Political parties begin submitting closed lists for PR System ahead of March 5 election Political parties begin submitting closed lists for PR System ahead of March 5... The EC, the constitutional body mandated to conduct and oversee elections, issued a press statement to this effect today. The EC, the constitutional body mandated to conduct and oversee elections, issued a press statement to this effect today. Kathmandu 11 h ago
Deputy Speaker Indira Ranamagar Resigns Ahead of HoR Elections Deputy Speaker Indira Ranamagar Resigns Ahead of HoR Elections Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives (HoR) Indira Ranamagar has resigned from her post. Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives (HoR) Indira Ranamagar has resigned from her post. Kathmandu 11 h ago
Unison among Balen, Lamichhane, Ghising remains uncertain Unison among Balen, Lamichhane, Ghising remains uncertain Efforts to unify three alternative faces, including Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balendra (Balen) Shah, Ujyaalo Nepal Party patron Kulman Ghising, and Rastriya Swatantra Party Chair Rabi Lamichhane could not produce an agreement today. Efforts to unify three alternative faces, including Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balendra (Balen) Shah, Ujyaalo Nepal Party patron Kulman Ghising, and Rastriya Swatantra Party Chair Rabi Lamichhane could not produce an agreement today. Kathmandu 1d ago
In meeting with Balen, Gen Z leaders seek his guardianship In meeting with Balen, Gen Z leaders seek his guardianship While Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balendra (Balen) Shah has increased his political meetings, Gen Z leaders have asked him to take over their guardianship and lead alternative forces. While Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balendra (Balen) Shah has increased his political meetings, Gen Z leaders have asked him to take over their guardianship and lead alternative forces. Kathmandu 1d ago
Saraswoti Multiple Campus marks 67th anniversary Saraswoti Multiple Campus marks 67th anniversary Saraswoti Multiple Campus (SMC), one of the country’s oldest state-owned colleges affiliated with Tribhuvan University (TU), celebrated its 67th anniversary on Thursday at its premises in Thamel, with speakers calling for affordable higher education and an end to excessive politicisation in public campuses. Saraswoti Multiple Campus (SMC), one of the country’s oldest state-owned colleges affiliated with Tribhuvan University (TU), celebrated its 67th anniversary on Thursday at its premises in Thamel, with speakers calling for affordable higher education and an end to excessive politicisation in public campuses. Kathmandu 1d ago
NMA proposes mountain tourism cooperation with South Korea, seeks support for International Mountain Museum NMA proposes mountain tourism cooperation with South Korea, seeks support for... The Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) has formally proposed cooperation with the Government of South Korea to strengthen Nepal’s mountain tourism and mountaineering heritage, including support for infrastructure development at key national institutions. The Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) has formally proposed cooperation with the Government of South Korea to strengthen Nepal’s mountain tourism and mountaineering heritage, including support for infrastructure development at key national institutions. Kathmandu 1d ago
SC scraps writ petition against Sept 8–9 inquiry commission SC scraps writ petition against Sept 8–9 inquiry commission The Supreme Court has scrapped a writ petition filed against the chairperson and members of the inquiry commission formed to investigate the September 8–9 Gen Z movement. The Supreme Court has scrapped a writ petition filed against the chairperson and members of the inquiry commission formed to investigate the September 8–9 Gen Z movement. Kathmandu 2d ago
Nepali Congress ready for March 5 election: Deuba Nepali Congress ready for March 5 election: Deuba Nepali Congress (NC) President Sher Bahadur Deuba has said the party is fully prepared to participate in the House of Representatives (HoR) election scheduled for March 5, 2026. Nepali Congress (NC) President Sher Bahadur Deuba has said the party is fully prepared to participate in the House of Representatives (HoR) election scheduled for March 5, 2026. Kathmandu 2d ago
Two-Day Christmas Initiative Continues: Organizations Bring Joy to Children Across Kathmandu Two-Day Christmas Initiative Continues: Organizations Bring Joy to Children Across... The Himalayan Times' Christmas giving initiative continued on its second day, with organizations bringing festive meals and gifts to children in need across the valley. The Himalayan Times' Christmas giving initiative continued on its second day, with organizations bringing festive meals and gifts to children in need across the valley. Kathmandu 2d ago
CPN (UML) Chair Oli stresses need for election-friendly environment CPN (UML) Chair Oli stresses need for election-friendly environment CPN (UML) Chair KP Sharma Oli has emphasized the need to create an election-friendly atmosphere. CPN (UML) Chair KP Sharma Oli has emphasized the need to create an election-friendly atmosphere. Kathmandu 25 Dec, 2025
Lekhak to record statement before inquiry panel Lekhak to record statement before inquiry panel Ramesh Lekhak, former Home Minister, has said that he will appear before the inquiry commission formed to investigate the Gen-Z movement. Ramesh Lekhak, former Home Minister, has said that he will appear before the inquiry commission formed to investigate the Gen-Z movement. Kathmandu 25 Dec, 2025
Narayanhiti Museum draws over 4.7 million visitors in 17 years Narayanhiti Museum draws over 4.7 million visitors in 17 years More than 4.77 million domestic and international visitors have visited the Narayanhiti Palace Museum in the 17 years since it was converted into a museum following the abolition of the monarchy. More than 4.77 million domestic and international visitors have visited the Narayanhiti Palace Museum in the 17 years since it was converted into a museum following the abolition of the monarchy. Kathmandu 25 Dec, 2025
