A temple to a top Hindu deity was built over a destroyed mosque in India. Here is why it matters The temple was built over a razed mosque, and most political opposition leaders are boycotting the temple's opening, saying it doesn't befit a secular India. World 22 Jan, 2024
Rescue of Nepali nationals: An appreciatory work indeed The families of the 243 persons on board heaved a deep sigh of relief after Nepal’s flag carrier landed at the Tribhuvan International Airport at midnight last Wednesday. It was a great moment for the relatives of those who were trapped in strife-torn Israel. Opinion 17 Oct, 2023
'If the judiciary goes wrong, nothing goes right' Advocate Raju Prasad Chapagai is a Kathmandu-based public interest lawyer and researcher. Nepal 07 Oct, 2023
'Constitution should be amended to address people's grievances' ​​​​​​​As the country celebrated Constitution Day, constitutional experts and political leaders demanded a panel to recommend amendments to the constitution. Kathmandu 21 Sep, 2023
Surge in electrical short circuit fires wreaking havoc ​​​​​​​A series of devastating fires sparked by electrical short circuits have left a trail of destruction in households across Nepal. The Himalayan Times investigates the extent of damage and the harrowing stories of families affected by these incidents. Kathmandu 15 Sep, 2023
Madhes PA member held on murder charge ​​​​​​​Aniruddh Prasad Singh Yadav, an independent member of Madhes Pradesh Assembly, has been arrested on the charge of murder. Nepal 05 Sep, 2023
South Korea has the lowest fertility rate in the world – and that doesn't bode well for its economy Around the world, nations are looking at the prospect of shrinking, aging populations – but none more so than South Korea. World 27 Jun, 2023
Livability of Kathmandu Valley: From Heaven in the past to a virtual hell now The Kathmandu Valley was a heavenly abode in the past. Consequently, Bipaswi Buddha and Sikhi Buddha are said to have come to the valley for meditation in the ancient times. Opinion 20 Jun, 2023
Tribute to selfless golfer, Manindra Raj Shrestha A few days back, I was at Royal Nepal Golf Club (RNGC) having conversation with few senior members about the history of the club and those who have made significant contributions for its wellbeing, there were people on the next table (mostly new members) listening to our conversation but they were clueless about the people that were being discussed. Sports 16 Mar, 2023
Well-wishers throng President-elect Paudel's abode Well-wishers throng President-elect Paudel’s abode World 10 Mar, 2023
Ukraine unyielding in Bakhmut as Russian troops close in Ukrainian officials have previously raised the possibility of a tactical retreat. World 06 Mar, 2023
110 million litres water from Melamchi Project being distributed Of the 175 million litres water brought from Melamchi River at Ambathan of Helambu Rural Municipality in Sindhupalchowk district under the Melamchi Drinking Water Project, 110 million litre is being distributed in the Kathmandu Valley since December 9. Kathmandu 14 Dec, 2022
