- Monday, 13 April 2026
TRN Online
Cabinet Expansion: Birendra Prasad Mahato gets Forest Ministry
Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has expanded the cabinet.
Sustainable forest management could create 1.3 mln direct jobs: PM Prachanda
Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' said that 1.3 million direct jobs could be created if the sustainable forest management system is applied.
Govt urged to present policies, programmes and budget in a single document
Rastriya Swatantra Party's lawmaker Dr Swarnim Wagle has advised the government to present the policies and programmes and the budget as an integrated document.
Exhibition on 'Nepali Rocket: Dream for Space Flight' begins
An exhibition entitled, "Nepali Rocket: Dream for Space Flight", kicked off today at Dillibazar-based CBM School of Science.
Double amputee Sagarmatha climber Budha welcomed at TIA
Double amputee Hari Bahadur Budha, who scaled Sagarmatha (Mt Everest) on May 19, has been welcomed at Tribhuvan International Airport today.
Lawmakers drew government attention to various issues
Lawmakers in a session of the House of Representatives (HoR) today drew the government's attention towards various contemporary issues including the need to promote good governance, control floods and landslides, manage border disputes, to address the citizenship issue and other public concerns.
Kamirita reaches Everest Peak for 28th time
Noted climber Kamirita Sherpa scaled Sagarmatha (Mt Everest) today for the 28th time. He reportedly reached the summit of the world's highest peak at 9: 23 am. With this, he broke his previous record of the highest number of ascents on Mt Everest. This is his second expedition to the world's highest peak in this spring. He scaled the peak 27th time just a week ago on May 17.
Over 5,000 cases of banking fraud, financial crime registered in Valley
A total of 5,312 cases related to banking fraud and financial crime have been registered in Kathmandu Valley.
One dies, another gets injury in motorcycle accident
Pillion rider Safal Khatiwada, 18, injured seriously in the incident died while being treated, District Police Office, Kaski said, adding that motorcycle rider Sangam Baniya, 17, got injuries on head and neck.
IFRC Secretary General congratulates climber Sherpa
Mingmar Sherpa, a resident of Taikub from Soludhudhkunda Municipality-1 in Solukhumbu district, has scaled the Mt Everest successfully. He reached atop Everest on May 16, according to Nepal Red Cross Society.
Storm damages lemon farm in Tanahun
The storm damaged the commercial farming of lemon done by local Raju Regmi in 26 ropanies of land. Three-hundred trees of lemon were destroyed by the adverse weather.
Minister Modi for strengthening local development training institute
Minister for Federal Affairs and General Administration, Aman Lal Modi, has said the local development training institute would be strengthened with capacity building.
Chinese Ambassador Song discusses bilateral trade with Minister Rijal
Kathmandu, May 23 : Chinese Ambassador to Nepal, Chen Song, paid a courtesy call on Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supply, Ramesh Rijal, on Monday. During the meeting held at ministry, they discussed bilateral relations, development assistance, and opening of border points. Minister Rijal praised Chinese Ambassador Song, saying he had active role on strengthening bilateral relations between Nepal and China. He believed that the bilateral relations would be further strengthened in the days ahead. The two-country relations are special, Minister Rijal said, reiterating that Nepal was committed to not let anyone misuse Nepali territory against China. He informed that of the total foreign trade, trade with China comprises 14 percent. China is Nepal's second largest trade partner, according to Minister Rijal. However, Nepal was incurring huge loss on trade with China. Minister Rijal also reminded various mechanisms to facilitate Nepal-China trade. Even the meeting of joint consultation mechanism established for implementing transit and transport agreement was not held, he said, urging Ambassador for immediate meeting between the concerned mechanisms in Kathmandu and Beijing. The Minister however expressed happiness over the re-operation of Tatopani, Rasuwa and Hilsa border points. He requested Chinese Ambassador to open further border points soon. The Chinese Ambassador Song was drawn attention on opening Nechung-Liji, Kimathanka, Olangchunggola and other border points. Rijal thanked China for its assistance and collaboration in Nepal's development. He hoped China would extend further assistance and provide foreign direct investment. On the occasion, Ambassador Song thanked Nepal for supporting One China policy. He believed bilateral relations would be further strengthened between China and Nepal. The Ambassador also said China was positive to extend development assistance and foreign direct investment. (RSS)
Preliminary Nepali squad for ODI World Cup Qualifiers announced
Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has announced the preliminary name-list of Nepali national cricket team to take part in the ICC One Day World Cup qualifiers to be held in Zimbabwe.
Finance Minister Dr Mahat, MCC Deputy Vice-President, Brooks, meet
A delegation led by Deputy Vice-President for Europe, Asia, Pacific and Latin America (EAPLA) programme of Millennium Challenge Corporation, Jonathan Brooks, held a meeting with Finance Minister Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat today.
