COVID-19 affecting mental health of one in two people

A study of International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) shows that COVID-19 is affecting mental health of one in two people. According to the survey carried out by the ICRC in seven countries, half of the respondents, 51 per cent people were found to have negative affect on their mental health. According to the report, “The greatest need was to be listened to the importance of mental health and psychosocial support during COVID-19.”

Kasthamandap reconstruction going on smoothly

Reconstruction work of Kasthamandap, which carries the name and history of Kathmandu, has been going on smoothly in recent days. Currently, the work is going on its second floor. The Kasthamandap Reconstruction Committee (KRC) has stated that Rs. 69 million has been spent, along with 6,102 cubic feet timber so far in the reconstruction of the historical monument which was ravaged in the 2015 earthquake. The reconstruction committee has estimated that 13,000 cubic feet timber is required to build...

COVID-19 Exacerbates Childhood Malnutrition

Over the past couple of months, the world has witnessed the emergence of the novel coronavirus (SARS‐CoV‐2) disease. In December last year, the Chinese city of Wuhan first reported the outbreak of COVID-19. The lethal virus spread progressively to other countries with the World Health Organisation (WHO) declaring it a global public health emergency. The pandemic has now become a global threat to humanity, with over 1,067,983 fatalities and millions of infected cases worldwide.

Govt close to strike deal with Dr. KC

Members of the government-formed talks team and representatives of Dr. Govinda KC said on Friday that they were close to reach an agreement. Representatives of both sides have also been conducting informal talks to reach an agreement soon. The government talks team comprised of Education Secretary Gopinath Mainali, Joint-Secretary at the Health Ministry Dr. Gun Raj Lohani and Director at Medical Education Commission Dr. Dilip Sharma. Similarly, Dr. KC’s talk team includes his aide Dr. Jeewan...

Rage Against Rape

It is now time to have a difficult conversation. It is now time to question ourselves and the people around us. It is now time to look at our surroundings. It is now time to call it out, and time to condemn and discourage the rape crime. When children just a few months old are getting raped, when fathers are raping daughters, when nieces have to fear their uncles, we have got to accept that the problem lies with the society. It may sound weird but rape is never just about rape. People are quick...

Minister, envoy discuss opening new air routes

Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Yogesh Bhattarai and Indian Ambassador to Nepal Binaya Mohan Kwatra have held discussion about concluding the agreement to allow aircraft enter Nepal through Bhairahawa route. The two governments are conducting correspondence regarding opening the air route that would be needed when the Gautam Buddha International Airport in Bhairahawa comes into operation from next year. In a meeting held at the Tourism Ministry at Singha Durbar on Friday, the minister...

One stillbirth occurs in every 16 seconds: UN

Almost 2 million babies are stillborn every year – or 1 every 16 seconds – according to the first ever joint stillbirth estimates released by UNICEF, the World Health Organization (WHO), the World Bank Group and the Population Division of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs. The vast majority of stillbirths, 84 per cent, occur in low-and lower-middle-income countries, according to the new report, A Neglected Tragedy: The Global Burden of Stillbirths. In 2019, 3 in 4...

Bandung principles are relevant: Gyawali

Minister for Foreign Affairs Pradeep Kumar Gyawali addressed the Annual Ministerial Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) held virtually on the margins of the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly on Friday.   Speaking at the meeting this morning, he underlined the relevance of the Bandung Principles as time-tested and sacrosanct ideals for the peaceful global order, informed the Permanent Mission of Nepal to the United Nations in New York.

PM calls for more research on Nepali food recipe

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that the government’s key focus was on safeguarding people’s lives by preventing and controlling COVID-19. The Prime Minister also urged the stakeholders for more research and expansion of Nepali food recipe’s rich tradition and knowledge. Inaugurating the Second Global Knowledge Conference organized by Non Resident Nepalis Association (NRNA) International Coordination Committee through online on Friday, the Prime Minister said that Nepal was fighting...

With 10 new fatalities, Nepal's COVID-19 death toll reaches 600

The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) on Friday reported 10 COVID-19 related deaths. A total of 10 persons, nine males and a female, succumbed to the novel coronavirus infection in the last 24 hours, revealed the daily report released by the MoHP today.