Pabitra Sunar

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Dalit sexual and gender minorities lack representation within their own communities and groups

Published On: April 18, 2024 08:05 AM NPT By: Pabitra Sunar

KATHMANDU, April 18: The Dalit sexual and gender minorities lack representation within their own communities and groups despite a constitutional provision that marginalized and diverse groups should participate in all kinds of movements and structures.

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Tobacco use on the rise in Nepal, 34.1% of population addicted

Published On: April 7, 2024 08:00 AM NPT By: Pabitra Sunar

KATHMANDU, April 7: A recent survey in Nepal has revealed that 34.1 percent of the population engages in the use of tobacco products in various forms. The findings were published by the Nepal Development Research Institute (NDRI) in a report entitled 'National Survey on Socio-Economic and Policy Aspects of Tobacco Use in Nepal'.

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Nepal preparing to ban e-cigarettes

Published On: April 5, 2024 03:45 PM NPT By: Pabitra Sunar

KATHMANDU, April 5: Preparations are underway to ban e-cigarettes (vape) in Nepal. Information Officer of the National Health Education, Information and Communication Center, Dr Bhakta Bahadur KC, said preparations are underway to ban e-cigarettes in Nepal.

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Visually impaired performers protest in Kathmandu after KMC police confiscate speakers

Published On: April 1, 2024 12:50 PM NPT By: Pabitra Sunar

KATHMANDU, April 1: Tensions have risen in Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) after KMC Police confiscated the speakers of visually impaired street performers. The action has sparked a protest by the blind community, who argue that their ability to earn a living through music is being unjustly restricted.

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Rabies threat alarming as nine succumb to the virus at Teku Hospital in one month

Published On: March 30, 2024 08:00 AM NPT By: Pabitra Sunar

KATHMANDU, March 29: Nine people have died of rabies while undergoing treatment at the Teku hospital within one month (from the mid- February to mid- March) and 11 people have died in a period of six months since mid-October. According to the hospital, five of them died in the third week of March alone.

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COVID-19 resurgence hits Kathmandu Valley, 12 confirmed cases reported

Published On: March 27, 2024 07:15 PM NPT By: Pabitra Sunar

KATHMANDU, March 27:  In the Kathmandu Valley, several individuals initially diagnosed with seasonal flu have tested positive for COVID-19. Following examinations at both the Tribhuvan University (TU) Teaching Hospital and Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital, 12 patients were confirmed to be infected with the virus.

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90 percent of Nepalis face oral hygiene issues

Published On: March 27, 2024 05:05 PM NPT By: Pabitra Sunar

KATHMANDU, March 26: Doctors warn that oral health problems affect 90 percent of Nepalis. Bleeding gums, mouth ulcers, tooth decay, and other oral issues affect many individuals, yet they often neglect to seek timely treatment.

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Govt expands distribution of 'therapeutic milk' in nutritional rehabilitation in complex malnourished children

Published On: March 13, 2024 09:00 AM NPT By: Pabitra Sunar

KATHMANDU, March 13: When children do not eat well, they often get sick. Regular treatment is not always enough to make them better. That is why giving them good food is also important for their recovery.

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Ranjana Kami: a fearless activist against caste-based discrimination

Published On: March 8, 2024 05:50 PM NPT By: Pabitra Sunar

Ranjana Kami, a 23-year-old activist against discrimination, hails from Sunwal, Nawalparasi. She has garnered significant popularity on social media platforms like TikTok and Facebook over the past three years. Through her accounts, Kami has been vocal about various issues concerning caste and gender discrimination, using these platforms as a means to advocate equality.

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Miruna Magar: From Hong Kong to Nepal's cinema spotlight

Published On: March 8, 2024 08:00 AM NPT By: Pabitra Sunar

Miruna Magar, a 30-year-old actress, embodies the belief that no path is too difficult for the determined. With her captivating performances, she won over audiences in a short period of time, marking her as a notable success in the film industry.

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Love, a ‘deadly trap’ for Dalits!

Published On: February 17, 2024 10:05 AM NPT By: Pabitra Sunar

KATHMANDU, Feb 17: A 19-year-old girl from the so called ‘high caste family’ from Baglung Galkot fell in love with Prakash BK, a Dalit youth from a neighboring village. The story took place 15 years ago. Within a year, their love affair deepened. Protests started from the girl's family when they came to know about their inter-caste love affair.

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Bir Hospital halts surgeries due to shortage of essential materials

Published On: February 12, 2024 02:17 PM NPT By: Pabitra Sunar

KATHMANDU, Feb 12: Bir Hospital has suspended surgeries due to a shortage of essential materials, resulting in the cancellation of scheduled operations on Monday, as reported by hospital sources in Kathmandu on February 12.

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Bir Hospital leads way in advanced maxillofacial surgery transforming lives

Published On: February 8, 2024 03:59 PM NPT By: Pabitra Sunar

KATHMANDU, Feb 8: Everyone wants to look attractive. But some are born with facial deformities and some are due to injuries.

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Overuse of emergency contraceptive pills raises health concerns among unmarried individuals

Published On: February 5, 2024 09:30 AM NPT By: Pabitra Sunar

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 issues have arisen due to frequent consumption of emergency contraceptive pills during recent times.

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A tale of temptation and poverty: Kidney smuggling thrives in villages of Nepal

Published On: January 30, 2024 10:00 AM NPT By: Pabitra Sunar

KATHMANDU, Jan 30: In 2076 BS, a young man from Kavre, whose financial condition was poor, sold his kidney to the Nidan Hospital in Lalitpur after being lured by an agent. He received Rs 300,000 in return for selling his kidney.

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Govt faces uphill battle to eradicate tuberculosis in Nepal

Published On: January 27, 2024 09:20 PM NPT By: Pabitra Sunar

KATHMANDU, Jan 27: Experts have pointed out that the government faces an uphill battle to eradicate tuberculosis in Nepal by 2050. The experts made such remarks at a program held in the capital on Friday on the topic 'Stop Tobacco Use, End Tuberculosis'.

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25 percent of Nepalis children experience dwarfism, shows latest survey

Published On: January 13, 2024 11:45 AM NPT By: Pabitra Sunar

KATHMANDU, Jan 13: The government started a campaign to eliminate rickets and dwarfism in children decades ago. However, the Nepal Demographic and Health Survey 2022 has pointed out that 25 percent of all children under the age of five in the mountainous region still face issues related to dwarfism.

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HIV and STDs more common among sexual and gender minorities

Published On: January 10, 2024 04:15 PM NPT By: Pabitra Sunar

KATHMANDU, Jan 9: A 50-year-old Sanak Chaudhary (name changed) from Nepalgunj belongs to a sexual and gender minority group. Until five years ago, he earned a living by driving rickshaws. Five years ago, he was diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. He has been taking medicine for five years.

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Covid-19 vaccines given by China as grant expire unused

Published On: January 3, 2024 07:30 PM NPT By: Pabitra Sunar

KATHMANDU, Jan 3: A total of 40,000 vaccines provided by the Chinese government as a grant to the Government of Nepal have expired without being administered due to unsuitability for use in the country.

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HPV DNA testing proven effective in cervical cancer prevention

Published On: January 1, 2024 09:03 PM NPT By: Pabitra Sunar

KATHMANDU, Jan 1: Cervical cancer claims the lives of many women prematurely, but a simple test can be a lifesaver—the HPV DNA test. This test detects the presence of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), which is the cause behind cervical cancer.

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