- Wednesday, 27 May 2026
TRN Online
China's mega water diversion project benefits over 150 mln people
BEIJING, May 14 (Xinhua) -- The eastern and middle routes of China's South-to-North Water Diversion Project have benefited more than 150 million people, China South-to-North Water Diversion Co., Ltd. said Sunday.The project has transferred 62 billion cubic meters of water to the drought-prone north via the eastern and middle routes, according to the company.The country's South-to-North Water Diversion Project has three routes. The middle route is the most prominent one, starting at the Danjiangkou Reservoir in central China's Hubei Province and running across Henan and Hebei before reaching Beijing and Tianjin. It began supplying water in December 2014.The eastern route transfers water from east China's Jiangsu Province to areas including Tianjin and Shandong.The western route is at the planning stage and is yet to be built.
Significant improvement in BoP : PM Prachanda
By TRN Online, Kathmandu, May 15: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' said that balance of payment (BoP) has been improving due to steps taken by the government.Addressing a program organized by Nepal National Employee Association, Nepal Rastra Bank on "Current Challenge of Economy and Future Course of Action of its Solution" the PM said that foreign exchange reserve has improved and the indicators that measure the liquidity and interest rate are also improving. PM Prachanda shared that the government has been preparing the plan and policy for the forthcoming fiscal year (FY) and along with it process for the formulation the annual budget is moving ahead. He said that the government is completely focused on sustainable economic development and prosperity. The Prime Minister viewed that there is need to take coordinated initative from all the state apparatus, private sector and all the stake holders to achieve a goal of sustainable development and prosperity PM Prachanda pointed out the need for a significant structural and transformational change. He maintained that the government has been taking important steps to face the economic challenges and is implementing various policy and programmes with an aim of good governance, prosperity and social justice. PM Prachanda said that government has been taking important steps to face the economic challenges and is implementing various policy and program with aim of good governance, prosperity and social justice. He said that there is no need to stand in long line due to improvement in service delivery. Books are being timely reached in schools. Government will ensure that famers will get fertilizer appropriate time. PM Prachanda extended his gratitude to people to show solidarity in taking action against corruption and government is serious against it. He further added that there is need to review of policy, plan and program as people are compelled to seek foreign employment due low level growth in production and employment creation has been very low.Our economy has overcame the optimum level of challenges created from internal and external sectors.Nepal Rastra Bank has provided some relief to industrialist and entrepreneurs through review in monetary policy in the third quarter. The government will in the upcoming fiscal year (FY) pursue for structural improvement, prioritize to allocate budget in the project and program with high rate of return, cutting unnecessary expense, increase capital expenditure, encourage private sector to enter in productive and employment creation activities.
KMC deputy mayor Dangol calls for paying attention to climate change
Deputy Mayor of the Kathmandu Metropolitan City Sunita Dangol today said efforts for development would not be fruitful by neglecting climate change.
President Paudel extends condolences to the family of Mukesh Kayastha
Kathmandu, May 15: President Ramchandra Poudel has extended his heartfelt condolence to the family of Mukesh Kayastha of Banepa municipality in Kavrepalanchowk who passed away on May 10.Kayastha, 32, was bed-ridden for 17 years since he was shot by a bullet to his temple on April 9, 2006 during the people's movement II. He breathed his last in course of the treatment at Banepa-based Scheer Memorial Hospital in the night of last Wednesday. In a message of condolence today, the Head-of-the-State expressed his sorrow over the demise of Kayastha, extending heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. President's press advisor Kiran Pokhrel and press coordinator Khila Karki today visited the Kayastha family in Banepa to convey the President's condolence message to them. President's daughter Abagya Poudel also accompanied the two. Democratic republic had been possible in Nepal due to fighters like Mukesh and their contribution will in memories of the future generation, the President states in the message. Likewise, Bagamati Province minister for water supplies, irrigation and energy, Tirtha Lama, has assured that the government would address the Mukesh' contribution justifiably. Banepa municipality mayor Shanti Ratna Shakya handed a letter to President's press advisor Pokhrel, demanding the government's attention on behalf of the President to recognise Mukesh as a 'martyr'. Mukesh was just 14 when he was hit by a bullet fired by police, leaving him semiconscious rest of his life. (RSS)
Government's expenditure surpasses income
Fiscal deficit is going up as revenue collection is minimal in comparison to the public expenditure.
21 new cases in 24 hrs, active cases stand at 112
21 new cases (RT-PCR and antigen tests combined) of COVID-19 have been confirmed on Monday while 22 people recovered from the disease.
27 injured in bus accident in Tanahun
According to the Police, 27 people passengers got injured when a bus with the registration number Ga 1 Kha 9635 Na heading to Pokhara from Kathmandu went out of control this morning.
Lawmakers air views against fake Bhutanese refugee scam
In a meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) today, its members drew the government's attention to various contemporary issues including the fake Bhutanese refugee scam.
Two arrested for robbing cooperative of over Rs 3 million
The police have arrested two persons who were on the loose after looting over Rs 3 million from a community cooperative in Panauti in Kavrepalanchok district.
NA team reports successful expedition to Mt Everest
A 10-member team that includes five from the Nepali Army has successfully scaled Mt Everest today. The team climbed the peak under the Clean Mountain Campaign, 2023 launched by the NA. The campaign aims to collect wastes from four peaks including Everest and Lhotse.
HoR meeting commences
The meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) has commenced in the Federal Parliament Bulding New Baneshwar.
Doctors' consultation fees increase 14 percent
Nepal Medical Association (NMA) and the Association of Private Health Institution Nepal (APHIN) have reached an agreement to hike the doctor's consultation charge by 14 percent beginning today.
Bharatpur metropolis distributes free bicycles to 129 school girls
Bharatpur Metropolitan City has distributed free bicycles each to 126 school girls.
Rayamajhi to be presented in court today
Nepal Police has been preparing to present CPN (UML) secretary and former Deputy Prime Minister Top Bahadur Rayamajhi before Kathmandu District Court.
PM Prachanda, NA Chair meet
Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' and National Assembly (NA) Chairperson Ganesh Prasad Timilsina held a meeting.
