Overcoming Social Stigma In Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked unparalleled panic in Nepal and several other countries. In this regard, social stigma in the pandemic is due to unscientific beliefs and a lack of understanding among the general public. Erving Goffman, a Canadian sociologist, stated that social stigma is a behaviour that socially dis

Prioritising Mental Health

Recently, the tennis world was abuzz with the news of Naomi Osaka's decision to withdraw from French Open tournament. A Japanese professional tennis player, Osaka made this decision to prioritise her mental well-being. Prior to this decision, she had withdrawn from press conferences of the French Open. And she has pulled out of this year's Wimbledon as well. According to the Women's Tennis Association, Osaka currently ranks second amongst the female tennis players worldwide. She has won four grand...

Majority of Darchula roads blocked by landslides

Majority of the rural roads of the district have remained disrupted due to the landslide triggered by incessant rainfall. The monsoon-triggered landslides hit most of the unpaved roads including Gokule-Khar-Khalanga road section, Gokuleshwor-Lali road section, Darchula-Tinkar and Bitule-Paribagar road section, bringing the traffic to a grinding halt.

China opposes UN High Commissioner for Human Rights' remarks on Hong Kong, Xinjiang: Chinese spokesperson

The remarks made by the United Nations (UN) High Commissioner for Human Rights on Hong Kong and Xinjiang related issues at the Human Rights Council on Monday were "erroneous" and "in disregard of facts," and interfered in China's internal affairs, said the spokesperson of the Chinese Mission to the UN at Geneva.

FDI inflow in Nepal down by 32 percent

The World Investment Report 2021 of United Nation Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) issued on June 21 stated that the FDI inflow in Nepal shrank because of the stall of tourism sector.

Fifth general assembly of Lumbini-Kapilvastu Global Campaign Belgium held, Dr. Bari elected president

The LKGCB is a global movement aimed at promoting peace and non-violence messages of Lord Buddha and highlighting Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha as a World Peace City.

COVID-19 update: 4,954 recoveries, 3,703 new cases, 41 fatalities in 24 hours

In 12,204 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 3,703 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population in the regular update.

SC issues interim order against Cabinet reshuffle, removing 20 ministers from positions

The Supreme Court has issued interim order against the reshuffle and expansion of the Council of Ministers as made on June 4 and 10, thus removing 20 ministers from their positions.

SC issues interim order for providing second dose of COVID-19 vaccine to senior citizens immediately

The Supreme Court has issued an interim order directing the government to immediately provide second dose of vaccine against COVID-19 to the senior citizens who have already received the first jab.

COVID-19 cases in SAARC nations declining, highest in India, lowest in Bhutan

In the SAARC countries, India reported the highest number of COVID-19 cases while Bhutan reported the lowest during the second wave of the pandemic, as showed by worldometer.