- Saturday, 4 April 2026
TRN Online
Integrate Fiscal And Monetary Policies
Russian invasion of Ukraine has added fuel to the economic stagnation and inflation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in the world. The United States, European countries, India and other developing economies have witnessed the record high inflation. The inflation hit 9.1 per cent in the US this June and it was 8.9 per cent in the European zone in July. Similarly, India endured the inflation of more than 7 per cent after long time. So, every economy is adopting the contractionary fiscal and monetary policy to combat the current economic situa
A Crackdown On Illegal Structures
Unregulated urbanisation has become the newest emerging issue in major cities of Nepal. Despite being one of the least urbanised countries in the world, Nepal’s cities and towns are growing fast, but in an erratic manner. So, it is difficult to confidently call the current trend of urbanisation a sign of development. Kathmandu is found to be bearing the brunt of unplanned urbanisation. The population level here extends beyond its carrying capacity, creating too many unwarranted issues. The selection of Balendra Shah, as the Mayor of the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC), is a clear indication that the Kathmandu denizens wanted someone different to deal with a myriad of existing problems.
Landslide-displaced families get safe land to build houses
Fifty-five displaced families from the landslide-hit area of Sisuwakhola in Silichong Rural Municipality-1, in Sankhuwasabha, have received land plots in safer locations to construct their houses. Two years after being displaced by a landslide, the families have received free land plots in Khandbari Municipality-7. Out of the 92 displaced families, 55 have been brought to Khandbari Municipality, the district headquarters.
World should focus on promoting 'green energy': Minister Bhusal
Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Pampha Bhusal has said that more opportunities should be found with collective efforts to raise investment for 'green energy'. She emphasised that the world should focus on the promotion of 'green energy' by promoting climate finance. "The world should focus on the promotion of clean energy. That requires a collective commitment to climate finance," Minister Bhusal said while virtually addressing a session on "Unlocking climate finance for green grid investment" of the forum on “Climate Initiatives to Finance Climate Action and the SDGs" meeting held on Thursday in Bangkok, Thailand for the preparation of COP-27.
KMC’s demolition drive continues
Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) Mayor Balendra Shah on Thursday continued demolition of illegally constructed structures of business complexes. On the third day of the demolition drive, Mayor Shah monitored dozer run over the illegal structure of Apha Beta complex in New Baneshwor. In the morning, Mayor Shah, KMC staffs, City and traffic police reached Alpha Beta for the inspection. After Mayor Shah and director of the complex Dwiraj Sharma had a heated argument over the blue print of the complex, Shah reached there for a second time with the dozer and blue print.
Bangladesh to purchase 50 MW power from Nepal
The fourth meeting of Energy Secretary Level Joint Steering Committee of Nepal and Bangladesh has been completed with notable achievements. The meeting of the committee was held in the Capital on Thursday between the Energy Secretary of the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation (MoEWRI), Sushil Chandra Tiwari, and the Secretary of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MoEMR) of Bangladesh, Mohammad Habibur Rahman. The financial modality of 683 MW reservoir project, Sunkoshi III Hydroelectricity, which Bangladesh wants to invest in, was also on the agenda. But it has been agreed to finalize the modality in the next meeting after the review of the Detailed Feasibility Study (DFS).
Lawmakers call for management of solid waste in valley
Similarly, of the total 72 kilometers of outer ring road proposed in the valley through a budget for the fiscal year, 2061/62 BS, the detailed project proposal to construct 54.48 kilometers was prepared, said deputy development commissioner Nabaraj Pyakurel.
Development of smart cities at snail's place even after a decade of announcement
With a view to building modern and well-managed urban areas along the mid-hill highway, the government had a decade ago declared turning 10 small town areas along the highway into smart cities.
67 cases of cholera in two months
A total of 67 cases have been confirmed in Nepal from Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Bhaktpur, Nuwakot and Dhading districts within two months.
444 new cases, three deaths in 24 hours
By TRN Online, Kathmandu, Aug 24: With 444 new cases (RT-PCR and antigen combinedly) of COVID-19 confirmed on Thursday, while 307 have recovered from the novel coronavirus.In 1,996 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 211 people were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) in its regular update on Wednesday. Likewise, the virus infection was detected in 233 people in 2,958 antigen tests performed in the last 24 hours.Currently, there are 4,199 active cases of COVID-19 across the nation of which, 173 are admitted to institutional isolation while 4,026 patients are placed in home isolation. Out of which 50 are in ICU and two are on ventilator support. Three fatality related to COVID-19 was recorded in the last 24 hours, according to the MoHP. So far, Nepals' COVID-19 death toll has reached 11,998.
Minister Khand, ambassador Pollitt discuss Nepal-UK ties
UK's ambassador to Nepal, Nicola Kathryn Pollitt today held a courtesy meeting with Home Minister Bal Krishna Khand.
Minister Bhusal calls for collective efforts for unlocking climate finance for green grid investments
Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Pampha Bhusal has underscored the need for collective efforts to create more avenues for unlocking climate finance for green grid investments.
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Bhutanese team arrives in view of SAFF Women's Championship
The national women's football team of Bhutan has arrived to participate in the 2022 SAFF Women's Championship that Nepal is hosting from September 6 to 19.
Terminal building construction to begin in three airports
Kathmandu, Aug 25: The government has planned to construct three advanced terminal buildings in three domestic airports. According to the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN), Biratnagar, Nepalgunj, and Bharatpur airports have been chosen for terminal construction within the current fiscal year. These airports remain the regional hub airports in the country. CAAN officiating deputy director and Spokesperson Jagannath Niraula, the CAAN issued a notice on Wednesday to select the contractors for the projects. According to Niraula, terminal buildings in the airport's data back to over 50 years. Likewise, the movement of passengers has increased. The projects will be implemented under the multi-year (three years) programme. The new structures will have a conveyor belt. According to CAAN, there are a total of 53 airports including three in the nation and of them, 33 are in operation while 20 are yet to be operated. Likewise, the number of blacktopped airports is 40. Three international airports: Tribhuvan International Airport and the Gautam Buddha Airport are operational and the Pokhara International Airport will come into operation from January 1, 2023. (RSS)
Executive Director Ghising, Mayor Singh hold discussion on electricity related problems
xecutive Director of the Nepal Electricity Authority, Kulman Ghising, and Mayor of Birgunj metropolitan city, Rajeshman Singh, held a discussion regarding problems seen in electricity supply in the metropolis in the recent period.
