Nepal's conservation successes: What are the costs for the local communities? Nepal's conservation successes: What are the costs for the local communities? “Stepping outside in the evening is like gambling with your life,” says a local autorickshaw driver in the Khata Corridor of western Nepal. This observation sums up the everyday risk for people living in an area where farms and habitation lie in complex proximity with spaces used by tigers, rhinos, and elephants. “Stepping outside in the evening is like gambling with your life,” says a local autorickshaw driver in the Khata Corridor of western Nepal. This observation sums up the everyday risk for people living in an area where farms and habitation lie in complex proximity with spaces used by tigers, rhinos, and elephants. Opinion 11 h ago
Nepal's biggest export to India may be political creativity Nepal's biggest export to India may be political creativity Let us begin with a cockroach. Let us begin with a cockroach. Opinion 12 h ago
Wired revelation: The brain, IT, and gene therapy Wired revelation: The brain, IT, and gene therapy Information technology is nothing short of godsend from heaven. It has revolutionised our life, learning, and knowledge. Information technology is nothing short of godsend from heaven. It has revolutionised our life, learning, and knowledge. Opinion 1d ago
Balen's politics of silence and absence: Not a harbinger of good omen Balen's politics of silence and absence: Not a harbinger of good omen Nepali people have been like a statistician who is said to be comfortable with one hand on the furnace and the other in the freeze. At times it had politicians like Krishna Prasad Bhattarai, who exercised unbelievable oratory skills. Nepali people have been like a statistician who is said to be comfortable with one hand on the furnace and the other in the freeze. At times it had politicians like Krishna Prasad Bhattarai, who exercised unbelievable oratory skills. Opinion 2d ago
Fake helicopter rescue scam: Nepal's tourism reputation at stake Fake helicopter rescue scam: Nepal's tourism reputation at stake Recently, Germany’s leading and highly influential news magazine, Der Spiegel, published a report on Nepal’s infamous fake helicopter rescue scam. Recently, Germany’s leading and highly influential news magazine, Der Spiegel, published a report on Nepal’s infamous fake helicopter rescue scam. Opinion 19 May, 2026
A roadmap for research-led higher education framework: How this can improve the lives of the public A roadmap for research-led higher education framework: How this can improve the lives... The current political climate in Nepal offers a glimmer of hope for the academic sector. With education reform now a national priority, momentum for meaningful change is steadily building. The current political climate in Nepal offers a glimmer of hope for the academic sector. With education reform now a national priority, momentum for meaningful change is steadily building. Opinion 18 May, 2026
Nepal's health-budget promise: Can it become real care? Nepal's health-budget promise: Can it become real care? Nepal’s proposed commitment to raise the health-sector budget to 8 percent of the national budget could become a major reform step. Nepal’s proposed commitment to raise the health-sector budget to 8 percent of the national budget could become a major reform step. Opinion 15 May, 2026
Budget utilisation reaches 59.75 percent by Baisakh end Budget utilisation reaches 59.75 percent by Baisakh end Government budget expenditure has reached nearly 60 percent of the total allocation in the first 10 months of the current fiscal year 2025/26, according to the Financial Comptroller General Office (FCGO). Government budget expenditure has reached nearly 60 percent of the total allocation in the first 10 months of the current fiscal year 2025/26, according to the Financial Comptroller General Office (FCGO). Opinion 15 May, 2026
Hantavirus is not the next pandemic: But still Nepal should pay attention Hantavirus is not the next pandemic: But still Nepal should pay attention The recent hantavirus alarm aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius is a reminder that dangerous infections do not always begin in crowded cities or hospitals. The recent hantavirus alarm aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius is a reminder that dangerous infections do not always begin in crowded cities or hospitals. Opinion 14 May, 2026
Under the same sky: Why humanity would gain more from peace than rivalry Under the same sky: Why humanity would gain more from peace than rivalry There are moments in history when a sentence spoken in an official hall seems to transcend diplomatic protocol and touch something much deeper: our collective fear, the world’s fatigue, and the need to find a wiser path forward. There are moments in history when a sentence spoken in an official hall seems to transcend diplomatic protocol and touch something much deeper: our collective fear, the world’s fatigue, and the need to find a wiser path forward. Opinion 14 May, 2026
