Tehran reviewing latest US response as Trump suggests he can wait
“We’re in the final stages of Iran. We’ll see what happens. Either have a deal or we’re going to do some things that are a little bit nasty, but hopefully that won’t happen,” Trump told reporters earlier in the day.
Pasang Dawa set for 31st Everest summit attempt
Veteran climber, who scaled the world’s highest peak for the 30th time on Monday, will attempt another ascent on Thursday as he closes in on Kami Rita Sherpa’s record.
Uber launches ride-sharing service in Kathmandu Valley
Official launch scheduled for June 1, as around 1,000 riders across Nepal joined the platform. However, government officials say no formal application for foreign investment or company registration under Uber’s name has yet been received.
What happens to a Nepali independent cinema after release?
A trailer trends. A premiere becomes news. Public figures praise the film. Critics write thoughtful reviews. None of these things guarantees that people will buy tickets that week.
BOOK TALK: Poetry comes to Shrawan Mukarung, not the other way around
The poet and novelist speaks about writing for the marginalised, experimenting with form, and his literary journey spanning decades.
Miss Nepal 2026 opens application with new format
The Hidden Treasure announces major changes to this year’s pageant, including new contestant challenges and the removal of the traditional top-13 question-answer round.
Skateboarders in Kathmandu are getting a long-awaited home
Named after hip-hop pioneer Yama Buddha, Kathmandu’s first public skateboard park marks a turning point for a community that once skated in hiding but now rides towards recognition.
Nepal’s working class is heavily taxed, but poorly served
Experts call for tax cuts and base expansion, and finance minister’s public statements suggest openness to reform.
Crop-raiding monkeys are leaving hill farmers nothing to live on
Farmers and local authorities have tried everything to protect their crops—planting fruit trees in forests, cutting down trees near fields, firing guns to scare animals, and guarding farms all day—but nothing seems to work.
In provinces, Congress and UML are back to old rotational politics
UML’s Rajan Bhattarai says broader opposition unity is needed as ‘constitutional and democratic values’ are under threat from federal government.
EditorialMissing land use plan after squatter evictions
Riverbank squatter removal will fail to serve its purpose without a proper land use plan.
Xi and Putin unite in criticism of US, but fail to clinch big gas deal
Xi and Putin, who have met more than 40 times, both stressed the closeness of the Russia-China ties that they sealed in 2022 with the signing of a strategic partnership treaty.
How much do Indian states influence the country’s neighbourhood policy?
New Delhi continues to shape the contours of bilateral relations, ignoring the states’ volatility.
Is Nepal ready for data centres?
While they pose challenges, the broader ecosystem offers compelling opportunities.
Supreme Court registers writ against chief justice recommendation after Sharma takes office
The controversy began after the Constitutional Council on May 7 recommended Sharma, the fourth senior-most justice at the Supreme Court, for the post of chief justice.
Nepali tea exports set to resume after India eases testing rules
Now Nepali tea meant for Indian domestic market won’t require testing, but tea for re-export from India will be tested.
Iran threatens war ‘beyond the region’ if US attacks
Iran has repeatedly threatened to retaliate for any new attacks by striking countries in the Middle East that house US bases.
Nepal-India relations in uncertain territory as new government charts assertive course
Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s break from Nepal’s tradition of diplomatic deference has unsettled New Delhi and raised a question his government cannot yet answer: is this a foreign policy or just a posture?
Staff dues dispute leads to freeze of The Himalayan Times’ bank accounts and share transactions
The action follows a Labour Court verdict in favour of former News Editor Anuj Arora, whose dues of over Rs 2 million remained unpaid despite repeated directives.
Israel-bound excluded workers must reapply under new recruitment process
Labour Ministry says 1,153 applicants excluded from Israel caregiver selection cannot be sent and must join future recruitment rounds.
RSP lawmaker Karki under scrutiny over allegations of abandoning pregnant Nigerian woman
The party says its disciplinary commission has launched an internal probe as the Speaker signals possible parliamentary investigation.
Rights activists urge dialogue amid Khan’s deteriorating health
Government team reaches Nepalgunj for talks as her hunger strike enters 21st day.
Mental health beyond hashtags, seminars, and one-day campaigns
Emotional well-being support cannot remain limited to urban centres and awareness campaigns—it must reach the people who are most often ignored.
Everyday AI: Shashank Shrestha
Shrestha is the executive director of Kathaharu, an audio-visual production company. He has been engaged in media production for two decades.
Plan to trim Nepal’s diplomatic missions faces resistance within foreign ministry
Minister Khanal is under pressure from the finance minister to reduce the number of Nepali missions abroad to cut costs.
