NHRC submits annual report to President NHRC submits annual report to President The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) submitted its 2024/25 Annual Report to President Ramchandra Paudel at Shital Niwas today. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) submitted its 2024/25 Annual Report to President Ramchandra Paudel at Shital Niwas today. Kathmandu 07 Dec, 2025
Gen Z leaders reiterate rationale of Gen Z revolt Gen Z leaders reiterate rationale of Gen Z revolt During an interaction hosted by the Centre for Social Innovation and Foreign Policy (CESIF) on the Nepal post-Gen Z movement, Gen Z leaders stated that the interim government should not solely prioritise elections over the demands of the Gen Z revolution. During an interaction hosted by the Centre for Social Innovation and Foreign Policy (CESIF) on the Nepal post-Gen Z movement, Gen Z leaders stated that the interim government should not solely prioritise elections over the demands of the Gen Z revolution. Kathmandu 07 Dec, 2025
U.S. AFCP-supported Yenga Hiti restoration completed U.S. AFCP-supported Yenga Hiti restoration completed The U.S. Embassy Nepal, in partnership with the World Monuments Fund and the Chiva Chaitya Organization, has celebrated the successful restoration of the historic Yenga Hiti in Lagan, Kathmandu. The U.S. Embassy Nepal, in partnership with the World Monuments Fund and the Chiva Chaitya Organization, has celebrated the successful restoration of the historic Yenga Hiti in Lagan, Kathmandu. Kathmandu 06 Dec, 2025
Germany and Nepal mark 50 years of technical cooperation Germany and Nepal mark 50 years of technical cooperation Germany and Nepal marked 50 years of technical cooperation at an anniversary event held at GIZ Nepal’s office in Khumaltar on Friday. Germany and Nepal marked 50 years of technical cooperation at an anniversary event held at GIZ Nepal’s office in Khumaltar on Friday. Kathmandu 06 Dec, 2025
Korea–Nepal Mask Art Exhibition opens at Patan Museum Korea–Nepal Mask Art Exhibition opens at Patan Museum The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Nepal participated as guest of honor at a Mask Art Exhibition at Patan Museum on Friday, showcasing 100 masks—60 from Nepal and 40 from South Korea. The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Nepal participated as guest of honor at a Mask Art Exhibition at Patan Museum on Friday, showcasing 100 masks—60 from Nepal and 40 from South Korea. Kathmandu 06 Dec, 2025
Mukesh Dangol appointed as acting CAAN Chief Mukesh Dangol appointed as acting CAAN Chief The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation has designated Joint Secretary Mukesh Dangol as the acting Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) following the suspension of DG Pradeep Adhikari. The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation has designated Joint Secretary Mukesh Dangol as the acting Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) following the suspension of DG Pradeep Adhikari. Kathmandu 06 Dec, 2025
Deuba and Oli hold first meeting since Gen Z protests Deuba and Oli hold first meeting since Gen Z protests According to Deuba’s secretariat, the former prime ministers discussed contemporary political developments during the meeting. According to Deuba’s secretariat, the former prime ministers discussed contemporary political developments during the meeting. Kathmandu 05 Dec, 2025
PM Karki vows to hold election on scheduled date PM Karki vows to hold election on scheduled date Prime Minister Sushila Karki has reaffirmed that the government is preparing to hold the parliamentary election on the announced date, March 5, 2026. Prime Minister Sushila Karki has reaffirmed that the government is preparing to hold the parliamentary election on the announced date, March 5, 2026. Kathmandu 04 Dec, 2025
Deuba stresses need for youth inclusion in upcoming NC General Convention Deuba stresses need for youth inclusion in upcoming NC General Convention Deuba reaffirmed that the NC’s 15th General Convention will be held as scheduled from January 10 to 12, 2026. Deuba reaffirmed that the NC’s 15th General Convention will be held as scheduled from January 10 to 12, 2026. Kathmandu 03 Dec, 2025
Nepal, Japan sign Rs 31.76 billion ODA loan agreement for Koteshwor intersection upgrade Nepal, Japan sign Rs 31.76 billion ODA loan agreement for Koteshwor intersection... The Government of Nepal and JICA have signed a major Official Development Assistance (ODA) loan agreement worth 34.49 billion Japanese Yen (approx. Rs 31.76 billion) for the Koteshwor Intersection Improvement Project, aimed at easing traffic congestion in the Kathmandu Valley. The Government of Nepal and JICA have signed a major Official Development Assistance (ODA) loan agreement worth 34.49 billion Japanese Yen (approx. Rs 31.76 billion) for the Koteshwor Intersection Improvement Project, aimed at easing traffic congestion in the Kathmandu Valley. Kathmandu 03 Dec, 2025
CAAN Chief Pradeep Adhikari, former director arrested CAAN Chief Pradeep Adhikari, former director arrested The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has arrested Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) Director General Pradeep Adhikari and former CAAN Director Murari Bhandari on corruption charges, presenting them before the Special Court with a charge sheet naming six defendants. The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has arrested Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) Director General Pradeep Adhikari and former CAAN Director Murari Bhandari on corruption charges, presenting them before the Special Court with a charge sheet naming six defendants. Kathmandu 03 Dec, 2025
'Immature, hubristic attitude has caused blow to UML' 'Immature, hubristic attitude has caused blow to UML' While CPN-UML Chair KP Sharma Oli has objected to Supreme Court’s order to seek a vote of confidence within 24 hours for Madhes Province’s chief minister, CPN-UML — the largest party in the Madhes provincial assembly — has lost three key positions in less than a month. While CPN-UML Chair KP Sharma Oli has objected to Supreme Court’s order to seek a vote of confidence within 24 hours for Madhes Province’s chief minister, CPN-UML — the largest party in the Madhes provincial assembly — has lost three key positions in less than a month. Kathmandu 03 Dec, 2025
Minister Gautam vows to address public procurement issues in health sector Minister Gautam vows to address public procurement issues in health sector Minister for Health and Population, Dr. Sudha Gautam, has pledged to resolve issues related to public procurement in the health sector. Minister for Health and Population, Dr. Sudha Gautam, has pledged to resolve issues related to public procurement in the health sector. Kathmandu 02 Dec, 2025
