Can untouchability be eradicated in Nepal?
The declaration of an untouchability-free nation was a blatant lie on the part of the new ruling elites, the writer says.
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How political YouTubers are cashing in on impeached President Yoon’s arrest, fueling division
Far-right YouTubers, along with some channels on the left, have heightened existing political divisions, leveraging the political turmoil to produce at times sensational content,…
Complaints grow over security bottlenecks at South Korea’s Incheon Airport
Enhanced screening, labour shortages cause check-in delays at award-winning airport.
Nepali students return to the US early fearing President Trump’s travel curbs
Some worry that Trump’s immigration policies might make travel between the US and Nepal more difficult.
Malaysia PM Anwar: AI in healthcare to boost efficiency, reduce cost wastage
He emphasised that since assuming office and taking on the Finance portfolio, his top priorities have consistently been education and healthcare.
Kathmandu metropolis launches free cervical cancer screening
The health department is also planning to collect details of the elderly over 70 years who have been on medication for various non-communicable diseases. Officials said that the…
61 students in Bruneian capital receive eye screening
The initiative saw 61 students screened, with 20 identified as requiring further vision care attention.
No devices for kids at meals and turn off the TV: Singapore issues stricter screen use guidelines
The new initiative, called Grow Well SG, aims to reduce the risk of poor health and development in children through the combined efforts of families, schools, healthcare…
Suicide cases rise among Bhutan’s economically-active population
Nearly 68 percent of those who took their own lives last year falls within the 20 to 59 age group, according to Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) statistics.
Chinese tourism to Thailand faces sharp decline amid safety concerns
The cancellations, affecting both chartered flights and hotel bookings, come in the wake of recent incidents involving Chinese nationals in the region.