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

CLOSE

MORE

   Tuesday, 21 July 2026

The Himalayan Times

Jawang Khola landslide in Dhanding Benighat Rorang -10 along the Prithvi Highway. Photo: Keshav Adhikari

Mechi, Araniko, Prithvi highways among worst hit by monsoon hazards

Continuous rainfall has disrupted traffic on at least nine major highways across Nepal, with landslides and flooding causing complete and partial closures in several districts, Nepal Police said Monday.
9 h ago
Photo: NDRRMA

Discussion held on Cell Broadcasting for Early Warning

Stakeholders held discussions on the use of a mobile phone broadcasting system as part of Nepal’s integrated early warning mechanism for disaster risk reduction.
8 h ago
No Image

NEPSE jumps 42 points as turnover crosses Rs 5.5 billion Monday

​​​​​​​The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) surged by 41.70 points, or 1.55 per cent, on Monday, with the benchmark index closing at 2,719.24 points amid broad-based gains across most sectors.
9 h ago
No Image

MetLife Foundation grants $120,000 to WWF Nepal for flood resilience project in Karnali

MetLife Foundation has awarded a grant of USD 120,000 to WWF Nepal to implement a climate resilience and livelihood support project aimed at vulnerable communities living along the Lower Karnali River basin in Bardiya district.
9 h ago
Health workers involved in Congo's Ebola response go on strike as they protest over payment issues in Bunia, Congo, Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Photo: AP

At least 930 people have died in Congo's Ebola outbreak

At least 930 people have died in Congo’s Ebola outbreak, the country’s Ministry of Health said.
10 h ago
No Image

The silent epidemic in our hills: A mobile blueprint for rural bone health

In the high altitude villages of Karnali province a simple stumble can rewrite a family history.
Jawang Khola landslide in Dhanding Benighat Rorang -10 along the Prithvi Highway. Photo: Keshav Adhikari

Jhawang landslide blocks Muglin–Kathmandu road again

The Muglin–Kathmandu road section has been blocked again after a landslide accompanied by falling rocks struck the Jhawang Khola area in Benighat Rorang Rural Municipality-10 of Dhading on Sunday.
Photo Courtesy: Nepal Police

Three arrested after police fire shots, seize 24,700 Tramadol capsules

Three people, including an Indian national, were arrested with a large quantity of illegal drugs after police opened fire during an anti-narcotics operation in Kathmandu on Sunday.

Kathmandu

More Articles
See more Kathmandu
Photo Courtesy: Nepal Police

Three arrested after police fire shots, seize 24,700 Tramadol capsules

Three people, including an Indian national, were arrested with a large quantity of illegal drugs after police opened fire during an anti-narcotics operation in Kathmandu on Sunday.
14 h ago
Photo Courtesy: US Embassy in Nepal

Four startups win U.S. Embassy's 'Code for Impact' innovation challenge

Four Nepali startup teams have been awarded seed funding and technical support under the U.S. Embassy Nepal’s Code for Impact programme, a nationwide initiative aimed at helping young innovators transform technology-driven ideas into sustainable businesses.
1d ago
No Image

Kathmandu DAO urges caution while travelling during heavy rain

The District Administration Office, Kathmandu, has urged travellers to exercise extra caution while travelling to and from the Kathmandu Valley amid the possibility of heavy rainfall and rain-induced disasters.
2d ago
No Image

UK offers tariff-free access for 99% of eligible Nepali exports

Nepali exporters have been urged to make greater use of the United Kingdom's preferential trade scheme, which provides duty-free access to nearly 99 per cent of eligible Nepali products entering the UK market.
2d ago
Photo courtesy: PMO Nepal

Govt, meter loan victims sign nine-point deal; Protest ends

A nine-day protest movement against illegal moneylending practices came to an end on Friday after the government and representatives of the meter loan victims signed a nine-point agreement at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers in Singha Durbar.
2d ago

Nepal

More Articles
See more Nepal
No Image

Bajaj rolls out lower-EMI financing scheme, extends loan tenure to five years

HH Bajaj, the authorised distributor of Bajaj motorcycles in Nepal, has launched a new financing scheme in partnership with Hulas Finserv Hire Purchase Limited (HFL), offering lower monthly instalments and extended repayment periods to make motorcycle ownership more affordable.
10 h ago
The Nepali Army conducts a rescue operation for three women from Beldadi Rural Municipality who went missing since Sunday while foraging for Chyaau (wild mushrooms) in Shuklaphanta National Park, Kanchanpur. Photo: Sher Bahadur Singh/RSS

