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Opposition protests in HoR meeting as lawmakers call for urgent discussion on teachers' demands

The House of Representatives meeting this afternoon was disrupted shortly after it began, as opposition lawmakers stood in protest, demanding discussion on issues of urgent public concern.

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President Paudel to unveil govt's annual policies on May 2

President Ramchandra Paudel is scheduled to present the government’s policies and programmes for the upcoming fiscal year at a joint meeting of the Federal Parliament on May 2 at 3:00 pm.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks on stage at his campaign headquarters after the Liberal Party won the Canadian election in Ottawa on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Photo: Justin Tang/The Canadian Press via AP

Mark Carney warns Canadians in Liberal Party victory speech: 'Trump is trying to break us'

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party won Canada’s federal election on Monday, capping a stunning turnaround in fortunes fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s annexation threats and trade war.

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with a payload of 27 of Amazon's Project Kuiper internet satellites lifts off from Launch Complex 41 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Monday, April 28, 2025, in Cape Canaveral, Fla. Photo: AP

Amazon launches its first internet satellites to compete against SpaceX's Starlinks

Amazon’s first batch of internet satellites rocketed into orbit Monday, the latest entry in the mega constellation market currently dominated by SpaceX's thousands of Starlinks.

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NEPSE declines further by 15 points on Tuesday

The NEPSE Index dropped by 15.08 points on Tuesday, continuing its downward trend for the second consecutive day amid weak investor sentiment and declining turnover.

New roadmap aims to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV, Syphilis and Hepatitis...

Gurkhas to take on artillery role in UK's new regiment, The King's Gurkha...

CIAA files charge sheet in Sarlahi Agricultural road construction fraud

Talks with teachers' federation positive

Cover image of Nepathya's US Concert Tour 2025. Courtesy: Nepalaya

Nepathya gears up for seventh US tour with performances across seven cities

Nepathya, is set to embark on a United States tour next month, with concerts scheduled in seven cities.

In this photo provided by Ukraine's 93rd Kholodnyi Yar Separate Mechanized Brigade press service, a soldier looks out of a shelter on the anti-drone firing position in Kostyantynivka, the site of the heavy battles with the Russian troops in the Donetsk region, Ukraine.

Russia declares a 72-hour ceasefire in Ukraine for next week to mark Victory Day in World War II

Russia's full-scale invasion of its neighbor in February 2022 has developed a significant international dimension, further complicating negotiations.

Arsenal's Leandro Trossard celebrates with teammates after scoring his sides second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Crystal Palace at Emirates stadium in London. Photo: AP

Champions League semifinals: Barcelona-Inter revives memories of 2010 epic and Arsenal hosts PSG

Arsenal is also striving to become European champion for the first time, having not reached the semis since 2009.

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ASCR Nepal members pose for a group portrait following their inaugural national conference on culture and religion in Kathmandu.

ASCR Nepal successfully hosts its first national conference on culture and religion

The conference commenced on April 24 with a pre-event academic writing workshop aimed at assisting students engaged in dissertation research.

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Lawmaker Bajgain vents ire on Tourism Minister, demands strong aviation bill

Nepali Congress lawmaker Rajendra Bajgain demanded that Minister of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Badri Prasad Pandey should resign from his post at the earliest.

File--Twenty-six individuals, including teachers, police personnel, and a journalist, were injured during a teachers' protest in the federal capital on Sunday.Photo: RSS

26 persons, including teachers, police personnel, and a journalist, injured during teacher protest in Kathmandu

Twenty-six individuals, including teachers, police personnel, and a journalist, were injured during a teachers' protest in the federal capital on Sunday.

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THT's Skanda Gautam honoured with Political Photojournalism Award

Skanda Gautam from The Himalayan Times was honoured with the Political Photojournalism Award at the 5th National Photojournalism Award 2025 held in Lalitpur on Saturday.

A glimpse from the ISC-KV meeting. Photo Courtesy: UNESCO

Nepal marks a decade of cultural heritage restoration after 2015 earthquake

Nepal commemorated ten years since the devastating 2015 Gorkha Earthquake with a major event focused on cultural heritage rehabilitation, reaffirming commitment to building more resilient communities.

