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First-principles investigation of high capacity, rechargeable CFx cathode batteries based on graphdiyne and "holey'' graphene carbon allotropes

Sep 20, 2024 | pubs.rsc.org | Quinn Campbell |Krishna Acharya |Bryan R. Wygant |Nirajan Paudel

First-principles investigation of high capacity, rechargeable CFx cathode batteries based on graphdiyne and "holey'' graphene carbon allotropes Batteries composed of CFx cathodes have high theoretical specific capacities (> 860 mAh/g).
A great wall between the public and data

Apr 10, 2024 | theannapurnaexpress.com | Krishna Acharya

Located between China and India, Nepal ranks 108th out of 180 countries in the Transparency International’s corruption perceptions index (CPI), a very unenviable position compared to neighbors like Bhutan (26th), the Maldives (93rd) and India (93rd). What offers us a little bit of solace is a relatively better position than other neighbors, namely Sri Lanka (115th), Pakistan (133rd), Bangladesh (149th) and Afghanistan (162nd).
Probe commission suggests action against CIB chief Bajracharya

Mar 15, 2024 | htsyndication.com | Krishna Acharya

Nepal, March 15 -- A high-level probe commission on gold smuggling has recommended departmental actions against officials including Additional Inspector General Kiran Bajracharya, chief of the Central Investigation Bureau, and then director general of the Department of Immigration Jhalakram Adhikari.
A diclofenac-free status: No mean feat for Nepal

Feb 23, 2024 | theannapurnaexpress.com | Krishna Acharya

Diclofenac, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug commonly used in veterinary medicine, has been linked to vulture population declines in South Asia. When a vulture ingests this drug, it causes renal failure and results in the scavenger’s death. As the population of the natural cleansers of the carcasses declines, carcasses are left in the environment to rot, spreading various infectious pathogens to humans and animals in their close periphery population, posing a big threat to public health.
A lethal shot

Feb 18, 2024 | theannapurnaexpress.com | Krishna Acharya

Medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA) aka ‘Sangini Sui’ is a long-acting female contraceptive designed for use in women for birth control, and is not recommended for use in animals. However, Nepali farmers are rampantly using this female contraceptive injection as a weight booster in the male goat. This unconventional application of MPA as a growth promoter has brought debates owing to its detrimental effects on animal health, human health and the environment.
Possible health threats from red vermillion

Feb 11, 2024 | theannapurnaexpress.com | Krishna Acharya

In Hinduism, red vermillion is a sign of valor, energy, and prosperity and is commonly used in worshiping gods, festivals, marriage ceremonies. The red vermillion mainly contains highly toxic Mercury sulfide (HgS) and sometimes Lead tetraoxide, which can cause carcinogenesis, leukoderma and multiple organ failures. Even though HgS is non-poisonous and can be stored and transported without any problems, it can release pure mercury in presence of heat and oxygen.
One-health approach for combating zoonoses

Jan 31, 2024 | theannapurnaexpress.com | Krishna Acharya

Recent research indicates that zoonotic diseases will continue to grow and become a leading cause of animal and human casualties. Thus, healthcare workers, including animal health workers, will increasingly face substantial challenges in controlling such diseases, as these zoonotic diseases will continue to evolve and develop into new strains of pathogens or completely new pathogens along with complex disease dynamics.
New evidence shows Lamichhane's dishonest share deal

Jan 22, 2024 | htsyndication.com | Krishna Acharya

Nepal, Jan. 23 -- More evidence has emerged of Rabi Lamichhane, the chairman of the Rastriya Swatantra Party, misappropriating the deposits of a cooperative to buy shares in a media company. Unlike what he claims, Lamichhane, the then managing director of Gorkha Media Network which operated Galaxy Television, had received neither 'sweat shares' of the media company nor did he quit the company in June, 2022 without taking any money.
New evidence shows Lamichhane’s dishonest share deal

Jan 22, 2024 | kathmandupost.com | Krishna Acharya

More evidence has emerged of Rabi Lamichhane, the chairman of the Rastriya Swatantra Party, misappropriating the deposits of a cooperative to buy shares in a media company. Unlike what he claims, Lamichhane, the then managing director of Gorkha Media Network which operated Galaxy Television, had received neither ‘sweat shares’ of the media company nor did he quit the company in June, 2022 without taking any money.
Misleading Statistics of Livestock in Nepal

Nov 26, 2023 | myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com | Krishna Acharya

Livestock statistics influence the development of plans and policies related to the livestock sector. But, in the case of Nepal, such statistics are misleading. These misleading statistics as a result of inaccuracy in data have failed to translate plans and policies by the Department of Livestock Services (DLS) and Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (MoALD), thereby resulting in a lack of achieving objectives set by DLS and MoALD.