All 17 women missing in Shuklaphanta found safe after overnight search

All 17 women who went missing after entering Shuklaphanta National Park in Kanchanpur to collect wild mushrooms have been found safe following an overnight search operation involving security agencies and local residents.
11 h ago
Photo: Himal Dhungel

Wild deer collision in Manthali injures two; Animal dies on spot

A scooter rider and a child were injured after their vehicle struck a wild deer on the Manthali–Ramechhap road section at Machhedanda in Manthali Municipality-1 on Monday morning.
11 h ago
Central Zoo. Photo: THT/ File

Bird Flu closure costs Central Zoo Rs 30 million in lost revenue

Central Zoo in Jawalakhel suffered an estimated Rs 30 million loss after being closed to visitors for 27 days following the detection of bird flu infections.
11 h ago
Jawang Khola landslide in Dhanding Benighat Rorang -10 along the Prithvi Highway. Photo: Keshav Adhikari

Jhawang landslide blocks Muglin–Kathmandu road again

The Muglin–Kathmandu road section has been blocked again after a landslide accompanied by falling rocks struck the Jhawang Khola area in Benighat Rorang Rural Municipality-10 of Dhading on Sunday.
13 h ago
epaper ad

EDITOR'S PICK

No Image

NEPSE jumps 42 points as turnover crosses Rs 5.5 billion Monday

Photo Courtesy: Prakash Dahal

UML ministers put resignations on old in Bagmati amid uncertainty

Photo: Rajesh Gurung/THT

Kathmandu, Pokhara among cities facing high rainfall probabilities

World

More Articles
See more World
Andy Burnham speaks after being confirmed as the Labour Party's new leader and the country's next prime minister, during 'Labour's Special Conference' in central London, Friday July 17, 2026. Photo: Henry Nicholls/Pool Photo via AP

Why Britain is getting a new prime minister without a general election

Veteran Labour Party politician and popular former Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham is set to become Britain’s next prime minister on Monday, formally taking over from Keir Starmer, who announced his resignation last month.
1d ago
Rescuers stand by along the bridge as they prepare to conduct a search and rescue operation at the scene of a landslide in Pengshui County in southwestern China's Chongqing on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Photo: AP

Rescuers race to find survivors in the rain after a landslide in China kills at least 8

Rescue crews on Saturday raced to find survivors from a landslide in the southwestern Chinese city of Chongqing that killed at least eight people and left 34 missing.
2d ago
FILE - An aerial view of a Rohingya refugee camp, home to over a million of Myanmar's persecuted Rohingya minority, in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, Nov. 25, 2025. Photo: AP

More than 500 feared dead as officials investigate reports of boats capsizing with Rohingya refugees

More than 500 people are feared dead after reports that two boats carrying members of Myanmar’s persecuted Rohingya minority have capsized in the Bay of Bengal, officials said Thursday.
16 Jul, 2026
A man puts flowers outside the music bar where a fire killed a number of people in Bangkok, Thailand, Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Photo: AP

Death toll from a Bangkok music bar fire rises to 30, dozens remain in hospital

The death toll from a huge fire in a Bangkok music bar has increased to 30, officials said Tuesday.
14 Jul, 2026
Health workers interact at the Evangelical Medical Center, in Bunia, eastern Congo, Friday, July 3, 2026, where Ebola clinical trials are scheduled to take place. Photo: AP

Ebola death toll in Congo reaches 600, as new cases suspected in previously unaffected province

New suspected cases of Ebola have been reported in parts of Congo that were previously unaffected, the government said, as the death toll in the country's latest Ebola outbreak reached 600.
09 Jul, 2026

TRENDING

Photo: Rajesh Gurung/THT

Kathmandu, Pokhara among cities facing high rainfall probabilities

Spain's Rodri (16) lifts the winners' trophy after their win in the World Cup final soccer match against Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 on Ferran Torres' goal in extra time

Photo Courtesy: Nepal Police

Three arrested after police fire shots, seize 24,700 Tramadol capsules

Photo: Rajesh Gurung/THT

In Picture: Henna for Shrawan

Opinion

More Articles
See more Opinion

Business

More Articles
See more Business
Ankit Sharma, newly appointed General Manager at Dusit Thani Himalayan Resort Dhulikhel

Dusit Thani Himalayan Resort Dhulikhel appoints Ankit Sharma as General Manager

Dusit Thani Himalayan Resort Dhulikhel has appointed Ankit Sharma as its new General Manager, entrusting him with leading the luxury resort’s next phase of growth and guest experience enhancement.
14 h ago
Shoppers at the leather footwear fair at Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu. Photo: Roshan Sapkota/RSS

