- Thursday, 8 January 2026
Raman Paudel
Experts urge precautions against cold-related ailments
Health experts and officials are concerned that cold waves and snowfall may cause various health issues during the mid-winter season. They say that the number of patients affected by cold-related illnesses has increased lately.
Mental health reforms face policy challenges
Several policy hurdles regarding mental health have surfaced during the ongoing three-month campaign led by Dr. Sudha Gautam, Minister of Health and Population. These challenges have slowed progress on her plans. Since her appointment, Dr. Gautam has prioritised mental health among six key areas of focus, launching initiatives such as the establishment of Gen-Z units in 16 hospitals nationwide.
Misuse of social media, AI is major challenge for us
The Election Commission (EC) is in the final stage of preparation for the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, 2026. Recently, the election commissioners have been engaging in discuss
Govt will ensure security of private sector: Minister Sinha
Addressing the Gorkhapatra discourse as the keynote speaker of the panel discussion session on Private Sector Confidence as well as the Smart Infrastructure: Development and Management, the minister urged all stakeholders to work together and assured that the government will ensure the security of the private sector.
Autistic children deprived of proper education
Nine years ago, Kavita Dhakal from Biratnagar noticed unusual behaviour in her son when he was 18 months old. She visited several doctors to seek treatment for him. One doctor adv
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Computer education in public schools still a far cry
Mahabir Pun, Minister for Education, Science, and Technology, took to social media stating that computer education would be mandatory in all public schools, and that each school would require at least one computer teacher.
Dementia or Alzheimer not a disease, but a condition: Experts
Hareram Pathak, 74, from Samakhusi, Kathmandu, used to live in an elderly care centre close to his home until a few months ago. One afternoon, he sneaked out of the care centre without notifying anyone. He himself didn’t know where he was headed. The staff at the care centre realised his absence only in the evening. They immediately informed the Pathak family, but Hareram hadn’t gone home either.
74 Gen-Z movement injured still languish in hospitals
On September 8, 2025, around 12 noon, Netra Bahadur Thapa was one of the frontliners of the Gen-Z protests in Baneshwor. A crowd of protesters headed towards the Pa
