Lifestyle
This is how a Nepali village is mobilising communities in fight against Covid-19
Nepal is going through some truly testing times now. The number of Covid-19 patients identified in the country has reached 191 so far, and it is apparent that our health system is struggling to handle a crisis of this...
Why does the coronavirus infection return after recovery?
Three people–each from Kathmandu, Birgunj, and Rautahat–tested positive for the novel coronavirus even after recovery. Such recurring cases have intensified the fear of infection amongst the people. Many have raised the question: Can the virus be transmitted again from...
In locked down Nepal, webinars are popular. But, spammers frequently spoil them
On April 27, NxtGen, a nonprofit organisation under the Pulchowk Engineering Campus, hosted a webinar on Covid-19 preparedness for students. During the event, the organisers noticed some audience members from fake email addresses violating cybersecurity laws, which left the...
#NEPALVSCOVID19: Nepalis devise virtual solutions to Covid-19-induced health, education problems
Across the world, many cities have been in lockdown to curb the spread of the coronavirus. The lockdown has bound many of the people within the walls of their houses, but it has not been able to restrict their...
This is how phones are used to spread Covid-19 awareness in Nepal
In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, the government of Nepal and private sectors have been working together to spread awareness regarding the new disease among the people. In this unprecedented crisis, awareness is key to safeguard oneself and...
Nepal lockdown forces some startups to shut, some others to modify
Namgyal Dorjee Sherpa and some of his friends started Customandu in December last year. Their team had dreamed of earning some good profits within a few months. However, their dream has got shattered now. “We are not in operation...
Nepal lockdown might lead Province 2 to famine, malnutrition
The Musahar community of Bhaluwaha of Kamala municipality-5 of Sindhuli district survives on daily wages. Now, its members are at a high risk of famine due to lockdown restrictions. Mukta Devi, who became a mother a fortnight ago, has...
They had option to go back, but these foreigners chose to ‘live’ Nepal lockdown
Every night, thousands of people are leaving the Kathmandu Valley to go back to their villages despite the lockdown restrictions. With the extensions of the lockdown and low or no source of income, people are compelled to leave the...
Many people fear getting fat during lockdown. How can they avoid it?
The whole world has been hit by an unprecedented and lethal pandemic, which has left most of the humans stuck inside their houses in a fight against the spread of the coronavirus. Since March 23, Nepal has been in...
In locked down Nepal, podcasting thrives to spread positivity and preparedness
With more than 25 days into lockdown, people have come across a number of ways to entertain themselves and become occupied, exploring new things and learning new skills. One of the many explored ideas, during this lockdown, is podcasting....
Meet Nepali nurse in Australia who got infected with coronavirus–and overcame it
Sanjita Neupane from Nepal works as a nurse in Australia. While travelling, she contracted the coronavirus infection in March. Now, after overcoming the infection successfully, she says she successfully defeated the virus by adopting proper health precautions while maintaining...
Amid lockdown, this New Year became boring for many but blissful for some
In the previous years, the New Year’s Day used to be the time of celebration. People used to wish for delight, joy, excitement, and hopefulness. New resolutions would be made. But, the Nepalis welcomed this new year 2077 amid...