Enhanced social security system in Nepal: Public participation is the key During the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of Nepalese lost their jobs; among the worst hit were the blue-collar workers, as working remotely was not an option for them. Opinion 18 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
Preparations for 'Sagarmatha Sambaad' accelerated Preparations for 'Sagarmatha Sambaad' have been accelerated. The multi-stakeholder dialogue forum is being organized here on the theme 'Climate Change, Mountains and the Future of Humanity'. It is committed to deliberate on the most prominent issues of global, regional and national significance. Nepal 03 Mar, 2025
As measles cases mount in the US, what's the situation worldwide? The US registered its first death from measles since 2015 this week, as a child who wasn’t vaccinated died in a measles outbreak in rural West Texas. Health 27 Feb, 2025
Captain Um Hong Gil, others attend Book Review Award Ceremony in Rupandehi School The fifth edition of Book Review Award Ceremony was organised at Sundi Secondary School, Rupandehi, today. Nepal 16 Feb, 2025
'Dabur gung-ho about future growth in Nepal' Mohit Malhotra is the chief executive officer of the $1.2-billion Dabur India Ltd, one of India’s largest consumer products maker and best Ayurvedic company. Nepal 14 Feb, 2025
In memory of departed presenters, 'Paleti' makes a comeback Marking its revival, Paleti staged its first performance at Nepalaya’s Aarshala in Kalikasthan on Friday and Saturday, it said in the statement. Entertainment 04 Feb, 2025
WHO chief asks countries to push Washington to reconsider its withdrawal The World Health Organization chief asked global leaders to lean on Washington to reverse President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from the U.N. health agency, insisting in a closed-door meeting with diplomats last week that the U.S. will miss out on critical information about global disease outbreaks. Nepal 03 Feb, 2025
After talking tough during campaign, Trump appears to ease up on China at start of presidency Members of Congress have noted Trump's seemingly softer attitude toward Beijing. World 29 Jan, 2025
Severe unemployment crisis: Pressing need for reforms Nepal is currently grappling with a severe unemployment crisis that has pushed many young workers to seek opportunities abroad. With an economy heavily reliant on low-productivity agriculture and struggling to diversify into manufacturing and services, the country’s growth has stagnated. Opinion 28 Jan, 2025
Shifting South Asian civic space: Opportunities for creative citizen engagements Crackdown on civic space is increasing globally amid gradual erosion of democratic principles and practices. Opinion 23 Jan, 2025
We are working to instill hope in the public: DPM Singh Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Urban Development Prakash Man Singh said that the incumbent government was delivering by ensuring that there is hope among the public. Nepal 22 Jan, 2025
