- Wednesday, 29 April 2026
TRN Online
Expansion of infrastructure and IT in priority in 16th plan: PM Prachanda
By TRN Online, Kathmandu, April 25: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ said that special strength will be given to the integrated infrastructure construction and expansion and consumption of information technology in the 16th fifth-year plan. Inaugurating the meeting of the National Development Council on Thursday, PM said that the 16th planning will focus on commercialization in agriculture, production-centric industries, employment-oriented education and improving the quality of education. The PM said, “There is a need to prioritize most the promotion of tourism, accretion in international job opportunities, along with the development of the unified settlement. There is a need to stress the internal and foreign investment accretion, and to develop newness and entrepreneurship by making youth-centric initial investment.” Saying that the collaboration, support and coordination of all three tiers of government is mandatory for the successful implementation of the plan, PM said that the revenue needs to be smartly mobilized for managing enough investment and public expenditure. PM Prachanda said, “A humungous investment is predicted from different sources including the private sector within the period of planning. The investment, production, and employment accretion made within the planning period with targets, aims and strategy to make this sector effective is expected to expand economic opportunities.”
Two dead in separate accidents
According to the police, Rijal just returned from Chataradham of Sunsari after observing a religious festival underway there and was knocked down by the bus in course of getting off the vehicle she travelled.
Adhikari synonym of Communist Movement: UML Vice-Chair Pokhrel
Vice-chairperson of the CPN (UML) Ishwar Pokhrel said that it is needed to understand that Man Mohan Adhikari is a synonym to the continuity of the Communist Movement.
Five arrested in charge of kidnapping
The District Police Office, Kapilvastu, has arrested five people in charge of kidnapping.
'RSS and QNA agreement paves way for exchange of news'
Executive Chairman of the National News Agency of Nepal (RSS) Dharmendra Jha underlined the importance of the memorandum of understanding signed between RSS and Qatar News Agency (QNA), saying that it establishes an important and pivotal stage for the media sector in his country.
Forest fire destroys 13 houses in Khotang
The fire broke out at Barahpokhari community forest gutted 13 houses, seven lofts and two sheds. Details of the loss incurred by fire is yet to be received.
First meeting of Nepal-China aid projects concludes
In the meeting concluded on Wednesday, discussions were held focusing on the aid projects to be implemented in Nepal, the Lhasa-based Consulate General of Nepal.
Letter of credence presented
On the occasion, President Mattarella noted that both Italy and Nepal have shared civilizational and cultural commonalities and underscored the need for promoting economic cooperation and enhancing people-to-people contacts., said the Geneva-based Nepali Embassy today.
Fire survivors of Mahaottari awaiting relief
As many as 150 fire affected families of Muslim settlement in Matihani-6 are awaiting relief. They are surviving a helpless state of life in absence of immediate relief. The families had gone through a painful situation after a fire gutted 104 houses in their settlement on Wednesday.
Partly cloudy in hilly region; weather likely to remain clear in remaining regions
The Meteorological Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has predicted partly cloudy weather in the hilly region and fair in remaining parts of the country.
Silence period to begin in Ilam-2, Bajhang-1 from midnight
Any activities like interaction, assembly, conference, workshop, seminar in favour or against candidates as well as seeking vote in favour of candidates through digital platform and social sites likes SMS, Facebook, Viber are restricted during this 48-hours as per the election code of conduct.
Fire in Matihani under control after 6 hours
Meanwhile, the Nepal Red Cross Society Mahottari has provided tent and other relief materials to the families of the victims of Matihani fire.
Research report highlights declining trend of USD
According to IMF statistics, the share of US dollar held by central banks as foreign reserve is at its lowest level in 28 years. People’s diminishing confidence in and prospective decline of USD go along with hiking gold prices, even with the expectation of delayed rate cuts after an overachieved CPI of 3.5% released last week.
Qatar Amir's visit encourages tourism entrepreneurs
The two-day State visit of Qatar's Amir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani to Nepal has encouraged tourism entrepreneurs in Nepal.
