- Sunday, 26 April 2026
TRN Online
Rainfall likely today, say meteorologists
The Meteorological Forecasting Division has forecast rainfall across the country including Kathmandu for Thursday. According to the division, a disturbance originating from the western region has expanded nationwide, leading to anticipated light to moderate rainfall throughout. Pratibha Manandhar, a senior meteorologist at the Meteorological Forecasting Division, said that the system evolved in cloudy conditions nationwide on Wednesday and is expected to persist on Thursday. Manandhar added, “The system is expected to gradually diminish from Friday, but cloudy conditions will persist for a few more days.”
Koshi among Provinces, Bharatpur among metros as top performers
Sandhikharka Municipality of Arghakhanchi district and Bharatpur Metropolitan City of Chitwan have topped the list of performance based evaluation conducted by the National Natural Resources and Fiscal Commission (NNRFC). According to the preliminary report published by the NNRFC, Sandhikharka obtained 61.81 marks while Bharatpur Metropolis got 56.29. Among the best performers are Malika Rural Municipality of Gulmi with 55.40 marks, Amargadhi Municipality of Dadeldhura with 48.99, Maiwakhola Rural Municipality of Taplejung with 48.31 and Yangwarak Rural Municipality of Panchthar with 48.26 marks.
A pacemaker for the brain helped a woman with crippling depression
Emily Hollenbeck lived with a deep, recurring depression she likened to a black hole, where gravity felt so strong and her limbs so heavy she could barely move. She knew the illness could kill her. Both of her parents had taken their lives. She was willing to try something extreme: Having electrodes implanted in her brain as part of an experimental therapy. Researchers say the treatment —- called deep brain stimulation, or DBS — could eventually help many of the nearly 3 million Americans like her with depression that resists other treatments. It’s approved for conditions such as Parkinson’s disease and epilepsy, and many doctors and patients hope it will become more widely available for depression soon.
Immunization against measles and rubella from Feb 25
The government is launching an immunization campaign from February 25 to March 20 across the country in view of the risk of measles and rubella infection.
Over 150,000 cases yet to be settled
A total of 158,147 cases remain to be settled in the Supreme Court and subordinate courts and tribunals.
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NC Mahasamiti meeting: Delegates airing views continues
Members of the Nepali Congress are continuing to express their views and opinion at the party's Mahasamiti (general council) meeting that kicked off on February 19.
Trade deficit of Rs 811 billion in first seven months
The country has experienced a ballooning trade deficit of Rs 811 billion 110 million while making a foreign trade of Rs 984 billion 770 million in the first seven months of the current fiscal year 2080/81 BS.
President Paudel stresses on timely justice to victims
President Ramchandra Paudel has said the objectives of the judiciary could be achieved only if victims get justice on time.
World Cup Cricket League 2: Nepal loses to Namibia again
Nepal lost to Namibia by 2 wickets in its third match of the triangular series under the ICC Men's World Cup Cricket League-2.
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'Film censor against creativity and expression'
The draft of the Film Censor Working Procedure 2080 BS prepared by the Central Film Censor Board has drawn concerns from the film producers' fraternity.
Government able to retrieve Lalita Niwas land: PM Prachanda
Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has said the government has been able to reclaim its ownership to public land worth Rs 800 billion.
Man suspected of killing self after murdering three family members
Three members of the same family at Bhairabtole of Nagarjun municipality-6 in Kathmandu were found dead this morning.
International art exhibition features creations from Nepal, Germany
An international art exhibition is underway at Nepal Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), Naxal. The weeklong expo features works created during the two-day international art workshop 2024 held on February 5-6. The works are of 43 artisans from Nepal and Germany.
Koshi Province demands inclusion of woman in vital posts
In the ongoing policy-making conclave of the Nepali Congress at Godawari here today, all 14 district presidents from Koshi Province presented their common view in 16 points.
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PM Prachanda pledges to address issues pestering microfinance, cooperatives
Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has pledged to take initiation to address issues pestering microfinance and cooperatives. During his meeting with representatives of victims of muddled microfinance and cooperatives at Singha Durbar today, the Prime Minister assured addressing the problems.
