Why have efforts to eradicate TB been so slow?
Tuberculosis is the world's most deadly infectious disease. But lofty global plans to stamp out this global killer by 2030 were dramatically slowed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
When COVID struck, the world swiftly responded, pouring...
Free transportation for female community health volunteers nationwide
Rajesh Didiya
Kathmandu: Female health volunteers will now be able to use public transportation for free while performing their duties.
In an initiative led by Health and Population Minister Pradeep Paudel, transportation operators have announced that...
Health leaders celebrate Australia’s HIV success and call for intensified efforts to end pandemic
Brisbane, Australia – IAS 2023, the 12th IAS Conference on HIV Science, opened with a session highlighting Australia’s extraordinary recent progress on HIV and the need to accelerate action to end the epidemic.
The conference, hosted...
CHHATH PUJA HISTORY & STORY
Chhath Puja is -a four day long and profound fasting Parva of Hindu devotees. Chhath Puja story reveals the importance of worshipping Lord Surya and Chhath Mata (sister of Surya) on this festival. It is a unique festival...
Meeting Between Maoist Center and Chinese Communist Party Leaders, Prachanda Emphasizes Implementation of Bilateral...
Kathmandu. A meeting was held at the residence of Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda,’ Chairman of the CPN (Maoist Center), in Khumaltar between the Maoist Center and the visiting delegation of the Chinese Communist Party...
वैदेशिक रोजगारमा यौनिक अल्पसङ्ख्यक : पीडामाथि पीडा भोग्दै
काठमाडौं : अनेक हन्डर भोगेका यौनिक तथा लैङ्गिक अल्पसङ्ख्यक नागरिकको व्यथा कहालीलाग्दो छ। जुन कमै मात्र सार्वजनिक हुने गरेका छन्। यस्तै व्यथा भोगेकी छन् तेस्रो लिङ्गी महिला माया गुरुङ्गले। उनले नेपालमा रोजगारीका अवसर नपाउँदा...
“Ajima and 6 Gender Identities”: A Groundbreaking Exploration of Kathmandu’s Matriarchal Heritage
Kathmandu, Nepal – Sunil Babu Pant’s documentary, "Ajima and 6 Gender Identities," which recently premiered at Biswajyoti Cinema Hall in Kathmandu, has garnered significant attention for its profound exploration of Kathmandu's matriarchal history. The film...
What is VPN? How It Works, Types of VPN
VPN stands for "Virtual Private Network" and describes the opportunity to establish a protected network connection when using public networks. VPNs encrypt your internet traffic and disguise your online identity. This makes it more difficult for...
Marijuana use raises risk of heart attack, heart failure and stroke, studies say
Older adults who don't smoke tobacco but do use marijuana were at higher risk of both heart attack and stroke when hospitalized, while people who use marijuana daily were 34% more likely to develop heart failure, according to two new...
Social Media Post Sparks Renewed Interest In Nepal’s Ancient ‘Mustang Caves’
NDTV World. High in the Himalayas, nestled within the Mustang district of Nepal, lies a trove of ancient mysteries: the Mustang Caves. Also known as "Sky Caves," these roughly 10,000 enigmatic dwellings cling precariously...