Who is Nepal’s egg donation ban actually protecting?
Nepal's Supreme Court banned egg extraction to stop the exploitation of young donors. The same order has left women like Padma—a cancer survivor whose ovaries were destroyed by chemotherapy—without options.
APG warns Nepal over weak anti-money laundering progress, flags risk of further downgrade from grey list
FATF-linked delegation tells officials to speed up reforms as concerns grow over enforcement gaps, legal changes and limited results in key sectors.
Where did over 600,000 school children vanish?
Poverty, poor learning, child marriage and migration continue to push children out of classrooms despite years of enrollment drives.
Sharma sworn-in as chief justice amid backlash over seniority bypass
He must navigate internal judicial rifts and uneasy relations with the legal community.
No referees, just a disc: Ultimate frisbee begins journey in Nepal
A newly formed federation is organising Nepal’s first ultimate frisbee tournament on May 21 and 22 in Kathmandu, hoping to turn an informal park game into a structured sport.
Yak cheese in crisis as Himalayan herding declines
As milk supply shrinks and mountain factories shut down, Nepal’s first Himalayan dairy industry is under severe strain.
EditorialCan the government reform the struggling DDC?
The state-owned enterprise has long been in the red. Turning it around won’t be easy.
Democracy dies with dashboard populism
Digital culture worships immediacy, creating fertile ground for demagogues.
At least 18 killed as heavy rains drench southern, central China
Schools, businesses and transport services suspended as floods and landslides force evacuations across several provinces.
Nepal seeks urgent fertiliser imports from India ahead of paddy season
Government pushes for faster shipment of 80,000 tonnes under G2G arrangement as Gulf conflict threatens fertiliser supply chains and food security.
How Utilitarianism explains Nepal’s political shift
The government can herald an era of high-utility governance by reducing administrative burden on daily life.
Tourists flock to watch cliff honey hunting in Lamjung
In recent years, this centuries-old adventurous practice in villages such as Bhujung, Ghanpokhara, Taghring, Mipra, Taapgaun, Chyamche, Ghermu, Dudhpokhari and Ghalegaun has attracted global media attention.
KIMFF 2026 to screen over 50 films from 29 countries
The five-day festival in Kathmandu will showcase fiction, documentaries, shorts, and adventure films alongside discussions on storytelling and censorship.
Parliamentary hearing committee endorses Manoj Kumar Sharma as chief justice
House panel unanimously clears Sharma for appointment after hearing on 16 complaints and reform agenda.
Birgunj Metropolitan City to halt services amid dispute over chief administrative officer
Local officials say they will hand over office keys to the federal ministry after a four-month standoff over the appointment of a senior bureaucrat.
India to monitor Boeing fuel-switch test tied to Air India London incident, documents show
Indian regulators will observe Boeing’s testing of a fuel-control switch module removed from an Air India Dreamliner after pilots reported a possible defect months before last year’s deadly crash.
Three children of a family die within five days in Chitwan
Doctors suspect possible wild mushroom poisoning after siblings developed vomiting, diarrhoea and headaches.
How murder convict escaped Sundhara Jail and hid in plain sight
Sapana Tamang, serving a 25-year sentence for abducting and killing a six-year-old girl, escaped Sundhara Central Jail before being rearrested in Kathmandu. Police say she planned to build a life outside prison with a man she met through jail visits.
Trump says he paused attack on Iran, signals a nuclear deal may be possible
Under pressure to reach an accord that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Trump has previously expressed hope that a deal was close on ending the war, and similarly threatened heavy strikes on Iran if Tehran does not reach a deal.
Government begins refunding deposits to victims of problematic cooperatives
Nearly Rs1.4 million returned to 378 depositors in the first phase as authorities prioritise savers with deposits of up to Rs10,000.
MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Ek Mutthi Badal’ is less about plot and more about feeling
The movie captures the unspoken tensions of Nepali family life with unusual tenderness and honesty.
Do babies need skincare?
A baby’s skin loses moisture faster and reacts more easily to chemicals, making careful skincare habits important from an early age.
Does NSL expansion signal revival—or disruption—for Nepali football?
New format aims to modernise Nepali football, but uncertainty surrounds player contracts and domestic calendar.
Nepal seek one more win at home before travelling for remaining two tri-series
Nepal climbed to the fifth position in League-2 after defeating Scotland by six wickets. The Rhinos have a match with the USA remaining before they head to the Netherlands in July.
Tourism surge spills into security concerns along Nepal border towns
Rowdy behaviour, cross-border crime and weak monitoring along the open border are posing growing challenges for local authorities in border districts.