Wild and domestic fires: Fighting wars on two fronts The country is virtually up in smoke due to domestic as well as wildfires engulfing it. Opinion 26 Mar, 2025
Massive fire guts Sarlahi plastic factory, losses in crores A massive fire broke out at a plastic bag manufacturing factory in Bayalbas, of Ishwarpur Municipality, in Sarlahi, early Friday morning, causing damages worth crores. Nepal 31 Jan, 2025
Fire destroys eight houses in Rautahat A fire broke out in the Dalit settlement in Rajdevi Municipality-5 of Rautahat in the early hours of Sunday, causing significant destruction to multiple houses and resulting in damages worth over Rs 10 lakhs. Nepal 30 Dec, 2024
Explosion and fire at a pharmaceutical plant in India kill at least 15 workers, wound 40 A big explosion triggered a fire in a pharmaceutical plant in southern India, killing at least 15 workers, police said on Thursday. World 22 Aug, 2024
One Tech Tip: Don't use rice for your device. Here's how to dry out your smartphone You were walking next to a swimming pool when you slipped and dropped your phone into the water. Or it slipped out of your hand when you were next to a filled bathtub or toilet. Science and Tech 29 Feb, 2024
Thai ex-Prime Minister Thaksin gets free on parole, but can he restore his old political luster? Current Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, a leading member of the ruling Thaksin-backed Pheu Thai party, expressed congratulations to his predecessor. World 18 Feb, 2024
Fire destroys hospital, shops in Dhangadhi Property worth million rupees was gutted in fire at a main bazaar of Dhangadhi sub-metropolis-1 on Friday night. Nepal 18 Nov, 2023
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
Property worth millions gutted ​​​​​​​Fire incidents have increased due to excessive heat and hot wind in Siraha of late. Property worth millions have turned into ashes. Nepal 12 May, 2023
At least 27 dead in Peru gold mine fire At least 27 workers have died in a fire at a gold mine in a remote area of southern Peru, authorities said today. World 08 May, 2023
Fire incidents gut property worth millions Property worth millions of rupees was destroyed after a fire spread in Rautahat. Nepal 31 Mar, 2023
Investigation committee to be formed to settle NKHP dispute Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said a probe panel will be formed to resolve the issues facing Nyasim Khola Hydropower Project (NKHP). Business 03 Mar, 2023
