An unbroken spirit: From shadows to speaking at European Parliament Prekshya has become a beacon of hope and resilience at just 17 years old. Environment 08 Mar, 2025
In what ways can accelerated action drive women's empowerment and transformation in Nepal? As Nepal moves forward, the role of women in shaping its future has never been more crucial. To mark International Women’s Day 2025, The Himalayan Times reached out to inspiring women leaders from diverse sectors — corporate, politics, health, development, and beyond — to share their insights on a pressing question: Nepal 08 Mar, 2025
Lawmakers rue uncracked glass ceiling Lawmakers lambasted the government for prejudice and discrimination today, following the appointment of the secretary of the health ministry and its attitude towards women leadership. Nepal 08 Mar, 2025
Laws curtailing press freedom will not be framed: Speaker Ghimire Speaker of the House of Representatives Devraj Ghimire clarified that no laws will be formulated by the House of Representatives that restrict press freedom. Kathmandu 07 Mar, 2025
No turning back: A pivotal moment for women and girls in Asia-Pacific Thirty years ago, the world made a promise: gender equality for all. Opinion 07 Mar, 2025
UNESCO, Federal Parliament Secretariat hold discussion on Social Media Bill 2081 UNESCO, in collaboration with the Federal Parliament Secretariat, organized a discussion on the Social Media Bill 2081 with Members of Parliament from the National Assembly and House of Representatives. Kathmandu 07 Mar, 2025
Lawmakers and netizens accuse health minister of discrimination While the government on Thursday decided to promote Dr Bikas Devkota to Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Population following a meeting of the Council of Ministers on March 5, lawmakers and netizens have accused the health minister of discrimination and favouring Devkota. Nepal 07 Mar, 2025
Greenland's prime minister says island isn't for sale as Trump seeks control 'one way or the other' Greenland’s prime minister has a message for President Donald Trump: “Greenland is ours.” World 06 Mar, 2025
Govt urged to withdraw decision to suspend journalist's pass In the light of criticism of the Social Media Bill, a journalist questioned PM KP Sharma Oli on February 16 about whether he was imitating infamous dictator Hitler by bringing bills that stifle freedom of expression and undermine democratic norms. Nepal 06 Mar, 2025
Experts suggest correction in social media bill At a time when the government has claimed the social media bill was brought for systematizing the use of social networking sites, the human rights defenders and experts on cyber law and cyber crime have underlined the need for correcting the bill. Nepal 01 Mar, 2025
Lawmakers demand government's response to Nepal's FATF 'Grey List' status Lawmakers have urged the government to clarify its response following Nepal’s inclusion in the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list. Nepal 25 Feb, 2025
'Rather than opposing Social Media Bill, it should be burnt in front of top leaders' In the wake of widespread criticism of the Social Media Bill (SMB) presented in the National Assembly, the Upper House of the federal parliament, Minister for Communications and Information Technology Prithvi Subba Gurung, has defended it, stating that the bill to regulate the operation and use of social media is necessary to protect national unity and social harmony. Nepal 25 Feb, 2025
