Author: Onu Akter

In the remote areas of Baglung District, Nepal, childbirth often becomes a dangerous gamble. Despite national promises to improve healthcare, women in municipalities like Nisikhola and Dhorpatan still struggle for safe maternity services. Long travel distances, poor infrastructure, and lack of medical facilities put mothers and babies at serious risk. Lack of Basic Maternity Services in Nisikhola In Ward 5 of Nisikhola Rural Municipality, the situation is critical. The community health unit in Niseldhor does not have a birthing center. Only two staff members, auxiliary nurse midwife (ANM) Yam Kumari Gharti and office assistant Prem Kumari Gharti, work there. They…

The return of Nepal’s monarchy would cause political instability and harm both Nepal and India, former Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai said during a visit to New Delhi on Monday. Bhattarai, who helped Nepal become a republic in 2008, spoke at the Press Club of India, highlighting the risks of bringing back the monarchy. Bhattarai explained that Nepal’s monarchy was never truly constitutional but remained autocratic. He blamed the current wave of pro-monarchy protests on the government’s failure to meet people’s needs, rather than on a genuine desire for royal rule. Monarchy Would Only Bring Instability “How will the restoration of…

Actor and comedian Kevin Hart has canceled the Indian leg of his “Acting My Age” world tour after a tragic terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. The attack, which claimed the lives of 26 tourists, led to the cancellation of Hart’s highly anticipated performance in Delhi, originally scheduled for April 30. Kevin Hart’s Show in Delhi Cancelled Amid Tragedy On Sunday, event organizer District by Zomato announced the cancellation of Kevin Hart’s show in Delhi. The cancellation came after the deadly attack in Pahalgam, which has left the country in shock. The organizers confirmed that full refunds would be…

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) Index rose slightly by 3.58 points on Sunday, closing at 2,661.60 points. This marks a 0.13 percent increase by the end of the day’s trading session. The Sensitive Index, which tracks the performance of class ‘A’ stocks, went up by 0.40 percent. The Float Index, which reflects the movement of actively traded shares, also rose, but only by 0.04 percent. Sector-Wise Performance Shows Mixed Results Out of 13 sectors on the NEPSE, six closed in positive territory, while seven saw declines. The Investment sector led the gainers with a rise of 1.77 percent. It was…

Prime Minister and CPN (UML) Chair KP Sharma Oli has firmly rejected allegations that he is surrounded by middlepersons. Speaking at the Fourth National Conference of the Madan Bhandari Foundation in Kathmandu on Sunday, Oli challenged his critics to provide proof of their claims. Oli Defends His Integrity Oli said that accusations about middlepersons having access “even to his bedroom” were made by those who rely on “trickery, conspiracy, and cheating” in politics. He described such claims as baseless and said they were intended to harm his reputation and the government’s image. The Prime Minister emphasized that the government has…

Stuart Law has officially started his two-year journey as the head coach of Nepal’s national cricket team. Law arrived in Kathmandu on Friday night and immediately got to work on Saturday. He said he is excited to take on the challenge and help Nepali cricket reach new heights. The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) introduced Law at an event in Lower Mulpani. Speaking to journalists, Law shared his big goals for the team. He made it clear that he is focused on qualifying Nepal for the 2026 T20 World Cup. Law Ready to Build a Strong Team On his first…

Dozens of protesters gathered near the Pakistan Embassy in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Saturday. They accused Pakistan of supporting terrorists and targeting Hindus during a recent attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. The protesters burned a photo of the Pakistani Army Chief and tore the Pakistan flag to show their anger. Protestors Demand Action Against Pakistan Nawaraj Bhandari, one of the protest leaders, said the gathering aimed to unite all Nepalis against terrorism. “All Nepalis should be united and raise their voice,” Bhandari told ANI while leading a march toward the embassy. Four groups took part in the protest. Some protesters…

The top leaders of Nepal’s ruling coalition, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli of CPN-UML and Nepali Congress Chief Sher Bahadur Deuba, have ruled out any possibility of a government change. Local media reported on Saturday that both leaders held talks to strengthen their partnership and continue the current coalition, despite growing talks of tension. Speculation about a split grew after Pushpa Kamal Dahal, leader of the main opposition CPN (Maoist Centre), publicly supported Deuba to lead the next government. However, both Oli and Deuba have made it clear that the coalition remains strong. Coalition leaders deny political instability Addressing journalists…

The Bangladesh national women’s kabaddi team ended their five-match test series in Nepal with a win. They defeated the host team by 28-23 points on Friday at the Satdobato Taekwondo Hall in Lalitpur, just outside Kathmandu. This was the fifth and final match of the series. Nepal had already secured the series with three wins. Bangladesh’s victory in the last match brought the final score of the series to 3-2. Strong Comeback in Final Match Bangladesh had a slow start. At halftime, they were behind 14-7. But after the break, the team showed great energy and took control of the…

The Nepal Medical Association (NMA) has stopped all non-emergency medical services across the country starting Friday, April 25. The strike affects both private and public hospitals, medical colleges, and clinics. Only emergency and intensive care services will continue. The NMA says this protest supports resident doctors studying MD and MS in private colleges. These doctors are asking for the same allowance as those in government-owned colleges. The decision is already backed by the government, but private colleges have refused to follow it. Why are doctors protesting The protest began after many resident doctors reported unfair treatment by private medical colleges.…