IFMGA guide Jyamchang Bhote summits Vinson Massif for 15th time IFMGA guide Jyamchang Bhote summits Vinson Massif for 15th time Renowned Nepali mountaineer and IFMGA-certified guide Jyamchang Bhote has successfully scaled Vinson Massif (4,892m) in Antarctica for a record 15th time, further strengthening his reputation as one of Nepal’s most experienced polar and high-altitude guides. Renowned Nepali mountaineer and IFMGA-certified guide Jyamchang Bhote has successfully scaled Vinson Massif (4,892m) in Antarctica for a record 15th time, further strengthening his reputation as one of Nepal’s most experienced polar and high-altitude guides. Lifestyle 20 h ago
Abiral Rai becomes first from Rai community to summit highest peak in Antarctica Abiral Rai becomes first from Rai community to summit highest peak in Antarctica On January 6, 2026, at 10:00 pm, Nepali mountaineer and IFMGA-certified guide Abiral Rai stood atop Mount Vinson (4,892m), the highest peak in Antarctica, marking a historic first for the Kirat Rai (Thulung Rai) community. On January 6, 2026, at 10:00 pm, Nepali mountaineer and IFMGA-certified guide Abiral Rai stood atop Mount Vinson (4,892m), the highest peak in Antarctica, marking a historic first for the Kirat Rai (Thulung Rai) community. Lifestyle 1d ago
Nepali-American author's pandemic memoir wins Kirkus Reviews recognition Nepali-American author's pandemic memoir wins Kirkus Reviews recognition Passang Nuru Sherpa, a Nepali-American author based in New York, has earned critical acclaim from Kirkus Reviews for his pandemic memoir Behind the Mask: A Pandemic Memoir, marking another milestone for the immigrant storyteller whose work chronicles the COVID-19 crisis through the lens of his Jackson Heights community. Passang Nuru Sherpa, a Nepali-American author based in New York, has earned critical acclaim from Kirkus Reviews for his pandemic memoir Behind the Mask: A Pandemic Memoir, marking another milestone for the immigrant storyteller whose work chronicles the COVID-19 crisis through the lens of his Jackson Heights community. Lifestyle 1d ago
History made: Gurkha veteran Hari Budha Magar becomes first double above-knee amputee to complete Seven Summits History made: Gurkha veteran Hari Budha Magar becomes first double above-knee amputee... 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. 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. Lifestyle 2d ago
More than just futsal: Nepal Toastmasters Futsal Tournament Season 3 celebrates sport and community More than just futsal: Nepal Toastmasters Futsal Tournament Season 3 celebrates sport... 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. 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. Lifestyle 10 Jan, 2026
Cycling for cancer survival support 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. 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. Lifestyle 06 Jan, 2026
Westerners are embracing 'Mad Honey' - with little knowledge about health and ecological impacts Westerners are embracing 'Mad Honey' - with little knowledge about health and... 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. 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. Lifestyle 05 Jan, 2026
Nepalaya to publish 75 writers under 25 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. 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. Lifestyle 04 Jan, 2026
Tokha Toastmasters Club organizes Toastmasters Fair to engage the community 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. 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. Lifestyle 01 Jan, 2026
NAST Releases Book on Climate Change Impacts, Adaptation and Mitigation in Nepal 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. Senior Scientific Officer at NAST, Pawan Kumar Neupane, said the book was prepared by the Nepal Climate Change Knowledge Management Centre (NCCKMC) at NAST. Lifestyle 29 Dec, 2025
Vision of coaching for South Asia: Insights from Shiva and Shakti Vision of coaching for South Asia: Insights from Shiva and Shakti In recent years, coaching has shifted from a loose collection of motivational slogans to a more rigorous discipline that borrows from psychology, education, and organisational development. In recent years, coaching has shifted from a loose collection of motivational slogans to a more rigorous discipline that borrows from psychology, education, and organisational development. Lifestyle 28 Dec, 2025
Two-day Christmas Initiative brings joy and hope to orphanages across Kathmandu 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. 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. Lifestyle 25 Dec, 2025
