Surge in electrical short circuit fires wreaking havoc A series of devastating fires sparked by electrical short circuits have left a trail of destruction in households across Nepal. The Himalayan Times investigates the extent of damage and the harrowing stories of families affected by these incidents. Kathmandu 15 Sep, 2023
As Nepal warms, a new health threat looms: dengue fever POKHARA: When Rambhadur Bishwakarma began running a high fever in October, he at first wasn't overly concerned. “I thought the symptoms were of simple flu or usual fever," he said. "But things started getting worse gradually.” After a week... Environment 25 Nov, 2018
Our environment is at risk World Environment Day was observed on June 5 in Nepal and across the world. It is one of the sole vehicles through which the UN stimulates worldwide awareness of the environment and supports political attention and actions promoted by all nations so as... 07 Jun, 2018
Pokhara residents demand clean drinking water Pokhara, August 18 Residents of Pokhara-Lekhnath Metropolitan City have been drinking murky water during monsoon every year for want of water treatment plant for the past 30 years. They have demanded with Nepal Water Corporation to provide them... Travel 19 Aug, 2017
EDITORIAL: Genuine demands The new law must ensure that all medical colleges impart quality education with service motive If the Legislature-Parliament passes the Medical Education Bill forwarded by the government and finalised by the parliamentary Women, Children, Elderly... 11 Aug, 2017
Land owners yet to receive promised compensation Pokhara, April 6 Pokhara residents, whose lands have been appropriated for the construction of Pokhara International Airport, are still awaiting compensation at a time when the date for the airport’s foundation stone laying ceremony is drawing... Travel 07 Apr, 2016
Is swine flu spreading in Pokhara? POKHARA: With the onset of winter, the strains of swine flu virus are mutating rapidly. Fifteen more people are believed to have tested positive for the pandemic in the Lake City. However, neither Western Regional Hospital nor Regional Directorate of...
