KATHMANDU, June 12: Hypothermia—a condition where body temperature drops below 35°C—is a leading cause of child mortality in rural Nepal, where community hospitals lack life-saving equipment. To combat this, Jyoti Bikas Bank has launched a CSR initiative to distribute baby warmers to rural hospitals, significantly reducing newborn deaths.

KATHMANDU, May 8: Nepal Republic Media has initiated 'Nagarik Chautari', a discussion program with various stakeholders on various issues including financial literacy. The first edition of Nagarik Chautari  was organized on Tuesday with enthusiastic participation from the general public in Banepa, Kavre. Financial literacy was the theme of the inaugural program of Nagarik Chautari.