Floods, landslides incur loss over Rs 13 billion in energy and irrigation sector Floods, landslides incur loss over Rs 13 billion in energy and irrigation sector The floods and landslides triggered by incessant rains throughout the country last September 27-28 caused a loss amounting over Rs 13 billion in the energy and irrigation sector. The floods and landslides triggered by incessant rains throughout the country last September 27-28 caused a loss amounting over Rs 13 billion in the energy and irrigation sector. Nepal 20 Nov, 2024
Press Council takes action against nine YouTube channels Press Council takes action against nine YouTube channels Press Council Nepal has taken action against nine YouTube channels for disseminating inaccurate and fabricated content, accusing them of promoting anarchy. Press Council Nepal has taken action against nine YouTube channels for disseminating inaccurate and fabricated content, accusing them of promoting anarchy. Nepal 20 Nov, 2024
173,000 tourists visit Mustang in just two months 173,000 tourists visit Mustang in just two months Mustang has witnessed an influx of 173,000 tourists over a span of two months, according to the District Police Office. Mustang has witnessed an influx of 173,000 tourists over a span of two months, according to the District Police Office. Nepal 20 Nov, 2024
Germany commits Rs 1.46 billion grant to Nepal for power distribution project Germany commits Rs 1.46 billion grant to Nepal for power distribution project Germany has committed €10 million (approximately NPR 1.46 billion) in grant assistance, as announced by the Ministry of Finance in a press release. Germany has committed €10 million (approximately NPR 1.46 billion) in grant assistance, as announced by the Ministry of Finance in a press release. Nepal 19 Nov, 2024
President Paudel emphasizes Nepal Sambat as a national heritage President Paudel emphasizes Nepal Sambat as a national heritage Nepal Sambat, an indigenous calendar initiated by national luminary Sankhadhar Sakhwa, was officially declared the National Calendar by the government in 2065 BS. Nepal Sambat, an indigenous calendar initiated by national luminary Sankhadhar Sakhwa, was officially declared the National Calendar by the government in 2065 BS. Nepal 19 Nov, 2024
Forests and Environment Minister highlights Nepal's impactful engagement at COP29 Forests and Environment Minister highlights Nepal's impactful engagement at... Minister Shahi called for collective support from civil society, journalists, NGOs, and government agencies to advance Nepal's climate justice agenda effectively. Minister Shahi called for collective support from civil society, journalists, NGOs, and government agencies to advance Nepal's climate justice agenda effectively. Nepal 19 Nov, 2024
Minister Yadav warns of acute water crisis in Tarai-Madhes Minister Yadav warns of acute water crisis in Tarai-Madhes Minister Yadav cautioned that the region could confront an unmanageable water shortage if urgent and sustainable measures are not taken. Minister Yadav cautioned that the region could confront an unmanageable water shortage if urgent and sustainable measures are not taken. Nepal 19 Nov, 2024
Bal Krishna receives Global AMR Media Special Mention Award 2024 Bal Krishna receives Global AMR Media Special Mention Award 2024 Bal Krishna Sah, the Himalayan Times reporter, received a Global AMR special mention award in the Southeast Asian regional category of the Global AMR Media Awards 2024, Bal Krishna Sah, the Himalayan Times reporter, received a Global AMR special mention award in the Southeast Asian regional category of the Global AMR Media Awards 2024, Nepal 19 Nov, 2024
Health Minister Paudel pledges drug prices will be adjusted within a month Health Minister Paudel pledges drug prices will be adjusted within a month Minister for Health and Population Pradip Paudel has said that the prices of all categories of medicines will be adjusted within a month. Minister for Health and Population Pradip Paudel has said that the prices of all categories of medicines will be adjusted within a month. Nepal 19 Nov, 2024
Man arrested with over 1,700 kg of marijuana in Saptari Man arrested with over 1,700 kg of marijuana in Saptari Police arrested a 33-year-old man, Yamjit Rai for possession of approximately 1,717 kilograms of marijuana from a road in Rajgadh Rural Municipality-4 of Saptari on Monday night. Police arrested a 33-year-old man, Yamjit Rai for possession of approximately 1,717 kilograms of marijuana from a road in Rajgadh Rural Municipality-4 of Saptari on Monday night. Nepal 19 Nov, 2024
Durga Prasain held for spreading fake information in social sites Durga Prasain held for spreading fake information in social sites Medical entrepreneur Durga Prasain has been arrested on the charge of spreading fake information through social networking sites. Medical entrepreneur Durga Prasain has been arrested on the charge of spreading fake information through social networking sites. Nepal 19 Nov, 2024
'CTEVT produces skilled workforce needed for country' 'CTEVT produces skilled workforce needed for country' Chief Minister of Koshi Province, Hikmat Kumar Karki, has said the Council of Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT) had been producing the skilled workforce required for the country. Chief Minister of Koshi Province, Hikmat Kumar Karki, has said the Council of Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT) had been producing the skilled workforce required for the country. Nepal 19 Nov, 2024
