As air pollution clogs up Kathmandu Valley, alarm rises over human health The Kathmandu Valley has been clogged up with air pollution for some days. People here are desperately waiting for the exit of the nasty smog. Environment 1d ago
Myanmar's earthquake death toll jumps to over 1,000 as more bodies recovered from the rubble The death toll from a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar jumped to over 1,000 on Saturday as more bodies were pulled from the rubble of the scores of buildings that collapsed when it struck near the country's second-largest city. World 29 Mar, 2025
KMC-federal govt feud leaves employees unpaid Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balendra Shah 'Balen' has resurfaced in the spotlight after making a furious statement on social media, claiming that sanitation workers have not been paid in three months due to the federal government's arrogance. Kathmandu 28 Mar, 2025
Rhino census halted due to funding shortage The rhino census conducted every five years has been suspended this year due to shortage of funds. Nepal 14 Mar, 2025
The Last to Eat: Unmasking Nepal's Patriarchal Society Women are often the last to eat in rural South Asia, such as India and Nepal. Revered as the land of Mother Shakti - Nepal is home to powerful goddesses like Parvati, Sita, and Bhrikuti. Nepal 08 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
Lawmakers rue uncracked glass ceiling Lawmakers lambasted the government for prejudice and discrimination today, following the appointment of the secretary of the health ministry and its attitude towards women leadership. Nepal 08 Mar, 2025
Laws curtailing press freedom will not be framed: Speaker Ghimire Speaker of the House of Representatives Devraj Ghimire clarified that no laws will be formulated by the House of Representatives that restrict press freedom. Kathmandu 07 Mar, 2025
Government hospitals now cannot make excuse for lack of medicines: Health Minister Paudel Minister for Health and Population, Pradip Paudel, has said the hospitals cannot now find excuse for lack of medicines for health insurance. Health 02 Mar, 2025
Experts suggest correction in social media bill At a time when the government has claimed the social media bill was brought for systematizing the use of social networking sites, the human rights defenders and experts on cyber law and cyber crime have underlined the need for correcting the bill. Nepal 01 Mar, 2025
Balen's response to Trump: Federalism on the receiving end The outbursts of Donald Trump after his ascent to the coveted position of President of the United States for the second time has raised the eyebrows of millions around the globe. Opinion 26 Feb, 2025
FM Rana says, "Nepal is a trailblazer in protecting and promoting human rights" Emphasizing Nepal’s commitment to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Dr. Rana Deuba affirmed that Nepal remains constructively engaged with human rights instruments and mechanisms. Nepal 24 Feb, 2025
