- Sunday, 19 April 2026
TRN Online
Second Dragon Boat Race Festival begins in Pokhara
20 groups are competing in the race, which is the second edition of its kind. There are 11 groups representing different sectors from Nepal, 8 groups representing different provinces of China and one group from Singapore.
Nepal diaspora urged to utilise knowledge and capital in Nepal
Taking part in the first session on climate change and migration, senior journalist Kunda Dixit, immigration expert Dr Ganesh Gurung, ICIMOD's Dr Amina Maharjan and Naresh Sharma from the Ministry of Forests and Environment talked about the relations between climate change and migration, assessing consequences of climate change and the brain drain driven by climate vulnerabilities.
Dr Shekhar Koirala stresses on everyone's support to make government successful
Leader Koirala further mentioned that the current government was formed after an agreement between the Nepali Congress and the CPN (UML) when political instability was creating obstacles to the development of the country.
Sports sector to contribute to build prosperous nation: Minister Chaudhary
Inaugurating the Second Dragon Boat Race Festival which started today at Phewatal in Pokhara under the joint aegis of the Gandaki Provincial Government, the Pokhara Metropolitan City, the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Nepal and the Nepal Tourism Board, he expressed his belief that the sports will help to maintain unity and harmony between different countries and communities.
President issues Ordinance on Cooperatives
"President Paudel has issued an ordinance on the recommendation of the Government of Nepal and the Council of Ministers in accordance with Article 114 of the Constitution of Nepal," said a statement issued by the President's Office.
Suspension bridge constructed at Lamsuwaghat
A suspension bridge has been constructed over the Arun river at Lamsuwaghat. Motorcycles and three-wheeler vehicles can also be operated on the bridge.
94 dead, 2 rescued in passenger plane crash in Muan; other survivors unlikely
A passenger jet carrying 181 people erupted in flames after going off the runway and hitting a wall at an airport in South Korea's southwestern county of Muan on Sunday, authorities said. All but two are presumed to have been killed.
Government Reform Centre to be set up at OPMCM
CPN (UML) General-Secretary Shankar Pokhrel has said that a Government Reform Centre is to be established at Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers (OPMCM) to move ahead in the direction of achieving the national aspiration of 'Prosperous Nepal, Happy Nepali' by maintaining good governance.
Nepal bags first gold medal in Karate
Nepal has won the gold medal in the International Open Karate Championship held here. Nepal has won the first gold medal in the age-group 'kata'
Tremor felt in Kalikot
An earthquake of 3.6 Richter scale was felt in Kalikot district and vicinity early this morning.
Karnali Province to have infrastructure labs
All nine districts of Karnali Province will have quality control laboratories. Information officer at Ministry of Physical Infrastructures and Urban Development in the province,
Fair weather forecasted in most parts today
Despite partial impact of western low pressure system in the country, most of the places in the country are forecasted to have fair weather today. The hilly region of Koshi Province will be partly cloudy.
Military diplomacy: Nepal-India joint exercise from Tuesday
The 18th edition of Nepal-India military exercise with the aim of security and expansion of bilateral relations is beginning at Saljhandi in Rupandehi from Tuesday.
Former Sri Lankan President arrives in Kathmandu
Former President of Sri Lanka, Ranil Wickremesinghe arrived in Nepal on Saturday.
Minister Rana lays foundations stone for Jalapadevi cable car
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Arzu Rana Deuba has laid a foundation stone for the construction of Jalapadevi cable car in Karnali Chisapani of Kailali district on Saturday.