International conference on Dignified Menstruation to be held International conference on Dignified Menstruation to be held The ‘International Dignified Menstruation Learning Conference 2025’ is set to take place in Kathmandu from December 8 to 10 to commemorate the seventh International Dignified Menstruation Day, which is observed globally every year on the 14th day of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, on December 8. The ‘International Dignified Menstruation Learning Conference 2025’ is set to take place in Kathmandu from December 8 to 10 to commemorate the seventh International Dignified Menstruation Day, which is observed globally every year on the 14th day of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, on December 8. Kathmandu 02 Dec, 2025
NC general convention slated for January 10-12 NC general convention slated for January 10-12 After much debate, the Nepali Congress’s main working committee has reached an agreement on the decision of the regular general convention, which will take place from January 10 to 12. After much debate, the Nepali Congress’s main working committee has reached an agreement on the decision of the regular general convention, which will take place from January 10 to 12. Kathmandu 02 Dec, 2025
Child marriage pressing problem for girls Child marriage pressing problem for girls In the wake of 16 days of activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), The Himalayan Times interacted with women activists to know their observations regarding GBV in Nepal. In the wake of 16 days of activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), The Himalayan Times interacted with women activists to know their observations regarding GBV in Nepal. Kathmandu 01 Dec, 2025
19 Nepali students awarded Australia Awards scholarships 19 Nepali students awarded Australia Awards scholarships Nineteen Nepali students have been selected for the Australian Government’s prestigious Australia Awards Scholarships, enabling them to pursue postgraduate studies at leading universities in Australia beginning in 2026. Nineteen Nepali students have been selected for the Australian Government’s prestigious Australia Awards Scholarships, enabling them to pursue postgraduate studies at leading universities in Australia beginning in 2026. Kathmandu 01 Dec, 2025
Govt expresses sorrow over devastating floods in Sri Lanka Govt expresses sorrow over devastating floods in Sri Lanka In a press statement issued today, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that Nepal stands firmly with Sri Lanka during this difficult time. In a press statement issued today, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that Nepal stands firmly with Sri Lanka during this difficult time. Kathmandu 30 Nov, 2025
RSP, Bibeksheel Sajha announce merger to strengthen alternative politics RSP, Bibeksheel Sajha announce merger to strengthen alternative politics The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) and the Bibeksheel Sajha Party have formally merged, sealing an agreement aimed at consolidating the campaign for alternative politics, transparency and good governance in Nepal. The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) and the Bibeksheel Sajha Party have formally merged, sealing an agreement aimed at consolidating the campaign for alternative politics, transparency and good governance in Nepal. Kathmandu 30 Nov, 2025
IGP Karki calls for collective action as Nepal Police unveils annual gender-based violence report IGP Karki calls for collective action as Nepal Police unveils annual gender-based... Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dan Bahadur Karki has called for coordinated, multi-sectoral efforts to combat gender-based violence (GBV), stating that rising cases involving women and children demand urgent and collective action from all stakeholders. Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dan Bahadur Karki has called for coordinated, multi-sectoral efforts to combat gender-based violence (GBV), stating that rising cases involving women and children demand urgent and collective action from all stakeholders. Kathmandu 30 Nov, 2025
Nepal Govt committed to holding HoR elections on March 5: Home Minister Aryal Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has said the government is fully committed to conducting fresh elections to the House of Representatives (HoR) on the announced date of March 5, 2026.
Kathmandu KMC focused on quality service: Mayor Shah Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC), Balendra Shah, has informed that KMC was for minimizing operation cost and increasing quality in its services.
Nepal Warm clothes, school bags distributed to 359 students in Bajura A total of 359 students from remote Himalayan settlements in eastern Bajura have received school bags and warm clothes under a joint initiative aimed at supporting children during the winter season.
Lifestyle 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.
Kathmandu CIAA appeals to Supreme Court against acquittal in Melamchi Graft case The Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed an appeal at the Supreme Court against the acquittal of 17 individuals in connection with alleged financial irregularities in the Melamchi Drinking Water Supply Project.
Nepal State responsible for promoting inclusion, social justice: PM Karki Prime Minister Sushila Karki has stated that safeguarding and promoting inclusion, social justice, and cultural and linguistic diversity are the responsibilities of the State.
Business Gold price hits fresh record, crosses Rs 260,000 per tola Gold price in the domestic market surged to a new historic high on Monday, crossing the Rs 260,000-per-tola mark following a sharp increase of Rs 1,900 per tola.
Kathmandu Zonta Club Kathmandu drives cybersecurity awareness in support of the UNITE campaign to end digital violence In support of the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence and this year’s UNITE theme, “End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls,” the Zonta Club Kathmandu partnered with the Cyber Bureau of Nepal Police, women lawyers, and Chandragiri Municipality to raise awareness on cybersecurity and online safety across diverse communities in Nepal.
Opinion Charles Darwin: A life in science It is a common question — what's the most extraordinary scientific legacy of Charles Robert Darwin's vision of life? The answer is simple.
