The Himalayan Times - Nepal's No.1 English Daily Newspaper | Nepal News, Latest Politics, Business, World, Sports, Entertainment, Travel, Life Style News - Home

Wednesday, 05 August 2026

Photo: Prakash Singh

Second woman gives birth on way to health post in Bajura within days

A 24-year-old woman gave birth to a baby girl on the way to a health facility in remote Bajura district on Monday, marking the second such incident in Swamikartik Khapar Rural Municipality within days and once again exposing the area's lack of road access and maternal healthcare services.

13 h ago

File Photo: RSS

House panel backs PMO oversight of National Investigation Department

A parliamentary committee on Tuesday endorsed a bill to place the National Investigation Department (NID) under the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, rejecting opposition proposals to keep the intelligence agency under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

9 h ago

Photo: Nepal Photo Library

Family refuses to accept body of Kaptaanganj shooting victim; Seeks equal govt deal before funeral

The family of Rabindra Meheta, who died while undergoing treatment after being shot by police during the Kaptaanganj incident in Sunsari, has refused to receive his body until the government agrees to its demands.

9 h ago

Hamro Nepali Party PP Leader Shailendra Bajracharya. Photo Courtesy: Prakash Dahal

Hamro Nepali Party joins Bagmati govt as coalition numbers shift

Bagmati Province Chief Minister Indra Bahadur Baniya on Tuesday inducted a minister from the Hamro Nepali Party into his Cabinet as he seeks to bolster support after his government slipped into a minority.

10 h ago

Esther Lutula, a 26 year-old woman who is four months pregnant and a mother of four who stopped going for prenatal checkups shortly after the current Ebola outbreak, does the laundry outside her house in Bunia, northeastern, Congo, Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Photo: AP

Ebola kills 1,700 in eastern Congo as the fastest-growing outbreak surges

Ebola has killed more than 1,700 people in eastern Congo in the fastest-growing outbreak of the disease, data showed.

10 h ago

FM Wagle pushes NRB Act overhaul to strengthen central bank accountability

11 h ago

Captured just before returning home, he wants to go back to Russia

12 h ago

Heavy rain threat shifts east as monsoon focus narrows to Koshi, Madhesh

15 h ago

School bus crash in Mahottari injures driver, five passengers

14 h ago

Photo: Freepik

Digital is not the destination: Nepal's next chapter of tourism is not algorithms, it's the people

At a crossroads in Dapcha, a hill settlement east of Kathmandu, a foreign tourist checked his phone for the old mud houses he had read about.

Photo Courtesy: Prakash Dahal

Bagmati CM Baniya says he will resign only after majority is demonstrated

Bagmati Province Chief Minister Indra Bahadur Baniya on Monday said he would step down only after the newly formed ruling alliance demonstrates it has a clear majority to form the next government.

File - Infrastructure Development Minister Sunil Lamsal answers lawmakers' queries on the Appropriation Bill during a House of Representatives session at the Federal Parliament in Singha Durbar, Kathmandu, on Thursday. Photo: Gopal Dahal/RSS

Govt unveils new National Transport Policy after 25 years

The government has unveiled the National Transport Policy, 2083, replacing a transport policy that had remained largely unchanged for nearly 25 years.

Kathmandu

See more Kathmandu

File - Infrastructure Development Minister Sunil Lamsal answers lawmakers' queries on the Appropriation Bill during a House of Representatives session at the Federal Parliament in Singha Durbar, Kathmandu, on Thursday. Photo: Gopal Dahal/RSS

Govt unveils new National Transport Policy after 25 years

The government has unveiled the National Transport Policy, 2083, replacing a transport policy that had remained largely unchanged for nearly 25 years.

1d ago

No Image

Psychologists from 18 countries to gather in Kathmandu for Applied Psychology conference

National College, affiliated with Kathmandu University, will host the International Conference on Applied Psychology (ICAP 2026) from August 6 to 8, bringing together psychologists, researchers, educators, practitioners and policymakers from 18 countries to discuss emerging issues in mental health and behavioural sciences.

2d ago

Photo Courtesy: Nepal Police

Police shoot, arrest robbery suspect after alleged attack in Kathmandu

Police shot and arrested a robbery suspect after he allegedly attempted to attack officers with a khukuri during an operation in Budhanilkantha Municipality-13, Chunikhyel, on Saturday night.

2d ago

Sanjay Pradhan

From Bihar's villages to the corridors of global power: A candid conversation with Sanjay Pradhan

When Sanjay Pradhan is asked where he comes from, his answer refuses to fit into conventional geography. “I am from everywhere. I don’t belong to any one place,” he says with quiet conviction. “I refuse to be limited to a specific geography, nationality, religion, or culture. I encompass all of it.”

