- Thursday, 23 April 2026
TRN Online
Irrigation project runs dry in Dhankuta
The Lift Irrigation Project constructed in Shahidbhumi Rural Municipality-1, Gopalpur of Dhankuta has been halted. The project, which was completed in the fiscal year 2021/22, has been stalled after operating for a few times. With the aim of providing irrigation facilities to the residents of the river banks, the Water Supply and Irrigation Development Division, Dhankuta brought the lift irrigation project into operation in the fiscal year 2021/22. Some 27 hectares of land of 58 families of Gopalpur were directly benefitted from the project. After the lift irrigation project became non-functional, residents of Gopalpur are facing immense problems in irrigating their agricultural lands.
Kagbeni-Korala road set to be blacktopped
Blacktopping of the 103-kilometre road section from Kagbeni in Mustang to Korala under Kaligandaki Corridor, a national pride project, is all set to begin. The road section has already been gravelled. According to the project, the road section was being blacktopped to facilitate travel through the road since the Korala border in Kagbeni was opened. Since the road has already been gravelled, authorities are now preparing to ask the Ministry of Finance for the required budget to blacktop it. It is said that a proposal to submit to the ministry has been prepared. Meanwhile, the blacktopping of the 13-kilometre road section from Jomsom to Kagbeni has begun by entrusting to a contractor.
Nepal can partner with neighbours in ayurvedic development: Minister Basnet
"Nepal is a veritable storehouse of medicinal herbs," he prided, lamenting that we have not been able to utilize, process and manage these effectively. The production and export of medicinal herbs could contribute to national economy, he argued.
Adequate preparation must for investment summit: Minister Mahat
During a meeting of the investment summit direction committee held at Finance Ministry on Sunday, Minister Mahat stressed on making the summit to be held on April 21-22 different from the previous ones. More investors must be attracted, he stressed.
Koshi Province Assembly passes finance bill
The Koshi Province Assembly has unanimously passed the 'Bill Designed to Implement the Proposal Related to the Finance of Koshi Province Government, 2080', substituting the 'Koshi Province Finance Ordinance, 2080'.
Govt. prepares for hosting Third Investment Summit on April 21-22
The government has announced to organise the Third Investment Summit on coming April 21-22 in Kathmandu.
Rapid Bus service resumes on Ratnapark-Suryabinayak route
The bus rapid transit service on the Ratnapark-Suryabinayak route which was halted after running for a month has resumed today.
China's increase in acute respiratory illnesses caused by several pathogens: health official
Mi Feng, a spokesperson with the National Health Commission, told a press conference that the recent respiratory infectious diseases are mainly due to the influenza virus, with additional cases caused by rhinoviruses, mycoplasma pneumoniae, respiratory syncytial virus, and adenovirus.
Finance Minister pledges budget for women empowerment
Inaugurating 16-Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence at the National Women Commission today, the Minister said, "Presently budget more than the State's capacity is being spent for social security allowance and a significant portion goes for infrastructure developments. Despite this scenario, women's empowerment is the priority of the government in various ways."
PM Prachanda stresses on expanding universities to community level
Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has emphasized the need to expand universities down to the community level to search for alternative resources to fulfil 21st-century needs.
Sama-Chakewa festival being observed in Mithila region
This festival starts from Panchami, a day before the festival of Chhath and lasts for 10 days. For ten days, the women of Mithilanchal wish for the longevity of their brothers and perform the Sama- Chakewa songs and dance.
Orange farming in Myagde
By TRN Online, Nov. 26: Orange farming of Ram Bahadur Thapa of Myagde Rural Municipality - 2, Tanahun. Thapa earns Rs. 2.5 million every year from the orange production. (RSS)
IGP Kunwar off to Austria to attend INTERPOL General Assembly
Inspector General of Police, Basanta Bahadur Kunwar, left here today for Austria to take part in the 91st INTERPOL General Assembly scheduled to take place on November 28-December 1 in Vienna, Austria.
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Budget is focused on public welfare: Chief Minister Karki
Chief Minister of Koshi Kedar Karki has said that the replacement budget bill tabled before the Koshi Province Assembly is focused on public welfare.
Partial to normal cloudy in Sudur Paschim and Karnali
There is a partial effect of the westerly wind in the country at present, resulting in partly cloudy weather in the hilly areas of Sudur Paschim, Karnali and Lumbini provinces. The weather in the rest of the country will be generally clear, according to the Weather Forecasting Division.
