Political parties begin submitting closed lists for PR System ahead of March 5 election Political parties begin submitting closed lists for PR System ahead of March 5... The EC, the constitutional body mandated to conduct and oversee elections, issued a press statement to this effect today. The EC, the constitutional body mandated to conduct and oversee elections, issued a press statement to this effect today. Kathmandu 28 Dec, 2025
Deputy Speaker Indira Ranamagar Resigns Ahead of HoR Elections Deputy Speaker Indira Ranamagar Resigns Ahead of HoR Elections Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives (HoR) Indira Ranamagar has resigned from her post. Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives (HoR) Indira Ranamagar has resigned from her post. Kathmandu 28 Dec, 2025
Unison among Balen, Lamichhane, Ghising remains uncertain Unison among Balen, Lamichhane, Ghising remains uncertain Efforts to unify three alternative faces, including Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balendra (Balen) Shah, Ujyaalo Nepal Party patron Kulman Ghising, and Rastriya Swatantra Party Chair Rabi Lamichhane could not produce an agreement today. Efforts to unify three alternative faces, including Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balendra (Balen) Shah, Ujyaalo Nepal Party patron Kulman Ghising, and Rastriya Swatantra Party Chair Rabi Lamichhane could not produce an agreement today. Kathmandu 27 Dec, 2025
In meeting with Balen, Gen Z leaders seek his guardianship In meeting with Balen, Gen Z leaders seek his guardianship While Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balendra (Balen) Shah has increased his political meetings, Gen Z leaders have asked him to take over their guardianship and lead alternative forces. While Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balendra (Balen) Shah has increased his political meetings, Gen Z leaders have asked him to take over their guardianship and lead alternative forces. Kathmandu 27 Dec, 2025
Saraswoti Multiple Campus marks 67th anniversary Saraswoti Multiple Campus marks 67th anniversary Saraswoti Multiple Campus (SMC), one of the country’s oldest state-owned colleges affiliated with Tribhuvan University (TU), celebrated its 67th anniversary on Thursday at its premises in Thamel, with speakers calling for affordable higher education and an end to excessive politicisation in public campuses. Saraswoti Multiple Campus (SMC), one of the country’s oldest state-owned colleges affiliated with Tribhuvan University (TU), celebrated its 67th anniversary on Thursday at its premises in Thamel, with speakers calling for affordable higher education and an end to excessive politicisation in public campuses. Kathmandu 27 Dec, 2025
NMA proposes mountain tourism cooperation with South Korea, seeks support for International Mountain Museum NMA proposes mountain tourism cooperation with South Korea, seeks support for... The Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) has formally proposed cooperation with the Government of South Korea to strengthen Nepal’s mountain tourism and mountaineering heritage, including support for infrastructure development at key national institutions. The Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) has formally proposed cooperation with the Government of South Korea to strengthen Nepal’s mountain tourism and mountaineering heritage, including support for infrastructure development at key national institutions. Kathmandu 27 Dec, 2025
SC scraps writ petition against Sept 8–9 inquiry commission SC scraps writ petition against Sept 8–9 inquiry commission The Supreme Court has scrapped a writ petition filed against the chairperson and members of the inquiry commission formed to investigate the September 8–9 Gen Z movement. The Supreme Court has scrapped a writ petition filed against the chairperson and members of the inquiry commission formed to investigate the September 8–9 Gen Z movement. Kathmandu 26 Dec, 2025
Nepali Congress ready for March 5 election: Deuba Nepali Congress ready for March 5 election: Deuba Nepali Congress (NC) President Sher Bahadur Deuba has said the party is fully prepared to participate in the House of Representatives (HoR) election scheduled for March 5, 2026. Nepali Congress (NC) President Sher Bahadur Deuba has said the party is fully prepared to participate in the House of Representatives (HoR) election scheduled for March 5, 2026. Kathmandu 26 Dec, 2025
Two-Day Christmas Initiative Continues: Organizations Bring Joy to Children Across Kathmandu Two-Day Christmas Initiative Continues: Organizations Bring Joy to Children Across... The Himalayan Times' Christmas giving initiative continued on its second day, with organizations bringing festive meals and gifts to children in need across the valley. The Himalayan Times' Christmas giving initiative continued on its second day, with organizations bringing festive meals and gifts to children in need across the valley. Kathmandu 26 Dec, 2025
CPN (UML) Chair Oli stresses need for election-friendly environment CPN (UML) Chair Oli stresses need for election-friendly environment CPN (UML) Chair KP Sharma Oli has emphasized the need to create an election-friendly atmosphere. CPN (UML) Chair KP Sharma Oli has emphasized the need to create an election-friendly atmosphere. Kathmandu 25 Dec, 2025
Lekhak to record statement before inquiry panel Lekhak to record statement before inquiry panel Ramesh Lekhak, former Home Minister, has said that he will appear before the inquiry commission formed to investigate the Gen-Z movement. Ramesh Lekhak, former Home Minister, has said that he will appear before the inquiry commission formed to investigate the Gen-Z movement. Kathmandu 25 Dec, 2025
Narayanhiti Museum draws over 4.7 million visitors in 17 years Narayanhiti Museum draws over 4.7 million visitors in 17 years More than 4.77 million domestic and international visitors have visited the Narayanhiti Palace Museum in the 17 years since it was converted into a museum following the abolition of the monarchy. More than 4.77 million domestic and international visitors have visited the Narayanhiti Palace Museum in the 17 years since it was converted into a museum following the abolition of the monarchy. Kathmandu 25 Dec, 2025
