Foreign Minister Sharma to attend Bangladesh govt swearing-in in Dhaka Foreign Minister Sharma to attend Bangladesh govt swearing-in in Dhaka Foreign Minister Bala Nanda Sharma is leaving for Dhaka today to attend the oath-taking ceremony of Bangladesh’s newly elected government. Foreign Minister Bala Nanda Sharma is leaving for Dhaka today to attend the oath-taking ceremony of Bangladesh’s newly elected government. Nepal 16 Feb, 2026
Tashi Gyalzen Sherpa receives Guinness certificate for most Everest summits in one season Tashi Gyalzen Sherpa receives Guinness certificate for most Everest summits in one... Nepali mountaineer Tashi Gyalzen Sherpa has been recognized by Guinness World Records for summiting Mount Everest four times in a single spring season, a feat he completed within 15 days in May 2025. Nepali mountaineer Tashi Gyalzen Sherpa has been recognized by Guinness World Records for summiting Mount Everest four times in a single spring season, a feat he completed within 15 days in May 2025. Nepal 16 Feb, 2026
EC completes printing of 19 million ballot papers for 155 constituencies EC completes printing of 19 million ballot papers for 155 constituencies As of now, the Election Commission of Nepal has printed and packaged ballot papers for 155 electoral constituencies across 67 districts. As of now, the Election Commission of Nepal has printed and packaged ballot papers for 155 electoral constituencies across 67 districts. Nepal 15 Feb, 2026
Maha Shivaratri being observed today Maha Shivaratri being observed today Maha Shivaratri is being observed across Nepal today, with thousands of devotees thronging Shiva temples from the early hours of the morning. Maha Shivaratri is being observed across Nepal today, with thousands of devotees thronging Shiva temples from the early hours of the morning. Nepal 15 Feb, 2026
18.23 million ballot papers printed for 142 constituencies 18.23 million ballot papers printed for 142 constituencies The Election Commission Nepal has printed 18.23 million ballot papers for 142 House of Representatives (HoR) constituencies across 66 districts as of Saturday. The Election Commission Nepal has printed 18.23 million ballot papers for 142 House of Representatives (HoR) constituencies across 66 districts as of Saturday. Nepal 14 Feb, 2026
Record-holding Chinese climber, Sherpas felicitated for first ascent of two peaks Record-holding Chinese climber, Sherpas felicitated for first ascent of two peaks Record-holding Chinese mountaineer He Jing along with Sherpa climbers have been felicitated in the Capital after they returned from the historic first winter ascent of two virgin peaks in Western Nepal. Record-holding Chinese mountaineer He Jing along with Sherpa climbers have been felicitated in the Capital after they returned from the historic first winter ascent of two virgin peaks in Western Nepal. Nepal 14 Feb, 2026
Solukhumbu's Solududhkunda Municipality tops Koshi Province in local govt performance Solukhumbu's Solududhkunda Municipality tops Koshi Province in local govt performance Solududhkunda Municipality in Solukhumbu has emerged as the top-performing local government in Koshi Province, securing 78.50 points in the Fiscal Year 2081/82 (2024/25) assessment conducted by the National Natural Resources and Fiscal Commission. Solududhkunda Municipality in Solukhumbu has emerged as the top-performing local government in Koshi Province, securing 78.50 points in the Fiscal Year 2081/82 (2024/25) assessment conducted by the National Natural Resources and Fiscal Commission. Nepal 13 Feb, 2026
One in three Nepali women married before 18, Madhesh leading with highest rates of child marriage One in three Nepali women married before 18, Madhesh leading with highest rates of... The Universal Declaration of Human Rights recognises the right to 'free and full' consent to a marriage while acknowledging that consent cannot be 'free and full' when one of the parties involved is not sufficiently mature to make an informed decision about a life partner. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights recognises the right to 'free and full' consent to a marriage while acknowledging that consent cannot be 'free and full' when one of the parties involved is not sufficiently mature to make an informed decision about a life partner. Nepal 13 Feb, 2026
HoR polls: 15.77 million ballot papers printed HoR polls: 15.77 million ballot papers printed To date, a total of 15,778,000 ballot papers have been printed. To date, a total of 15,778,000 ballot papers have been printed. Nepal 12 Feb, 2026
PM Karki takes stock of election preparation in Solukhumbhu PM Karki takes stock of election preparation in Solukhumbhu PM Sushila Karki on Thursday reviewed election preparations and security arrangements in Solukhumbu district. PM Sushila Karki on Thursday reviewed election preparations and security arrangements in Solukhumbu district. Nepal 12 Feb, 2026
Illegal Sal timber, vehicle, motorcycle seized in Rautahat Illegal Sal timber, vehicle, motorcycle seized in Rautahat Two pieces of illegally felled sal timber, along with a vehicle and a motorcycle, were seized in an abandoned condition from a forest area in Rautahat district on Wednesday night. Two pieces of illegally felled sal timber, along with a vehicle and a motorcycle, were seized in an abandoned condition from a forest area in Rautahat district on Wednesday night. Nepal 12 Feb, 2026
Women remain underrepresented in scientific organizations: Report Women remain underrepresented in scientific organizations: Report Women account for a growing share of the global scientific workforce (31.1% of researchers worldwide in 2022, according to UNESCO), yet they remain underrepresented in the organizations that shape scientific recognition, leadership, and decision-making. Women account for a growing share of the global scientific workforce (31.1% of researchers worldwide in 2022, according to UNESCO), yet they remain underrepresented in the organizations that shape scientific recognition, leadership, and decision-making. Nepal 12 Feb, 2026
