- Sunday, 21 September 2025
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Papillomavirus vaccination begins from seven hospitals
The government started a free Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign across the country to prevent cervical cancer in women on Wednesday. Minister for Health and Population Mohan Bahadur Basnet initiated the campaign in an official programme at Thapathali-based Paropakar Maternity and Women's Hospital (PMWH). Minister Basnet inaugurated the campaign by handing over a vaccine carrier to PMWH Director Dr. Shree Prasad Adhikari. A 14-year-old girl of Dhumbarahi, Kathmandu, was then administered the first HPV vaccination of the nation-wide campaign during the programme. According to the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP), HPV vaccines will be provided from seven hospitals in seven provinces. With the PMWH for Bagmati Province, Biratnagar's Koshi Hospital in Koshi, Birgunj's Narayani Hospital in Madhes, Pokhara-based Gandaki Academy of Health Sciences in Gandaki, Nepalgunj-based Bheri Hospital in Lumbini, Birendranagar-based Provincial Hospital in Karnali and Amargadhi-based Dadeldhura Hospital in Sudurpashchim are providing the vaccines.
NHRC officials call on President Paudel
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Chairperson Tapa Bahadur Magar with officials called on President Ramchandra Poudel.
Adhere to BP's thoughts to strengthen party: Leader Koirala
Nepali Congress leader Dr Shekhar Koirala suggested the party and government adhere to BP's thoughts so that they would be strengthened.
Economic reform soon: PM Prachanda
Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said the government was focused on economic reforms with production and employment generation.
Economic reform hindered by disgruntled party: Minister Dr Mahat
Minister for Finance Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat said that the steps taken by the government for economic reforms were getting obstructed by the disgruntled party.
CIB submits investigation report on gold smuggling to District Attorney Office
The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police has submitted the report it prepared after investigating the gold smuggling scam. The CIB has prepared the report, suggesting the Attorney's Office make defendants to 50 persons involved in the smuggling.
Foreign Minister Saud in New York
Minister for Foreign Affairs Narayan Prasad Saud arrived in New York on Tuesday late night to attend the 78th Session of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Officials, including Chief of
Australian Ambassador Volk calls on NPC Vice Chair Dr Shrestha
A courtesy meeting was held between Vice-Chairperson of the National Planning Commission (NPC), Dr Min Bahadur Shrestha, and Australian Ambassador to Nepal, Felicity Volk, today.
Lack of use of houses built for poor people
As many as 12 houses were built for the poor and destitute people in 2018 at Murkuti and Kamirechaur under Banglachuli Rural Municipality -7. Eight houses in Murkuti and four houses in Kamirechaur, making a total of 12 houses, with two rooms built, of which, two houses in Murkuti and four houses in Kamirechaur holds human settlements.
Salt Trading needs to contribute to agriculture sector-Industry Minister Rijal
The Salt Trading Corporation Company which was established to ensure a smooth supply of iodized common salt in the country has completed 60 years of operation.
Readiness to take risk for result-oriented performance: PM Prachanda
Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has said both the politicos and bureaucrats' readiness to take risks would help in result-oriented performance.
Impact of climate change more in Nepalese women: Dr Rana
Nepali Congress central committee member Dr Arzu Rana Deuba has said Nepali women have been mostly affected from the impacts of climate change, expressing view that access of Nepali women to the latest technology should be increased.
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Health Ministry committed to provide HPV vaccine to girls of all age groups: Minister Basnet
Minister for Health and Population, Mohan Bahadur Basnet, has said the ministry was committed to provide 'HPV' vaccine against cervical cancer to girls of all age groups across the country.
732 dengue infected people in Tanahun district
Seven hundred thirty two people have been confirmed infected with dengue in Tanahun district.
UML General-Secretary Pokhrel returns home shortening his China visit
CPN (UML) General-Secretary Shankar Pokhrel has returned to Nepal today shortening his China visit after the death of Constituent Assembly Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson of the CPN (UML), Subas Chandra Nembang.
