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
China, UNDP mark formal closure of SSPP-GR Project in Madhesh Province The Embassy of China and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) attended the formal closure of the Support to Schools and Communities in Remote Areas for Pandemic Prevention and Green Recovery (SSPP-GR) Project in Madhes Province. Nepal 07 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
Strip club Cinderella story 'Anora' wins best picture at 97th Academy Awards "Anora,” a strip club Cinderella story without the fairy tale ending, was crowned best picture at the 97th Academy Awards on Sunday, handing Sean Baker’s gritty, Brooklyn-set screwball farce Hollywood’s top prize. Entertainment 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
Russian envoy speaks on the true causes of global inflation Ambassador of Russia to Nepal Aleksei Novikov has said that 'illegitimate sanctions imposed on Russia, mistakes by some leading western economies in the financial and investment spheres,' and attempts to sideline Russian goods from global energy and food markets,' were the main causes behind the global price hike and not the Ukraine conflict. Nepal 11 Feb, 2025
Khumbu Pasang Lhamu-1 chair Funuru Sherpa distributes warm jackets to locals Funuru Sherpa, the ward chairperson and social worker from Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality-1, Solukhumbu, has distributed down jackets to the residents of his ward. Nepal 10 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
