White House says Trump and Putin hold call as US seeks Russian sign-off on plan to end Ukraine war The U.S. president said Washington and Moscow have already begun discussing “dividing up certain assets" between Ukraine and Russia as part of a deal to end the conflict. World 18 Mar, 2025
Proposal for ex-VVIPS' lifetime benefits draw flak In light of the government's preparation of a law to provide lifetime benefits to former high-ranking state officials, the public and lawmakers have vehemently opposed the plan, calling it a waste of taxpayer money, especially given that remittances sent by migrant Nepali workers account for a large portion of the country's revenue. Nepal 17 Mar, 2025
NC chief whip, lawmakers demand withdrawal of PCN action against THT Lawmakers today strongly urged the Press Council Nepal (PCN) to withdraw its decision to take unilateral action against The Himalayan Times. Kathmandu 16 Mar, 2025
US resumes military aid and intelligence sharing as Ukraine says it is open to a 30-day ceasefire Russia also launched 126 drones and a ballistic missile at Ukraine, the Ukrainian air force said, as part of Moscow’s relentless pounding of civilian areas. World 12 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
How Trump's history with Russia and Ukraine set the stage for a blowup with Zelenskyy If Trump's history with Russia appears to have contributed to his worldview of the current conflict, so too has his past with Ukraine. World 04 Mar, 2025
Amid allegations of abuse of power, Lekhak pledges to protect inter-caste married couple In the wake of allegations that Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak is abusing power to protect his party cadre in an inter-caste marriage, CPN-MC lawmaker Barshaman Pun has demanded a clear response from the home minister regarding atrocities committed against Dalit youth who married inter-caste. Nepal 07 Feb, 2025
Controversy over perception of Lamichhane's guilt After the parliamentary committee submitted its investigation report on cooperative fund embezzlement, a new debate has erupted over whether Lamichhane’s guilt. Nepal 18 Sep, 2024
Why Ukraine wants to use Western long-range missiles inside Russia Kyiv officials argue the weapons are vital to weaken Russia's ability to strike Ukraine and force it to move its strike capabilities further from the border. World 15 Sep, 2024
Health Ministry working to contain dengue outbreak, Minister claims Minister for Health and Population Pradip Poudel has stated that the ministry was working for the prevention and control of the dengue virus. Health 24 Jul, 2024
Balen's comment on Oli sets social media abuzz Netizens have gone berserk, inundating the comment section after Balen's post alleging Oli's involvement in Rs 100 billion scam in the Giri Bandhu Tea Estate land swap of 343.19 bigha (232.43 hectares). Kathmandu 05 Jun, 2024
PM accuses NC of creating unnecessary uproar Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has requested the Nepali Congress, the main opposition party, refrain from obstructing the Lower House meeting and urged it not to unnecessarily politicise DPM and Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane’s issue. Kathmandu 20 Mar, 2024
