- Wednesday, 5 November 2025
TRN Online
Bardiya farmers forced to sell paddy at low price
Farmers in Bardiya have been forced to sell their paddy at low price after traders refused to pay the government-fixed minimum support price. They are selling their produce for up to Rs. 1,000 less per quintal than the government’s minimum support price. The government has set the minimum support price for coarse rice at Rs. 3,453 per quintal and for medium rice at Rs. 3,628 per quintal. The Food Management and Trading Company Limited (FMTC) has delayed the beginning of paddy procurement. Taking advantage of this delay, local traders have been buying rice from farmers at low prices.
MFD warns of rainfall, snowfall for two days
The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology’s Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) has issued a special bulletin warning of possible rainfall and snowfall on Tuesday and Wednesday. It said the country is receiving the rainfall due to the combined influence of the western wind and a low-pressure system formed over the Arabian Sea.
Power tariff dispute leads to closure of 10 industries in Rupandehi
On the day after Tihar, while homes across the country were lit up, industries in Rupandehi plunged into darkness. Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) disconnected the power supply from Friday evening citing unpaid dues for dedicated and trunk line tariffs. As a result, 10 industries in the Butwal-Bhairahawa industrial corridor were forced to shut down. With the suspension of power, around 24,000 workers employed in these industries have now become jobless.
PEs to be classified as commercial and strategic
The government-owned public enterprises are set to be classified into two categories. The ‘Public Enterprises Management and Good Governance Policy, 2082’, made public by the Ministry of Finance on Sunday plans to categorise public enterprises into commercial and strategic groups. The Council of Ministers approved the policy on September 28, 2025.
Mustang administration urges trekkers not to trek in high mountains citing chances of heavy snowfall
The District Administration Office, Mustang, has urged the trekkers not to go for trekking in the trails along the high mountain areas in the district citing a weather forecast of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.
No alternative to election: Home Minister
Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has asserted that the election to the House of Representatives (HoR) would be held in the designated time.
'HoR elections should be held in slated date'
During a programme organized to exchange greetings on Chhath festival by RSP Rupandehi on Monday, Aryal said the government should coordinate with all political parties and Gen-Z to create a favorable environment for holding the polls in a free and fearless manner.
CAVA volleyball: Sri Lanka defeats Nepal
In the match held today at Dhaka, Bangladesh, Nepal was defeated by Sri Lanka in straight sets 3-0. With this, Nepal has suffered its fourth defeat in the tournament, with just one win so far.
FNCCI calls for investigation and action against those involved in arson, vandalism and robbery
In a press release today, the Federation stated that these incidents have not only weakened the morale of the private sector but also have a negative impact on economic activities.
Social activist Anjali Maskey honoured by PM Karki
During a brief conversation, Prime Minister Karki said she had always desired to meet Maskey once, upon hearing her social work carried out selflessly for a long time. "I had a desire to meet you once, and today I fulfilled it," she said.
Rainfall likely tonight and tomorrow
In addition, there is a possibility of heavy snowfall in one or two places in the high hilly and mountainous areas of Gandaki Province. As a result, the division has requested people to take necessary precautions as the possible snow and rainfall may affect daily life, mountaineering, as well as the agriculture and tourism sectors.
Mapping China’s Next Phase: Key Takeaways from the Fourth Plenary Session
As the session concluded, the message was clear: China is moving toward a stage of “high-quality development” — one that values innovation, sustainability, and global integration over sheer growth speed. The meeting reinforced China’s long-standing tradition of strategic planning while adapting to new domestic and global realities.
Nepal defeats India in triangular football tournament
Nepali women football team has defeated the home team, India, in the triangular football tournament.
Govt. working to make elections a success
At a Chhath Pooja programme at Bojepokhari of Imadol in Lalitpur on Monday, Minister Kharel said the government will leave no stone unturned to conduct polls, curb corruption and maintain good governance in the country.
Govt. working to make elections a success
Minister for Communications and Information Technology Jagadish Kharel has said that the government was working with a firm commitment to make the House of Representatives (HoR) elections scheduled for March 5, 2026 a success.