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The Yari customs office and surrounding areas at Hilsa, along the Nepal-China border in Humla. Photo: RSS

Yari customs office reopens after four months

The office had been closed since December 25 due to extreme cold and heavy snowfall.

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Three killed, two injured in Palpa jeep accident

Three people lost their lives and two others were injured when a jeep veered off the road and crashed at Siddheshwar, Rainadevi Chhahara Rural Municipality-1, in Palpa district on Sunday night.

FILE - Mount Everest, the world highest peak, and other peaks of the Himalayan range are seen through an aircraft window during a mountain flight from Kathmandu, on Wednesday, January 15, 2020. Photo: Reuters

Over 400 climbers secure permits for Everest ascent this spring

Over 400 climbers from 53 countries have secured permits to climb Mt Everest this spring, as enthusiasm for scaling the world’s highest peak continues to surge despite risks and challenges.

A view of Marpha village in Mustang district. Photo: RSS

Natural water sources depleting in Mustang, affecting agriculture

Locals report that the region has experienced rising temperatures in recent years, which they attribute to the impacts of climate change.

File--Khendo Tamang, left, and Nirmala Pariyar play a game on a cell phone as they share a bed at the trauma center of Bir Hospital in Kathmandu, Nepal, July 6, 2015. Photo: AP

2 girls survived Nepal's 2015 earthquake. Each lost a leg but found a friendship

Earthquakes are common in Nepal, which is covered mostly by mountain terrain and home to most of the highest peaks in the world.

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In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, workers build a scaffolding around the site of a restaurant fire in Liaoyang, northeastern China's Liaoning province on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.. (Xinhua via AP)

Chinese authorities say 22 people killed, 3 injured in restaurant fire in northern city of Liaoyang

Chinese authorities say 22 people have been killed and 3 injured in a fire at restaurant in the northern city of Liaoyang.

In this photo provided by Ukraine's 93rd Kholodnyi Yar Separate Mechanized Brigade press service, a soldier looks out of a shelter on the anti-drone firing position in Kostyantynivka, the site of the heavy battles with the Russian troops in the Donetsk region, Ukraine.

Russia declares a 72-hour ceasefire in Ukraine for next week to mark Victory Day in World War II

Russia's full-scale invasion of its neighbor in February 2022 has developed a significant international dimension, further complicating negotiations.

FILE - President Donald Trump, left, poses for a photo with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a meeting on the sidelines of the G-20 summit in Osaka, Japan, June 29, 2019. Photo: AP

With China and the US at intense economic odds, other nations are being forced to choose sides

One went to the United States. The other went to China. It was a sign of the times.

In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Office, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, right, and President Donald Trump, talk as they attend the funeral of Pope Francis in Vatican.

Trump expresses doubts Putin is willing to end the Ukraine war, a day after saying a deal was close

Russia has also seized Ukrainian territory in the Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions since invading in February 2022.

Vancouver police secure the scene after a car drove into a crowd at the Lapu Lapu Festival in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday April 26, 2025. Photo: Rich Lam/The Canadian Press via AP

Car kills and injures people attending street festival in Vancouver

The driver of a car struck revelers at a street festival in Canada, killing and injuring an unknown number of people at the event celebrating Filipino culture, police said.

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The loneliness epidemic in Nepal and South Asia: Some SE Asian countries offer models to consider

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Loneliness is often imagined as a quiet affliction of older people or an urban malaise of the West.

File - Mothers visiting a nearby health post to vaccinate their children in Kanchanpur district, on Friday, September 23, 2016. Photo: RSS

33 children die every day in Nepal before age 5: Let's invest in a system that works for all children

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What if your child died from pneumonia because the nearest hospital didn’t have a paediatrician or even a bed? For many families in Nepal, this is not a tragic one-off—it’s a daily reality.

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The enduring trauma of Palestinian children

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Yesterday, children were bombed. This is cruelty, this is not war. I want to say it because it touches my heart." — Pope Francis, condemning the bombing of children in Gaza

Business

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NEPSE falls by 14.53 points, Turnover slips below Rs 9 billion

The NEPSE Index dropped by 14.53 points to close at 2,647.07 on Monday, with overall market turnover slipping below Rs 9 billion amid widespread declines across most sectors.

