Sabitri Dhakal
Sabitri Dhakal is a correspondent/producer, covering health, environment, society and politics. Prior to NepalMinute, she worked as a feature writer at The Himalayan Times newspaper.
Aug 17, 2022
Another infection to be cautious about – Dengue
According to a weekly report published by Epidemiology and Disease Control Division, 168 cases of...
Aug 16, 2022
Nepali writers condemn attack on Salman Rushdie, press for artistic freedom
Nepali writers say they are closely following global reactions on the attack and news concerning...
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Aug 14, 2022
Wake Up Ali… Wake Up Now: A story of all of us
Originally published as Prabas in Nepali language two years ago, the English translation of the...
Aug 12, 2022
Most coronavirus deaths of late have involved the unvaccinated
Since the resurgence of coronavirus infection in mid-July, 15 of the 19 deaths recorded have...
Aug 08, 2022
Eight Nepali books with diverse themes shortlisted for Madan Award
Madan Puraskar is the the most prestigious literary award conferred to an outstanding book in...
Aug 05, 2022
Erasmus+ scholarships pave the way to study in Europe
The Delegation of the European Union to Nepal together with the Erasmus Mundus Association Nepal...
Aug 02, 2022
Tarakeshwor family murder mystery deepens
People in Kathmandu valley got a rude shock after police found an entire family of...
Aug 01, 2022
With a huge head tumour removed, Pramisha Sherpa heaves a sigh of relief
Pramisha Sherpa, 37, of Rasnalu Gokulganga-3 Ramechhap, underwent the surgery for removal of the tumour...
Jul 31, 2022
Three found with symptoms of viral hepatitis, but which of its strains are medicos talking about?
Continuous rainfall and uncollected garbage in the city were the usual suspects behind these cases...
Jul 29, 2022
Rise in suicide cases calls for new methods to handle mental health issues
Growing counts of suicide over the last five years have prompted the authorities to rethink...
Jul 27, 2022
Even as vaccines freeze, many needy are left without a jab
Why are there few takers of the vaccines? Health experts point out the lack of...
Jul 25, 2022
China-educated medical students have a reason to cheer - finally
The Council’s move will also benefit Covid pandemic-affected medical students who could not return to...
Jul 24, 2022
Monkeypox now a global emergency. What rising cases in India mean for Nepal?
The outbreak is currently concentrated among men who have sex with men, especially those with...
Jul 22, 2022
New Covid alarm prompts compulsory mask up rules
The Ministry of Health and Population has appealed to people to compulsorily wear a mask...
Jul 20, 2022
Vox pops: Kathmanduites react to Balen Shah’s garbage separation proposal
What kind of difficulties are Kathmanduites facing – in separating biodegradable and non-biodegradable wastes?
Jul 19, 2022
Covid-like symptoms in children give parents sleepless nights
Nine children below the age of 11 were tested Covid positive on July 18 and...
Jul 18, 2022
Second Covid vaccine drive for children continues
The children need to show their vaccination card issued to them during the first dose...
Jul 17, 2022
Should Nepalis worry about Monkeypox?
UAE being the origin of the first Indian monkeypox case, Nepalis in UAE too could...
Jul 15, 2022
BA.5 Omicron: Should Nepalis be worried?
The data from the Ministry of Health and Population (MOHP) shows that over 200 cases...