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Regulating Dietary Supplements

Our body needs a variety of nutrients each day to stay healthy. Those nutrients include calcium that supports bone health, and vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium, thus keeping our bones strong, folic acid to produce and maintain new cells, and vitamin A to help maintain a healthy immune system and vision. Vitamins C and E are antioxidants that prevent cell damage and help to maintain good health. Thus, there is evidence that suggests some supplements may help in enhancing health in different...

On Democratic Socialism

Some writers and politicians have regularly written on socialism and its objectives, citing the constitution. Its preamble clearly mentions that the state is committed to socialism. But, it has not obviously defined which type of socialism it is vying for. So, the questions have been raised over the aim and type of socialism. At the same time, some others have sought services and incentives for citizens. In view of ambiguity in the nature of socialism cited in the statute, it is necessary to differentiate...

Lack of fund affects school rebuilding

Reconstruction of the earthquake-damaged school buildings is likely to be affected in lack of required funds. The Central Project Implementation Unit (Education) of National Reconstruction Authority has stated that there would be a shortfall of Rs. 1.33 billion to complete the school rebuilding works.

Operation of Janakpur-Jayanagar Railway soon: Minister Yadav

Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport Renu Kumari Yadav has said that the federal government is preparing to bring the Janakpur-Jayanagar Railway into operation soon. Receiving the memorandum submitted by the Janakpurdham Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Janakpurdham on Friday, Minister Yadav stated that the government would begin discussions with the Indian side immediately and would soon take further steps.

Dengue cases on rise in Myagdi

The number of patients suffering from dengue, caused by mosquito bites, has been on the rise in Myagdi district. According to Beni Hospital, a day earlier only two patients were diagnosed with dengue but the number of dengue infections reached 44 as of Friday. Information officer at the hospital Prakash Subedi said, “A day earlier, an eight-year-old boy of Jaljala Rural Municipality-3, Parbat, and 46-year-old man of Beni Municipality-4 were found to have been infected with dengue.” Later,...

Province 1 CM Acharya to seek vote of confidence on Sunday

Province 1 Chief Minister Bhim Acharya is preparing to seek vote of confidence in the Provincial Assembly on Sunday. CM Acharya registered a proposal in the assembly on Friday to seek the vote of confidence.

Public education reform my top priority: Poudel

Minister for Education, Science and Technology Devendra Poudel has said he will give first priority to public education reform. During a meeting with Education Journalists Network (EJON) on Thursday, Minister Poudel said he would focus on making classrooms and teaching methods in public schools student friendly to attract children and their guardians towards public schools.

Preparations for reconstruction meet at final stage

The National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) has said that preparations for the International Conference on Nepal’s Reconstruction (ICNR), 2021 has reached the final stage. On Friday, it launched a webpage (www.icnr.nra.gov.np) dedicated for the conference.

Rain disaster toll climbs to 107

The death toll from the recent floods and landslides triggered by the post-monsoon torrential rain in the country has reached 107 by Friday, according to the latest update of the Ministry of Home Affairs. Likewise, 35 persons have gone missing in different parts of the country and 32 sustained injuries. Province 1 has recorded the highest deaths at 64 followed by Sudurpaschim Province with 32 fatalities, the Home Ministry confirmed.