and 22 partially damaged in the region. World 31 Mar, 2025
Myanmar's earthquake death toll jumps to over 1,000 as more bodies recovered from the rubble The death toll from a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar jumped to over 1,000 on Saturday as more bodies were pulled from the rubble of the scores of buildings that collapsed when it struck near the country's second-largest city. World 29 Mar, 2025
Powerful earthquakes rock Thailand and Myanmar, triggering the collapse of a Bangkok high-rise A high-rise building under construction in Bangkok collapsed after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake rocked Thailand and neighboring Myanmar midday on Friday, police said, and possible casualties are not yet known. World 28 Mar, 2025
Intrepid Travel announces senior leadership changes to support Asia's growth strategy for 2025 Intrepid Travel has announced changes to its leadership structure in Asia to support regional growth and advance its 2030 goal of reaching over 600,000 travelers. Business 03 Mar, 2025
Scrub typhus encephalitis: Its growing threat in Nepal Acute encephalitis syndrome (AES) is considered as a constellation of symptoms consisting of a sudden onset of fever, with change in the mental status (including confusion, disorientation, coma or inability to talk) and/or new onset of seizures in a person of any age. Opinion 28 Feb, 2025
Rescued from virtual slavery in Myanmar's online scam centers, 260 foreigners, including Nepalis, are being repatriated Several ethnic militias are believed to be involved in criminal activities, including drug trafficking and protecting call-center scam operations. World 13 Feb, 2025