No roads, no votes: Remote Bajura ward makes connectivity election condition No roads, no votes: Remote Bajura ward makes connectivity election condition In a remote ward of Triveni Municipality that has never seen a motorable road, voters have drawn a line in the dust: no road, no vote. In a remote ward of Triveni Municipality that has never seen a motorable road, voters have drawn a line in the dust: no road, no vote. Nepal 12 Feb, 2026
Two dead, six injured in road mishaps in Chitwan, Dang Two dead, six injured in road mishaps in Chitwan, Dang Two people were killed and six others injured in separate road accidents in Chitwan and Dang districts today, police confirmed. Two people were killed and six others injured in separate road accidents in Chitwan and Dang districts today, police confirmed. Nepal 12 Feb, 2026
10 fugitives brought back to Nepal with help of INTERPOL 10 fugitives brought back to Nepal with help of INTERPOL The Nepal Police brought 10 fugitives back home who were hiding abroad after being accused of different charges in the country. The Nepal Police brought 10 fugitives back home who were hiding abroad after being accused of different charges in the country. Nepal 12 Feb, 2026
National Youth Council launches Media and Information Literacy Operational Procedure National Youth Council launches Media and Information Literacy Operational Procedure The National Youth Council (NYC), in collaboration with UNESCO and Youth Innovation Lab, has officially launched the “Media and Information Literacy Enhancement Operational Procedure, 2082,” aimed at strengthening digital competence and responsible information use among Nepali youth. The National Youth Council (NYC), in collaboration with UNESCO and Youth Innovation Lab, has officially launched the “Media and Information Literacy Enhancement Operational Procedure, 2082,” aimed at strengthening digital competence and responsible information use among Nepali youth. Nepal 12 Feb, 2026
National Assembly unanimously passes Film Bill 2081 National Assembly unanimously passes Film Bill 2081 A meeting of the National Assembly (NA) on Thursday passed the Film Bill, 2081 BS. A meeting of the National Assembly (NA) on Thursday passed the Film Bill, 2081 BS. Nepal 11 Feb, 2026
Abuse of authority is a serious challenge on state's legitimacy, social justice: President Paudel Abuse of authority is a serious challenge on state's legitimacy, social justice:... President Ramchandra Paudel has shared that abuse of authority is not a minor mistake, it is serious challenge upon state's legitimacy and social justice. President Ramchandra Paudel has shared that abuse of authority is not a minor mistake, it is serious challenge upon state's legitimacy and social justice. Nepal 11 Feb, 2026
Nepal-India Think Tank Forum calls for stronger security and youth cooperation Nepal-India Think Tank Forum calls for stronger security and youth cooperation Senior experts from Nepal and India have called for deeper security coordination, youth engagement and policy convergence to address both traditional and emerging security challenges during the Nepal-India Think Tank Forum on Regional Resilience. Senior experts from Nepal and India have called for deeper security coordination, youth engagement and policy convergence to address both traditional and emerging security challenges during the Nepal-India Think Tank Forum on Regional Resilience. Nepal 11 Feb, 2026
NCP Ready for Constitution Revision: Coordinator Dahal NCP Ready for Constitution Revision: Coordinator Dahal Making public a brief election manifesto ahead of the March 5 House of Representatives election on Tuesday, Dahal reiterated that both the system of governance and the electoral framework would be reviewed. Making public a brief election manifesto ahead of the March 5 House of Representatives election on Tuesday, Dahal reiterated that both the system of governance and the electoral framework would be reviewed. Nepal 10 Feb, 2026
Business Trip Turbo users can now book international hotels in Nepali currency Trip Turbo has partnered with Agoda to provide international hotel booking services for Nepali travellers through its platform.
Business Sun Nepal Life organizes AML/CFT training for agency managers Sun Nepal Life Insurance Company Limited conducted an Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) training programme for Agency Development Managers under its “ADM 360° Growth Summit 1.0”.
Lifestyle The Himalayan Times International Food Fest 2026 happening tomorrow with three bands, djs, and 20 restaurants The Himalayan Times International Food Fest 2026 is happening tomorrow, May 23, at The Everest Hotel, Kathmandu. Mark your calendars for what promises to be one of the biggest food and lifestyle celebrations of the year, featuring food, music, games, and endless entertainment for the entire family.
Kathmandu PM Shah continues to dodge HoR meeting amid opposition protest The Alternative Development Finance Mobilisation Bill, 2026, was approved by a majority at the House of Representatives today, despite a deliberate protest tactic by opposition lawmakers to disrupt legislative proceedings.
Business Central bank withdrawing Rs 100 billion to manage liquidity Nepal Rastra Bank is set to absorb Rs 100 billion from the banking system on Friday as part of its liquidity management measures.
Nepal Two Indian climbers die on Everest; Third being rescued from South Col Two Indian climbers have died while descending from the summit of Mount Everest, bringing the season's death toll on the world's highest peak to five.
Sports Nepal women defeat Malaysia in T20 practice match Nepal defeated Malaysia by seven wickets in a practice match ahead of the second international Women’s T20 tournament in Malaysia on Thursday.
Environment Excessive excavation in Narayani River draws scrutiny The District Monitoring Committee in Nawalpur has directed authorities concerned to regulate excavation and extraction works in the Narayani River after irregularities were found during an on-site inspection.
Nepal US Embassy Nepal's public affairs chief summits Everest in historic first Mike Harker, Public Affairs Chief at the US Embassy Nepal, successfully summited Mount Everest at around 9:10 AM on May 20, becoming the first serving American Foreign Service Officer to scale the world's highest peak.
