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
FDA bans red dye No. 3 from foods U.S. regulators on Wednesday banned the dye called Red 3 from the nation’s food supply, nearly 35 years after it was barred from cosmetics because of potential cancer risk. World 16 Jan, 2025
Jimmy Carter, the 39th US president, has died at 100 Jimmy Carter, the peanut farmer who won the presidency in the wake of the Watergate scandal and Vietnam War, endured humbling defeat after one tumultuous term and then redefined life after the White House as a global humanitarian, has died. He was 100 years old. World 30 Dec, 2024
'There is no universal solution to gender equality' Kate Joyce, Director of Cultural Engagement for South Asia at the British Council, is a dynamic leader with a passion for fostering connections across cultures, championing gender equality, and inspiring innovation in education and the arts. Kathmandu 22 Nov, 2024
Unjust power dynamics: Behind failure to address nation's challenges What was supposed to be a conversation about climate activism and the impact that climate warming is having on local indigenous populations of Nepal turned out instead to be a much deeper discussion about democracy, good governance and, yes, climate change. It was also about inequalities and unjust power dynamics in the country that underpin the way the country is fighting one of its biggest challenges. Opinion 16 Sep, 2024
At 28, Bardella could become youngest French prime minister at helm of far-right National Rally At just 28 years old, Jordan Bardella has helped make the far-right National Rally the strongest political force in France. World 07 Jul, 2024
Japan hands over sanitary napkin making machine in Parsa The Japan government handed over the sanitary napkin making machine to the Centre for Health and Environment Conservation (CHEC) Nepal in Birgunj Municipality, Parsa District on Friday. Nepal 22 Mar, 2024
Bleak impact of ODA on Nepal's education sector: Rigorous evaluation of funding proposals is called for Over the past decade, the Government of Nepal has received significant Official Development Assistance (ODA) amounting upto US$ 1 billion for educational development. However, there is growing concern about the lack of expected outcomes and measurable results of this investment. Opinion 21 Mar, 2024
Fasting at school? More Muslim students in the US are getting support during Ramadan Many districts “don’t know very much about Islam or any of our holidays,” said Maha Elgenaidi, the group’s executive director. Lifestyle 17 Mar, 2024
Japan hands over new classroom building to Makwanpur school The Embassy of Japan in Nepal handed over the new classroom building supported by the Government of Japan to the Shree Praja Pragati Basic Secondary School on February 29. Nepal 01 Mar, 2024
Government's one year: education bill in parliament; timely access to textbooks ensured The incumbent government has presented registration of the bill related to school education in the parliament and easy availability of text books as its achievement in education sector in a year. Nepal 27 Dec, 2023
EDITORIAL: Don't stop services Just a fortnight after a massive teachers’ strike ended, employees working at the local level are demonstrating in the capital to build pressure on the government to fulfil their demands. Among others, the protesters are demanding an amendment to the Federal Civil Service Bill, which is in the process of being passed by the council of ministers and registered in the House of Representatives to be made into law. Opinion 12 Oct, 2023
