Japan, UNFPA partner to strengthen maternal and child health services in Nepal The Government of Japan and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) have signed an agreement to implement the “Project for Improvement of Maternal and Child Health Care Services and Adaptive Capacity in Nepal,” a critical initiative to enhance healthcare resilience in the face of climate change and natural disasters. Kathmandu 03 Apr, 2025
Scrap tax conundrum: Seeking solutions in Nepal's waste management Nepal’s waste management sector is standing at a critical crossroads, and the introduction of the controversial “scrap tax” has sparked fiery debates among policymakers, business owners, waste workers and recyclers. Opinion 24 Jan, 2025
KMC stops collecting waste from four hospitals The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has stopped collecting waste from four hospitals with effect from Sunday. Kathmandu 26 Feb, 2024
Hong Kong symphony: A city of paradoxes, it gracefully balances advanced infrastructure with a rich ecological tapestry In the heart of the East, where the modern skyline meets ancient traditions, Hong Kong emerges as a canvas of intricate details waiting to be explored. Lifestyle 27 Jan, 2024
Reducing food wastage: It's a collective effort Reducing food waste is a global challenge that requires a collective effort from individuals, businesses, governments and various organisations Opinion 17 Apr, 2023
EDITORIAL: Cholera scare Since the first case of cholera was detected on June 19, the Kathmandu Valley reported its 12th case on Monday, with health experts warning that the valley could be on the cusp of a massive cholera outbreak. Opinion 29 Jun, 2022
Norwegian retailers fund supports to address plastic waste pollution from the rivers in Nepal Norwegian retailers fund supports to address plastic waste pollution from the rivers in Nepal Nepal 24 May, 2022
Nepal's second international airport nearly complete, ready for takeoff: ADB Despite challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic, the construction of Nepal’s Gautam Buddha International Airport (GBIA) is nearly complete. Business 26 Mar, 2022
Waste management The Kathmandu Valley, comprising three cities, has been widely acclaimed for its natural beauty, rich culture and excellence of art and architecture since ancient times. Blogs 03 Dec, 2021
Garbage piling up in the vicinity of TIA Non-cooperation from local bodies, negligence on part of the airport management, and public’s indifference have exacerbated the garbage problem in the vicinity of Tribhuvan International Airport, putting air safety at risk as birds, which are a threat to planes taking off or landing, are attracted by the waste. Kathmandu 29 Sep, 2021
VC's office padlocked in Dharan Doctors at the BP Koirala Institute of Health and Sciences of Dharan have padlocked the office of the vice-chancellor. Nepal 18 Feb, 2021
WHO members vow to fight coronavirus KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 10 All member countries of WHO South-East Asia Region, including Nepal, today resolved to collectively fight COVID-19 and strengthen the region’s response with better equipped health systems to deliver essential health... Travel 11 Sep, 2020
