- Monday, 8 June 2026
TRN Online
Foreign Minister holds separate meetings with Ministers of Mauritius, Singapore
Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal held separate meetings with Ministers of Mauritius and Singapore on the sideline of the 9th Indian Ocean Conference. Foreign Minister Khanal is currently in Port Louis, the capital city of Mauritius, in course of his participation in the Conference.
Guintha still a vital fuel source in Rautahat villages
Irrespective of the government's policy to increase the domestic consumption of electricity, a clean energy available in the country, in the wake of fuel crisis, rural households in Rautahat district are resorting to traditional sources of energy for cooking. Guintha, cow dung cake, has re-emerged as a practical and reliable household fuel.
Government Priorities
Nepal witnessed an unprecedented Gen Z revolt in early September 2025, fuelled by deep-seated dissatisfaction among the general people, the youth in particular. The country has undergone a series of political upheavals from 1950 to 2025, the People’s Movement in 1990 being notable among them, which restored multiparty democracy and was expected to change people’s lives for the better. However, there was no meaningful change in people’s lives and
Nepal's Carbon Trade Potential
With more than 46 per cent of the area covered by forests and wetland, bushes and shrubland ecologies, Nepal can boast of its role as an important natural carbon sink. Such a status, built through ecological richness, biological diversity and conservation efforts, can do wonders as a natural buffer against temperature rise that invites devastating consequences in the existing weather patterns and climatic balance.
Overhaul Archaic Examination System
Formal education in Nepal began after the democratic movement that toppled the 104-year-old Rana regime in 1951. The country’s political system has undergone a sea change since then, but one system has remained unaltered: the examination regim
Use AI Responsibly
Nowadays, when something goes wrong, people quickly point fingers at AI. But the deeper issue is, was it really AI or was AI used as an excuse to avoid human accountability and responsibility? AI skilling needs three intersecting domains: core technical skills (computer vision and machine learning), applied skills (ethics, data governance, and regulatory understanding), and multidisciplinary expertise (domain expertise in human-centred design). Have we checked if we are all well-equipped with these skills?
'New king of Las Vegas' is celebrated with strip parade
Riding down the Las Vegas Strip in a pink low-rider with two showgirls at his side, Bruno Mars was declared the "new king of Las Vegas" on Friday. The city honored Mars, who has become one of Sin City's iconic performers, with a parade and naming a street "Bruno Mars Drive." Officials declared Friday "Bruno Mars Day" for Mars, who is kicking off his global Romantic Tour in Las Vegas at Allegiant Stadium. "It's such a privilege, and I want to thank you guys from t
Karateka Gurung books second Premier League final
Nepali karate star Arika Gurung has advanced to the finals of the Karate One Premier League in Leshan, China. Gurung defeated Italy’s Clio Ferracuti 8–3 in the semi-final of the women’s +68kg Kumite category. Clio is ranked 15 with 1920 points in the league. This is her second appearance in a Premier League final. She previously won silver in the opening leg of the season in Istanbul in January. She will now face Kazakhstan’s Sofy Berultseva for the gold medal. Berultseva overcame Ukraine’s Dariia Bulay in Sen after a 5–5 draw in the other semi-final.
Mukarung releases his first novel, ‘Salah’
Shrawan Mukarung, a renowned poet and lyricist, has released his first novel, ‘Salah’. On Saturday morning, Poet Mukarung held a launch event in Kathmandu to unveil his new novel. Known for his lyrics in popular songs and poems like "Timi Tare Bheer," "Suna Re Siyaram," and "Bise Nagarchi Ko Bayan," he shared that he spent a few years writing this book.
Excavation resumes at Dangisharan, ancient Tharu village in Dang
Excavation activities have resumed at the archaeological site of the palace of the Tharu king Dangisharan, located at Sukaurakot in Tulsipur Sub-metropolitan City-11, Dang. The objective is to transform this location into a ‘living museum’. A specialised team from the Department of Archaeology, Kathmandu, has resumed operations halted earlier, aiming to complete the excavation. The initial excavation conducted approximately eleven years ago was left incomplete, thereby hindering a full understanding of the site’s historical significance. The ongoing effort seeks to fill this gap. Churna Bahadur Chaudhary, the central treasurer of the Tharu Kalyankari Sabha, emphasised that the primary objective at this stage is to finalise the excavation process. “The team from the Department of Archaeology is actively working towards that goal,” he stated.
Banke farmers taking to maize cultivation
Farmers in Banke district have recently been shifting their focus toward maize cultivation, driven by higher income potential and reliable market access. According to the Agriculture Knowledge Centre in Banke, maize cultivation has become increasingly popular as it allows farmers to grow up to three crops a year while ensuring good returns. Dr. Binod Ghimire, Head of the Agricultural Knowledge Centre, Banke, said that farmers are becoming more attracted to maize farming as the marketing of maize has been ensured. Currently, maize is cultivated on 4,228 hectares of land in the district, yielding around 19,599 metric tonnes annually.
Fresh push to operate electric buses in Lumbini
Efforts have gained renewed momentum to bring into operation electric buses introduced nearly five years ago in the Lumbini area with support from the Asian Development Bank, aimed at promoting tourism and protecting the environment. The buses have remained unused for a long time, but stakeholders are now increasingly discussing how to utilise them effectively. The Lumbini Development Trust has already handed over five electric buses to the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal. At present, the buses are stationed on the premises of Gautam Buddha International Airport. Various options are under discussion regarding their management and operation.
Blacksmithing on verge of collapse
As modernisation sweeps through rural communities, traditional skills and occupations are gradually on the verge of extinction. However, three artisans from Khanigaun-5 of Phalebas Municipality in Parbat remain committed to preserving the age-old blacksmithing trade (locally known as Aaran). Having learned the craft in childhood, they have made it the foundation of their livelihood, striving to preserve their identity amid ongoing challenges and responsibilities. Ram Bahadur B.K., 41, who began working in the trade at a young age, once left the profession after seeing little future in it and decided to go abroad. He spent seven years in Saudi Arabia and two years in Dubai in search of employment before eventually returning home.
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Gandaki University observes its first convocation
Forty-four students were conferred with degrees during the First Convocation Ceremony of the Gandaki University here today.
Nepal-India University Professors Conference kicks off
The Nepal–India University Professors Conference has started from today.