Minister Shahi emphasizes Nepal-Bangladesh cooperation on climate change Minister Shahi emphasizes Nepal-Bangladesh cooperation on climate change “This collaboration holds even greater importance as both Nepal and Bangladesh approach graduation from least-developed country status,” Minister Shahi remarked. “This collaboration holds even greater importance as both Nepal and Bangladesh approach graduation from least-developed country status,” Minister Shahi remarked. Nepal 18 Nov, 2024
Govt hosts first National Conference on One Stop Crisis Management Centers Govt hosts first National Conference on One Stop Crisis Management Centers The Ministry of Health and Population and the Ministry of Women, Children, and Senior Citizens, in collaboration with UNFPA in Nepal, hosted the first-ever National Conference on One Stop Crisis Management Centers (OCMCs) in Kathmandu. The Ministry of Health and Population and the Ministry of Women, Children, and Senior Citizens, in collaboration with UNFPA in Nepal, hosted the first-ever National Conference on One Stop Crisis Management Centers (OCMCs) in Kathmandu. Nepal 18 Nov, 2024
PM Oli pays tribute to former Speaker Dhungana PM Oli pays tribute to former Speaker Dhungana Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has offered respects to former Speaker Damannath Dhungana, laying the national flag over his mortal remains. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has offered respects to former Speaker Damannath Dhungana, laying the national flag over his mortal remains. Nepal 18 Nov, 2024
Annapurna region welcomes over 33,000 tourists in October Annapurna region welcomes over 33,000 tourists in October The Annapurna Conservation Area has witnessed a substantial increase in foreign tourist arrivals, with a total of 33,310 visitors in October alone. The Annapurna Conservation Area has witnessed a substantial increase in foreign tourist arrivals, with a total of 33,310 visitors in October alone. Nepal 18 Nov, 2024
Chhirkane-Deurali section of Prithvi Highway closed daily for 20 days Chhirkane-Deurali section of Prithvi Highway closed daily for 20 days The Chhirkane-Deurali road section along the under-construction Muglin Pokhara section of the Prithvi Highway will remain closed for four and a half hours daily for the next 20 days from today. The Chhirkane-Deurali road section along the under-construction Muglin Pokhara section of the Prithvi Highway will remain closed for four and a half hours daily for the next 20 days from today. Nepal 18 Nov, 2024
Energy Ministry enforces 'contingency expenditure work procedure' Energy Ministry enforces 'contingency expenditure work procedure' The government has enforced the 'contingency expenditure work procedure, 2081' for the management of temporary human resource required for monitoring, supervision, operation and consulting services related to the construction works. The government has enforced the 'contingency expenditure work procedure, 2081' for the management of temporary human resource required for monitoring, supervision, operation and consulting services related to the construction works. Nepal 18 Nov, 2024
Government declares public holiday in honor of former speaker Dhungana Government declares public holiday in honor of former speaker Dhungana The government has officially declared a public holiday today to mourn the passing of former Speaker Daman Nath Dhungana. The government has officially declared a public holiday today to mourn the passing of former Speaker Daman Nath Dhungana. Nepal 18 Nov, 2024
29 injured in Tanahun bus collision 29 injured in Tanahun bus collision Among the injured, two are reported to be in critical condition, according to the District Police Office, Tanahun. Among the injured, two are reported to be in critical condition, according to the District Police Office, Tanahun. Nepal 17 Nov, 2024
World Gold Price increases by Rs 500 per tola, silver remains stable The price of gold rose by Rs 500 per tola in the domestic market on Wednesday.
World A second wind-whipped wildfire is burning out of control in the Los Angeles area A fast-moving wildfire broke out Tuesday in the inland foothills northeast of Los Angeles hours after another blaze tore through the city’s Pacific Palisades neighborhood along the coast, destroying many homes and prompting evacuation orders for tens of thousands.
Nepal Snowfall in Sankhuwasabha's Makalu area, normal life affected Normal life here has been affected due to snowfall in the upper territories of the district.
Nepal Earthquake with epicentre in Tibet jolts Nepal A powerful earthquake jolted various parts of Nepal early this morning. Officials say the earthquake's epicentre was in Tibet.
Kathmandu 'Collaboration with India can mitigate Nepal's food security concerns' Dr Doj Raj Khanal has been at the forefront of agricultural transformation from Kathmandu's bustling labs to the farmlands spread across Nepal.
Kathmandu Nims Purja's Elite Exped loses court case, told to pay Rs 11.3m to Ghising Kathmandu District Court has held celebrated climber Nirmal ‘Nims’ Purja and his company Elite Exped guilty, ordering Purja to pay a compensation of Rs 11.3 million to Tanka Ghising whose house was destroyed after the gas canisters stored in Purja’s office that he had rented from Ghising exploded.
Kathmandu PM Oli conveys condolences over losses in China Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli expressed deep sorrow over the devastating earthquake in China.
World Bangladesh's ailing former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia to undergo medical treatment in London Bangladesh’s ailing former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia was traveling to London on Tuesday for medical treatment, her aides said
Nepal 11 faint, two injured in Nepal as earthquake strikes with epicenter in Tibet SSP Adhikari specified that one individual was injured in Kathmandu, 11 in Bara, and one in Kavre.
