- Thursday, 2 April 2026
TRN Online
Gurja: The highest village, with none above it
"There is no place higher than the top of the hill, no village higher than Gurja village", is the proverb that describes Gurja village. The flat terrain, the settlement made up of beautiful houses built in the traditional style, and the village lifestyle are all Gurja.
New Year tourists bring joy to tourism business from Ranikot to Nagarkot in Bhaktapur
Today is the first day of the English New Year 2026. Hotels from Nagarkot to Ranikot, considered the major tourist destinations of Bhaktapur, are filled with domestic tourists who have come here to celebrate the New Year Day, making local tourism and hotel entrepreneurs excited.
Rasuwagadhi border crossing resumes around after six months
According to Rasuwa’s Chief District Officer, Rajesh Panthi, operations at the checkpoint had come to a complete halt after a devastating flood in the Lhende River last July swept away the Miteri Bridge over the Bhotekoshi River. Movement through the checkpoint resumed this morning following the construction of a 91-metre Bailey bridge by the Government of China.
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Sunsari in unease, Highway disrupted as Shah dies after being hit by bullet
In protest of the death of the 45-year-old Jay Shah, who died after being shot by an unknown group, in Puri tole near the Armed Police Force Base Camp BOP Laukahi on Wednesday night, locals disrupted the highway.
One shot dead in Laukahi, police intensify search for suspect
One person was shot dead in Laukahi of Koshi Rural Municipality–1 in Sunsari last night. According to Deputy Superintendent of Police Chandra Bahadur Khadka, the deceased has been identified as Jay Shah of the same locality.
Gold and silver prices drop
The prices of gold and silver have been continuously rising in the local market recent days. But today, the prices of both metals have decreased.
Influx of foreign tourists to Mustang surge by over 18 percent in 2025
In 2024, Mustang welcomed 135,719 foreign tourists. Among the visitors last year, 132,847 hailed from SAARC countries, while 28,275 were from other regions. In contrast, the previous year saw 109,549 foreign tourists from SAARC nations and 26,170 from elsewhere.
One person killed in shooting, five arrested with firearms
Jajarkot police have arrested five individuals with firearms. According to Sudhikumar Khadka, Information Officer at the District Police Office, six people, including 36-year-old Prachanda Dev Singh from Barekot-8, had gone hunting on the morning of 28 of December at 9:00 AM, and they were arrested after Prachanda Dev's death.
Today marks the 13th Nepali National Dress and Topi Day
The 13th Nepali Rastriya Poshak Diwas tatha Topi Diwas (National Dress and Hat Day) is being commemorated today through a variety of events organized by numerous youth organizations.
Minister Kharel visits Jyapu Museum
Minister for Communications and Information Technology Jagadish Kharel made a visit to the Jyapu Museum in Patan, Lalitpur. On Wednesday evening,
New Year 2026 begins
Today marks the start of the year 2026 in the Gregorian calendar, which is acknowledged in the Christian era. This calendar is named after Father Gregory, who created it based on the year of Jesus Christ's birth. As New Year 2026 arrives, those who observe this calendar are exchanging greetings with each other.
Weather alert: Low visibility due to fog in Terai; Snowfall forecast for mountainous regions
The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has reported that the ongoing influence of westerly winds will lead to widespread fog and mist in most parts of the Terai this afternoon, while some provinces may experience partly cloudy skies.
Protection of private sector imperative for country's development: Communications Minister Kharel
He claimed that the government however has enabled environment for the state and government agencies to perform in an independent and professional manner.
Former Minister Gupta remanded to judicial custody
The court today ordered to remand Gupta for investigation into the charges of accepting a bribe of Rs 7.8 million as per the Prevention of Corruption Act
Govt. holding election to establish good governance: PM Karki
Prime Minister Sushila Karki has shared that establishing the foundation of good governance and holding election to the House of Representatives on March 5 are clear mandate given to the incumbent government. She also said the government has been working seriously to fulfill this mandate.