31 Jul, 2026

JICA President Dr Tanaka Akihiko. Photo Courtesy: JICA Nepal

JICA Chief, Dr Tanaka Akihiko, reaffirms Japan's long-term Development Commitment to Nepal

Japan has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to Nepal’s development, with JICA President Dr Tanaka Akihiko concluding a four-day visit focused on infrastructure, human resource development and strengthening bilateral cooperation.

30 Jul, 2026

Nepal

Photo Courtesy: Prakash Dahal

Bagmati CM Baniya says he will resign only after majority is demonstrated

Bagmati Province Chief Minister Indra Bahadur Baniya on Monday said he would step down only after the newly formed ruling alliance demonstrates it has a clear majority to form the next government.

1d ago

Photo: Prabhat Kumar Jha

Two Indian nationals held with over 109 kg of marijuana in Sarlahi

Police in Sarlahi have arrested two Indian nationals after recovering more than 109 kilograms of marijuana from a car during a surprise security check in Lalbandi Municipality.

1d ago

File Photo: Reuters

Nepal records 2.3pc rise in July tourist arrivals despite monsoon season

Nepal welcomed 71,775 international visitors in July, posting a 2.3 per cent year-on-year increase despite the monsoon season, according to the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB).

1d ago

File - The Sunkoshi River as seen from the tourist area of Timal Danda in Kavre district, on Wednesday, August 10, 2016. Photo: RSS

Parked car plunges into Sunkoshi River after bus collision; Three feared missing

A parked car plunged about 50 metres into the Sunkoshi River after being struck by a passenger bus along the Mid-Hill Highway in Phikkal Rural Municipality-2 of Sindhuli on Monday, with three people feared missing.

1d ago

Phur Galjen Sherpa. Photo Courtesy: Imagine Nepal

Phur Galjen Sherpa completes 14 eight-thousanders

Phur Galjen Sherpa has officially joined the elite club of climbers who have summited all 14 eight-thousanders, completing his quest with a successful ascent of Gasherbrum I (8,080m) in Pakistan on August 1.

1d ago

epaper ad

World

FILE - A herd of elephants grazes in Amboseli National Park in Kajiado, Kenya, Feb. 12, 2026. Photo: AP

Kenya says 15 elephants died of cyanide poisoning after eating tomatoes from nearby farms

Fifteen elephants that died over the past month in southern Kenya are suspected to have been poisoned by tomatoes contaminated by cyanide, wildlife authorities told local media Wednesday.

30 Jul, 2026

This aerial image shows the damaged AEON Mall after an earthquake in Kashima, Kumamoto prefecture, southern Japan, Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Photo: Kyodo News via AP

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake shakes part of southern Japan but no tsunami detected

An earthquake registering a magnitude of 7.1 shook Kumamoto on Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu late Tuesday afternoon, causing damage and injuries, officials said.

28 Jul, 2026

Rescue workers evacuate flood victims from a flooded area near Lahore,Pakistan, Monday, Jun 27, 2026. Photo: AP

Pakistan monsoon death toll tops 100 in a month as more heavy rain forecast

The death toll from monsoon rains and flash flooding in Pakistan over the past month surpassed 100 on Monday as weather forecasters warned that more heavy rain is expected across the country later this week.

28 Jul, 2026

Firefighters spray water in a burning forest near Lacanau, southwestern France, Saturday, July 25, 2026. Photo: AP

Wildfires in France drive 250,000 people from their homes, creep toward wine city

A raging wildfire in southwest France forced the evacuation of 55,000 people overnight Sunday, taking the total forced out of their homes to 220,000 in one region alone as the flames have crept ever closer to the wine region city of Bordeaux.

26 Jul, 2026

A protestor holds a piece of paper with "Democracy?" written on it during a demonstration demanding educational reforms as part of the Cockroach Janta Party's ongoing protest movement in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Photo: AP

India protest movement holds capital sit-in as police crack down on demonstrators

Thousands of young protesters were camped on the streets of India’s capital New Delhi on Thursday, defying new restrictions in the latest show of strength for a movement that has become one of the biggest challenges to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government.

23 Jul, 2026

Opinion

See more Opinion

Photo: Freepik

Digital is not the destination: Nepal's next chapter of tourism is not algorithms, it's the people

no Author

At a crossroads in Dapcha, a hill settlement east of Kathmandu, a foreign tourist checked his phone for the old mud houses he had read about.

