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

PM Karki urges citizens to uphold cultural heritage

PM Karki urges citizens to uphold cultural heritage

Prime Minister Sushila Karki has underscored the importance of remembering and preserving one’s traditions and cultural heritage.

Prime Minister Sushila Karki has underscored the importance of remembering and preserving one’s traditions and cultural heritage.

Kathmandu 21 Dec, 2025

Minister Bhandari calls for result-oriented work in water supply sector

Minister Bhandari calls for result-oriented work in water supply sector

Minister Bhandari acknowledged that safe drinking water has yet to reach many rural and remote areas of the country and reaffirmed his commitment to prioritizing this issue.

Minister Bhandari acknowledged that safe drinking water has yet to reach many rural and remote areas of the country and reaffirmed his commitment to prioritizing this issue.

Kathmandu 21 Dec, 2025

Trash barriers installed to capture floating waste in Bagmati River

Trash barriers installed to capture floating waste in Bagmati River

The Bagmati Civilization Integrated Development Committee (BCIDC) under the Ministry of Urban Development has installed trash barriers at multiple points along the Bagmati River to capture floating waste and curb river pollution.

The Bagmati Civilization Integrated Development Committee (BCIDC) under the Ministry of Urban Development has installed trash barriers at multiple points along the Bagmati River to capture floating waste and curb river pollution.

Kathmandu 21 Dec, 2025

Two arrested with 4.28 kg of marijuana at TIA

Two arrested with 4.28 kg of marijuana at TIA

Police have arrested two Indian nationals with 4.284 kilograms of a substance suspected to be marijuana from the arrival tunnel gate area of Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) on Sunday afternoon.

Police have arrested two Indian nationals with 4.284 kilograms of a substance suspected to be marijuana from the arrival tunnel gate area of Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) on Sunday afternoon.

Kathmandu 21 Dec, 2025

11th Nepal Wood International Expo kicks off

11th Nepal Wood International Expo kicks off

The 11th Nepal Wood International Exhibition, 2025' related with wood, plywood, laminate and wood processing machinery sector began at exhibition hall of Bhrikutimandap from today. 

The 11th Nepal Wood International Exhibition, 2025' related with wood, plywood, laminate and wood processing machinery sector began at exhibition hall of Bhrikutimandap from today. 

Kathmandu 19 Dec, 2025

Nepal marks 70 years of partnership with United Nations

Nepal marks 70 years of partnership with United Nations

Nepal on Wednesday marked 70 years of partnership with the United Nations as the global body celebrated the 80th anniversary of its founding, highlighting decades of cooperation in peace, development and institution-building.

Nepal on Wednesday marked 70 years of partnership with the United Nations as the global body celebrated the 80th anniversary of its founding, highlighting decades of cooperation in peace, development and institution-building.

Kathmandu 19 Dec, 2025

Oli re-elected to the helm of CPN-UML

Oli re-elected to the helm of CPN-UML

The 11th General Convention of CPN-UML has reelected KP Sharma Oli — the prime minister ousted following the Gen Z protests on September 8 and 9 — to its helm. Oli has been elected as the party’s chair for the third time in a row.

The 11th General Convention of CPN-UML has reelected KP Sharma Oli — the prime minister ousted following the Gen Z protests on September 8 and 9 — to its helm. Oli has been elected as the party’s chair for the third time in a row.

Kathmandu 19 Dec, 2025

Nepali edition of Maurice Herzog's Annapurna Premier 8000 launched

Nepali edition of Maurice Herzog's Annapurna Premier 8000 launched

The Nepali translation of Annapurna Premier 8000, written by French mountaineer Maurice Herzog, was officially launched in Kathmandu on Thursday at a programme jointly organized by the French Embassy in Nepal and the Alliance française Katmandou.

The Nepali translation of Annapurna Premier 8000, written by French mountaineer Maurice Herzog, was officially launched in Kathmandu on Thursday at a programme jointly organized by the French Embassy in Nepal and the Alliance française Katmandou.

Kathmandu 19 Dec, 2025