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1,000 plus local people benefit from free eye camps

1,000 plus local people benefit from free eye camps

- by Republica

SINDHUPALCHOWK Feb 21: A total 1,051 local people in Sindhupalchowk have taken services in the free eye camps organized by Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology, Kathmandu, and Tilganga Community Eye Centre, Melamchi.

Tackling worsening air pollution in Kathmandu Valley

Tackling worsening air pollution in Kathmandu Valley

- by Republica

Based on air pollution levels, Kathmandu has been ranked as the fourth most polluted city in the world. Currently, the air quality in Nepal’s capital is considered poor, with PM2.5 levels of 184 micrograms per cubic meter (μg/m3) at 9:45 a.m. PM2.5, the primary airborne pollutant less than 2.5 micrometers in diameter, poses a serious health risk, according to data from global air quality reporting organization IQ AirVisual.

Charting a New Century of UK-Nepal Friendship

Charting a New Century of UK-Nepal Friendship

- by Andrew Mitchell

Progress has been remarkable, but Nepal still faces challenges. We need to work together to solve them. This is why today, I will set out how the UK is reshaping our development approach, focusing on eight programs that aim to deliver over £400m in grant support to Nepal by the end of the decade.

Incidents of violence against women on the rise: INSEC

Incidents of violence against women on the rise: INSEC

- by Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 20: The 2023 Human Rights Violation Index shows no decrease in incidents of violence against women, be it in the form of domestic violence or rape cases. The unabated abuse of women accused of being a witch has been covered in the Human Rights Year Book published by INSEC.