License renewal, verification services resume after disruption License renewal, verification services resume after disruption The Department of Transport Management (DoTM) has resumed its license renewal and verification services starting Sunday following the restoration of its EDLVRS server, which had been down since mid-September. The Department of Transport Management (DoTM) has resumed its license renewal and verification services starting Sunday following the restoration of its EDLVRS server, which had been down since mid-September. World 02 Nov, 2025
Trump says he will solve Afghanistan-Pakistan crisis 'very quickly' as peace talks enter second day Trump says he will solve Afghanistan-Pakistan crisis 'very quickly' as peace talks... Pakistan accuses Afghanistan of turning a blind eye to militants who cross the border for attacks, a charge the country’s Taliban rulers reject. Pakistan accuses Afghanistan of turning a blind eye to militants who cross the border for attacks, a charge the country’s Taliban rulers reject. World 26 Oct, 2025
Russia has tested a new nuclear-capable missile, Putin and top general say Russia has tested a new nuclear-capable missile, Putin and top general say Gerasimov said the Burevestnik, or storm petrel in Russian, spent 15 hours in the air, adding “that’s not the limit.” Gerasimov said the Burevestnik, or storm petrel in Russian, spent 15 hours in the air, adding “that’s not the limit.” World 26 Oct, 2025
China and the United States, Fall 2025: A timeline of remarks, threats, critiques - and dialogue China and the United States, Fall 2025: A timeline of remarks, threats, critiques -... Tensions between the U.S. and China escalated in the weeks leading up to a possible meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Tensions between the U.S. and China escalated in the weeks leading up to a possible meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. World 24 Oct, 2025
Bus catches fire after being hit by a motorcycle in southern India, killing at least 25 Bus catches fire after being hit by a motorcycle in southern India, killing at least... The motorcycle rammed into the speeding bus from behind and got stuck, Patil said. The motorcycle rammed into the speeding bus from behind and got stuck, Patil said. World 24 Oct, 2025
Putin directs drills of Russian nuclear forces as his summit with Trump is put on hold Putin directs drills of Russian nuclear forces as his summit with Trump is put on... The exercise tested the skills of military command structures, the Kremlin said in a statement. The exercise tested the skills of military command structures, the Kremlin said in a statement. World 22 Oct, 2025
Thick, hazardous smog blankets New Delhi after Diwali fireworks Thick, hazardous smog blankets New Delhi after Diwali fireworks Visibility also dropped in some parts of the city as a gray haze enveloped streets, high-rises and historical monuments. Visibility also dropped in some parts of the city as a gray haze enveloped streets, high-rises and historical monuments. World 21 Oct, 2025
Millions of Indians celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights Millions of Indians celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights Diwali, derived from the word “Deepavali,” meaning “a row of lights,” is typically celebrated by socializing and exchanging gifts. Diwali, derived from the word “Deepavali,” meaning “a row of lights,” is typically celebrated by socializing and exchanging gifts. World 21 Oct, 2025
Trump says Ukraine's Donbas region will have to be 'cut up' to end the Russian invasion Trump says Ukraine's Donbas region will have to be 'cut up' to end the Russian... Trump has edged back in the direction of pressing Ukraine to give up on retaking land it has lost to Russia, in exchange for an end to Moscow’s aggression. Trump has edged back in the direction of pressing Ukraine to give up on retaking land it has lost to Russia, in exchange for an end to Moscow’s aggression. World 20 Oct, 2025
Nobel economics prize goes to 3 researchers for explaining innovation-driven economic growth Nobel economics prize goes to 3 researchers for explaining innovation-driven economic... Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt won the Nobel memorial prize in economics Monday for “having explained innovation-driven economic growth" including the key principle of creative destruction. Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt won the Nobel memorial prize in economics Monday for “having explained innovation-driven economic growth" including the key principle of creative destruction. World 13 Oct, 2025
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado wins the Nobel Peace Prize Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado wins the Nobel Peace Prize Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, winning recognition as a woman “who keeps the flame of democracy burning amid a growing darkness.” Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, winning recognition as a woman “who keeps the flame of democracy burning amid a growing darkness.” World 10 Oct, 2025
