Food system dialogue held in Lumbini to shape future policies A multi-stakeholder food system dialogue was held in Lamahi, Lumbini Province,aimed at providing recommendations to the provincial government for food-system related policy and plan formulation. Nepal 2d ago
Remote Bajura village 'Bichchhya' shines with electricity Bichchhya, one of Bajura district’s most remote settlements, has been electrified for the first time, ending generations of darkness for its residents. Nepal 21 Apr, 2025
Nepal launches Global Hunger Index 2024, highlights gender justice as key to climate resilience and zero hunger Nepal launched the 2024 Global Hunger Index (GHI) in Kathmandu on Friday, spotlighting gender justice as an essential pillar for achieving climate resilience and Zero Hunger. Nepal 05 Apr, 2025
UNESCO report paints bleak picture of climate change impacts on ecosystems The United Nations World Water Development Report 2025, published by UNESCO on behalf of UN-Water, reveals that climate disruption, biodiversity loss, and unsustainable activities are transforming mountain environments at an unprecedented rate, threatening water resources, and putting billions of people and countless ecosystems at risk. Environment 22 Mar, 2025
The Last to Eat: Unmasking Nepal's Patriarchal Society Women are often the last to eat in rural South Asia, such as India and Nepal. Revered as the land of Mother Shakti - Nepal is home to powerful goddesses like Parvati, Sita, and Bhrikuti. Nepal 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
Nepal's climate crisis: Role of youth in advocating for action Nepal is confronting an urgent climate crisis that has drastic effects on its economy, people and culture. Opinion 07 Feb, 2025
Global growth to remain subdued amid lingering uncertainty, warns UN report Global economic growth is projected to remain at 2.8 per cent in 2025, unchanged from 2024, according to the United Nations flagship report, World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2025, released on Thursday. Nepal 10 Jan, 2025
Nutrition-friendly local governance: Empowering communities Modern living conditions have largely transformed our lifestyle, food choices and dietary patterns. Opinion 15 Aug, 2024
15 percent of Nepal's population do not eat an adequate diet, says WFP Nepal chief Robert Kasca is the WFP Nepal Representative and Country Director. Robert has over 20 years of operational and leadership experience with WFP, the United Nations agency dedicated to fighting hunger and the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. Nepal 14 Jan, 2024
Sugar prices are rising worldwide after bad weather tied to El Nino damaged crops in Asia Skyrocketing sugar prices left Ishaq Abdulraheem with few choices. Increasing the cost of bread would mean declining sales, so the Nigerian baker decided to cut his production by half. Business 19 Nov, 2023
5 hostages of Hamas are free, offering some hope to families of more than 200 still captive Hamas has said it would let the others go in return for thousands of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel, which has dismissed the offer. World 02 Nov, 2023
