Latest tests in ward 3 of Mahankal Rural Municipality confirm the contamination. A few days ago 60 percent of jar water samples in Godavari was found unsafe.

Higher mortality risk for those over 15. Mosquito-borne disease riskier for unvaccinated.

Lack of surveillance in 26 districts, and gaps in healthcare system fuels doubts about the accuracy of the data.

Climate change and lack of preparedness deepen crisis in the country’s breadbasket as ricefields lie unplanted.

The country is reeling from an extreme climate crisis, as hundreds of farmers in the Tarai are unable to plant paddy.

Scepticism stems from lack of independent verification and global recognition of the claim. Doctors warn such claims could create a false sense of security among public.

Reports by hydrology department and ICIMOD say satellite image analysis of a glacial lake upstream confirms it caused Tuesday’s flooding.

Earlier forecasts predicted above-normal rainfall, but the Met department now expects below-average rains in the Tarai.

At least eight died, 19 are missing in Tuesday morning flooding of Bhotekoshi river in Rasuwa.

Thousands suffered on Monday after doctors skipped duties at public hospitals to protest Consumer Court verdicts.

Doctors’ union to shun non-emergency care Monday after negligent doctors and hospitals ordered to pay hefty fines.

Experts call for urgent preparations including, strengthening health facilities and launching effective awareness campaigns.

National Statistics Office data show six percent of maternal deaths were due to self-harm (suicide), with most cases occurring during pregnancy.

Over 16,000 people were infected with the potentially fatal disease last year as the parasite spread beyond rural areas.

The victim was a 39-year-old woman from Ilam who died in a Biratnagar hospital.