- Saturday, 25 April 2026
TRN Online
Humla life affected by sweltering heat
This year, the Himalayan region has experienced the highest temperatures so far. The heat has been increased due to the lack of rainfall and persistent sunshine compared to previous years. Bharat Jung Shahi, Spokesperson for Kharpunath Rural Municipality, said that the temperature in the municipal centre, Yangchhu Bazaar, had increased compared to last year. Last year, the temperature reached up to 27 degrees Celsius, but this year it has risen to 35 degrees Celsius. He said that it had become difficult for people to go outside during the day and because of the increased heat and lack of rain crops started drying up.
Over 50,000 locals at risk of flooding in absence of embankment
Over 50,000 locals from more than seven villages in Rapti Sonari and Narainapur Rural Municipalities of Banke are at high risk and fear of flooding as the government failed to manage a budget of Rs. 60 million. A year has passed since the embankment built on the Rapti River at Khalla Jhagdiya in Rapti Sonari Rural Municipality-7 was swept away by a flood. However, the requested budget for its reconstruction has not been received, causing extreme fear of flooding among the residents of the surrounding seven villages. Chairperson of Narainapur Rural Municipality Ishtiyak Ahmad Sah has said that the embankment, which was swept away by last year's flood, has not been rebuilt even as the monsoon season begins this year. "As a result, it seems almost certain that the 50,000 residents of the seven villages in both municipalities will be affected by flooding," said Sah.
Construction of 220 kV substation in Barhabise completes
The construction of 220/132 kV substation in Barhabise Municipality of Sindhupalchowk has been completed. There are power transformers of 220/132 kV, 160 MVA and 132/11 kV, 5 MVA in Barhabise substation. Testing of all the equipment of the substation based on Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) technology has been completed, according to Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA). Another 400 kV substation is also under construction in Barhabise. The electricity of the 102-megawatt Madhya Bhotekoshi Hydropower Project built in Sindhupalchowk under the leadership of Chilime Hydropower Company, a subsidiary of Nepal Electricity Authority, will be connected to this substation.
Zip line construction begins to attract tourists to Kailash
A zip line construction has begun in Kailash Rural Municipality-2 in Makwanpur district. The Baikuntha-Kailash zip line is being constructed as part of a multi-year plan, backed by the municipality itself, to promote tourism in the area. Ward Chairman of Ward No. 2, Rajendra Ghising, informed that the zip line was being built to attract both domestic and foreign tourists by expanding road access within the municipality. He said that the development of tourism infrastructure like a zip line would help draw more tourists to Ward No. 2. He said that the foundation work for the zip line had been completed and the installation of necessary iron poles was underway. He informed that approximately 35 per cent works on the project has been completed.
MPs call for better disaster preparedness
In Sunday's session of the House of Representatives, parliamentarians from various parties strongly urged the government to prioritise disaster management preparedness ahead of the impending monsoon season. The members highlighted the critical need for preventive measures to lessen potential floods, landslides, and inundation threats, stressing the importance of effective rescue and rehabilitation strategies. Drawing attention to an urgent international issue, MP Abdul Khan urged swift government action to repatriate six Nepali youths entangled in the conflict between Russian and Ukrainian forces, underscoring the need for diplomatic initiatives to secure their safe return. MP Achyut Prasad Mainali opened the floor with concerns over Nepal's struggling carpet industry, attributing its downturn to what he criticized as detrimental tax policies. He called for immediate VAT exemptions for carpet traders to revitalize the sector.
Bajura earthquake victims still living in cracked houses
Several earthquake victims are still living in cracked houses in Bajura. Two earthquakes-- on January 24 and October 2, 2023—jolted Bajura damaging many houses. Jeet Sarki, a local from Chhededaha Rural Municipality-5, said that despite the cracks caused by the earthquakes, they had no option but to live in the run-down houses as there had been no reconstruction efforts. He said, "Although we managed to stay in the earthquake-damaged house in winter. Now, with the rainy season approaching, we fear the house might collapse, and we may end up buried under it. Neither do we have money to build a new house ourselves, nor do we have any other place to take shelter." Although the names of the victims were registered for the reconstruction of the houses which were at risk due to the earthquake, they are still forced to live in the cracked houses due to the lack of reconstruction, Sarki said.
PMC announces 'Pokhara for all seasons' scheme
The Pokhara Metropolitan City (PMC) has announced the 'Pokhara for all seasons' scheme to attract tourists and boost tourism businesses.
Nepal-China relations have further deepened, NA Vice-Chair says
National Assembly (NA) Vice-Chairperson Bimala Ghimire has said that the people-to-people relations between Nepal and China have deepened on a solid foundation.
Govt to run Returnee Entrepreneurship Programme
Minister for Labour, Employment and Social Security Dol Prasad Aryal has said that the government was preparing to implement the Returnee Entrepreneurship Programme to create employment opportunities at home for returnee migrant workers.
Chief Secretary Aryal, 11 employees, and a company sued for corruption
Chief Secretary of the government, Dr Baikuntha Aryal, 11 employees and a company have been sued for their involvement in the corruption on a procurement related to printing of excise duty stickers.
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'Forest management to be enforced by province govt'
The government has proposed the programmes on forest management to be enforced through province governments. A national standard on sustainable forest management was endorsed as a forest promotion system.
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'No new programmes in budget as huge amount in education is compulsory liability'
Minister for Education, Science and Technology Sumana Shrestha has said that sufficient budget for a large number of new plans and programmes could not be unveiled in the upcoming fiscal year's budget to bring about reforms in education due to the high volume of compulsory liability of the government.
Renewable energy bill-2081 to contribute to environment conservation
The Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Bill-2081has aimed at contributing to the environment conservation.
Govt committed to promoting all languages, cultures: Minister Tamang
Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Hit Bahadur Tamang, has said the government is aware of and committed to promoting all languages spoken in the country.
NA session: Lawmakers voice against mandatory provision of National ID
In a meeting of the National Assembly (NA) today, the upper house members decried the government's decision to make the submission of the National ID card mandatory to receive social security allowance.
