- Wednesday, 1 April 2026
TRN Online
Parties blamed for excluding women, Dalits in nominations
In Dhankuta, a total of 18 candidates, representing political parties and independents, have filed nominations for the House of Representatives election. Dhankuta has only one constituency. Candidates from 14 political parties and four independent candidates have registered their nominations. The parties include the CPN-UML, Nepali Congress, Nepali Communist Party, Rastriya Prajatantra Party, Nepal Majdoor Kisan Party, Rastriya Swatantra Party, Mongol National Organisation, among others.
Glocal After School five skills heroes awards
Five veterans have been honoured with the Skill Hero Award by Glocal After School for their contributions to advancing skills in Nepal. The award is an annual initiative that acknowledges outstanding individuals across four categories: tourism and hospitality, science and technology, art and culture, and entrepreneurship. “The award aims to recognise individuals who have demonstrated sustained commitment to skill development and promotion within their respective sectors. Nominees are evaluated by a jury of experts, with four recipients formally recognised as the heroes,” said the company in a statement. In the Tourism and Hospitality category, entrepreneur Rishab Agrawal is recognised for his role in reshaping Nepal’s premium food and hospitality sector.
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Dhumba Lake lures tourists to Mustang
Last year, during the month of Magh (mid-January to mid-February), Dhumba Lake, located in Samle village of Gharpajhong Rural Municipality–5 in Mustang, had frozen over. Due to the extreme cold, even tourists entering Mustang found it very difficult to reach the lake. However, this year, up to the third week of January, tourists have been able to reach the lake with ease. The lake, which is normally expected to freeze, is now flowing gently with clear blue water, attracting visitors.
Nepal, India sign MoU to exchange export information
Nepal and India have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to exchange pre-arrival information on exported goods, a move aimed at facilitating trade and strengthening customs control between the two countries.
Monitoring of Social Media misuse to be intensified
A regular meeting of the Central Security Committee, chaired by Minister for Home Affairs Om Prakash Aryal, has concluded. The meeting was held at the Ministry of Home Affairs to discuss security strategies focused on the forthcoming elections.
‘Cyber Police’ unit to be set up to control poll misinformation
The government has decided to deploy a ‘cyber police’ unit to curb possible spread of misinformation and disinformation on social media during the upcoming House of Representatives elections.
NC will emerge victorious: Young leader Tiwari
A young leader of the Nepali Congress (NC) Shankar Tiwari has claimed that due to renewed leadership, organizational discipline and growing public concern have positioned the NC to emerge as the largest political force in Nepal.
CCTV installation begins in public vehicles across Kathmandu valley
"A campaign to install CCTV system in public vehicles has started from today after discussion with transport entrepreneurs. It is expected that CCTV will help reduce road accidents, control crimes and check misbehave and theft cases."
Nepal, India sign MoU on prior exchange of information on exports and imports
Nepal and India have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to make prior exchange of information on exports and imports.
HoR election: Complaints lodged against five candidates
EC spokesperson Narayan Prasad Bhattarai informed that complaints were filed against a candidate from Sunsari district constituency no. 2, one from Rautahat district constituency no. 1, two from Bhaktapur district constituency no. 2, and one from Kailali district constituency no. 1.
Tourists throng Dhumba lake in Mustang
This time around, however, as there is no snowing, tourists have no difficulty in reaching the lake. The lake which often freezes is flowing in blue colour that lures visitors.
Prachanda busy wooing martyr families and voters
After filing candidacy for upcoming elections to the House of Representatives from Rukum East, Coordinator of the Nepali Communist Party, Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda', was busy wooing martyr families and voters on Wednesday.
Fresh candidates in fray in Kathmandu constituency 10
The political parties have fielded fresh candidates for the upcoming elections to the House of Representatives (HoR) member from the Kathmandu constituency 10 this time.
Newa Puchha: Melbourne completes flute training following Dhime training
Following the Dhime program, Newa Pucha: Melbourne had organized the first-ever Gāījātrā in Melbourne. This flute training was organized after that Gāījātrā, according to a statement by the Newa Puchha.
Communication Secretary emphasizes the need for result-driven efforts
Secretary at the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology Lakshmi Kumari Basnet has emphasized that the ministry's operations will focus on achieving tangible results through collective support, cooperation, and coordination.