TU holds 51st convocation, around 90,000 students graduate TU holds 51st convocation, around 90,000 students graduate Tribhuvan University (TU) concluded its 51st convocation ceremony on Thursday, marking the graduation of 89,591 students from bachelor’s to PhD levels. Tribhuvan University (TU) concluded its 51st convocation ceremony on Thursday, marking the graduation of 89,591 students from bachelor’s to PhD levels. Kathmandu 25 Dec, 2025
Three escaped prisoners arrested in Kathmandu Three escaped prisoners arrested in Kathmandu According to the CIB, the prisoners had been serving 13-year jail terms since September 17, 2017, in connection with a rape case. According to the CIB, the prisoners had been serving 13-year jail terms since September 17, 2017, in connection with a rape case. Kathmandu 24 Dec, 2025
EC deregisters six political parties for non-payment of fine EC deregisters six political parties for non-payment of fine According to the Commission, the action was taken in accordance with Section 12 of the Political Parties Act, 2016. According to the Commission, the action was taken in accordance with Section 12 of the Political Parties Act, 2016. Kathmandu 24 Dec, 2025
FWU, Swisscontact launch professional development programme for TVET instructors FWU, Swisscontact launch professional development programme for TVET instructors Far Western University (FWU) and Swisscontact Nepal have signed an agreement to launch a Professional Development of TVET Instructors programme aimed at strengthening teaching quality and career pathways in Nepal’s technical and vocational education sector. Far Western University (FWU) and Swisscontact Nepal have signed an agreement to launch a Professional Development of TVET Instructors programme aimed at strengthening teaching quality and career pathways in Nepal’s technical and vocational education sector. Kathmandu 24 Dec, 2025
Lamichhane-Balen meeting signals political polarisation Lamichhane-Balen meeting signals political polarisation The new political duo of Rastriya Swatantra Party chair Rabi Lamichhane and Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balendra Shah, particularly after their first meeting following the Gen Z protest, has stirred social media, leading to possible political polarisation. The new political duo of Rastriya Swatantra Party chair Rabi Lamichhane and Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balendra Shah, particularly after their first meeting following the Gen Z protest, has stirred social media, leading to possible political polarisation. Kathmandu 24 Dec, 2025
Nepal Police SSP Lalbabu Giri faces charge of using fake educational credentials Nepal Police SSP Lalbabu Giri faces charge of using fake educational credentials In a startling revelation that has raised questions about integrity within the Nepal Police, the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a charge sheet at the Special Court against Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Lalbabu Giri on allegations of procuring his government position through fraudulent educational credentials. In a startling revelation that has raised questions about integrity within the Nepal Police, the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a charge sheet at the Special Court against Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Lalbabu Giri on allegations of procuring his government position through fraudulent educational credentials. Kathmandu 24 Dec, 2025
Eight detained from Gen Z group protest at Maitighar Eight detained from Gen Z group protest at Maitighar Police have taken eight youths under control following a demonstration organised by the Gen Z Group at Maitighar Mandal on Sunday. Police have taken eight youths under control following a demonstration organised by the Gen Z Group at Maitighar Mandal on Sunday. Kathmandu 22 Dec, 2025
CM Baniya underlines environment protection CM Baniya underlines environment protection Chief Minister of Bagmati Province, Indra Bahadur Baniya, has urged all stakeholders to prioritize environmental conservation when implementing physical infrastructure projects. Chief Minister of Bagmati Province, Indra Bahadur Baniya, has urged all stakeholders to prioritize environmental conservation when implementing physical infrastructure projects. Kathmandu 21 Dec, 2025
Sports Arsenal stays top as Man City and Aston Villa apply the pressure and Liverpool resurgence continues It is a three-way fight at the top with just three points separating first and third in the standings.
Nepal RPP to actively contest HoR election, says Lingden Addressing the RPP Morang District convention in Biratnagar on Sunday, Chairman Lingden stated that the party would not shy away from contesting the election.
Kathmandu Political parties begin submitting closed lists for PR System ahead of March 5 election The EC, the constitutional body mandated to conduct and oversee elections, issued a press statement to this effect today.
Nepal SC extends statute of limitation and case timelines until January 14 The Supreme Court (SC) has decided to extend the statute of limitation, procedural time limits, and appearance dates for ongoing cases.
Kathmandu Deputy Speaker Indira Ranamagar Resigns Ahead of HoR Elections Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives (HoR) Indira Ranamagar has resigned from her post.
Sports Osimhen steers Nigeria into Africa Cup knockout stage, Senegal made to wait The top two progress automatically to the last 16, along with the best third-place finishers.
World Myanmar holds first election since military seized power but critics say the vote is a sham Final results won't be known until after two more rounds of voting are completed later in January.
Health Non-communicable diseases account for 71% of patients, health officials warn Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) now account for 71 percent of patients in Nepal, health officials said on Friday, underscoring a growing public health crisis driven by poor lifestyle choices, environmental pollution and weak preventive systems.
Business NEPSE gains 47 points as finance sector leads market rally The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) rose by 47.55 points, or 1.83%, to close at 2,633.42 on Sunday, signaling a broadly positive trading session.