Prediction of less rain and high temperature: What can be the remedial measures? Prediction of less rain and high temperature: What can be the remedial measures? The long-awaited weather prediction for the monsoon period has been made public by the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. It has, however, not brought relief to the farming community as it is contrary to their expectation. It has stated that there will be less rain in the country during the paddy plantation period after the entry of the monsoon from the Bay of Bengal, which is generally in June every year. The long-awaited weather prediction for the monsoon period has been made public by the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. It has, however, not brought relief to the farming community as it is contrary to their expectation. It has stated that there will be less rain in the country during the paddy plantation period after the entry of the monsoon from the Bay of Bengal, which is generally in June every year. Opinion 13 May, 2026
What nurses taught me that Nepal has forgotten What nurses taught me that Nepal has forgotten Florence Nightingale would not recognise the wards I trained in. As a second-year medical student in the early 1990s, my first serious lessons in medicine came not from doctors or surgeons, but from nurses. Florence Nightingale would not recognise the wards I trained in. As a second-year medical student in the early 1990s, my first serious lessons in medicine came not from doctors or surgeons, but from nurses. Opinion 12 May, 2026
Rethinking Nepal's diplomacy in a competitive world: It must serve the national development strategy Rethinking Nepal's diplomacy in a competitive world: It must serve the national... Nepal stands at an important moment in its foreign policy evolution. As debates emerge over the structure, scale, and effectiveness of the country’s diplomatic network, the discussion is often framed around budgets, administrative costs, and the possible reduction of embassies abroad. Nepal stands at an important moment in its foreign policy evolution. As debates emerge over the structure, scale, and effectiveness of the country’s diplomatic network, the discussion is often framed around budgets, administrative costs, and the possible reduction of embassies abroad. Opinion 12 May, 2026
Remembering the USS Liberty-and why it still matters Remembering the USS Liberty-and why it still matters On June 8, 1967, the USS Liberty, a U.S. Navy intelligence ship, was attacked by Israeli aircraft and torpedo boats while operating in international waters off the Sinai Peninsula during the Six-Day War. On June 8, 1967, the USS Liberty, a U.S. Navy intelligence ship, was attacked by Israeli aircraft and torpedo boats while operating in international waters off the Sinai Peninsula during the Six-Day War. Opinion 12 May, 2026
Integrating road safety into road asset management: Must shift from a reactive approach to a preventive one Integrating road safety into road asset management: Must shift from a reactive... The recent road accident in Rolpa district, where a jeep carrying pilgrims fell from a rural hill road and caused multiple fatalities, is another painful reminder of Nepal’s growing road safety challenges. The recent road accident in Rolpa district, where a jeep carrying pilgrims fell from a rural hill road and caused multiple fatalities, is another painful reminder of Nepal’s growing road safety challenges. Opinion 11 May, 2026
Why the gut–brain connection is changing neuroscience Why the gut–brain connection is changing neuroscience A few years ago, doctors began noticing something unusual about many patients who were later diagnosed with Parkinson disease. A few years ago, doctors began noticing something unusual about many patients who were later diagnosed with Parkinson disease. Opinion 11 May, 2026
U.S. Embassy to host nationwide football tourney 'GOAL! USA' U.S. Embassy to host nationwide football tourney 'GOAL! USA' The U.S. Embassy Nepal, in association with Xtreme Energy Drink, is set to organise a nationwide football tournament titled “GOAL! USA” to mark 250 years of American independence and the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026. The U.S. Embassy Nepal, in association with Xtreme Energy Drink, is set to organise a nationwide football tournament titled “GOAL! USA” to mark 250 years of American independence and the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026. Opinion 10 May, 2026
How to turn foreign missions into export engines: Rewrite the template for our envoys How to turn foreign missions into export engines: Rewrite the template for our envoys Shishir Khanal, the new foreign minister, has spent much of his first month repeating a familiar phrase. Shishir Khanal, the new foreign minister, has spent much of his first month repeating a familiar phrase. Opinion 08 May, 2026
Gut realities: A toxic saga 'unplugged' Gut realities: A toxic saga 'unplugged' When insightful research sequenced DNA from microorganisms derived from our armpits, belly buttons, and other locations, it revealed minuscule versions of ecosystems, like the Alps, composed of trillions of microbes. When insightful research sequenced DNA from microorganisms derived from our armpits, belly buttons, and other locations, it revealed minuscule versions of ecosystems, like the Alps, composed of trillions of microbes. Opinion 07 May, 2026
A lens on liberation: Photographing women's place in public life A lens on liberation: Photographing women's place in public life Never just an empty ground, public spaces are theatres brought to life by the bodies inhabiting them. These spaces are not merely designed, they are performed into being. Never just an empty ground, public spaces are theatres brought to life by the bodies inhabiting them. These spaces are not merely designed, they are performed into being. Opinion 07 May, 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.
