Ten years since the Gorkha Earthquake: Nepal is still not fully prepared It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that when the earth shook on April 25, 2015, the lives of Nepalis changed forever. Opinion 12 h ago
Mission: Stop smoking: Enforce the rules This piece is about tackling the worrisome trend of smoking among Nepali youths and ensuring that Metropolitan governments can have an important role to play. Opinion 2d ago
Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff who ministered with a charming, humble style, dies at 88 Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated conservatives with critiques of capitalism and climate change, died Monday. He was 88. World 21 Apr, 2025
How Trump backed away from promising to end the Russia-Ukraine war in 24 hours Trump and Putin speak for more than an hour and Trump speaks afterward with Zelenskyy. World 20 Apr, 2025
FRIENDS OF KOREA 2025 held in Kathmandu The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Kathmandu organized the FRIENDS OF KOREA 2025 event on Saturday, bringing together over 100 Nepali alumni of South Korean universities for a special reception aimed at deepening the longstanding friendship between the two nations. Kathmandu 20 Apr, 2025
The untapped potential of the yak economy At a remote location in Dolpa District, north-western Nepal, yak herders churn butter from fresh milk by hand, using age-old techniques passed down through generations. Opinion 20 Apr, 2025
Toastmasters: Building Communication Giants in Nepal's Corporate World Communication isn't a soft skill anymore. It's survival. LinkedIn ranked it the most in-demand skill of 2024. Leadership ranked third. In Nepal's evolving business landscape, technical expertise isn't enough. You must speak well. Lead well. Engage well. Nepal 17 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
Disaster management in Nepal: Need of a self-sustaining, locally-driven model Disaster preparedness in Nepal has become a key focus for INGOs, local NGOs and UN agencies, which provide training, resources and expertise. Opinion 28 Mar, 2025
The lost playground: Use CSR funds for equitable play access Children's play in Nepal has historically been characterised by free, spontaneous activities such as "gatta" (pebbles), hide-and-seek, kabbadi, dandi-biyo, inspiring cultural connections and physical skills without cost. Opinion 25 Mar, 2025
Groundwater Crisis in Madhesh: Experts Urge Immediate Action at National Symposium Amidst a growing groundwater crisis in Nepal’s Madhesh Province, experts, policymakers, and stakeholders convened at the National Symposium on Challenges and Opportunities for Sustainable Management of Groundwater Resources in Nepal. Opinion 23 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