PM Shah pledges support to boost exports of Nepali footwear

Prime Minister Balendra Shah has pledged government support to promote exports of domestically manufactured footwear, saying the sector has significant potential to reduce imports and create jobs.
17 Jul, 2026
No Image

NEPSE surges 79 points as manufacturing, hydropower and investment lead gains

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) posted its strongest single-day gain in recent weeks on Friday, surging 79.74 points, or 3.06 per cent, to close at 2,677.54, with all but one sector ending in positive territory.
17 Jul, 2026
No Image

Siddhartha Bank launches gold loan scheme with up to Rs 5 million ceiling

Siddhartha Bank Limited has launched a new lending product called Siddhartha Gold Loan, allowing customers to use gold and gold jewellery as collateral to secure loans of up to Rs 5 million, the bank announced on Thursday.
17 Jul, 2026
No Image

Two new Bajaj Chetak electric scooters likely to debut in Nepal

Bajaj Auto is expected to introduce two new electric scooter models in the Nepali market, with the launch likely to coincide with the NAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo 2026 in August.
17 Jul, 2026

Photo Gallery

Trending Videos

No Image

Spend capital budget in time

Young woman struggling for life in Bajura

Young woman struggling for life in Bajura

Violence against Women

Standard for expanding GBV Prevention Fund developed

Nepal Communist Party Chair Pushpa Kamal Dahal (centre) participating in a sit-in protest organised at Maitighar Mandala on January 31, 2021.

Dahal, Nepal release joint-video appealing people to participate in Wednesday's mass-gathering

World Cup

More Articles
See more World Cup
No Image

Nischal & Madhu: R9's Hair, Messi Wars & Endless Laughter | Xtreme Football Circus | EP 27

Nischal & Madhu: R9's Hair, Messi Wars & Endless Laughter | Xtreme Football Circus | EP 27.
15 Jul, 2026
No Image

Dayahang Rai: Football Barefoot, Bhale Cup & the GOAT | Xtreme Football Circus | EP 26

He's brought countless unforgettable characters to life on screen. But in this episode, you meet the football fan behind the actor.
15 Jul, 2026
No Image

Saugat Pradhan & Bibek Khadgi: Fashion, Football & Portugal | Xtreme Football Circus | EP 25

Two of Nepal's tallest models walk into the circus... and Aman Pratap Adhikary wastes no time roasting them.
15 Jul, 2026
No Image

Anna Sharma & ShreeGo: Football Memories, Wrong Jersey & Big Laughs | Xtreme Football Circus | EP 24

Football stories, childhood memories, hilarious games, and Anna Sharma's unstoppable laughter.
08 Jul, 2026
No Image

Nirisha & Paramita: Hostel Tales, Scams & Football Fever | Xtreme Football Circus | EP 23

Hostel stories, a fake World Cup ticket, football with Grandma, and bungee adventures, Episode 23 has it all.
08 Jul, 2026

Sports

More Articles
See more Sports

Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 on Ferran Torres' goal in extra time

This is how good Spain was at the World Cup: Not even Lionel Messi had any answers.
15 h ago
Spain's Rodri (16) lifts the winners' trophy after their win in the World Cup final soccer match against Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
England's Bukayo Saka (7) is congratulated by Jude Bellingham (10) and Reece James (24) after scoring his side's 5th goal from the penalty spot during the World Cup third-place playoff soccer match between France and England in Miami Gardens, Fla., Saturday, July 18, 2026. Photo: AP

Saka's hat trick lifts England past Mbappé and France 6-4 in wild World Cup third-place game

England and France delivered a thriller in a World Cup match that was supposed to be an afterthought.
1d ago
Photo Courtesy: ICC

Nepal to enter direct global qualifier as ICC revamps T20 pathway

Nepal will compete in a 16-team Global Qualifier for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2028 after the International Cricket Council (ICC) approved a revised qualification pathway and new tournament format at its Annual General Meeting in Edinburgh.
16 Jul, 2026
Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates after teammate Enzo Fernandez scored their side's first goal during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between England and Argentina in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Photo: AP

Lionel Messi delivers again for Argentina as defending champions reach another World Cup final

Lionel Messi delivered for his teammates. With one more win, he'll be delivering another World Cup trophy to Argentina.
16 Jul, 2026
Spain's Pedro Porro reacts after scoring his side's second goal during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between France and Spain in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Photo: AP