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Gold price drops by Rs 1,400 per tola on Monday

Gold prices in Nepal fell by Rs 1,400 per tola on Monday, bringing the fine gold rate down to Rs 188,300.

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NEPSE inches up by 3.58 points; Daily turnover hits Rs 10.87 billion

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) Index edged up by 3.58 points, or 0.13 percent, on Sunday, closing at 2,661.60 points at the end of the trading session.

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Gold price drops by Rs 7,500 per tola after record high

After hitting a record high of Rs 197,900 per tola, gold prices in Nepal dropped sharply by Rs 7,500 on Wednesday. Silver prices also saw a modest decline, following the volatile market trend.

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Gold price nears Rs 200,000 per tola after sharp surge on Tuesday

Gold prices in Nepal have surged by Rs 6,900 per tola in a single day, nearing the Rs 200,000 mark. Silver prices have also inched upward, continuing the market’s upward trend.

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Legendary Brazilian football star Roberto Carlos arrives at Tribhuvan International Airport to attend a Nepal Super League match as a special guest in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.

Legendary Brazilian football star Roberto Carlos arrives at Tribhuvan International Airport to attend a Nepal Super League match as a special guest in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.

In Pictures: Roberto Carlos in Nepal

Photo: Hari Ram Bhetuwal/RSS

In Pictures: Jacarandas in bloom

Thirty-year-old Sujan Bagha Shrestha pierced his tongue for the third time during the annual Tongue Piercing Festival held on Baisakh 2 in Bode, Madhyapur Thimi Municipality, Bhaktapur, on Tuesday. Photo: Rajesh Gurung/THT

Thirty-year-old Sujan Bagha Shrestha pierced his tongue for the third time during the annual Tongue Piercing Festival held on Baisakh 2 in Bode, Madhyapur Thimi Municipality, Bhaktapur, on Tuesday. Photo: Rajesh Gurung/THT

In Pictures: Tongue Piercing Festival

Sindoor Jatra. Photo: Rajesh Gurung/THT

Sindoor Jatra. Photo: Rajesh Gurung/THT

In Pictures: Sindoor Jatra

Nepalese revelers carry chariots of deities as they parade through the ancient city of Thimi during the Sindoor festival in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. The festival marks the Nepali New Year as revelers carry chariots of Hindu gods and goddesses and toss vermillion powder in a vibrant display of celebration.

Nepalese revelers carry chariots of deities as they parade through the ancient city of Thimi during the Sindoor festival in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. The festival marks the Nepali New Year as revelers carry chariots of Hindu gods and goddesses and toss vermillion powder in a vibrant display of celebration.

In Pictures: Thimi comes alive with Sindoor Jatra celebrations

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In Pictures: Biska Jatra

Sports

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Champions League semifinals: Barcelona-Inter revives memories of 2010 epic and Arsenal hosts PSG

Arsenal is also striving to become European champion for the first time, having not reached the semis since 2009.

Arsenal's Leandro Trossard celebrates with teammates after scoring his sides second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Crystal Palace at Emirates stadium in London. Photo: AP

FILE - England's Harry Kane walks past the trophy after the final match between Spain and England at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Berlin, Germany. Photo: AP

Harry Kane is about to end his long wait for a trophy with Bayern Munich after a career as runner-up

World soccer's great runner-up is finally about to lift a trophy.

Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister, right, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield in Liverpool. Photo: AP

Liverpool wins Premier League for record-equaling 20th top-flight title

Liverpool was crowned Premier League champion on Sunday after a 5-1 win against Tottenham.

Newcastle United's Dan Burn, 33, scores during the English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle United and Ipswich Town at St James' Park, Newcastle, England. Photo: AP

Newcastle and Chelsea win to boost top-five hopes in Premier League as Ipswich relegated

It's the second straight season that the three promoted clubs have gone straight back down.

