- Monday, 8 June 2026
TRN Online
Generally cloudy weather likely today
The weather is generally cloudy in the hilly and mountainous parts in Lubmini and Sudurpaschim provinces of the country at present. The weather in the rest of the parts of the country is generally fair, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. Currently, light rain is occurring in one or two hilly places in Gandaki Province.
'Education on non-violence inspires us to develop sense of compassion'
Vice-President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav has extended best wishes of happiness, peace, prosperity and spiritual wellness to all the followers of the Jain community on the occasion of the birth anniversary of the founder of the Jain religion, Mahavir.
Mahavir Jayanti being marked today
The 2625th birth anniversary of Mahavir Jain, the founder of Jainism, is being marked today across the country. Mahavir Jain, born in Bhaishali of India, had practiced the highest form of restraint and non-violence.
Gorkhapatra GM Airi given farewell
Gorkhapatra Corporation’s General Manager Lal Bahadur Airi completed his four-year term on Monday. He was bid farewell by organising separate programmes in the corporation. Editors and journalists of Gorkhapatra Daily and The Rising Nepal Daily jointly organised a farewell programme, while Gorkhapatra administration held a similar event in his honour. Airi was the first general manager of the Sansthan to be formally bid farewell by the two dailies in recognition of his impressive performance in the last six months of his tennure as executive head of the oldest publication house. He was appointed General Manager of the Corporation on March 31, 2022, and was given executive authority on September 28, 2025.
President summons joint session of federal parliament
The Council of Ministers had made the recommendation earlier today as per Article 93 (1) of the Constitution, shared Spokesperson of the Office of the President, Ritesh Kumar Shakya.
CIT Minister Dr Timilsina demands immediate reform plans
Receiving the briefings during the on-site inspection of the Department of Postal Services, the Department of Information Technology and the Advertisement Board on Monday, Minister Dr Timilsina called upon the authorities of those agencies to submit, within one week, the list of works that requires immediate improvement as well as work plans that are important for long terms that deliver tangible results for citizens.
Harka Sampang files complaints with cyber bureau over death threats
Chairperson of the Shram Sanskriti Party, Harka Sampang, said that he has lodged a complaint at the Cyber Bureau of the Nepal Police against an individual for allegedly issuing death threats via social media.
Show cause order over arrest of leader Lekhak
Issuing a show cause order in response to a writ petition filed against his arrest, a single bench of Justice Kumar Regmi today asked the concerned authorities to submit a written response through the Attorney General's Office within three days of receiving the notice.
Home Minister Gurung assures no interference in police duty
On the occasion, the Home Minister thanked the Nepal Police for performing at their best despite limited resources. Urging the police administration to carry out their responsibilities with confidence, he assured them that there would be no unnecessary interference from any level in the discharge of their duties in the coming days.
CJ Raut calls on President Paudel
Chief Justice Raut reached Sheetal Niwas and met President Paudel at a time when the former's term is being over soon. Raut's term as Chief Justice is ending on April 1.
Legendary Singer Deepak Kharel’s First Full Orchestra Show Announced
In the programme, Kharel will perform 17 of his timeless songs, including Purnimako Raat Pani, Timro Tyo Hansilo Muharko, Yo Karmabhumi Ko Aanganma, Pratiksha Gar Meri Mayalu, Badal Banaideu, Garun Ki Mitho Bhool, and Bihaniko Siretomma.
FM Dr Wagle pledges to end administrative, legal hindrances
During the meeting with representatives of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry today, Minister Dr Wagle argued that a policy has been adopted to take the private sector ahead as government's partner.
PM Shah begins discussion with lawmakers
A lawmaker of the Rastriya Swatantra Party, Ashok Kumar Chaudhary, informed that PM Shah held the discussion with the lawmakers on problems facing the provinces and necessary intervention measures. "PM Shah took sector specific briefings. Even the works to be carried out immediately were discussed on the occasion," he added.
Farmers take out rally demanding control in monkey menace
The farmers took out a rally carrying tools such as plough, yoke, hoe and spade in Diktel bazaar, Khotang district headquarters on Monday. The rally was organized to draw government attention to the plight of farmers due to increasing number of monkeys and their destruction of crops around the time of harvest.
Performance indicators on public officials to be prepared in 45 days
Arguing that the underperforming employees were rewarded because of poor evaluation of performance, the government has forwarded a plan on accountability and review of performance in 90 days. It was mentioned in the 100-point governance reform scheme the new government unveiled on Friday.
