Nepal’s Aishworya Shrestha named among global cohort of UN Youth Leaders for the SDGs

KATHMANDU, Oct 29: Aishworya Shrestha from Nepal has been recognized as one of 17 Young Leaders for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the United Nations, marking her place on the global stage of youth changemakers. The announcement...

Aftab Alam’s health condition critical

KATHMANDU: Former Nepali Congress lawmaker Mohammad Aftab Alam is receiving treatment at Kathmandu Medical College (KMC). Hospital sources said he has been placed on a ventilator. His condition is serious. He was admitted a few days ago after...

Armed Police set up health camp for tourists stranded by snowfall in Mustang

APF personnel checking blood pressure of a tourist in Mustang. MUSTANG: Domestic tourists visiting Mustang were affected by continuous snowfall, prompting the Armed Police Force (APF) to step in and provide medical assistance. From early Wednesday...

Aster volunteers rolls out mobile medical unit in Chad

Past AVMMS vehicles have entered countries including Ethiopia, Sudan, Somaliland, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Lebanon, Iraq, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Rwanda, and Uganda in coordination with The Big Heart Foundation chaired by Sheikha Jawahar Al...

Nepal’s Aishworya Shrestha named among global cohort of Youth Leaders for the SDGs

The United Nations on UN Day announced, the 5th cohort of 17 Young Leaders for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This marks the first cohort to be selected and announced by the newly established United Nations Youth Office, building on the...

Global Disease Outbreaks: A 2025 Snapshot and Implications for the U.S.

Each year, there are multiple infectious disease outbreaks (defined as the occurrence of cases of disease in excess of what is expected) throughout the world. Some of these become severe and have global and domestic implications, including, most...

Health Ministry to mobilize teams to treat problems ailing health sector

Kathmandu, Oct 29: The Ministry of Health and Population has decided to mobilize teams in all the seven provinces to deal with problems seen in the health sector lately. Spokesperson at the Ministry, Dr Prakash Budhathoki, said a decision has been...

Heal Our Hospitals

Childbirth is one of the most wonderful moments in one's life. The occasion is celebrated. But for the family of 34-year-old Meena Shree Rai of Khotang, it was otherwise as she passed away while giving birth to her child. The moment of joy for her...

Nepal: Altitude Air's rescue helicopter crashes near Everest base camp

An Altitude Air helicopter crashed near Lobuche in Nepal’s Everest region during a rescue mission amid heavy snowfall, but the pilot was safely rescued and is in stable condition. Altitude Air helicopter crashes near Everest Base Camp A rescue...

Health Ministry’s senior management meeting decides to draft short, mid and long-term reform plans

KATHMANDU: The Ministry of Health and Population has decided to prepare detailed short, mid, and long-term plans to reform the health sector in line with public expectations. The decision was made during the first meeting of the senior management...

Landlines Aren’t Coming Back to Nepal—But Their Lesson M...

Imagine a typical evening in a Kathmandu home: the family is gathered, but they aren’t truly together. A teenager is hunched over their phone, lost in the world of social media. The younger child is glued to a tablet, watching cartoons. The...

World News | India, Nepal Sign Key Power Transmission Deals to Boost Cross-border Energy Trade

New Delhi [India], October 29 (ANI): India and Nepal on Wednesday signed key agreements to implement two new high-voltage cross-border power transmission lines aimed at boosting electricity trade and strengthening regional energy cooperation, as...

APF reaches Muktinath Temple to provide medical care to tourists

Kathmandu, Oct 29: The Armed Police Force (APF) today reached the Muktinath Temple premises to provide medical care to domestic tourists affected by the recent heavy snowfall in Mustang. The APF set up a health camp at the temple entrance in the...

Rescue Helicopter Crashes Near Everest Base Camp In Nepal's Khumbu, Pilot Survives

Last Updated:October 29, 2025, 14:14 IST A rescue helicopter operated by Altitude Air crashed in Lobuche near Nepal’s Everest Base Camp on Wednesday. The pilot, who was the only person on board, was safely rescued. Helicopter crashes in Nepal's...

Nurses across Nepal halt services for 2 hours demanding minimum wage

KATHMANDU: Nurses working in government and private health institutions across Nepal observed a two-hour work stoppage on Wednesday from 10 am to 12 pm. The protest, organized by the Nepal Nursing Association, aims to pressure authorities to...

World News | India, Nepal Ink Key Agreements to Boost Cross-border Power Transmission, Energy Cooperation

New Delhi [India], October 29 (ANI): India and Nepal on Wednesday signed two major agreements to strengthen power sector cooperation, including the development of new high-capacity cross-border transmission lines aimed at boosting regional energy...

Rescue Helicopter Crashes Near Everest Base Camp In Nepal; No Casualties Reported - VIDEO

A rescue helicopter crash-landed near the Everest Base Camp in Nepal’s Khumbu region on Wednesday morning amid heavy snowfall. The helicopter involved in the incident belonged to the private airline Altitude Air. According to reports, only the...

How Indian Media’s Misinformation Machine Broke Its Ties With Nepal, Again

Nineteen people were dead. Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli had resigned. On the city’s streets, groups of young protesters were no longer just fighting the government, they were fighting to protect their own movement from chaos, hijack, and...

Indian Women’s Football Team Set To Play Exhibition Match Against Nepal in Gangtok

Mumbai, October 29: The Indian women's team will face Nepal in an exhibition match at the Paljor Stadium, Gangtok, on Wednesday, as per the official website of the All India Football Federation (AIFF). The fixture comes just two days after the...

'Aggressive' disease-ridden monkey on the loose after escaping when truck carrying primates crashed

By SOPHIE GABLE, US REPORTER Published: 21:58 EDT, 28 October 2025 | Updated: 22:02 EDT, 28 October 2025 An interstate in Mississippi turned into a Sci-Fi thriller on Tuesday afternoon when a truck flipped over and released a troop of monkeys into...