Mumbai Indians' Will Jacks plays a shot during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, India. Photo: AP

Mumbai Indians move into IPL top four after 54-run win over Lucknow SuperGiants

In Sunday’s second game, Virat Kohli returns to his home city as Delhi Capitals hosts Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Wrexham players celebrate with fans as they win the English League One soccer match between Wrexham and Charlton Athletic at the Racecourse ground in Wrexham, Wales, Saturday, April 26, 2025. Photo: AP

Wrexham seals third straight promotion and will play in English soccer's second tier

Wrexham fans ignored the warnings. They were always going to.

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Entertainment

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Cover image of Nepathya's US Concert Tour 2025. Courtesy: Nepalaya

Nepathya gears up for seventh US tour with performances across seven cities

Nepathya, is set to embark on a United States tour next month, with concerts scheduled in seven cities.

Singer Sangita Malla Pradhan with the Paleti musicians at Nepalaya's r Sala. Photo: Nepalaya

Sangita Malla Pradhan's Unforgettable Evening at Paleti

KATHMANDU, APRIL 27Renowned singer Sangita Malla Pradhan made a memorable return to the Paleti stage nearly 18 years after her debut performance in 2007.During the two-hour concert held on Friday and...

Singer Sangita Rana Pradhan. Photo: Nepalaya

Sangita Rana Pradhan to Perform at Paleti After 18 Years

KATHMANDU, APRIL 22Renowned vocalist Sangita Rana Pradhan is set to perform at the upcoming edition of Paleti, a musical series that has been running since 2005. Sangeeta, who last performed at Paleti...

File---Actress Jessica Alba smiles during the second half of an NBA basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Houston Rockets, in Los Angeles. Photo: AP

Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar and Simone Biles are winners at the Webby Awards

LOS ANGELES, APRIL 22Kendrick Lamar, Taylor Swift, Rihanna,Travis Kelce and Simone Biles all won honors at the Webby Awards, which recognize the best internet content and creators.The International...

FILE - Katy Perry appears at an "American Idol" Season 22 Top 10 tastemaker event in Los Angeles. Photo: AP

Katy Perry gears up for sci-fi inspired world tour

ONTARIO, APRIL 18In less than a year, Katy Perry has released an album, campaigned for Vice President Kamala Harris and, just this week, flown to space. As she heads to Mexico City to kick off a world...

Nepathya frontman Amrit Gurung. Courtesy: Nepalaya

Riding high on Sydney success, Nepathya gears up for Gokarneshwar performance

KATHMANDU, APRIL 7After a successful tour of Australia, Nepal's pioneering folk-rock band Nepathya is set to perform at Gokarneshwar in Kathmandu this Saturday.In a statement issued today, the...

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From Brick Factory to London Marathon: Asma's Inspirational Journey with Child Rescue Nepal

Asma, rescued by Child Rescue Nepal in 2019, will run alongside world-class athletes in the first wave of the London Marathon on April 27.

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Toastmasters bridging the gap

In today’s rapidly evolving global economy, Nepal’s higher education system is struggling to keep pace.

Dr. Mukesh Mallick, Member, Gandaki Toastmasters Club

From Shyness to Spotlight – My Toastmasters Journey

“I once feared the sound of my own voice. But today, I stand here—speaking not just with confidence, but with purpose.”

Sotheby's Deputy Chairman, Middle East & Head of Sotheby's UAE, Katia Noun Boueiz wears the Mediterranean Blue diamond during its worldwide debut in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Tuesday, April 8, 2025. Photo: AP

A 10-carat blue diamond shines at a $100 million exhibition in Abu Dhabi

A rare blue diamond was displayed Tuesday at an exhibition of $100 million worth of the world's rarest diamonds in the United Arab Emirates’ capital, Abu Dhabi.

Quang Dung, the chef and owner of Chapter Dining, poses for a photo, in Hanoi, Vietnam. Photo: AP

How one chef in Vietnam uses fish sauce as the foundation for flavor

“Fish sauce isn’t just about saltiness. It is as much about umaminess. It is magic,” he said, adding that he hoped more people would cook with fish sauce.

