- Tuesday, 21 April 2026
TRN Online
Kathmandu metropolis has 95.5 per cent literacy
The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has recorded 95.5 per cent literacy. The metropolis has a population of 862 thousand and 400.
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Dengue cases on the rise in Parbat
The number of dengue cases has increased sharply in Parbat district. The stakeholders have argued that the cases of dengue fever increased in Parbat due to the lack of precautions to avoid mosquito bites.
Three dead in Baglung jeep accident
Three persons were killed in a jeep accident occurred at Bhungkhani of Galkot Municipality-2 in Baglung district this morning. A man sustained injuries in the accident. According to the police, the identity of the deceased persons and injured has not been ascertained yet.
Bhimdutta Highway, rural roads obstructed in Sudurpaschim
The Bhimdatta Highway and KI Singh Highway have been blocked with the landslides occurred in different places in the district flowing the continuous rain taking place since Wednesday evening.
Returnee migrant opts for dragon fruit farming
Pratiman Thapa, a returnee migrant from South Korea, has opted for commercial farming of dragon fruit at Pala village in Kathekhola Rural Municipality, Baglung. Thapa, who started commercial dragon fruit farming in 2077 BS, has grown as high as 1,500 plants of dragon fruit.
More pilgrims visit to Mansarovar Kailash
The number of pilgrims to Mansarovar Kailash in Tibet travelling through Rasuwagadhi border point has increased in the recent times compared to the previous year. Altogether 7,523 pilgrims went to Mansarovar Kailash, a religious shrine in China's Tibet, from May 14 to September 10 this year.
Heavy rainfall predicted in some places of Karnali, Sudurpaschim provinces
There has been continued influence of monsoon wind across the country along with the impact of the low-pressure line of the monsoon in and around Madhya Pradesh of India, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology said.
Former RSP's Lawmaker Dhaka Kumar Shrestha arrested
A former member of the House of Representatives of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Dr Dhaka Kumar Shrestha has been arrested accusing him for illegal trade of drug.
FNJ concerned over attempt to arrest Journalist Basnet
The Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) has expressed serious concern over the attempt of police to arrest President of Press Chautari Nepal, Ganesh Basnet, taking over a news report.
1,500 delegates to participate in RSP's national gathering
The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is hosting a national gathering of its cadres in the federal capital on coming September 17 and 18.
Parliamentary hearing of proposed ambassadors completes
The Parliamentary Hearing Committee has completed the hearing of Nepal's proposed ambassadors to the USA, the UK, Spain and Sri Lanka.
Infrastructure is lifeblood of national economy: PM Oli
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said infrastructure is the lifeblood of national economy and foundation of the future.
'Allocation of capital spending will be increased for infrastructure development'
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel has said government was for increasing allocation of budget for capital spending so that infrastructure development could be intensified.
Governor Adhikari says country's economy is improving
Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), Maha Prasad Adhikari, has said that the country's economy which witnessed a setback after the Gorkha earthquake and COVID-19 pandemic is recovering slowly, two years after the pandemic.
Investment more favourable after credit rating, says FM Paudel
The evaluation team that came to Nepal for the sovereign credit rating of Nepal met with Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel today.
