- Tuesday, 2 June 2026
The Rising Nepal
Benefits Of Generic Prescribing
Medicines are the most frequently used component of intervention in healthcare with over 75 per cent of hospital outpatient visits involving prescription of medications. Medicines are prescribed in almost all health conditions except in some instances, lifestyle modifications are recommended. They constitute large percentages of healthcare expenditures and an overwhelming amount of those expenditures is incurred out-of-pocket, particularly in developing countries.
Economy Faring Better
Nepal's ailing economy has shown a sign of improvement. Nepal Rastra Bank says that the national economy is heading on a right track. An ambitious goal of
Prescribed Burning Prevents Wildfires
Roaring flames, burned-out houses and cars, hazy air and orange skies are all around us. Already this year, millions of hectares have been torched by more than 2,200 wildfires in Canada.
Poets from 30 districts grace Damauli literary conference
The days are extremely hot and the expansion of the Prithvi Highway has made the travel to Tanahun’s Damauli tiresome. However, despite the scorching heat and dusty highway, poets from 30 districts attended the second literary conference organised by the Gandaki Literature Academy and sponsored by Vyas Municipality.
US, Canada saw dangerous smoke this week but it's a routine peril for many developing countries
Thick, smoky air from Canadian wildfires made for days of misery in New York City and across the U.S. Northeast this week. But for much of the rest of the world, breathing dangerously polluted air is an inescapable fact of life — and death.
Mahalaxmi Life approves merger with Prabhu Life
Mahalaxmi Life Insurance Limited has approved the merger of the company with Prabhu Life Insurance Limited at the share swap ratio of 1:1.
Organised gangs smuggling buffaloes from Bihar
Smuggling of buffaloes, especially the males, from the Indian state of Bihar has increased of late. According to local buffalo farmers in areas of Mahottari district bordering Bihar, organised gangs are involved in the smuggling.
Guerlain preserves cosmetics history in new ‘warehouse of wonders’
The world’s first lipstick. A pivoting toothbrush. The original Nivea cream and serum. Not to mention the intimate secrets of Queen Elizabeth II. These are some of the treasures held in Guerlain’s first archive, which brings stories from the iconic French cosmetic company’s sensational past to life.
Jagannath locals elated as electricity service resumes after repair works
Jagannath is one of the rural municipalities of the remote district of Bajura. It was only a decade ago that the villagers were supplied electricity through the Bhunwakhola Hydropower Project.
Withdrawal of 2% luxury tax on gold, silver demanded
Gold and silver entrepreneurs have demanded immediate withdrawal of the 2 per cent luxury tax levied on gold and silver items.
Philippines evacuates people near volcano
Philippine troops, police and rescue workers began forcibly evacuating residents near Mayon Volcano on Friday as its increasing unrest indicated a violent eruption of one of the country’s most active volcanoes is possible within weeks or days.
Heightened Insecurity Incubates Systemic Crises
A feeling of heightened insecurity has gripped the society. It rears the general condition of consciousness of people about current time and an awareness o
Harnessing People’s Agenda For Health
Nepal has historically progressed in the health sector in terms of providing basic healthcare services and achieving better health outcomes. High level national
How Mexican Landfills Become Ganglands
Consumerism, urban sprawl and a fast-paced lifestyle result in the increasing use of single-use products that are discarded immediately. Buyers typically do not consider social and environmental consequences. This trend is obvious in Mexico. The country generates around 120,000 tons of waste every day. That is an average of 0.95 kilogram
WB hails Nepal’s monetary policy
Visiting Vice President of the World Bank for the South Asia Region Martin Raiser and Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Maha Prasad Adhikari Friday discussed the monetary and fiscal policy of Nepal.