No Image

Capital for economic growth: Agencies in the production function

no Author

Nepal government’s budget speech for 2083/84 has sought to materialise the Election Manifesto 2082 of Rastriya Swatantra Party by setting the economic growth target as 7 percent and containing price inflation at 6 percent.

Ratna Sagar Shresha / THT

Good parenting: The relevance is timeless

no Author

When Alan Davidson and Robert Davidson published their parental wisdom book, “How Good Parents Raise Great Kids,” exactly 30 years ago, they shared the collective wisdom of parents in their own words.

Business

See more Business

No Image

Litmus hosts Annual Dealers' Meet, honours top performers

Litmus Industries Limited, a Nepali manufacturer of wires, cables and conductors, has concluded its fourth Power Partners Meet 2083 in Pokhara, bringing together nearly 200 dealers and channel partners from across the country.

14 h ago

File Photo

Nepal exports 2,260 tonnes less tea, loses Rs 640m in FY2025/26

Nepal's tea exports to India suffered a setback in the last fiscal year, shaving nearly Rs 640 million off export earnings as shipments through the Kakarbhitta border declined amid price volatility, quality-related trade barriers and changing market demand.

1d ago

Photo: THT/File

NOC raises petrol, diesel rates

Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has increased the retail prices of petrol, diesel and aviation fuel after a fresh rise in fuel import costs from India, while claiming it has absorbed a significant portion of the price hike to protect consumers.

1d ago

No Image

Inside Global IME Bank's approach to CSR and the Sustainable Development Goals

Over the past several years, Global IME Bank Limited has quietly built one of the more extensive corporate social responsibility portfolios among Nepal's commercial banks, spanning education, health, financial literacy, disaster relief and environmental conservation.

2d ago

No Image

Golchha Organisation marks Founder's Day with nationwide CSR drives

The Diwakar Golchha Organisation on Wednesday marked its annual Founder's Day by organising community service programmes across Nepal, including free health camps, tree plantation drives and the donation of dialysis equipment, while commemorating the 72nd birth anniversary of late industrialist Diwakar Golchha.

30 Jul, 2026

Photo Gallery

Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

In Pictures: Kathmandu queues up as cooking gas shortage sparks panic buying

Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

IN PICTURES: Bol Bom pilgrims take holy dip in Bagmati River

The wife of Som Kumar Tamang, 44, mourns beside his coffin after the body of the Nepali migrant worker arrived in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Sunday, August 2, 2026. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

The wife of Som Kumar Tamang, 44, mourns beside his coffin after the body of the Nepali migrant worker arrived in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Sunday, August 2, 2026. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

In Pictures: Coffin brings home Nepali driver killed in Kuwait drone attack

Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

In Pictures: Miss Nepal World 2026

Photo: Skanda Gautam /THT

Photo: Skanda Gautam /THT

In pictures: Devotees mark Dipankara Buddha procession in Kathmandu

No Image

No Image

In pictures: Services disrupted across hospitals as doctors protest

World Cup

See more World Cup

File Photo: RSS

FM Wagle in the spotlight: Promises and delivery challenges

Dr. Swarnim Wagle assumed the finance ministry on March 27, 2026. Drawing on his experience at the World Bank and the National Planning Commission, he struck a more hopeful tone upon taking office.

31 Jul, 2026

EP 34

Hari Khadka & Aman Pratap: Football, Memories & a Final Goodbye | Xtreme Football Circus | EP 34

Two legends of Nepali football. One unforgettable episode. And a commentary so iconic that even Hari Khadka couldn't resist joining in.

24 Jul, 2026

No Image

50 Years of Football Memories with Raju Shakya & Sanjeeb Shilpakar | Xtreme Football Circus | EP 33

Legends of the game. A lifetime of football stories. One unforgettable conversation.

24 Jul, 2026

No Image

Sajan & Mamta: Rigged Debate, Ronaldo & Football Chaos | Xtreme Football Circus | EP 32

They started the episode with a laugh and ended it with a SIUUU. Everything in between? Pure chaos.

24 Jul, 2026

No Image

Rubishka Shrestha: Unscripted, Unfiltered & Unforgettable | Xtreme Football Circus | EP 31

This time, the host becomes the guest and the circus gets a whole lot more interesting.

24 Jul, 2026

Sports

See more Sports

All-Nepal U-18 Inter-School Football Tournament opens registration

Registrations have opened for the Asian Paints Champions Cup 2026, an all-Nepal inter-school football tournament for boys' and girls' Under-18 teams.

10 h ago

No Image

FILE - FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during a news conference at the stadium in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, a day before the opening FIFA World Cup match between Mexico and South Africa. Photo: AP

Asian soccer body joins opposition to FIFA and Infantino's World Cup private equity plan

Asia’s soccer body joined opposition to Gianni Infantino’s plan for private investors to buy stakes in the World Cup and said Friday FIFA must urgently review its management style.

