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Lumbini sees decline in suicide cases amid rising national trend
2+ hour, 26+ min ago (658+ words) BANKE, July 14: Although suicide remains a serious social challenge in Lumbini Province, recent data suggests a declining trend in the region. Stakeholders attribute the decline to growing awareness of mental health, increased education, and greater acceptance of alternative ways to…...
Businessman Raut passes away following self-immolation
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (348+ words) KATHMANDU, July 11: Entrepreneur Ashwin Raut, who poured petrol on himself and set himself on fire on Saturday morning in Buddhanagar, Kathmandu, has died. Raut passed away during treatment at Bir Hospital on Saturday afternoon, informed Dr Piyush Dahal, a doctor…...
Bibek Mandal was reportedly struggling after losing his teaching job before self-immolation attempt
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (496+ words) SARLAHI, July 11: A 42-year-old man who had reportedly been struggling with mental distress since losing his job as a temporary schoolteacher six months ago sustained critical burn injuries after setting himself on fire in Sarlahi on Friday. Bibek Mandal, a…...
Ganesh Nepali, who attempted self-immolation, dies during treatment
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (150+ words) KATHMANDU, July 10: Ganesh Nepali, who sustained critical burn injuries after attempting self-immolation in Kathmandu on Thursday, died while undergoing treatment at Bir Hospital on Friday. Nepali, 25, from Soru Rural Municipality-1 in Mugu, succumbed to his injuries during treatment, Dr Apar…...
Australia teen social media ban has little impact: research
2+ week, 2+ day ago (471+ words) SYDNEY, June 27: Australia's social media ban for under 16s has had little impact on teenagers' scrolling habits, researchers said Thursday in one of the first evaluations of the world-leading measures. Australia in December banned under 16s from the likes of Facebook, Instagram…...
When Generations Drift Apart
4+ week, 1+ day ago (148+ words) Today, this has become an omnipresent issue. The youth view social, cultural, and political issues through a different lens, widening the generational gap and challenging long-established beliefs and values. The generation gap naturally arises from age differences that lead to…...
Man kills wife in domestic dispute, son injured
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (140+ words) BHAKTAPUR, June 4: A man living in a rented house in Chhaling, Ward 10 of Bhaktapur Municipality, allegedly killed his wife following a domestic dispute. According to Deputy Superintendent of Police Prakash Jwegu of the Bhaktapur District Police Office, Bidur Bishwakarma of…...
Government panel calls for stricter social media checks to protect minors
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (115+ words) myRepublica Beyond Borders, Beyond News Government panel calls for stricter social media checks to protect minors Nepal eyes historic SAFF Women's Championship title Save children from social media Dodging Fake News on Social Media India ready to elevate multifaceted ties:…...
Sweden health agency tells parents to put down phones - myRepublica - The New York Times Partner, Latest news of Nepal in English, Latest News Articles | Republica
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (344+ words) STOCKHOLM, June 1: Sweden's public health agency on Monday called on parents to put their phones away when spending time with their children. The Public Health Agency of Sweden said the new recommendations follow research into the impact of screen use....
Death in police custody: Action recommended against 10 police personnel - myRepublica - The New York Times Partner, Latest news of Nepal in English, Latest News Articles | Republica
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (169+ words) KATHMANDU, May 27: Action has been recommended against 10 security personnel, including a Superintendent of Police, over the incident of the death of a detainee under police custody of the Area Police Office, Khurkot, in Sindhuli. A probe committee formed under the…...