National Earthquake Safety Day being observed today
The 27th National Earthquake Safety Day is being observed by organizing various programs.
It has been observed since 2055 BS in commemoration of the great earthquake that occurred on Magh 2, 1990 BS (16 January 1934 AD).
The purpose of observing this day is to raise awareness about earthquakes and increase preparedness.
The earthquake on Baisakh 12, 2072 BS (25 April 2015) caused significant damages to life and property.
Weather to remain stable; mist forecast in Tarai
The Weather Forecasting Division has stated that currently there is no influence of a remarkable weather system in the country.
This afternoon some areas of the Tarai region will experience mist.
According to the Division, there will be partly cloudy weather in the high hill and mountainous areas of Koshi and Sudurpashchim Provinces, while the rest of the areas will remain mainly fair.
Similarly, some areas in the Tarai region will experience mist tonight.
In Karnali Sudurpashchim Provinces, the weather will be partly cloudy, while the rest of the areas will remain mainly clear.
The Division has urged one and all concerned to take necessary precautions as the mist may have partial effects on daily life, tourism, health, as well as air and road transportation.
Understanding PCOS: A growing health concern beyond fertility
Many people may have heard the term PCOS, which stands for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, although its exact cause is still not fully understood. Today, PCOS is recognized as the most common hormonal and metabolic disorder affecting women of reproductive age, impacting 6-20 percent of women worldwide. PCOS is mainly characterized by high levels of male hormone (androgens) in women, irregular or absent ovulation, and the presence of multiple small cysts in the ovaries, which can be detected through ultrasound.
Originally described in 1935 as Stein-Leventhal Syndrome, PCOS was once viewed only as a reproductive problem, causing missed periods, irregular menstruation, and difficulty in becoming pregnant. However, decades of research have revealed that PCOS affects far more than fertility. It is now known to be a serious whole-body condition, closely linked to weight gain, abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, abnormal cholesterol levels, insulin resistance, and chronic low-grade inflammation—all of which significantly increase the risk of diabetes and heart disease.
The most widely used diagnostic method for PCOS is the Rotterdam criteria, which requires the presence of at least two of the following: excess male hormones, irregular ovulation, and polycystic ovaries.
In Nepal, limited studies indicate that about 5-7 percent of women aged 20-30 are diagnosed with PCOS during medical checkups, while data on other age groups remain scarce. Unfortunately, public awareness of the condition is still very low, and access to reliable diagnostic services is limited. As a result, many women are diagnosed only when they seek medical help for infertility. Once pregnancy is achieved, follow-up care often ends, even though the health risks associated with PCOS continue throughout a woman’s life.
What is most concerning is that long-term exposure to high androgen levels in women with PCOS can lead to serious metabolic health problems over time. Emerging research also suggests that these effects may even influence the health of children born to mothers with PCOS, highlighting the need for further studies.
PCOS is therefore not just a fertility issue; it is a lifelong health condition that requires early diagnosis, continuous care, and greater public awareness to protect the long-term health of women and future generations.
2 killed, 11 injured in Jhapa container truck-bus collision
Two persons, including a minor died and 11 others were injured when a container truck collided with a bus at Naya Basti in Kankai Municipality-3, Jhapa along the East-West Highway on Thursday.
The deceased have been identified as 40-year-old Sushma Rajbanshi of Bhadrapur Municipality-8 and her son 18-month-old Aarut Rajbanshi.
According to Deputy Superintendent of Police Khagendra Bahadur Khadka of the District Police Office, the accident occurred when the container (Me 1 Cha 4515), heading towards Maidhar from Biratamode, collided head-on with the bus (Na 5 Kha 2149) this morning. .
The condition of some of the injured is reported to be serious.
Police are searching for the bus driver, while the container driver, Jaqeer Hussain (39) of Biratamode Municipality-6, has been taken into police custody for further investigation.