31 Jul, 2026

Photo Courtesy: CAN/facebook

Nepal finish winless as Netherlands secure 57-run League 2 victory

Nepal ended the eighth ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 tri-series winless after suffering a 57-run defeat to the Netherlands in Utrecht on Wednesday.

30 Jul, 2026

Photo: CAN/facebook

Second successive defeat leaves Nepal struggling in League 2 standings

Nepal suffered a six-wicket defeat to the Netherlands in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 in Utrecht on Thursday, registering their second successive loss in the series.

24 Jul, 2026

Photo Courtesy: CAVA/facebook

Nepal suffer second straight defeat in CAVA Men's Championship

Nepal endured its second consecutive defeat in the Men’s Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Championship, losing 3-2 to Sri Lanka in a closely contested match in Islamabad, Pakistan, on Thursday.

23 Jul, 2026

Photo Courtesy: CAN/facebook

Nepal fall to Namibia by eight wickets in League 2

Nepal suffered an eight-wicket defeat against Namibia in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 match in Utrecht, the Netherlands, on Tuesday.

22 Jul, 2026

Stay in touch!

Entertainment

See more Entertainment

'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' nets second best North American opening ever with $355 million

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” made box office history in its first weekend in theaters.

1d ago

Photo: THT

Incessant Rain Studios, NIMB Ace Capital collaborate for Lost In Mandala

KATHMANDUIncessant Rain Studios has collaborated with NIMB Ace Capital to present Lost In Mandala, a historic cinematic project billed as Nepal's first animated feature film designed specifically...

29 Jul, 2026

Representative image

Everest Base Camp to host World's first silent festival in October

Key Takeaways: Festival named The Base Camp Sessions will use LED wireless headphones Attendance limited to trekkers completing a 12-day guided Khumbu trek Proceeds to support glacier monitoring...

17 Jul, 2026

A "Just Married" sign is displayed on Madison Square Garden during a wedding between singer Taylor Swift and National Football League player Travis Kelce on Friday, July 3, 2026, in New York. Photo: AP

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are married. What to know about the wedding

NEW YORK, JULY 5Your English teacher and your gym teacher are married. And we finally know a few more details surrounding Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding at Madison Square Garden.Adam...

05 Jul, 2026

FILE - Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, right, is congratulated by Taylor Swift as they celebrate the Chiefs' victory over the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship NFL football game, Jan. 26, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. Photo: AP

Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce getting married at Madison Square Garden? What we know

Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce really getting married at Madison Square Garden?Frenzied speculation surrounding the superstar singer and football player's upcoming wedding has spiked over the...

29 Jun, 2026

No Image

French Embassy honours Cannes-winning Nepali film 'Elephants in the Fog'

KATHMANDU, JUNE 14The French Embassy in Nepal has celebrated the international success of Nepali film Elephants in the Fog, which won the Jury Prize in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2026 Cannes...

14 Jun, 2026

Lifestyle

See more Lifestyle

No Image

Collaborate, learn, lead: The spirit of the Toastmasters Leadership Institute

Learning is a lifelong journey, and Toastmasters International provides the ideal environment for individuals to continuously refine their communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

30 Jul, 2026

WhatsApp Image 2026-07-25 at 15.13.16

Mrs Nepal World 2026 applications open, grand finale set for October

Ribbon Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. has opened applications for Mrs Nepal World 2026, with the national pageant for married women set to culminate in the grand finale on Kartik 14 (late October).

30 Jul, 2026

Photo Courtesy: Rajan Regmi

Everest Base Camp: More than just a trek

I am a physician by profession, and my wife, who is also a physician, shares many of my interests. One of our greatest passions is traveling and trekking together.

28 Jul, 2026

No Image

Coffee and conversations: Breaking barriers one sip at a time

If you were to ask me what was the very first line of communication that I wished I had made at my first Toastmasters meeting, it would have been something as simple as: “Hello, this is Anamika Koirala”.

23 Jul, 2026

No Image

Zonta Club Kathmandu wins Global Service and Advocacy Award in Canada

Zonta Club Kathmandu has received the prestigious Zonta Excellence in Service and Advocacy Award 2024–2026 at the 67th Zonta International Convention held in Vancouver, Canada, from July 11 to 14.

20 Jul, 2026

Science and Tech

See more Science and Tech

No Image

Anthropic says its AI models hacked 3 organizations during testing

Anthropic said its artificial intelligence models hacked into three other organizations during testing, just days after ChatGPT maker OpenAI raised concerns over AI controls after it disclosed its rogue models hacked another company.

