A recent report shows 11.4 percent children under five years of age in Darchula, 9.6 percent in Bajura, 8.8 percent in Bajhang, 7.7 percent in Doti, and 6.8 percent in Achham suffer from severe stunting.
The conservative coalition of Takaichi, the nation’s first female leader, is on track to win around 300 of the 465 seats in the lower house of parliament, according to multiple opinion polls.
Modi is on a two-day visit to the Southeast Asian nation, his first since the two countries elevated ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership in August 2024.
Authorities prioritise most damaged sections of the 30.5 km highway, with multiple contracts underway and JICA set to rebuild the final stretch before next year’s monsoon.
Thai voters will also be asked whether to replace the 2017 military-backed constitution, which critics say concentrated power in undemocratic institutions, including a powerful indirectly selected senate.
An estimated 10,000 people took to the streets of Milan in a protest over housing costs and environmental concerns on the first full day of the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.
Two years after a one-run loss to South Africa in the previous World Cup, the Rhinos face a ruthless England team that is not taking the Associate challenge lightly.
Pakistan have little margin for error in their bid to qualify for the Super 8 stage after deciding to boycott their group match against arch-rivals India.
Prolonged closure of northern trade points curbs electric vehicle inflow despite strong domestic demand, while imports of conventional vehicles also decline.
