Mandalay: Following Myanmar’s devastating earthquake, thousands of displaced families are now facing a growing health crisis, with an increased risk of dengue outbreaks in makeshift camps, according to a press release from the World Health Organisation (WHO). In collaboration with local health authorities, the WHO has initiated an urgent prevention and control campaign in some of.
Kathmandu: Nepal is grappling with multiple forest fires, leading to a dramatic increase in burn cases in hospitals treating affected individuals. The Nepal Cleft and Burn Centre, also known as Kirtipur Hospital, is overwhelmed by the number of burn patients, forcing them to transfer several victims to other facilities daily. Dr. Kiran Nakarmi, the director.
Kathmandu: Teachers in Nepal, organized by the Nepal Teachers’ Federation, launched a general strike in the school sector on Monday, pressing for the implementation of a new School Education Act. The strike aims to escalate pressure on the government to address their demands, as reported by local media. As the main representative body for school.
Kathmandu: The skyline of Kathmandu is currently engulfed in a thick layer of pollution that has persisted for weeks, greatly affecting visibility and causing flight delays. Residents are experiencing health issues such as itchy eyes, sore throats, and burning sensations in their noses due to the pervasive grey haze. “I recently recovered from a bad.
Islamabad: Farmers across Pakistan have announced plans for a nationwide protest on April 13 to oppose corporate farming initiatives being introduced under the Green Pakistan Initiative (GPI), according to a report by Dawn. The protest will include rallies and conventions in various towns and on public-sector farms, organized by a coalition of groups, including the.
Colombo: Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in “extensive and productive talks” with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo on Saturday. PM Modi is the first foreign leader to be hosted by the Sri Lankan President during his presidency. In a post on X, PM Modi stated, “I held extensive and productive talks with President Anura.
Yangon [Myanmar]: In a display of solidarity, India sent 442 tonnes of food assistance to Myanmar on Friday as part of its ongoing humanitarian response to the devastating earthquake that struck the country last month. The shipment, which included rice, cooking oil, noodles, and biscuits, was transported by the Indian Navy’s landing ship tank INS.
Jerusalem: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that they killed Saeed Ahmad Abed Khudari, a significant money exchanger for Hamas, in Gaza City. The IDF stated that Khudari, who was targeted and killed on Thursday, was identified as “a key terror financing facilitator within Hamas.” He led the Al Wefaq Co. fund, which the Israeli.
Sydney: Two men have been arrested and charged in Australia for allegedly bringing firearms into a Melbourne sporting event attended by more than 80,000 people. Victorian police reported that they were called by stadium security on Thursday night to assist with two individuals who were refusing to leave an Australian Football League (AFL) match at.
