Major parties submit PR closed lists ahead of HoR poll Major parties submit PR closed lists ahead of HoR poll As of 5:00 pm on Monday, a dozen political parties had submitted their closed lists, the EC said. As of 5:00 pm on Monday, a dozen political parties had submitted their closed lists, the EC said. Kathmandu 12 h ago
Major parties to submit PR candidate lists to EC today Major parties to submit PR candidate lists to EC today Major political parties are set to submit their closed lists of candidates under the Proportional Representation (PR) system for the House of Representatives (HoR) election–2082 BS to the Election Commission (EC) today, the final day of the submission process. Major political parties are set to submit their closed lists of candidates under the Proportional Representation (PR) system for the House of Representatives (HoR) election–2082 BS to the Election Commission (EC) today, the final day of the submission process. Kathmandu 20 h ago
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 1d 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 1d 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 2d 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 2d 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 2d 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 2d 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 26 Dec, 2025
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 26 Dec, 2025
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 26 Dec, 2025
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
Health Kathmandu Institute of Child Health led by Dr Koirala comes into operation A multi-specialty children’s hospital led by senior cardiologist Dr Bhagwan Koirala has officially come into operation in Kathmandu, marking a significant step toward strengthening paediatric healthcare services in Nepal.
Nepal NAST organizes Ecosystem-based Adaptation research findings symposium in Kathmandu The event was hosted by NCCKMC and the Science and Technology Information Management System Centre (STISC), in collaboration with NAST under the EbA Research Grants Project.
Lifestyle 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.
Sports Ivory Coast and Cameroon draw at Africa Cup as France great Zidane watches Algeria go through Zidane watched again and Riyad Mahrez scored again as Algeria reached the last 16 with a 1-0 win over Burkina Faso.
World Top diplomats of China, Cambodia and Thailand meet as Beijing seeks a stronger role in dispute The agreement also calls on both sides to adhere to international agreements against deploying land mines, a major concern of Thailand.
Sports From gunshots to the Africa Cup, Sudanese players endure brutal war to bring hope Sunday’s win revived hopes of progress from Group E, with a showdown against Burkina Faso coming on Wednesday.
World Trump says Ukraine and Russia are 'closer than ever' to peace after talks with Zelenskyy Putin also has said Ukraine must limit the size of its army and give official status to the Russian language, demands he has made from the outset of the conflict.
Nepal Lekhak: I Did Not Order Force During Gen Z Protests Outgoing Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak has said that he did not issue any written or verbal order to use force during the Gen Z protests held on September 8 and 9.
Kathmandu Major parties submit PR closed lists ahead of HoR poll As of 5:00 pm on Monday, a dozen political parties had submitted their closed lists, the EC said.
