Japan culls 546 hogs after detecting first swine fever outbreak in 26 years Japan culls 546 hogs after detecting first swine fever outbreak in 26 years TOKYO: Following Japan's first outbreak of swine fever in 26 years, a local government said on Tuesday it had culled 546 hogs in the centre of Honshu, the country's largest... TOKYO: Following Japan's first outbreak of swine fever in 26 years, a local government said on Tuesday it... Environment 11 Sep, 2018
Ebola fight has new science but faces old hurdles in restive Congo Ebola fight has new science but faces old hurdles in restive Congo 90 killed since outbreak started in July First confirmed death recorded in key trading hub last week Logistical challenges hamper disease control... 90 killed since outbreak started in July First confirmed death recorded in key trading hub last... Environment 10 Sep, 2018
J&J says to work on India compensation for recalled hip implants J&J says to work on India compensation for recalled hip implants MUMBAI: Johnson & Johnson (J&J) said on Friday it would work with the Indian government to compensate patients who suffered from artificial hip implants the US... MUMBAI: Johnson & Johnson (J&J) said on Friday it would work with the Indian government to... Environment 07 Sep, 2018
China reports new African swine fever case as virus spreads China reports new African swine fever case as virus spreads HONG KONG/BEIJING: China reported another outbreak of deadly African swine fever late on Monday, its third new case in two days, as the highly contagious disease spreads... HONG KONG/BEIJING: China reported another outbreak of deadly African swine fever late on Monday, its... Environment 04 Sep, 2018
Indian state battles 'rat fever' outbreak after worst floods in a century Indian state battles 'rat fever' outbreak after worst floods in a century NEW DELHI:Â The southern Indian state of Kerala is battling an outbreak of a bacterial disease that authorities suspect has killed dozens of people since mid-August... NEW DELHI:Â The southern Indian state of Kerala is battling an outbreak of a bacterial disease that... Environment 04 Sep, 2018
Manmohan Cardiothoracic Vascular and Transplant Centre performs rare open heart surgery in Nepal Manmohan Cardiothoracic Vascular and Transplant Centre performs rare open heart... KATHMANDU: A team led by Dr Anil Bhattarai has successfully performed a rare open heart surgery of a patient with 'Type A aortic dissection with pregnancy' at Manmohan... KATHMANDU: A team led by Dr Anil Bhattarai has successfully performed a rare open heart surgery of a... Environment 24 Aug, 2018
WH Group shuts China slaughterhouse for 6 weeks after African swine fever discovery WH Group shuts China slaughterhouse for 6 weeks after African swine fever discovery Case at Zhengzhou slaughterhouse is second in China Stirs concerns about spread across world's largest pig herd WH Group shares up 1.2 pct of Fri after 10 pct... Case at Zhengzhou slaughterhouse is second in China Stirs concerns about spread across world's... Environment 17 Aug, 2018
Nepal among six nations certified for controlling rubella Nepal among six nations certified for controlling rubella Last year, Bhutan and Maldives became the first two countries to eliminate measles Kathmandu, August 4 In a significant win against childhood killer diseases, two... Last year, Bhutan and Maldives became the first two countries to eliminate measles Kathmandu, August... Environment 05 Aug, 2018
Dr Roka receives 'Icons of Healthcare 2018' award in S'pore Dr Roka receives 'Icons of Healthcare 2018' award in S'pore BIRATNAGAR: Neuro Surgeon Dr Yam Bahadur Roka has been awarded 'Icons of Healthcare 2018' amid a special programme in Singapore on Saturday. The award was conferred... BIRATNAGAR: Neuro Surgeon Dr Yam Bahadur Roka has been awarded 'Icons of Healthcare 2018' amid a... Environment 31 Jul, 2018
China says its medical institutions must not use recalled Huahai-made drug China says its medical institutions must not use recalled Huahai-made drug China says six local firms had used Huahai-made drug Said 5 firms with products on market have conducted recalls Huahai says its other products do not contain... China says six local firms had used Huahai-made drug Said 5 firms with products on market have... Environment 30 Jul, 2018
Chinese police apply to arrest 18 at scandal-hit vaccine firm Chinese police apply to arrest 18 at scandal-hit vaccine firm BEIJING: Police in the northeastern Chinese city of Changchun said on Sunday they had asked prosecutors to approve the arrest of 18 people at Changsheng... BEIJING: Police in the northeastern Chinese city of Changchun said on Sunday they had asked... Environment 30 Jul, 2018
UNICEF warns of HIV crisis in teen girls, with 20 cases every hour UNICEF warns of HIV crisis in teen girls, with 20 cases every hour LONDON: Teenagers, and particularly girls, are bearing the brunt of the global AIDS epidemic with around 30 adolescents becoming infected with HIV every hour, according... LONDON: Teenagers, and particularly girls, are bearing the brunt of the global AIDS epidemic with... Environment 25 Jul, 2018
