Kathmandu's sky clears after recent rain

2 weeks ago

Kathmandu, March 14 — The sky over the Kathmandu Valley, which had been hazy for several days, has cleared following rainfall last night. Recently, Kathmandu had become one of...

Majority of the world's population breathes dirty air, report says

3 weeks ago

BENGALURU, India (AP) — Most of the world has dirty air, with just 17% of cities globally meeting air pollution guidelines, a report Tuesday found. Switzerland-based air quality monitoring...

Surgical services begin in two shifts at Bir Hospital

3 weeks ago

Kathmandu, March 10 — Bir Hospital, the oldest hospital in Nepal, has started offering surgical services in two shifts.   Due to the increasing number of patients, the hospital...

Kathmandu ranks third most polluted city, Hanoi tops the list

3 weeks ago

Kathmandu, March 10 — Kathmandu has been ranked as the third most polluted city in the world today. According to air pollution measurements, the air quality in the Kathmandu Valley...

Air pollution up in Kathmandu Valley due to lack of adequate rainfall

3 weeks ago

Kathmandu, March 9 — The sky of Kathmandu Valley is cloudy and air pollution has also increased due to lack of adequate rainfall. Meteorologist Binu Maharjan told RSS that...

African Swine fever outbreak under control

3 weeks ago

Bagmati, March 9 — The African swine fever outbreak in pigs in three different wards of Hetauda Sub-municipal Corporation has been brought under control.  The swine fever has been...

MP Karki questions Mishra's exclusion as Health Secretary

3 weeks ago

Kathmandu, March 7 — Rashtriya Swatantra Party MP Dr. Tosima Karki has questioned the health ministry's decision to not appoint Sangita Mishra as Secretary, despite her seniority. She has sought...

553 locals benefit from health camp in Kalikot

3 weeks ago

Manma (Kalikot), March 7 — A total of 553 locals benefited from a two-day free health camp run in Naraharinath Rural Municipality, Kalikot. The health camp was organized by...

Scientists discover new part of the immune system

3 weeks ago

Sick woman having flu or cold. (Getty Images) Jerusalem, March 6 — A new part of the immune system has been discovered and it is a goldmine of potential...

HoR session: MP Singh demands Health Minister Paudel’s resignation

3 weeks ago

Kathmandu, March 6 — The resignation of Health and Population Minister Pradeep Paudel has been demanded in the meeting of the House of Representatives. Independent lawmaker Dr. Amresh Kumar...

Paras Shah's health improves, discharged from Norvic Hospital

3 weeks ago

Kathmandu, March 6 — Former Crown Prince Paras Shah has been discharged from the hospital after being admitted for four days. He was admitted to Norvic Hospital in Thapathali,...

Paras Shah’s health improves, moved to general ward

4 weeks ago

Kathmandu, March 4 — Former Crown Prince Paras Shah, who was receiving treatment at Norvic Hospital in Thapathali after suffering a heart attack, has shown improvement in his health.   ...

President Paudel stresses on equal access to health services

4 weeks ago

Kathmandu, March 4 — President Ramchandra Paudel has said attention should be paid to ensure general people's equal access to health services as well as to increase quality of health...

Finance Ministry releases NPR 3.84 billion for health programs

4 weeks ago

Kathmandu, March 4 — The Ministry of Finance has released an additional NPR 3.84 billion for health-related programs, including health insurance payments.  Based on the request from the Ministry...

Government plans to increase medicos' salaries

4 weeks ago

Kathmandu, March 4 — The government is preparing to increase the salaries of doctors and nurses. Health and Population Minister Pradeep Paudel informed that the government is moving forward...