Society

Nepalis spent 1.89 trillion rupees on foreign travel last year
The annual report reveals a strong interest among Nepalis in both domestic and international travel. In the last financial year (2080/81), Nepalis spent 1 trillion 89 billion 43 crore rupees on foreign trips, marking a 31.1 percent increase from the previous year. Despite this rise in travel expenditure, there has been some improvement in Nepal’s...
Natural Disasters
190 dead from floods and landslides since June 10
Disasters such as floods and landslides have claimed 190 lives across Nepal since June 10th. The casualties are distributed as follows: three in Kathmandu Valley, 27 in Koshi Province, eight in Madhesh Province, 32 in Bagmati Province, 56 in Gandaki Province, 36 in Lumbini Province, 13 in Karnali Province, and 15 in Sudurpaschim Province. In...
Nepal at Risk of Monkeypox (Mpox) Infection, Ministry of Health Warns
The Ministry of Health and Population has issued a warning that Nepal is at risk of monkeypox (Mpox) infection as the virus spreads rapidly in neighboring India. Ministry Spokesperson Dr. Prakash Budhathoki highlighted the growing threat, emphasizing that Nepal is vulnerable due to its proximity to the outbreak. Last year, a 60-year-old foreign woman was...