In an important health intervention, girls aged 10 to 14 years in Nepal are being vaccinated against the human papillomavirus. The campaign, starting today in Kathmandu, is to guard young girls from cervical cancer, the most prevalent cancer among women in Nepal. The Ministry of Health and Population has through the support of international health organizations mobilized health care workers in the administration of the HPV vaccine across the country. The campaign is expected to reach more than 1, 68,000 girls in the coming months, and the largest public health intervention undertaken in Nepal. Health Minister Bhawani Prasad Khapung launched…
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There is a new traffic rule in the Kathmandu Metropolitan City to better manage traffic jam and to enhance the safety of roads in the capital. From today onwards, cars with odd number plate to be used on odd days only and cars with even number plate to be used on even days only. This alternating system applies to all private vehicles such as cars, motor cycles and scooters. New rules do not apply to public transport, emergency vehicles, or services that provide essential goods and services. City officials justified the measure by saying that traffic congestion has become a…
With the onset of the autumn season, preparations for the Dashain festival, the biggest festival of Nepal begin in the country. This year’s celebrations therefore come with traditional fanaticism and modern day complications as the society and economy changes. Dashain, a festival that goes on for 15 days in celebration of the Hindu goddess Durga, is also one of the important occasions to gather together and enjoy delicious meals and rejoice by performing some of the cultural activities. But unlike the past years, this celebration brings apprehensions on structures and the economy. Out of all the manifestations of Dashain’s early…
Needessary and proper diplomatic tour to New York has begun today by the Nepalese Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to lead and represent the delegation in the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly. Annually, thisKelowna important forum opens an opportunity for Nepal to raise its concerns and participate in the debates of major international significance. As Prime Minister left Tribhuvan International Airport, he has encouraged the Nepali involvement in setting doctrine for the future and to seek support for Nepals development domain. So, the UN General Assembly gives a prospect to Nepal to emerge their concerns being a…
Today, the government has unveiled a set of ambitious programs in an attempt to improve the infrastructure of Nepal and, therefore, encourage the boost of the country’s economy in transportation and energy sectors. The announcement has been made by the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport for new construction of highways, railways, and hydropower projects that are promising to change Nepal’s geographical map and economy. Out of these projects, the most ambitious and still under construction project is the East-West Electric Railway which envisages establishment of an electric railway from east to west of this Nepalese kingdom. This project which…
Today the city of Kathmandu Valley was filled with the joys of the first day of one of the largest most colourful festivals in Nepal, Indra Jatra. This festival which starts from the eighth month of the Nepali calendar and last for eight days is celebrated after the ending of monsoon in honor of Indra, the Hindu god of rain started with the installation of a wooden pillar called Yosin or Indradhoj Linga in Hanumandhoka in Basantapur Durbar Square. Being a typical Newar cultural festival thousand of devotees and the observer had assembled at the core of Kathmandu to witness…
In this regard the Nepali nation is keenly debating about its place in the in international arena as well as its internal issues, as it prepares itself for the Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s speech at 79th United Nations General Assembly held in New York. This year’s General Assembly is scheduled to be from September 10-28, 2024, and it has special significance for Nepal as it is also going to host the Leaders’ Summit of the Future scheduled on September 22-23 where leaders from across the globe will debate on matters that determine the future of the world. Prime Minister…
Lovers of jewelry in Nepal are facing a test as prices of gold have hit record high on September 15, 2024. FENEGOSIDA said that fine gold has been trading at Rs. 1,56,800 per tola and this was up from the previous trading rate of 1,56,300 per tola. It has led to talks about the causes behind this impressive rise and its effects on the nation’s economy and consumers as well as the investors. This is not the only effect which has been observed and seems to be part of a movement which has been witnessed over the past few weeks.…
The Nepalese market of digital payments is rapidly expanding: the transaction traffic has increased by more than 200% within the past year. This emerging Fintech revolution is gradually changing the way people of Nepal, especially the common populace, perform their financial transactions whether in the cities or the villages. According to the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) mobile banking has more than 15 million users that are nearly 50 % of the population. QR code payments are now prevalent with even the small shops on the streets and local vendors adopting the technology. These include the following reasons; The outbreak of…
People of Kathmandu Valley are in a very critical situation of water scarcity as the Melamchi Water Supply Project is still in problem. The project which has been planned to provide 170 million litres of water daily from Melamchi River in Sindhupalchowk district to the valley has been under construction for more than two decades. The previous delay was due to the adverse effects of floods and landslages that occurred in 2021 that affected the infrastructure of the project. In spite of the government’s promises, the repair work has been very slow and millions of the valley residents continue to…