Powerful earthquake off southern Philippines kills 2 people, causes damages and tsunami evacuations Powerful earthquake off southern Philippines kills 2 people, causes damages and... A 7.4-magnitude earthquake Friday morning off the southern Philippines killed at least two people, damaged a hospital and schools, knocked out power and prompted evacuations of coastal areas nearby due to a tsunami warning, which was later lifted. A 7.4-magnitude earthquake Friday morning off the southern Philippines killed at least two people, damaged a hospital and schools, knocked out power and prompted evacuations of coastal areas nearby due to a tsunami warning, which was later lifted. World 10 Oct, 2025
World leaders express hope after Trump says Israel and Hamas agreed to first phase of peace deal World leaders express hope after Trump says Israel and Hamas agreed to first phase of... World leaders on Thursday expressed hope for peace and urged Israel and Hamas to fulfill their commitments in the hours after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the parties had agreed to the "first phase" of a deal signaling a major breakthrough in the two-year war in Gaza. World leaders on Thursday expressed hope for peace and urged Israel and Hamas to fulfill their commitments in the hours after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the parties had agreed to the "first phase" of a deal signaling a major breakthrough in the two-year war in Gaza. World 09 Oct, 2025
Israeli strikes kill at least 17 Palestinians in Gaza as international pressure for ceasefire grows Israeli strikes kill at least 17 Palestinians in Gaza as international pressure for... Israel struck houses and tents in central and southern Gaza Thursday, crushing families inside and killing at least 17 people, Israel struck houses and tents in central and southern Gaza Thursday, crushing families inside and killing at least 17 people, World 25 Sep, 2025
Indian authorities impose security restrictions in remote Ladakh after deadly clashes Indian authorities impose security restrictions in remote Ladakh after deadly clashes Authorities in India enforced security restrictions in two main districts in the remote Ladakh region on Thursday. Authorities in India enforced security restrictions in two main districts in the remote Ladakh region on Thursday. World 25 Sep, 2025
Ukrainians cautious after Trump shifts his stance, saying they can win the war against Russia Ukrainians cautious after Trump shifts his stance, saying they can win the war... “Russia isn’t a tiger, it’s more associated with a bear,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. “There are no paper bears. Russia is a real bear.” “Russia isn’t a tiger, it’s more associated with a bear,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. “There are no paper bears. Russia is a real bear.” World 24 Sep, 2025
Putin says Russia will stick to nuclear arms limits for one more year after treaty with US expires Putin says Russia will stick to nuclear arms limits for one more year after treaty... Putin declared that the termination of the 2010 New START would be destabilizing and could fuel proliferation of nuclear weapons. Putin declared that the termination of the 2010 New START would be destabilizing and could fuel proliferation of nuclear weapons. World 22 Sep, 2025
UK, Australia and Canada recognize a Palestinian state, prompting angry response from Israel UK, Australia and Canada recognize a Palestinian state, prompting angry response from... The UK and France have a historic role in the politics of the Middle East over the past 100 years, having carved up the region following the defeat of the Ottoman Empire in World War I. The UK and France have a historic role in the politics of the Middle East over the past 100 years, having carved up the region following the defeat of the Ottoman Empire in World War I. World 21 Sep, 2025
Macron hopes his recognition of a Palestinian state will be a landmark contribution to Mideast peace Macron hopes his recognition of a Palestinian state will be a landmark contribution... Macron insisted that he wasn't acting to meet Hamas' expectations. Macron insisted that he wasn't acting to meet Hamas' expectations. World 19 Sep, 2025
Saudi Arabia signs a mutual defense pact with nuclear-armed Pakistan after Israel's attack on Qatar Saudi Arabia signs a mutual defense pact with nuclear-armed Pakistan after Israel's... Saudi Arabia’s powerful Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman signed the pact on Wednesday with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Saudi Arabia’s powerful Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman signed the pact on Wednesday with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. World 18 Sep, 2025
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.
