- Wednesday, 22 April 2026
TRN Online
USA goes to presidential polls today
Election Day is nearly upon us. In a matter of hours, the final votes in the 2024 presidential election will be cast. In a deeply divided nation, the election is a true toss-up between Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump.
Celebrations begin today
The Chhath festival, which is celebrated for four days, is beginning on Tuesday. The ponds and the banks of the Bagmati River in Kathmandu are being decorated for the Chhath festival. The festival is observed by worshipping and making offerings to the setting sun, mostly in the southern plains, also known as the Tarai region. The Chhath festival is observed as a common cultural symbol of the Tarai and is celebrated as per the religious tradition with much fanfare. The festival is dedicated to the Sun God, with offerings made to the rising and setting sun.
Dhulikhel Hospital implants its first dual-chamber pacemaker
Dhulikhel Hospital in Kavrepalanchok has successfully implanted a dual chamber pacemaker, marking a significant milestone in the hospital’s cardiac care services. The procedure was performed on a patient from Panauti in the district to prevent health complications from a slowed heart rate.
India's Modi condemns 'deliberate' Canada Hindu temple attack
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday condemned a "deliberate attack" on a Hindu temple in Canada blamed by some on Sikh activists, as already frosty bilateral ties plunged to a fresh low.
India wins presidency in Int'l Solar Alliance
India has been elected President of the 120-nation International Solar Alliance (IAS).
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'Ek Mutthi Badal: My Share of Sky' wins 60,000 Euros from Hubert Bals Fund
The Nepali film project 'Ek Mutthi Badal: My Share of Sky' has won financial support of 60,000 Euros from the Netherlands-based Hubert Bals Fund.
'Chhat festival very important from cultural and spiritual point of view'
Chief Minister of Madhesh Province Satish Kumar Singh has said that Chhat festival is 'very significant' from a cultural and spiritual point of view.
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Woman killed after being hit by two-wheeler in Makawanpur
A woman was killed after being hit by a scooter at Haramitole of Bagamati rural municipality-4 along the Madan Bhandari Highway in Makawanpur.
Adani group reduces electricity supply to Bangladesh
Adani group has reduced electricity supply to Bangladesh due to outstanding dues of 850 million US dollar.
International demand for Nepali tea, and coffee on the rise
The demand for Nepali tea and coffee in the international market has been steadily rising.
Rice production may decline this year
This year, rice production may decrease due to adverse weather conditions during the harvest season.
Energy Minister participates in 7th Int'l Solar Alliance
Minister for Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation Deepak Khadka participated in the 7th International Solar Alliance (ISA) that kicked off last Sunday in New Delhi, India.
Two minors drown, one missing in Triyuga River
Two minor girls drowned while one went missing in Triyuga River of Kanchhanpur municipality-4 in Saptari district Monday.
Two dead, 18 hurt in Arghakhanchi bus accident
Two were killed and 18 others were injured in a bus accident that occurred Monday at Jayathati of Bhumikasthan municipality in Arghakhanchi.
Putin to lay flowers at monument on Red Square to mark National Unity Day
The holiday was established in memory of the liberation of Moscow from Polish invaders in November 1612 by people's militia led by Kuzma Minin and Dmitry Pozharsky.
