History made: Gurkha veteran Hari Budha Magar becomes first double above-knee amputee to complete Seven Summits Former British Gurkha soldier Hari Budha Magar has made mountaineering history, becoming the first double above-knee amputee to summit the highest peaks on all seven continents after reaching the top of Mount Vinson in Antarctica on January 6, 2026.
More than just futsal: Nepal Toastmasters Futsal Tournament Season 3 celebrates sport and community On December 27, 2025, the grounds of Premier International School in Satdobato came alive with energy, enthusiasm, and sportsmanship as Division A of District 41 hosted the third season of the Nepal Toastmasters Futsal Tournament.
Cycling for cancer survival support We initiated a historic collective ride led by two cancer survivors Harka Lama and Kabita Chitrakar from Chewa Bhanjyang (East Nepal border) to Jhula Ghat (West Nepal border) on January 1, 2026.
Westerners are embracing 'Mad Honey' - with little knowledge about health and ecological impacts The guest, wearing his trademark red bandana, fumbles through his bag and produces a transparent container the size of his palm. It is filled three-quarters with a brown, viscous liquid, topped off with a bright yellow cap — the color signifying caution.
Nepalaya to publish 75 writers under 25 Publication house Nepalaya is set to release the works of 75 young writers under the age of 25, including 25 storytellers, 25 poets, and 25 essayists, selected through a global open call.
Tokha Toastmasters Club organizes Toastmasters Fair to engage the community Tokha Toastmasters Club successfully organized a Toastmasters Fair at Adhyayan School, Samakhusi, with the aim of bringing Toastmasters closer to the community through an open, interactive, and informative platform.
NAST Releases Book on Climate Change Impacts, Adaptation and Mitigation in Nepal Senior Scientific Officer at NAST, Pawan Kumar Neupane, said the book was prepared by the Nepal Climate Change Knowledge Management Centre (NCCKMC) at NAST.
Two-day Christmas Initiative brings joy and hope to orphanages across Kathmandu The Himalayan Times' annual Christmas giving initiative saw heartwarming participation from multiple organizations over two days, bringing gifts, essentials, and festive meals to children in need across the valley.
Everything you need to know about Christmas, and how it has evolved into a global holiday Christmas is a Christian holiday that observes the birth of Jesus.
Samarthaguru Sangh Nepal to mark World Meditation Day with day-long programmes on December 21 Samarthaguru Sangh Nepal is set to organise a series of meditation awareness and practice programmes on December 21 in Kathmandu on the occasion of World Meditation Day,
From silent guest to confident speaker: My Toastmasters journey Three years ago, if someone had told me that I would one day win the First Prize at the Club level International Speech Contest,
An open letter to the citizens of Nepal Today, I speak to you as a witness to a moment in our national life when silence itself has taken on a political meaning, and conscience has refused to remain quiet.
SAIM Toastmasters celebrates 6th anniversary and 222nd meeting with inspiration and energy SAIM Toastmasters Club marked its 6th anniversary and 222nd meeting on November 28, 2025, at SAIM College in Old Baneshwor, Kathmandu, drawing over 60 participants from all over Kathmandu,
'Counselling works best when there is trust between the therapist and the client' Mental hygiene is equally important as personal hygiene. In recent times, many people — irrespective of their social status, class, gender or age — are opening up about their poignant stories of struggles, heartbreaks and unresolved psychological conflicts in the midst of topsy-turvy life situations.
Nepal 10 victims identified in Ramechhap bus accident Authorities have identified 10 of the 12 people who lost their lives in a bus accident that occurred early Monday at Masantar, Manthali Municipality-6, in Ramechhap.
Environment Govt, WWF Nepal sign $4.5 million deal to promote human-tiger coexistence The Ministry of Forests and Environment and WWF Nepal on Monday signed a project implementation agreement for a $4.5 million initiative aimed at managing human-tiger conflict and promoting coexistence in Nepal's tiger-bearing parks and buffer zones.
Nepal Over 10 dead as bus plunges into Tamakoshi River in Ramechhap At least 10 people were killed when a passenger bus plunged into the Tamakoshi River in Ramechhap district on Tuesday, with some reports putting the death toll as high as 12.
Security tightened in Rautahat ahead of elections; Joint Army–Police patrols begin Security measures in Rautahat have been tightened ahead of the House of Representatives election scheduled for February 21, with joint patrols by the Nepali Army, Nepal Police and Armed Police Force launched across sensitive areas of the district.
Science and Tech Researchers call for integrated approach for conservation of mountain torrent frogs A study conducted by the Environment Protection and Study Centre (ENPROSC) researchers on ‘Promoting Conservation of Mountain Torrent Frogs’ has called for an integrated approach to conserve mountain torrent frogs in Nepal, stressing the need for the involvement of local communities, local governments and conservation agencies.
Business Hyundai Santro marks 25 years in Nepal, celebrates legacy of trust Hyundai Santro, the model that reshaped Nepal’s small-car market, has completed 25 years since its introduction in the country.
Kathmandu UN Resident Coordinator presents credentials to PM Karki United Nations Resident Coordinator in Nepal Lila Pieters Yahia formally presented her credentials to Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Monday, marking the start of her official mandate in the country.
Business Kajaria expands in Besisahar with new showroom Kajaria has expanded its presence in central Nepal with the inauguration of a new exclusive showroom in Besisahar, Lamjung.
Dadeldhura votes without Deuba for first time in 34 years The House of Representatives elections scheduled for March 5 is set to be a historic one for Dadeldhura, as voters head to the polls without former prime minister Sher Bahadur Deuba on the ballot for the first time in more than three decades.
Kathmandu President Paudel receives Brigade of Gurkhas annual report President Ram Chandra Paudel received the annual report of the Brigade of Gurkhas from Major General Gerald M Strickland, Colonel Commandant of the Brigade of Gurkhas, at the Office of the President, Shital Niwas, on Monday.
Business Gold price inches up by Rs 900 per tola; silver slips slightly Gold price recorded a marginal increase in the domestic market on Tuesday, rising by Rs 900 per tola.
Kathmandu Constituency-5 bound to be battlefield of 'heavyweight' leaders With ‘heavyweight’ leaders at odds, Kathmandu-5 has emerged as the most popular of the 15 constituencies in the Kathmandu valley.
