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Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi, organized a press conference at Hilton Hotel, Naxal, Kathmandu, where two of its senior consultants discussed recent advancements in gastroenterology and neurology.

Dr Sanjay Sikka, Senior Consultant in Gastroenterology and Hepatology, spoke on developments in the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal, liver, and pancreatic diseases. He highlighted the hospital’s use of advanced diagnostic and therapeutic technologies, including endoscopic and liver care procedures.

Dr PN Renjen, Senior Consultant in Neurology, addressed modern approaches to managing neurological conditions such as stroke, epilepsy, movement disorders, and multiple sclerosis. He emphasized the role of advanced imaging, electrophysiological studies, and minimally invasive neurosurgical interventions in improving treatment outcomes.

The event brought together members of the medical community and media in Kathmandu to exchange knowledge on emerging medical technologies and patient care strategies available at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals.

Established in 1996, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals is a joint venture between the Government of Delhi and Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited. The hospital provides multi-specialty tertiary care and has been recognized for its programs in organ transplantation, advanced diagnostic services, and specialized treatment facilities.

Recently, the hospital introduced the ZAP-X Gyroscopic Radiosurgery Platform, a non-invasive technology for brain tumor treatment, and the RADIXACT-X9 system for targeted cancer care.

Deerwalk Learning Center has launched the DLC App, providing free access to over 3,500 online lessons for students from grades 4 to 11. The app, introduced during a program at the Sagarmatha Hall of the Deerwalk Complex in Sifal on Tuesday, features lessons in Nepali, English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. The content, developed according to the Curriculum Development Centre’s guidelines, was previously available on the center’s website.

According to Deerwalk Group Limited Chairperson Hitesh Karki, more than 5m students and teachers have already used the video lessons, and work is underway to expand the resource for grade 12 and undergraduate levels. Ashok Dalli, CEO of Edutech Nepal, said over 200,000 students and teachers from more than 300 community schools equipped with computer labs by Edutech Nepal are using the lessons.

Former Khaireni Secondary School principal Keshav Raj Ghimire highlighted the role of flipped classes during the Covid-19 pandemic, noting they helped reach millions of students.

Bahrain, in collaboration with UN Women, has opened nominations for the third cycle of the HRH Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa Global Award for Women’s Empowerment. The award is open to governments, private enterprises, civil society organisations, and individuals worldwide. It recognises national and international efforts that advance women’s empowerment and promote their role in sustainable development and societal progress.

Presented every three years, the award has four categories: Public Sector, Private Sector, Civil Society Organisations, and Individuals. Winners in each category will receive a $100,000 prize. The deadline for nominations is 20 March 2026.

Annapurna journo Bishnu Thapa has launched his latest book ‘Kheladi: Sangharsha Dekhi Safalatasamma’, which chronicles the journeys of Nepali athletes. The book was officially unveiled on Friday at a ceremony in Kathmandu by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Urban Development, Prakash Man Singh.

Speaking at the launch, Singh emphasized that sports are an essential indicator of a nation’s prosperity. He remarked that the book would not only serve as a source of inspiration for future generations but also as an important documentation of Nepali sports history.

Member-Secretary of the National Sports Council, Tanka Lal Ghising, praised the book for filling a gap in sports documentation. “Although stories about athletes appear in the media, they rarely get compiled into books. This book will inspire many others to write similar works,” he said, stressing the need to continue writing about athletes’ struggles and triumphs.

Author Thapa shared that the book captures the journeys of nearly five dozen athletes who have seen both ups and downs in their careers and brought recognition to Nepal at national and international levels. He said the material is based on his decades-long journalistic work, starting from Punarjagaran Weekly and spanning multiple publications over the years.

The book covers stories from Jit Bahadur KC, who earned Nepal’s first medal, to Palesa Goverdhan, who made history by winning a bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. “I felt that the sacrifices, dedication, struggles, and successes of both veteran and young athletes should not just remain on newspaper pages—they deserve to be preserved as historical documents,” sports journalist Thapa said. He added, “This book will not just serve as a record for future generations but also motivate aspiring individuals to pursue a career in sports. We must now move beyond just writing stories—we must also archive them in book form.”