HoR elections will be held as scheduled: Minister Ghising Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Kulman Ghising has reiterated that the House of Representatives (HoR) elections will be held as scheduled, as announced on March 5, 2025.
Illegal marijuana cultivation on over 35 bighas destroyed in Sarlahi A joint team of the Nepal Police and the Armed Police Force (APF) has destroyed illegal marijuana cultivation spread across more than 35 bighas of land in the Chure region of Lalbandi Municipality.
Police arrest 1,696 fugitives in Mangsir, recover Rs 123.7 million in fines Nepal Police arrested 1,696 fugitive convicts across the country during Mangsir of the current fiscal year 2082/83 as part of its ongoing drive to enforce court verdicts, according to police statistics.
NC participates in election after holding general convention: General Secretary Thapa General Secretary of the Nepali Congress, Gagan Kumar Thapa, has stressed that the party should participate in the coming election after holding its 15th general convention.
Project Resilient Minds promotes green innovation, climate resilience in Kavre Project Resilient Minds has conducted a series of field-based and school-level programmes in Kavrepalanchok, focusing on green innovation, climate resilience, mental well-being and sustainable agriculture, engaging students, farmers and local communities.
Unrepaired Trail Puts Trekkers at Risk on Tsho-Rolpa Trek Two years after a flash flood destroyed the bridge over the Rowaling River along the Dongang-Thadingma trek to Tsho-Rolpa Glacial Lake, trekkers’ lives remain at serious risk.
Cold wave and persistent fog grip Mahottari District Daily life of people in Mahottari district has been adversely affected for some days here since the cold intensified sharply.
Paddy production declines in Bhojpur due to adverse weather Paddy production in Bhojpur district has declined this year due to irregular rainfall and unseasonal weather, according to the Agriculture Knowledge Centre.
Gen Zs term Oli's statement 'crassness' While CPN-UML Chair KP Sharma Oli has continued to discredit the Gen Z movement, Gen Z leaders have termed Oli’s statement ‘crassness’ rather than confidence.
Bhuwa Parba celebrated across Sudurpaschim, highlighting region's martial heritage Bhuwa Parba, an indigenous and historic cultural festival of Sudurpaschim Province, is being observed across the region with traditional fervour, cultural performances and ritual enactments that reflect the province’s rich heritage.
Nine rare male gharials recorded in Chitwan National Park rivers Nine male gharials, considered a rare species, have been recorded in the Rapti and Narayani rivers flowing through Chitwan National Park (CNP), according to park authorities.
10,967 polling stations to be set up for March 5 elections The Election Commission has announced that a total of 10,967 polling stations will be established across the country for the House of Representatives elections scheduled for March 5, 2026.
Govt committed to combat human trafficking: Minister Shrestha Minister for Women, Children and Senior Citizens Shraddha Shrestha has reaffirmed the government’s strong commitment to preventing human trafficking, describing it as a serious crime that requires coordinated action.
World Mohammad Bakri, renowned and controversial Palestinian actor and filmmaker, dies at 72 Mohammad Bakri, a Palestinian director and actor who sought to share the complexities of Palestinian identity and culture through a variety of works in both Arabic and Hebrew, has died, his family announced. He was 72.
Nepal Orange festival in Muglin from today The second Ichchhakamana Orange Festival and Food Festival begins today.
Business Hotel Yak & Yeti concludes Christmas celebrations with grand festive events Hotel Yak & Yeti concluded the festive season with a Christmas Eve Dinner and Christmas Day Brunch, hosted within its historic palace setting in central Kathmandu.
Business Deepal launches festive test drive and exchange campaign MAW Vriddhi, the official distributor of luxury EV brand Deepal, has launched a special ‘Festive Drive’ Test Drive and Exchange Campaign to mark Christmas and New Year 2026.
Business Paramount Motors launches 'Electrifying New Year 2026' EV exchange offer Paramount Motors, the authorized distributor of MG and IM Motors in Nepal, has announced the launch of its “Electrifying New Year 2026” exchange scheme for electric vehicles.
Business inDrive launches nationwide safety awareness campaign inDrive has launched a safety awareness campaign titled “Safe Journey Begins With Your Choice”, aimed at promoting informed and responsible use of ride-hailing services.
Kathmandu Nepali Congress ready for March 5 election: Deuba Nepali Congress (NC) President Sher Bahadur Deuba has said the party is fully prepared to participate in the House of Representatives (HoR) election scheduled for March 5, 2026.
Kathmandu Two-Day Christmas Initiative Continues: Organizations Bring Joy to Children Across Kathmandu The Himalayan Times' Christmas giving initiative continued on its second day, with organizations bringing festive meals and gifts to children in need across the valley.
Opinion Exploiting Gen-Z movement: Popularism continues Recently, the Ministry of Labour, Employment, and Social Security (MoLESS) announced that it would facilitate free foreign employment for families of those injured and killed during the Gen-Z movement.
Business Gold price hits new record of Rs 269,300 per tola Gold price surged to a new all-time high in the domestic market on Friday, rising by Rs 1,800 per tola to reach Rs 269,300 per tola.
Sports Ivory Coast starts Africa Cup title defense with a win as proud dad Zidane sees Algeria beat Sudan Riyad Mahrez scored twice and the 20-year-old Ibrahim Maza scored his first international goal for Algeria, one of the tournament favorites,
Sports No room for spin: Australia goes into the 4th Ashes with a pace-heavy attack against England England lost each of the first three tests to allow Australia to retain the Ashes in just 11 days of on-field action.