TU holds 51st convocation, around 90,000 students graduate TU holds 51st convocation, around 90,000 students graduate Tribhuvan University (TU) concluded its 51st convocation ceremony on Thursday, marking the graduation of 89,591 students from bachelor’s to PhD levels. Tribhuvan University (TU) concluded its 51st convocation ceremony on Thursday, marking the graduation of 89,591 students from bachelor’s to PhD levels. Kathmandu 25 Dec, 2025
Three escaped prisoners arrested in Kathmandu Three escaped prisoners arrested in Kathmandu According to the CIB, the prisoners had been serving 13-year jail terms since September 17, 2017, in connection with a rape case. According to the CIB, the prisoners had been serving 13-year jail terms since September 17, 2017, in connection with a rape case. Kathmandu 24 Dec, 2025
EC deregisters six political parties for non-payment of fine EC deregisters six political parties for non-payment of fine According to the Commission, the action was taken in accordance with Section 12 of the Political Parties Act, 2016. According to the Commission, the action was taken in accordance with Section 12 of the Political Parties Act, 2016. Kathmandu 24 Dec, 2025
FWU, Swisscontact launch professional development programme for TVET instructors FWU, Swisscontact launch professional development programme for TVET instructors Far Western University (FWU) and Swisscontact Nepal have signed an agreement to launch a Professional Development of TVET Instructors programme aimed at strengthening teaching quality and career pathways in Nepal’s technical and vocational education sector. Far Western University (FWU) and Swisscontact Nepal have signed an agreement to launch a Professional Development of TVET Instructors programme aimed at strengthening teaching quality and career pathways in Nepal’s technical and vocational education sector. Kathmandu 24 Dec, 2025
Lamichhane-Balen meeting signals political polarisation Lamichhane-Balen meeting signals political polarisation The new political duo of Rastriya Swatantra Party chair Rabi Lamichhane and Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balendra Shah, particularly after their first meeting following the Gen Z protest, has stirred social media, leading to possible political polarisation. The new political duo of Rastriya Swatantra Party chair Rabi Lamichhane and Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balendra Shah, particularly after their first meeting following the Gen Z protest, has stirred social media, leading to possible political polarisation. Kathmandu 24 Dec, 2025
Nepal Police SSP Lalbabu Giri faces charge of using fake educational credentials Nepal Police SSP Lalbabu Giri faces charge of using fake educational credentials In a startling revelation that has raised questions about integrity within the Nepal Police, the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a charge sheet at the Special Court against Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Lalbabu Giri on allegations of procuring his government position through fraudulent educational credentials. In a startling revelation that has raised questions about integrity within the Nepal Police, the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a charge sheet at the Special Court against Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Lalbabu Giri on allegations of procuring his government position through fraudulent educational credentials. Kathmandu 24 Dec, 2025
Eight detained from Gen Z group protest at Maitighar Eight detained from Gen Z group protest at Maitighar Police have taken eight youths under control following a demonstration organised by the Gen Z Group at Maitighar Mandal on Sunday. Police have taken eight youths under control following a demonstration organised by the Gen Z Group at Maitighar Mandal on Sunday. Kathmandu 22 Dec, 2025
CM Baniya underlines environment protection CM Baniya underlines environment protection Chief Minister of Bagmati Province, Indra Bahadur Baniya, has urged all stakeholders to prioritize environmental conservation when implementing physical infrastructure projects. Chief Minister of Bagmati Province, Indra Bahadur Baniya, has urged all stakeholders to prioritize environmental conservation when implementing physical infrastructure projects. Kathmandu 21 Dec, 2025
Nepal PMO warns against misuse of its name after ward secretary threatened The Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers has issued a stern warning after an individual used the PMO's name to threaten a ward secretary in Dailekh district, directing security and investigative agencies to take immediate legal action against the perpetrator.
Nepal Three workers killed, two injured in Sarlahi brick kiln wall collapse Three workers were killed and two others seriously injured after a brick kiln wall collapsed in Haripur Municipality–5, Majurwa, in Sarlahi district on Friday evening.
Health A new Ebola outbreak is confirmed in a remote Congo province, with 65 deaths recorded Africa’s top public health body on Friday confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo’s remote Ituri province, with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths recorded so far.
Health Madhesh Province sees growing HIV cases, including vulnerable groups The number of HIV/AIDS patients is increasing in Madhesh Province, with infections also reported among children and pregnant women, according to health authorities.
Wild animal attacks result loss of 239 livestock in Mustang Over the last four years, wild animal attacks have caused the loss of 239 livestock across three municipalities in the Mustang district.
Nepal Badimalika sees rise in visitors, but infrastructure gaps persist Visitor numbers to the religious and scenic site of Badimalika in Bajura have increased in recent months amid rising publicity and public discussion.
Kathmandu British Council calls for language-responsive education systems The British Council has launched a new global position paper calling for language-responsive education systems that reflect learners’ linguistic realities and promote inclusive and equitable education.
Kathmandu Korean Embassy hands over language textbooks to Nepali schools The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Nepal has handed over Korean language textbooks to support school-level language learning in Nepal.
Nepal Nepal, Thailand discuss stronger cooperation against cybercrime and trafficking Nepal and Thailand have discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation to combat transnational crimes, including human trafficking, cybercrime, smuggling and online scamming.
