Tuesday, August 11th, 2026

Illegal egg harvesting allegations put Nepal’s IVF sector under scrutiny

KATHMANDU: Nepal's growing in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) sector has come under renewed scrutiny following allegations that…

Nepal’s 3% ‘Health Equity Fee’ on private hospitals draws backlash

KATHMANDU: The government's decision to impose a 3 percent "Health Equity Fee" on treatment at…

Diarrhea cases rise nationwide as monsoon intensifies

KATHMANDU: With the onset of the monsoon season, the risk of waterborne and other infectious…

Child protection challenges exposed by recent protests, abuse and displacement

KATHMANDU: As heavy monsoon rain lashed Kathmandu on Monday, a distressing image unfolded outside Singha…

From bulldozers to floods: Children’s dreams sink deeper

KATHMANDU: Standing at the gate of the temporary holding center at the Radhasoami Satsang Ashram…

Ganesh Nepali’s brother questions crowd as protests erupt after his death

KATHMANDU: Emotional scenes unfolded at Bir Hospital on Friday after the death of 25-year-old Ganesh…

Wet feet during monsoon? Don’t ignore fungal infections

KATHMANDU: The monsoon season often brings a rise in fungal and bacterial skin infections, particularly…

Flood-hit squatters in Kirtipur holding centre reject government’s relief condition

KATHMANDU: Heavy rainfall has worsened living conditions for landless families taking shelter at the Radhaswami…

Monsoon raises risk of infectious diseases across Nepal as over 1,600 cases reported

KATHMANDU: Health experts have warned of a growing risk of infectious diseases across Nepal as…

Family seeks justice after student suffers alleged trauma at Budhanilkantha School

KATHMANDU: A family in Kathmandu has alleged that their daughter suffered severe psychological trauma following…

Bird flu spreads to 11 districts; authorities assure properly cooked chicken remains safe

KATHMANDU: Bird flu (avian influenza) has spread to 11 districts across Nepal, prompting authorities to…

Displaced families fear uncertainty as authorities move to close holding centers

KATHMANDU: Families displaced from the squatter settlements and currently sheltering in holding centers have expressed…