MoFAGA issues circular to local levels to enforce anti-tobacco law Urgent action to reduce mortality rate caused by use of tobacco products stressed Kathmandu, March 7 The Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration has directed all local levels to display notice prohibiting smoking and tobacco... Horoscopes 08 Mar, 2020
Authorities told to enforce anti-tobacco law Kathmandu, January 25 Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration has directed all the local levels to strictly enforce the provisions of Tobacco Product (Control and Regulatory) Act-2011, with regard to smoking in public places and... Horoscopes 26 Jan, 2020
Editorial: Opt for discreet ways There are tactful ways to bring erring institutions and businesses on track without having to resort to raids The government on Sunday swung into action by raiding three medical colleges for money laundering investigation, an act that could, however,... 19 Nov, 2019
Ban on smoking, tobacco use in public places bears no fruit Kathmandu, May 5 As many as two dozen street vendors openly sell cigarettes and tobacco products outside the main entrances of the Bir Hospital and Paropakar Maternity and Women’s Hospital violating the existing laws. Another common sight... Horoscopes 06 May, 2019
Ban the �hyack-thoo�: A la �MaPaSe� & honking The same way ‘some’ people clean up their homes thoroughly but throw the trash out on the street, some people spit to clean their mouth but do not care for where they are spitting "Hyack, thoo!” You skirt around the freshly expectorated gob... 06 Nov, 2018
KMC signs agreement pledging to make city smoke-free Kathmandu, June 8 Kathmandu Metropolitan City has signed an agreement to be part of Partnership for Healthy Cities. Partnership for Healthy Cities is a global network of cities committed to saving lives by preventing non-communicable diseases and... Horoscopes 09 Jun, 2018
MoH seeks tobacco ban on Singha Durbar premises Kathmandu, May 12 The Ministry of Health and Population has written a letter to the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers and the Ministry of Home Affairs requesting them to ban sale, distribution and use of tobacco and tobacco... Horoscopes 13 May, 2018
TU campuses to be made tobacco-free zone Kathmandu, April 6 Tribhuvan University has sent letters to its divisions, departments, offices of deans, sports council, research centres and constituent campuses, asking them to prohibit consumption of tobacco on their premises. “We have... Horoscopes 07 Apr, 2018
Govt issues procedure on allowance for patients Kathmandu, February 16 The government has issued Procedure for Providing Livelihood Allowance to Renal Disease, Cancer and Spinal Injury Patients to enable them to afford nutritious food, additional drugs, and transportation to and from... Horoscopes 17 Feb, 2018
Tobacco control strategy launched Kathmandu, January 12 The Ministry of Health today launched the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control Strategy-2030. It is believed that the strategy will provide guidelines to policy makers, service providers, concerned ministries, and... Horoscopes 13 Jan, 2018
Police to act tough against smoking in public places Kathmandu, February 27 The Metropolitan Police Range, Kathmandu has stepped up action against anyone caught puffing on cigarettes in public places. According to the MPR, it detained more than 600 persons for smoking in public places in the past... Horoscopes 28 Feb, 2016
