SOCIETY
Overuse of emergency contraceptive pills raises health concerns among unmarried individual...
Overuse of emergency contraceptive pills raises health conce...
KATHMANDU, Feb 5: Srijana Sharma (name changed), a 23-year-old from Kathmandu, visited the maternity hospital two weeks ago due to health issues. She visited the hospital due to continuous bleeding. Obstetrician and Gynecologist Dr Madhu Shrestha, involved in Sharma's treatment, said that the health...
Feb 05, 2024
BLOG
Decoding Women’s Desires
Decoding Women’s Desires
In Simone de Beauvoir's contemplation of womanhood, she challenges us to surpass mere biological definitions and resist reducing women to clichés like "the eternal feminine." Acknowledging the existence of women, she compels us to grapple with the question: What is a woman?
Feb 05, 2024
WORLD
China's Tencent fires more than 120 workers for fraud
China's Tencent fires more than 120 workers for fraud
BEIJING, Feb 5: Chinese tech giant Tencent said it last year dismissed more than 120 employees for violating its anti-fraud rules, including for corruption and embezzlement.
Feb 05, 2024
ECONOMY
Gwarko flyover construction faces delays due to technical problems
Gwarko flyover construction faces delays due to technical pr...
KATHMANDU, Feb 5: The construction of the Gwarko flyover on the ring road section should be completed within February 24 as per the contract agreement reached with the builder.
Feb 05, 2024
SOCIETY
Govt to bring Nat'l Cancer Control Strategy
Govt to bring Nat'l Cancer Control Strategy
KATHMANDU, Feb 5: In order to fight against cancer by unveiling a new plan of actions, the government is working for the formulation of the National Cancer Control Strategy 2080-87.
Feb 05, 2024
SOCIETY
Balkumari incident: Probe panel's deadline extended
Balkumari incident: Probe panel's deadline extended
KATHMANDU, Feb 5: The deadline of the commission formed by the government to inquire about the tragic accident that occurred at Balkumari in Lalitpur district on January 1 has been extended by 15 days.
Feb 05, 2024
SPORTS
SAFF Championship: Nepal defeats Bhutan
SAFF Championship: Nepal defeats Bhutan
KATHMANDU, Feb 5: Nepal secured victory by defeating Bhutan in Sunday's match under the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) U-19 Women Championship.
Feb 05, 2024
POLITICS
Winter session of Federal Parliament to convene today
Winter session of Federal Parliament to convene today
KATHMANDU, Feb 5: The winter session of the Federal Parliament is set to begin today. The Speaker of the House of Representatives (HoR), Devraj Ghimire, said that entire preparations for the parliamentary meetings have been completed.
Feb 05, 2024
Editorial
Take measures to boost confidence of investors
Take measures to boost confidence of investors
Despite lowering their interest rates, banks are unable to increase their lending due to low demand for loans amid low business confidence triggered by the ongoing economic slowdown. Bankers have said that the demand for loans has not increased as expected. They have attributed this to the low confi...
Feb 05, 2024
SOCIETY
Snowfall disrupts air services in Humla
Snowfall disrupts air services in Humla
SIMKOT, Feb 4: Snowfall has resumed in Humla since this morning, marking the fourth snowfall this year in the district.
Feb 04, 2024