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...

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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...

1 year ago 248

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...

1 year ago 270

#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...

1 year ago 241

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...

1 year ago 269

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...

1 year ago 278

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...

1 year ago 355

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...

1 year ago 224

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...

1 year ago 217

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....

1 year ago 270

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...

1 year ago 295

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...

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