Science and Tech

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Chinese astronauts for the Shenzhou 20 mission, from right, Chen Zhongrui, Chen Dong and Wang Jie wave as they attend a send-off ceremony for their manned space mission at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China, Thursday, April 24, 2025. Photo: AP

China launches 3 astronauts to replace crew on Chinese space station

China has launched three astronauts into space to replace the crew on the Chinese Tiangong space station, marking a further step in the country's ambitions for a crewed mission to the Moon and explore Mars.

This image from video animation provided by NASA in October 2022 depicts the Lucy spacecraft. Photo: NASA via AP

NASA's Lucy spacecraft beams back pictures of an asteroid shaped like a lumpy bowling pin

NASA’s Lucy spacecraft has beamed back pictures from its latest asteroid flyby, revealing a long, lumpy, odd-shaped space rock.

The Soyuz MS-26 spacecraft is seen as it lands in a remote area near the town of Zhezkazgan, Kazakhstan, with NASA astronaut Don Pettit and Roscosmos cosmonauts Alexey Ovchinin and Ivan Vagner aboard, Sunday, April 20, 2025. Photo: Bill Ingalls/NASA via AP

Soyuz capsule with 2 Russians, 1 American returns from ISS

A Soyuz capsule carrying two Russians and one American from the International Space Station landed Sunday in Kazakhstan, ending their seven-month research assignment.

Astrophysicist Nikku Madhusudhan poses for a photo at the Institute of Astronomy at the University of Cambridge, England. Photo: AP

Scientists find possible chemical signs of life on a faraway planet

Independent scientists described the findings as interesting, but not nearly enough to show the existence of life on another planet.

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Nvidia plans to manufacture AI chips in the US for the first time

Nvidia announced Monday that it will produce its artificial intelligence super computers in the United States for the first time.

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Praashiya Pangeni crowned winner of Junior School Princess 2025

The 10th edition of Junior School Princess 2025, an inter-school beauty pageant was held on Saturday, at Rastriya Nachghar, Jamal.

Environment

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PET recycling facility for green bottles begins operations in Bharatpur

A PET recycling facility capable of processing green plastic bottles has come into operation in Jagannath Chowk, Bharatpur Metropolitan City-4.

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FILE - A child being administered vitamin A drops during the National Vitamin A programme, at Basantapur, Kathmandu, on Wednesday, October 19, 2016. Photo: THT

2.2 million children to receive Vitamin 'A' nationwide this weekend

The government is set to administer Vitamin ‘A’ supplements to around 2.2 million children across the country on Saturday and Sunday as part of the National Vitamin ‘A’ Program.

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Lower Everest to host mountain biking festival 'Tour-de-Khijidemba-Pikey 2025'

The Lower Everest Region of Nepal is set to host one of the most exciting adventure tourism events of the year—the Tour-de-Khijidemba-Pikey 2025, a four-day mountain biking festival scheduled from May 1 to May 4.

Environment

FILE - Thick blanket of smog covers Kathmandu valley due to air pollution and the recent forest fires in many parts of the country, on Friday, March 26, 2021. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

Nepal chokes under toxic air as forest fires rage and rain stays away

A thick, grey smog has blanketed Kathmandu Valley and much of Nepal, turning the air acrid and the sky an unnatural shade of white. Across the country, forests are burning, rain is scarce, and the air grows heavier with each passing day.

Environment

FILE - Mariatou Doumbia, a member of a women's group, draws water from a well on a farm that was funded by USAID in Kimbirila-Nord, Ivory Coast, Feb. 21, 2025. Photo: AP

Earth's storage of water in soil, lakes and rivers is dwindling. And it's especially bad for farming

University of Melbourne hydrology professor Dongryeol Ryu and his collaborator Ki-Weon Seo were on a train to visit Ryu's family when they found something startling.

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Media workshop highlights the role of media in communicating climate science

A media workshop aimed at fostering dialogue between the scientific community and the media was held in Kathmandu, emphasizing the crucial connections between the cryosphere, water resources, and climate change impacts.

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Smooth Coated Otters. Photo Courtesy: Sagar Giri WWF Nepal

A delicate balance: Transforming river community livelihoods to protect otters and the Karnali ecosystem

Transforming tradition to save biodiversity—local communities in the Karnali region are shifting from fishing to sustainable livelihoods to protect the endangered smooth-coated otter and restore river ecosystems.

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