Mechanisms needed to ensure reproductive health rights Reproductive health rights activists have said the government needs to have more legal, institutional, financial, and procedural arrangements in place to ensure women and sexual and gender minorities’ reproductive health rights. Health 09 Dec, 2022
Representation of women in state organs dismal: NHRC report The 33 per cent representation of women in all state organs envisaged by the constitution has not been enforced in the Council of Ministers and the leadership of political parties, says the National Human Rights Commission. Nepal 20 Mar, 2021
Decriminalisation of abortion in Nepal: Tabooed yet crucial debate The issue of abortion must be treated as a medical procedure, where the well-being of the women is placed at the centre. Opinion 02 Mar, 2021
Urgent, accelerated action needed to stop child marriage and son preference: UNFPA KATHMANDU: The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) released state of the world population 2020 report urging people to stop child marriage and preference of 'sons', today. "Every year, millions of girls are subjected to practices that harm them... Horoscopes 30 Jun, 2020
�Madhesi Dalits and Janajatis want quota within quota� Madhesis who fought fierce political battles in recent years for their empowerment and identity have high expectations of the newly formed Madhesi Commission. The government is yet to give full shape to the commission, but commission Chair Vijay Kumar... Travel 24 Jun, 2019
Nepalis showing strong desire for male child Kathmandu, March 15 Nepal is gradually emerging as a country with a strong preference for male child, as some parts of the nation have started seeing birth of as many as 119 male children for every 100 newborn female children. This new trend... Travel 16 Mar, 2019
Yearning for Olympic gold, 'Magnificent Mary' keeps punching MUMBAI: MC Mary Kom has spent close to two decades slugging it out in the ring but even at 36 one of the most decorated women boxers in the amateur game has no intention of quitting before she gets a chance to land the ultimate prize in Tokyo next... Art & Culture 14 Mar, 2019
Sex-selective abortion continues unabated Bhairahawa, October 13 Female foeticide has caused the number of male children to go up in Rupandehi. A study jointly carried out by CIWIN Nepal and District Public Health Office, Rupandehi, shows that sex-selective abortion is widespread even... Travel 14 Oct, 2018
Rise in C-section surgeries a cause for concern Kathmandu, May 31 Stakeholders have expressed concern over the alarming rise in caesarean section surgeries. At a discussion organised by the Ministry of Health and Population to collect suggestions on safe motherhood and reproductive health, the... Horoscopes 01 Jun, 2018
Sex selective abortion rampant Kathmandu, February 3 Sex selective abortion is illegal and punishable as per the laws, but it has become rampant in recent years mainly due to parents’ preference for sons. Sharada (name changed), a 28-year-old woman from Bhaktapur Sharada,... Horoscopes 04 Feb, 2018
Malnutrition afflicts girls more than boys Bajura, March 11 According to a recent report released by District Public Health Office, Bajura, malnourished girls outnumber the boys by a huge margin in the district. Of the 640 minors, who were labelled under fatal malnutrition, 401 were... Travel 12 Mar, 2017
India welcomes back Sindhu after rare medal in Rio NEW DELHI: PV Sindhu, the 21-year-old badminton player who won one of India's two medals at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, returned to her hometown in southern India to cheering crowds on Monday. Sindhu and freestyle wrestler Sakshi Malik restored... 22 Aug, 2016
