India on alert as zika virus hits tourism hotspot of Jaipur India on alert as zika virus hits tourism hotspot of Jaipur NEW DELHI: India has sent experts to try to contain an outbreak of the zika virus in the popular tourist destination of Jaipur, capital of the northern state of... NEW DELHI: India has sent experts to try to contain an outbreak of the zika virus in the popular... Environment 09 Oct, 2018
WHO plays down risk to Indian children from tainted polio vaccine WHO plays down risk to Indian children from tainted polio vaccine MUMBAI: The World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Monday that there was minimal risk of children contracting the polio virus in India from a tainted batch of... MUMBAI: The World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Monday that there was minimal risk of... Environment 02 Oct, 2018
Breastfeeding cuts breast cancer risk Breastfeeding cuts breast cancer risk Kathmandu, September 29 Women who fail to breastfeed before 35 years of age are at high risk of breast cancer, say doctors. According to Dr Roshan Prajapati, medical... Kathmandu, September 29 Women who fail to breastfeed before 35 years of age are at high risk of breast... Environment 30 Sep, 2018
French bioethics body backs IVF for all women who want children French bioethics body backs IVF for all women who want children PARIS: Lesbian couples and single women who want to bear children should have access to medically assisted reproductive treatments such as in-vitro fertilisation,... PARIS: Lesbian couples and single women who want to bear children should have access to medically... Environment 26 Sep, 2018
India bans 328 combination drugs in setback for pharma companies India bans 328 combination drugs in setback for pharma companies NEW DELHI: The Indian government has banned 328 combination drugs in a blow to both domestic and foreign pharmaceutical firms, but the ban has been cheered by health... NEW DELHI: The Indian government has banned 328 combination drugs in a blow to both domestic and foreign... Environment 14 Sep, 2018
Zimbabwe declares cholera emergency in capital after death toll rises to 20 Zimbabwe declares cholera emergency in capital after death toll rises to 20 HARARE: Zimbabwe declared a cholera outbreak in the capital Harare after 20 people died from the disease and more than 2,000 were infected by drinking contaminated... HARARE: Zimbabwe declared a cholera outbreak in the capital Harare after 20 people died from the... Environment 12 Sep, 2018
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
Nepal PM Karki visits Janaki Temple Prime Minister Sushila Karki today visited and performed worship at the famous religious site Janaki Temple in Janakpurdham.
Environment NDRRMA urges caution as heavy rain, snowfall and storms forecast The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) has urged the public to remain on high alert as heavy rainfall, snowfall and strong winds are forecast in various parts of the country over the next few days.
Business Gold price drops by Rs 7,800 per tola in a day The price of gold in the domestic market fell sharply by Rs 7,800 per tola on Friday, dropping below the Rs 300,000 mark after a prolonged period.
Nepal 'Samman Ghar' launched to support children of women waste workers Marking World Recycling Day, Khaalisisi, in partnership with Coca-Cola Beverages Nepal, has launched “Samman Gharâ€, a dedicated safe space for the children of women waste workers.
Nepal Tourism Dept tightens rules for Spring 2026 mountaineering season The Department of Tourism has issued a circular directing all trekking agencies operating expeditions to strictly follow revised procedures for the Spring 2026 mountaineering season, aiming to enhance safety, coordination and administrative efficiency.
Kathmandu Himalayan University Consortium Stakeholders' Retreat concludes with "Kathmandu Declaration" The Himalayan University Consortium Stakeholders’ Retreat concluded on Thursday with the “Kathmandu Declarationâ€. Hosted by Kathmandu University (KU), the retreat brought together 70 international guests, including 29 Vice-Chancellors of the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region,
Nepal President Paudel receives election report The Election Commission has handed over the House of Representatives results to President Ramchandra Paudel in the wake of successful election that took place on March 5, six months after Gen Z revolution. “The president received the election report today,†Ritesh Kumar Shakya, a spokesman for president’s office, told THT.
Opinion Conservation beyond protected areas: How Nepal is advancing 30x30 At the UN Biodiversity Summit during the 75th General Assembly in New York, Nepal proudly stated: “Twenty-three per cent of our geography has been designated as protected area, and we have achieved Aichi Target 11.
Sports Bayern teenager Lennart Karl set for Germany debut and Rüdiger returns to squad Four-time men's champion Germany is in a World Cup group with Curacao, Ivory Coast and Ecuador.
