- Tuesday, 21 April 2026
TRN Online
Kamala makes millions out of mushroom cultivation
Kamala Balami of Ward No. 8, Resunga Municipality, has emerged as a prominent figure in mushroom cultivation in the district. At 42 years old, Kamala's journey from Japan to a thriving mushroom business in Tamghas is a story of perseverance and innovation. Kamala went to Japan in 2008, where she earned between Rs. 350,000 and 400,000 monthly. Despite her earnings, she had no savings and returned to Nepal in 2011. Upon her return, Kamala started commercial edible fern farming in 2017, alongside raising cattle and goats. However, she shifted her focus entirely to mushroom cultivation after discontinuing livestock farming. Over the past four years, Kamala has established a successful mushroom farming operation. Starting with a small setup in 2019, her business has grown significantly. Currently, she manages 70 mushroom tunnels and produces 700 kg of mushrooms daily. With a monthly turnover of around Rs. 3 million, Kamala nets between Rs. 350,000 and 400,000 after expenses. Her business not only supports her family but also employs 25-30 people.
Kohalpur takes initiatives to establish milk powder plant
Kohalpur Municipality of Banke has taken initiative to establish a milk powder plant in Kohalpur. A team led by Mayor of Kohalpur Municipality Purna Prasad Acharya met with the Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Development of Federal government Ramnath Adhikari and other high government officials and submitted the demand letter to establish the powder plant. Mayor Acharya said that they have met with Minister Adhikari along with Rajendra Prasad Yadav, executive chairman of the National Dairy Development Board, and submitted a demand letter to establish a powder milk factory.
Minister Adhikari urges to complete flower, fruit market soon
Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Development Ramnath Adhikari has directed to complete the construction of wholesale market for flowers and fruits under construction at Chobhar in Kathmandu quickly. He instructed the concerned authority to complete the construction work of the market at the earliest while inspecting the under-construction market at Chobhar on Friday. The work of multi-storey buildings, which started in 2016 and was supposed to be completed within two years, has not yet been completed. The 11th extended deadline for the completion of the project is only a few days to be completed. However, there is still 13 per cent work left of the buildings under construction within the area of 23 ropanis of land.
Farmers are excited after cardamom prices increase
Cardamom farmers of Dhankuta are happy after getting good price for cardamom which has been low for a long time. Currently, the price of cardamom is Rs. 84,000 per man (40 kgs). Although the new production of cardamom has started, the farmers said that they were happy to get a good price. Nirmal Syangden, a cardamom farmer of Pakhribas Municipality-2, said that they were happy as the price of cardamom did not decrease even though new harvesting of cardamom has started. In the past, after the farmer's production ended, the price increased and it decreased as soon as the production started. "Farmers have not been able to recover their investment for the past few years, but this year, we have received a good price," said Syangden.
Residents of Nati Khola relieved as clean water ends daily struggle
Residents of Nati Khola village in Himali Rural Municipality-2 of Bajura district are overjoyed following the construction of water taps in each household. Previously, locals were forced to walk an hour every day to fetch muddy water from the river. With the construction of water taps in every household, they are now overjoyed. Biskula Budha, a local, said, "We used to drink muddy river water because there was no clean drinking water in the village. Fetching water was always a constant worry. Now, clean and fresh drinking water is available right in our courtyard." Budha said that toilets, which had been dirty due to the lack of water, were now clean after the installation of water taps in the homes.
Government assistance falls short leaving many Haliyas in hardship
The government declared the emancipation of Haliyas (bonded laborers) 16 years ago. However, it is still difficult for freed Haliyas to make their living. Although the government announced the Haliya liberation on September 6, 2008, the freed Haliyas complain that their problems persist because demands for employment, education, health and other necessities have not been addressed. Freed Haliya Tulsi Sarki, 35, has four children. He has no land to farm. Working as a daily wage laborer provides only enough for one meal a day. He said, "Even working the whole month, it's difficult to afford food and clothing. How are we supposed to raise our children? Although the government declared the Haliya liberation, the problems remain the same." The government provided Rs. 325,000 rupees to build a house. Freed Haliya Ram Bahadur Tamata said, "It cost Rs. 1.5 million to build the house. The government said it would provide education to our children and employment for us, but it did not. It's difficult to sustain our lives. Even though they provided five ropanis of land and some expenses to build a house, it is not sufficient."
Malnutrition rises despite Koseli programme in Baitadi
Despite the implementation of the Koseli programme by local municipalities, aimed at boosting nutrition with the distribution of food items such as eggs, ghee and chicken, malnutrition among children in the district is on the rise. The programme, led by the deputy head of the municipality, has not effectively addressed the decreasing cultivation of local, nutritious crops such as Millet, Maduro, Chino and Buckwheat. According to statistics from the Health Office in Baitadi, 1,934 children were found to be malnourished in the fiscal year 2022/23, with 312 classified as severely malnourished. This increase in malnutrition is linked to the diminishing cultivation of nutrient-rich local crops, which are vital for improving overall dietary health.
Tharu homes sans wall paintings with surge of concrete buildings
The traditional artistic wall paintings (maukh) in Tharu settlements in the Tarai regions of eastern Nepal including Sunsari, Morang, Jhapa and Saptari have begun to disappear. These paintings, which have been created since ancient times, were traditionally found on the walls of houses made from mud, bamboo and thatch. With the decline of such traditional thatched houses, replaced by modern brick and mortar homes, the ancient artistic wall paintings are fading away. According to Ram Sagar Chaudhary, Vice-chairman of the Sunsari Gramthan Conservation Committee, previously most Tharu homes in rural areas were made of mud and adorned with artistic wall paintings. However, in the past decade, scarcity of wooden posts and the rise of modern brick houses have led to the disappearance of these traditional, artistically decorated mud homes. As these houses dwindle, so do the traditional skills and art forms of painting that were once prevalent among the Tharus. He said that without the transfer of painting skills to the second generation, the artistic houses had disappeared.
Coordination, cooperation needed to combat organized crime, terrorism, Home Minister says
Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak has said that there should be coordination and cooperation among law enforcement agencies to combat transnational organized crime, cybercrime, terrorism and others.
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CM Pandey calls for integrating technology with public service delivery
Chief Minister of Gandaki Province Surendra Raj Pandey spoke of the need for the civil employees to integrate technology with public service delivery.
Former PM Nepal returns home from Russia visit
CPN (Unified Socialist) Chairman and former Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal has returned home on Saturday by concluding his Russia visit.
Nepal-India issues can be settled through open dialogue: PM
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has expressed his belief that the problems persisting between Nepal and India could be resolved through open dialogue with tolerance.
Newari cohesion similar to socialism: Chair Prachanda
Former Prime Minister and Chairman of the CPN (Maoist Centre), Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda', has viewed the cohesive practice and self-sustainable economy in the Newari community is similar to the socialist system. It should be further promoted, he stressed.
International Children’s Literature Conference on September 20-21
An International Children’s Literature Conference is going to be organised on September 20-21 at Nepal Academy in Kathmandu. The event is going to be organized in collaboration with Nepal Academy, the Nepal Society for Children’s Literature (NESCHIL), and Room to Read, which will gather leading local and international experts to spotlight the significance of diverse and inclusive children’s literature.
Civil servants named for awards
The government will present the Outstanding Civil Service Award to 10 employees on the occasion of Civil Service Day next year. An announcement of this was made on Saturday.
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