HIV infections and deaths decline in Nepal, but stigma runs deep
Every day, at least one person gets infected with HIV in the country.
The Kathmandu Post
Nepal’s first women-owned rice mill—a business model developed by women for women
In Nepal, one cause of food insecurity is declining food production, as young people, particularly males, are unwilling to engage in agricultural activities because of low income.…
Sedentary lifestyles and junk food are driving obesity in Nepali children
The Nepal Demographic and Health Survey-2022 carried out by the Ministry of Health and Population shows that 35 percent of women and six percent of adolescent girls in the country…
Foreign spouses struggle to navigate Nepali immigration laws
The baby-fines stand for something bigger for these families: The insecurity of their status, the absurdity of some rules, and the inequality built into the system—as this would…
As winter sets in, doctors in Nepal recommend flu shots for children, elderly, and comorbid
Influenza cases have been rising since October, and doctors warn of further surge in the coming days.
The Newari musical group helping women play traditional instruments
Lubhoo Dhaa Khala has been raising a new generation of Newari women musicians, in what is a welcome break for a domain traditionally preserved for men.
47 Nepalis deported from Russia and Bulgaria
Russian authorities arrested 34 Nepalis on October 30 from a call centre in Moscow’s Kuzminki area. The following day, a local court approved their deportation. Many of the…
My visit to China won’t harm Nepal’s ties with India: PM Oli
Traditionally, Nepali prime ministers have made India their first port of call after assuming office. However, after failing to receive an invitation from India for several weeks,…
Kirtipur mayoral race set to be a test for traditional parties in Nepal
Major political parties including the Congress, the CPN-UML and the CPN (Maoist Centre) have fielded their candidates. But the Rastriya Swatantra Party, did not field anyone…
Devotees worship rising Sun God to conclude Chhath in Nepal
Chhath, celebrated especially by the people from Tarai region, is now observed in the hilly areas of the country including Kathmandu as well.