Doctors: Woman likely spread Ebola a year after infection Doctors: Woman likely spread Ebola a year after infection LONDON: A Liberian woman who probably caught Ebola in 2014 may have infected three relatives a year after she first fell sick, doctors reported in a study published... LONDON: A Liberian woman who probably caught Ebola in 2014 may have infected three relatives a year... Environment 24 Jul, 2018
China heart drug sold globally may have had impurity since 2012 China heart drug sold globally may have had impurity since 2012 EMA says working to assess long term risk to patients Probable carcinogen not detected in routine company tests Zhejiang Huahai supplied valsartan to many... EMA says working to assess long term risk to patients Probable carcinogen not detected in routine... Environment 18 Jul, 2018
Bollywood actor Sonali Bendre diagnosed with cancer Bollywood actor Sonali Bendre diagnosed with cancer KATHMANDU:Â Bollywood actor Sonali Bendre has been diagnosed with high grade cancer, the actor said in a statement that she shared on her social media profile on... KATHMANDU:Â Bollywood actor Sonali Bendre has been diagnosed with high grade cancer, the actor said... Environment 04 Jul, 2018
Heat-stable drug could save thousands from post-childbirth bleeding: WHO Heat-stable drug could save thousands from post-childbirth bleeding: WHO LONDON: A new formulation of a drug to prevent excessive bleeding in women after they give birth could save thousands of lives in poorer countries, according to a study... LONDON: A new formulation of a drug to prevent excessive bleeding in women after they give birth could... Environment 28 Jun, 2018
Enemy turned ally: Poliovirus is used to fight brain tumors Enemy turned ally: Poliovirus is used to fight brain tumors One of the world’s most dreaded viruses has been turned into a treatment to fight deadly brain tumors. Survival was better than expected for patients in a small... One of the world’s most dreaded viruses has been turned into a treatment to fight deadly brain... Environment 27 Jun, 2018
Key marijuana drug approval looms as cannabis goes mainstream Key marijuana drug approval looms as cannabis goes mainstream US FDA to decide on GW Pharma epilepsy drug by June 27 Analysts eye potential $1 billion-plus Epidiolex sales Emerging science shows promise of cannabis... US FDA to decide on GW Pharma epilepsy drug by June 27 Analysts eye potential $1 billion-plus... Environment 24 Jun, 2018
New evidence that viruses may play a role in Alzheimer's New evidence that viruses may play a role in Alzheimer's WASHINGTON: Viruses that sneak into the brain just might play a role in Alzheimer's, scientists reported Thursday in a provocative study that promises to re-ignite some... WASHINGTON: Viruses that sneak into the brain just might play a role in Alzheimer's, scientists reported... Environment 22 Jun, 2018
Malnutrition rife among children Malnutrition rife among children Dolakha, June 9 More than 16,000 children are suffering from malnutrition in Dolakha, a recently-published data has shown. As per a survey conducted in different... Dolakha, June 9 More than 16,000 children are suffering from malnutrition in Dolakha, a... Environment 10 Jun, 2018
Kathmandu Deuba and Oli hold first meeting since Gen Z protests According to Deuba’s secretariat, the former prime ministers discussed contemporary political developments during the meeting.
World China's Xi and France's Macron pledge cooperation on global crises and trade Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron touched down in Beijing Wednesday evening.
Sports Shai Hope and Justin Greaves defy a depleted New Zealand team on the 4th day of the 1st test At stumps, Hope was 116 not out, Greaves was 55 not out and the West Indies were 212-4, trailing New Zealand by 319 runs.
World Putin and Modi held talks and announce expansion of Russia-India trade ties amid US pressure Putin was received by Modi at an airport in New Delhi on Thursday.
Sports Lumbini Lions seal playoff berth with four-wicket win over Janakpur Bolts Lumbini Lions defeated the Janakpur Bolts by four wickets to secure a place in the playoffs of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2025.
Nepal Government invests over Rs 930 billion in different public entities The government has invested Rs 930.88 billion in the form of shares and loan in 159 different public corporations and bodies till fiscal year 2024/25.
Nepal International Volunteer Day and World Soil Day being observed today International Volunteer Day (IVD) and World Soil Day, are being observed globally every year on December 5 at the call of the United Nations.
Nepal EC calls for applications under proportional representation category The Election Commission (EC) has called on political parties wishing to contest the proportional representation (PR) category for the March 5 House of Representatives election to submit their applications between December 7 and 9, from 10 am to 4 pm.
Nepal PM Karki calls all-party meeting for 4pm today Prime Minister Sushila Karki has called an all-side meeting for 4 pm today to discuss preparations for the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, according to the PM’s Secretariat.
