Muskan Khatun to receieve International Women of Courage Award 2021

Acid attack survivor Muskan Khatun has been selected for the International Women of Courage (IWOC) Award 2021 for the efforts she has been making to end acid attacks.

Biplav made public from Nawalpur

Leader of the Nepal Communist Party Netra Bikram Chand (Biplav) left for Kathmandu from Nawalparasi (East) at 7:00 am on Friday morning.

Third Pole Council Fighting Glacier Melting Menace

Maldivian President Mohamed Nasheed did something uncommon on the 17th of October, 2009. He held his cabinet meeting underwater. He along with ministers went to scuba diving to caution the world that his nation could sink unless the risks of global warming are taken seriously across the divide.

Gargles Prevent COVID-19 Spread

Oral and dental health care providers are considered to be at the highest risk of acquiring the infection because of prolonged face-to-face exposure to patients, exposure to respiratory secretions and aerosols produced during procedures like ultrasonic scaling and cavity/access preparation using a high-speed air rotor with water jet cooling systems. Dental procedures causing splatters, fomites and aerosols can propel a high viral load in the procedure room thereby increasing the risk of cross-infection...

Celestial Dance To Enthrall Planet-Hunters

As it darkens, the night skies of this spring month would fascinate sky-gazers with the planets, stars, constellations and other cosmic wonders that are spreading spectacularly all over the heavens.

Confession Of A Covidiot

My guess is most of us have heard enough of 2020, its widespread social and economic impacts, and all the dramas of a standstill world. I am not here to present you the same labyrinth of research, data or the emotional toll COVID-19 has taken on humanity;

Inspiring Memories

To look back on life through writing is an art and the person who does it is an artist. There are many delicate things, which can be better felt than to be written or explained in words. This is true to everyone; even a layman has oceanic feelings to share from personal memories.

Cooperatives Mobilisation In Nepal

Since the establishment of cooperatives some 65 years ago, the number of cooperatives in the nation has risen to 35, 000. However, no significant changes have taken place in the working procedure and the mindset of administrators.

We listen to people’s problems in planning: Mayor

In terms of population and geographical area, Suryodaya Municipality is the largest municipality in the eastern hills of Nepal. The municipality, led by Mayor Rana Bahadur Rai, is currently in the spotlight for its “indigenous” development model. Our Ilam correspondent Kokila Dhakal talked with him about what exactly this “indigenous” model was, among other issues. Excerpts: 

No shortage of fertiliser: Minister Aryal

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development has said that there will be no shortage of chemical fertilisers this season. Organising a press conference on Thursday, Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development Padma Kumari Aryal claimed that the farmers will be able to get fertiliser from now till September.