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
Online labour permit approval begins from UAE The government has started the service of online labour permit approval from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Nepal's Embassy in Abu Dhabi is the country's second diplomatic mission abroad to provide service of labour permit approval after the Embassy of Nepal, Muscat. Business 14 Feb, 2025
Increasing vulnerability of survivors: The struggle of recounting trauma In a survey I conducted with students and employees from both the private and public sectors, respondents shared that most workplace sexual harassment occurs between those in power and their subordinates, particularly targeting individuals in vulnerable, lower-ranking positions Opinion 17 Jan, 2025
'Proposed MoU to expand job opportunities in Malaysia' The proposed memorandum of understanding (MoU) will create numerous opportunities for Nepali foreign job-seekers in Malaysia, according to Malaysian Chargé d' affaires a.i. Mohd Firdaus Azman. Business 12 Dec, 2024
The 111th anniversary of B P Koirala: Democratic socialism in spotlight The 111th anniversary of Bisheswor Prasad Koirala (BP) is being celebrated with incredible fanfare all around the country. Opinion 12 Sep, 2024
Suicidal death highest among poor, middle class and farmers According to a study conducted by Nepal Police, suicide incidents mostly affect the poor, middle class, and farmers. Nepal 25 Jul, 2024
Government is committed to facilitate and secure investment: PM Dahal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has said that the government is committed to give an impetus to the country's economic transformation by keeping the morale of investors, including the industrialists and business community, high. Nepal 10 May, 2024
Surge in heat affects normal life in Tarai Madhes People residing across the Tarai Madhes including in Dhanusha district have been affected with a sudden surge in heat over a week. Nepal 22 Apr, 2024
Initiatives for protecting labour rights and ending usurious lending are historic: PM Dahal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has said that the government has taken historic initiatives for the protection of the rights of Nepali labourers at home and abroad as well as dismantling the vicious cycle of feudalistic exploitation as the usurious lending practices. Kathmandu 03 Apr, 2024
Change is needed in the country, says UML Chair Oli CPN (UML) Chair KP Sharma Oli has said change is needed in the country for its development and prosperity. Kathmandu 04 Mar, 2024
NRNs' getting Nepali citizenship is big achievement: PM Dahal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has said arrangements have been made for providing the non-residential Nepali citizenship to the Non-Resident Nepalis (NRNs) after much struggle and efforts. Kathmandu 17 Oct, 2023
NA flying to Israel to bring Nepalis ​​​​​​​A Nepal Airlines aircraft is flying to Israel at 11:00pm today to bring home the bodies of Nepalis, who were killed in the conflict there. Nepal 12 Oct, 2023