31 Jul, 2026

No Image

South Asian internet pioneers honoured at SANOG Conference in Kathmandu

Internet pioneers from five South Asian countries were honoured in Kathmandu on Sunday for their contributions to expanding internet access and commercial internet services across the region.

27 Jul, 2026

SpaceX's mega rocket Starship begins its take off but is aborted, in Starbase, Texas, Thursday, July 16, 2026. Photo: AP

SpaceX Starship launch aborted on the pad at the last moment

SpaceX’s mega Starship rocket came within a second or so from blasting off on a test flight Thursday, but some of the engines failed to ignite, triggering a launch abort amid billowing clouds of smoke and vapor.

22 Jul, 2026

Facebook faces ongoing outage, thousands report access problems

Facebook users across multiple regions reported widespread access issues on Sunday afternoon, with the platform's browser version displaying an error message stating that accounts were "temporarily unavailable" due to a site issue.

19 Jul, 2026

This photo provided by NASA shows Kieran Wilson, LINK’s principal investigator, and Hunter Robertson, a space systems engineer, both at Katalyst Space, standing next to their spacecraft inside the SES (Space Environment Simulator) at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md., April 17, 2026, ahead of thermal vacuum testing. Photo: Sophia Roberts/NASA via AP

Rescue mission launches to save NASA telescope that's falling back to Earth

A three-armed spacecraft rocketed into orbit Friday to rescue a NASA telescope that’s in danger of crashing back to Earth.

05 Jul, 2026

Mixed Bag

Nepal

Photo: Prakash Singh

Cave becomes delivery room as remote Bajura woman gives birth en route to health post

A 24-year-old woman in remote Bajura gave birth to a baby boy inside a roadside cave after going into active labour while being carried to a health facility, highlighting the continuing challenges of maternal healthcare access in Nepal's remote mountain districts.

Nepal

Nepali mountaineer Chatur Tamang at Mount Elbrus

Nepali climber Chatur Tamang makes history with 200th Mount Elbrus summit

Nepali mountaineer Chatur Tamang has etched his name into global mountaineering history by scaling Mount Elbrus (5,642 metres) for the 200th time, an extraordinary feat that underscores Nepal's enduring presence in the international climbing arena.

Environment

Photo: Rajesh Gurung/THT

Heavy rain likely in four provinces as monsoon remains active

Heavy rainfall is likely at one or two places in the hilly districts of Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini and Karnali provinces today, with the Meteorological Forecasting Division warning of continued monsoon activity across much of the country.

Business

No Image

Property transaction revenue hits record high ahead of capital gains tax hike

Nepal’s government collected nearly Rs 11.95 billion from property transactions in Asar, the highest monthly figure in recent years, but officials and data analysts say the surge reflects deadline-driven behaviour rather than a genuine revival of the real estate market.

Nepal

A view of the Himmatpur camp for former Kamaiyas (freed bonded labourers) in Kailari Rural Municipality, Kailali. Photo: Tekendra Deuba

26 years after Kamaiya liberation: Land ownership problems still haunt former bonded labourers

Twenty-six years after Nepal abolished the Kamaiya bonded labour system, hundreds of freed Kamaiya families in the western Tarai continue to face unresolved rehabilitation issues, including land ownership disputes, incomplete resettlement and administrative uncertainty.

Nepal

Photo Courtesy: Mike Harker

A Diplomat in the Death Zone

Mike Harker, Public Affairs Chief at US Embassy Nepal, became the first American Foreign Service Officer to summit Mount Everest on May 20. He has returned with a deeper reverence for both the mountain and the risks it demands.

Health

File - A member of a rapid response team from Nepal's Department of Livestock Services, wearing protective gear, culls fowls after authorities confirmed an outbreak of bird flu at a poultry farm in Bhaktapur, Nepal, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Photo: AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha

Govt releases Rs 500m relief as bird flu losses top Rs 700m

The government has released Rs 500 million to compensate poultry farmers hit by Nepal's expanding bird flu outbreak, as authorities warned of strict legal action against anyone selling infected poultry and urged the public to remain vigilant against the risk of human transmission.

Health

File Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

Snakebites no longer just a tarai problem as cases reach Everest's doorstep

Snakebite is no longer just a Tarai problem. Cases are increasingly being reported from Nepal's hills and mountain districts, including Solukhumbu, home to Mount Everest, forcing health authorities to expand treatment services into areas where snakebite was once considered rare and where hospitals were never equipped to handle venomous bites.

Stay in touch!