Scientists focus on bats for clues to prevent next pandemic

RIO DE JANEIRO: Night began to fall in Rio de Janeiro’s Pedra Branca state park as four Brazilian scientists switched on their flashlights to traipse along a narrow trail of mud through dense rainforest....

National survey of menstrual health and hygiene management of adolescent girls in Nepal

Kathmandu, 10 December 2020 – In partnership with the national apical body responsible for promoting health research across the country Nepal Health Research Council (NHRC), World Vision released a report today that provides a...

Construction of ‘head box’ impossible in stipulated time

KATHMANDU, DECEMBER 13 The construction of the ‘head box’ for the Melamchi Drinking Water Project is impossible in the stipulated time due to the obstructions created by the COVID-19 pandemic. During the lockdown, supply of both...

Rapti oust Bagmati, enter final

CHITWAN, DECEMBER 13 Rapti defeated Bagmati by 11 runs and advanced to the final of the Gautam Buddha Cup here at the under-construction Gautam Buddha International Stadium today. Rapti’s Abhinas Bohara celebrates after taking a wicket...

NSJF, Pulsar renew Sports Award deal

KATHMANDU, DECEMBER 13 Nepal Sports Journalists Forum extended the Pulsar Sports Award sponsorship deal with Hansraj Hulaschand and Company Pvt Ltd here today. Executive Director of Hansraj Hulaschand and Company, Abhimanyu Golchha (left) and NSJF President...

Nepal to play U-19 WC Qualifiers

KATHMANDU: The International Cricket Council on Sunday announced the road map for the ICC U-19 World Cup to be held in 2022 in the West Indies. The Nepali youth team will take part in the...

Human Development Index improves, risks however continue

KATHMANDU, DECEMBER 13 The human development index has improved in Nepal, but with persisting risks. The HDI prepared with the assistance of UNDP was made public by the National Planning Commission. HDI summarises the development dimensions. It...

Trademark counterfeiting: Time to review its laws

Agreement on Trade Related Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) defines counterfeit trademark goods as any goods, including packaging, bearing without authorisation a trademark which is identical to the trademark validly registered in respect of such...