Spain shuts down France and Kylian Mbappé, advances to the World Cup final with a 2-0 victory

Spain’s defensive prowess and swagger were just too much for an attacking trio led by France great Kylian Mbappé, and just enough to get the 2010 champions into another World Cup final.
15 Jul, 2026
Argentina's Julian Alvarez (9) celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match against Switzerland in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, July 11, 2026. Photo: AP

Alvarez's 112th-minute goal helps lift Argentina past Switzerland 3-1 and into World Cup semifinals

Julian Alvarez sent defending champion Argentina back to the World Cup semifinals with a long-range strike in the 112th minute against Switzerland, while another goal by Lautaro Martinez with seconds left in extra time only served to make the 3-1 victory look a whole lot easier than it was Saturday night.
12 Jul, 2026
Stay in touch!

Entertainment

More Articles
See more Entertainment
Representative image

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

The Green Tara Foundation has announced plans to organise what it calls the world’s first silent music festival at Everest Base Camp on October 17, aiming to promote adventure tourism while protecting the mountain environment.
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
Elephants in the Fog. Photo: AFP

Elephants in the Fog writes history by winning Cannes Un Certain Regard jury prize

KATHMANDU: It was a moment of immense pride for the director and the cast and crew of the film Elephants in the Fog on the night of May 22 when their film won the Cannes' International Film...
24 May, 2026
Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival (KIMFF)

KIMFF 2026 to screen over 50 films from 29 countries in 23rd edition

KATHMANDU, MAY 19The 23rd edition of the Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival (KIMFF) will be held from May 27 to 31, 2026 at QFX Chhaya Centre in Thamel, Kathmandu, featuring more than 50...
19 May, 2026

Lifestyle

More Articles
See more Lifestyle
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.
14 h ago
THT_Article 48_Image 2

One river. Two banks. One destination: Toastmasters District 41 unites Nepal and Bangladesh at historic leadership training

The start of a new Toastmasters year is always exciting, but this year felt particularly different yet special for Toastmasters International District 41.
09 Jul, 2026
No Image

Between applause and aspiration

There is something profoundly beautiful about the close of a Toastmasters year. It is not merely the turning of a calendar or the passing of leadership from one team to another.
02 Jul, 2026
No Image

Environmental scientist Chandra Giri launches debut novel on illegal migration

Internationally renowned environmental scientist Dr Chandra Giri has launched his debut novel, Donkey (Sapana ko Kalbato), a work that explores the dangers, sacrifices and emotional toll of irregular migration to the United States.
30 Jun, 2026
'Pahilo Aam Nirwachan 2015'

Birat Anupam's debut book on Nepal's first general election wins Sahitya Post Nonfiction Award

Author, translator and journalist Birat Anupam has won the Sahitya Post Nonfiction Award 2082 BS for his debut book, Pahilo Aam Nirwachan 2015 (First General Election 1959), which chronicles Nepal's first democratic parliamentary election.
30 Jun, 2026

Science and Tech

More Articles
See more Science and Tech
FILE: In this March 29, 2018, file photo, the logo for social media giant Facebook, appears on screens at the Nasdaq MarketSite, in New York's Times Square. Facebook on Tuesday, June 11, 2019, launched an app that will pay users to share information with the social media giant about which apps they're using. Photo: AP/file

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.
1d ago
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
No Image

Two Nepali teenagers selected for global space mission programme in India

Two young Nepali women have been selected to represent Nepal at Mission ShakthiSAT 2026, a global space education and satellite programme to be held in India from August 23 to 30, organisers announced.
05 Jul, 2026
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung attends an announcement with Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong and SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won at the Blue House presidential office in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 29, 2026. Photo: Kim Min-Hee/Pool Photo via AP

South Korean tech giants to build a $518 billion chipmaking hub to serve soaring AI demand

South Korean tech giants Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix said Monday they will invest a combined 800 trillion won ($518 billion) in building a new computer chipmaking hub in the country’s southwest region, capitalizing on surging artificial intelligence -driven demand.
29 Jun, 2026
Photo: UNESCO

Nepali youths develop country's first school carbon footprint calculator

A team of students from Kathmandu University has developed Nepal's first school-level carbon footprint calculator, a bilingual digital tool designed to help schools measure and monitor their greenhouse gas emissions as part of efforts to build a climate-smart education system.
29 Jun, 2026

Mixed Bag

Stay in touch!

© 2021 The Himalayan Times