- Wednesday, 8 April 2026
TRN Online
New mothers to receive Rs 5,000 in 25 districts
This new initiation has been proposed to address the problem of nutrient deficiency in new mothers that are under the poverty line. Baglung, Bajhang, Kalikot, Humla, Achham, Rauthat, Mahottari, Jajarkot, Rolpa, Mugu, Dolpa, Sarlahi, Doti, Siraha, Jumla, Pyuthan, Baitadi, Dailekh, Rukum, Dhanusa, Kapilvastu, Darchula, Saptari, Salyan and Dadeldhura.
We will facilitate in removing hurdles in Arun-III project, says Minister Yadav
Minister for Forests and Environment Pradeep Yadav has said that his ministry will facilitate the speedy construction of the 900 megawatts Arun –III project, a project of national priority. The project is based at Makalu rural municipality in Sankhuwasabha district in east Nepal.
China launches Beijing-3B satellite
Coded Beijing-3B, the satellite was lifted at 11:01 a.m. (Beijing Time) from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in the northern province of Shanxi and soon entered the preset orbit.
114 complaints against cases of usury in Saptari
A total of 114 cases of usury have been registered in the District Administration Office in the Saptari district after the government called for grievances against loan sharks.
HoR Committee concerned over issues hampering Jayanagar-Bardibas railway project
The Development and Technology Committee, House of Representatives (HoR) has expressed its concern over the implementation of a 35-kilometer long broad gauge railway from Kurtha of Dhanusha to Bardibas of Mahottari.
NC leader Sitaula tested positive for COVID-19
Nepali Congress (NC) leader Krishna Prasad Sitaula has been infected with COVID-19.
Possibility of moderate rain
The weather is partly to generally cloudy throughout the country with chances of light to moderate rain in most of the places today, said the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.
Citizenship bill misinterpreted, CPN (MC) Chair Dahal says
CPN (Maoist Centre) Chairperson Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has said the bill relating to acquiring citizenship was misinterpreted.
EC calls application for election observation
The Election Commission (EC) has solicited applications from the national organizations interested to observe upcoming elections to the members of the House of Representatives and National Assembly.
Complaints against loan sharks in Banke
Complaints have been registered against loan sharks in Banke District Administration Office.
Madi sees accelerated development efforts
Madi municipality which was lagging behind due to the shade of Chitwan National Park (CNP) has received central projects with billion rupees investment in the last five years.
For Robust Poll Security
With the elections of the federal House of Representatives and provincial assemblies already announced, Nepal Police has started making plans and preparations for poll security in an earnest manner. These elections are taking place on a single day on November 20 throughout the nation. This is an important political event in which all the eligible citizens will be exercising their adult franchise to elect their representatives. This is about exercising the constitutionally guaranteed democratic rights essential for institutionalisation of the political system the nation has adopted following the second people’s movement. While the nation has headed for the elections, one of the most important preparation agenda for the government is security.
Street Vending Integral To Urban Living
Mayor Balen Shah has been immersing himself in some of the most difficult issues in Kathmandu that urban cities face. Solid waste management, street vendors and excavation and removal of illegal properties are some of the major issues that he has taken up as soon as being elected as Mayor of Kathmandu. Street vendors are essential inhabitants of urban cities. They serve the urban people with easily available goods and services at competitive prices. Their livelihood depends on the volume of people they serve.
Waiting For Expiry Of Sati’s Curse?
Can a curse determine the destiny of a country and her peoples? Sounds like a question from ancient times, doesn’t it? Something that does not make sense in this day and age of overt and covert wars, the internet of things, artificial intelligence, machine learning, space exploration, democracy, human rights (and wrongs), good governance (and corruption) and many other things. Even when her giant neighbours are moving on at dizzying paces, not much seems to be happening in Nepal when it comes to fulfilling popular aspirations for peace, progress and prosperity for her roughly 30 million people.
Course After COVID
When coronavirus was first detected in Wuhan, China, the rest of the world was quite unaware of the mayhem that was about to unfold. In a matter of months, the virus transmitted throughout countries and continents. People started dying of the virus. Soon enough, World Health Organisation (WHO) declared it a global pandemic which is a disease that spreads widely across the world.
