- Thursday, 21 May 2026
TRN Online
Honey production declines in Chitwan
Honey production has decreased in Chitwan district this year as compared to last year. The authorities shared that the district witnessed more than a 16 percent decline in honey production this year.
Prakashchandra Nepal wins title of Open Nat'l Chess Tournament
Prakashchandra Nepal of Damak in the district of Jhapa emerged victorious in the Open National Chess Tournament 2083 held in Diktel, Khotang.
CIAA Chief Commissioner, APG delegation hold meeting
The Chief Commissioner of Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA), Prem Kumar Rai, on Wednesday held a meeting with the representatives of the Asia Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG).
Chances of rain likely in some provinces
There is the influence of westerly winds, local winds, and a low-pressure area near the eastern region of the country, resulting in generally cloudy weather in the hilly and Himalayan regions of the country, the Weather Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology said.
Low Risk of Hantavirus infection in Nepal
Hantavirus infection has not yet been confirmed in Nepal. It is a type of rare virus mainly transmitted to humans through the urine, feces and saliva of infected rats. According to scientific studies, human-to-human transmission is possible only in limited cases.
In Iran’s capital, weapons demonstrations send a signal at home and abroad as threat of war remains
Iranian Revolutionary Guard members now regularly show the public in Tehran how to handle Kalashnikov-style assault rifles. Parades through the capital feature military vehicles mounted with belt-fed Soviet-era machine guns. And at one mass wedding, a ballistic missile, like the one that rained down cluster munitions on Israel, adorned the stage.
Besisahar-Chame Road
A view of Syalkyu Waterfall and the Besisahar-Chame Road located in Naso Rural Municipality–9 of Mana
Japan tourism declines in April after record
TOKYO, May 20, 2026 (AFP): The number of foreign tourists coming to Japan fell in April after hitting a record the month prior despite a plunge in Chinese visitors and cancellations due to the Mideast war, official data showed Wednesday.The number of international visitors fell 5.5 percent to 3.69 million in April year-on-year, the Japan National Tourism Organization said on Wednesday.Chinese visitors, previously the biggest contingent, dropped 56.8 percent to 330,700 following Beijing's warning against travel last year, while arrivals from the Middle East fell 21.4 percent.Japan-China ties have deteriorated since Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggested in November that Japan might intervene militarily in any Chinese attempt to take Taiwan.China, which regards the democratic island as part of its territory and has not ruled out force to annex it, was furious over the comments.
Skills Championship to promote technical education
The ‘Lumbini Skills Championship 2026’ is being organized for the first time in Rupandehi of Lumbini Province with the objective of increasing attraction towards technical education, skills development and employment-oriented training among the youth.
NC leads Madhes Province govt: president Thapa
President Thapa said it during a province level gathering of the party and the grassroots campaign at Bardibas here on Wednesday. NC's leadership in government will continue, he assured.
Former Minister Gupta released on bail of Rs 5 million
The Supreme Court has ordered the release of former Minister Rajkumar Gupta, who was arrested for accepting a bribe, on a bail of Rs 5 million.
World Cup Cricket League: USA defeats Scotland by 6 wickets
In the match played at the TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, chasing a target of 170 runs set by Scotland for victory, USA achieved it in 27.1 overs for the loss of 4 wickets.
Rights defender Rubi Khan ends hunger strike in 23 days
She broke the hunger strike following a five-point agreement reached between her representatives and the government. Prime Minister Balendra Shah's press and research expert Dipa Dahal offered a glass of water to Khan, thereby ending her strike on the 23rd day.
Grade 11 classes to resume from Asad 1
The Ministry has fixed the time for beginning of Grade 11 classes in the context of the publication of the results of the Secondary Education Examination (SEE) for the academic session 2082.
Govt. and rights activist Khan ink 5-pt pact, Khan ends 23-day hunger strike
With the agreement, Khan has ended her 23-day long hunger strike. Deepa Dahal, press and investigation expert to Prime Minister Balendra Shah, offered Khan water to end the hunger strike.