Everything you need to know about Christmas, and how it has evolved into a global holiday Everything you need to know about Christmas, and how it has evolved into a global... Christmas is a Christian holiday that observes the birth of Jesus. Christmas is a Christian holiday that observes the birth of Jesus. Lifestyle 21 Dec, 2025
Samarthaguru Sangh Nepal to mark World Meditation Day with day-long programmes on December 21 Samarthaguru Sangh Nepal to mark World Meditation Day with day-long programmes on... 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, 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, Lifestyle 19 Dec, 2025
From silent guest to confident speaker: My Toastmasters journey 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, Three years ago, if someone had told me that I would one day win the First Prize at the Club level International Speech Contest, Lifestyle 18 Dec, 2025
An open letter to the citizens of Nepal 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. 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. Lifestyle 15 Dec, 2025
SAIM Toastmasters celebrates 6th anniversary and 222nd meeting with inspiration and energy SAIM Toastmasters celebrates 6th anniversary and 222nd meeting with inspiration and... 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, 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, Lifestyle 11 Dec, 2025
'Counselling works best when there is trust between the therapist and the client' '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. 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. Lifestyle 09 Dec, 2025
Modulate to Motivate: Jillian Mitchell on the Hidden Power of the Human Voice Modulate to Motivate: Jillian Mitchell on the Hidden Power of the Human Voice Great speakers don’t just relay information—they create an experience. Great speakers don’t just relay information—they create an experience. Lifestyle 04 Dec, 2025
The 76-year journey of a book called 'DELIGHT' The 76-year journey of a book called 'DELIGHT' Some gifts arrive quietly, asking for nothing, yet leaving a lasting warmth in the heart. Recently, my husband received one such gift from a friend — a humble, old book titled Delight by J. B. Priestley, an English Novelist , born Sept 13, 1894 - August 14, 1984. Some gifts arrive quietly, asking for nothing, yet leaving a lasting warmth in the heart. Recently, my husband received one such gift from a friend — a humble, old book titled Delight by J. B. Priestley, an English Novelist , born Sept 13, 1894 - August 14, 1984. Lifestyle 02 Dec, 2025
Sports Nigeria's Alex Iwobi pulling the strings for Super Eagles at Africa Cup Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman and Akor Adams have all thrived on Iwobi’s input.
World Greenland official calls it 'unfathomable' that the US is considering taking over the island Naaja Nathanielsen, Greenland’s minister for business and mineral resources, said people in Greenland are “very, very worried” about the U.S. rhetoric.
Nepal Time for unity and national prosperity, says Dahal Coordinator of the Nepali Communist Party (NCP), Pushpa Kamal Dahal, said that the time has come for major political parties to acknowledge their past mistakes and unite for the nation’s prosperity.
Nepal 175 candidates withdraw from PR closed lists ahead of HoR elections A total of 175 candidates representing 17 election symbols have withdrawn their names from the closed lists for the proportional representation segment of the House of Representatives (HoR) elections scheduled for March 5.
Kathmandu Nepali Congress Special General Convention to Hold Elections as per Party Statute The event is being attended by factions within the NC that support the Special General Convention organized by the Party Publicity Committee.
Nepal Party set to reach consensus by tonight, says NC leader Ghimire “Discussions are ongoing. We believe a consensus will be reached by tonight,” he said, adding that the party would be kept intact.
Sports Nepal Cricket Team to begin pre-world cup preparations with Sri Lanka, India tours Nepal will open their campaign against England on February 8.
Sports Teams scramble for readiness as ANFA launches National League after long hiatus A total of 17 clubs—13 from the A Division and four from the President’s League—are slated to participate in the competition.
Nepal Two arrested with 1,260 Tramadol capsules in Rautahat Two people were arrested with 1,260 capsules of banned narcotic Tramadol in Basir Chowk, Paraha Municipality, by the Armed Police Force (APF), who handed them over to the Nepal Police for further investigation.
