- Tuesday, 26 May 2026
TRN Online
Arrangements in place to ensure peaceful, impartial election: PM Deuba
Bhaktapur, Oct 26 : Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has said all arrangements are in place for holding the elections to the House of Representatives and the Province Assembly in a peaceful and impartial atmosphere. It may be noted that the voting for the twin elections is taking place simultaneously on coming November 20. In his address to a programme organised by the National Luminary Shankhadhar Sakhwa Foundation here today, the Prime Minister said support and cooperation from political parties and quarters were necessary to make the elections a success. On the occasion, he garlanded the idol of Sakhwa at Shankhadhar Chowk, Madhyapur Thimi municipality. "Only a democratic government is capable of delivering constructively," the Prime Minister said adding that the elections would strengthen democracy. Terming the Nepal Sambat as the original calendar of Nepal, Prime Minister Deuba said that the government has already declared Sakhwa as a national luminary, published a postal stamp in his name, and made arrangements to include contents about him in the school curriculum. Sakhwa is credited with initiating the Nepal Sambat and today marks the commencement of Nepal Sambat 1143. Also speaking on the occasion, Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Jeevan Ram Shrestha said that the government was preparing to announce a national award in Sakhwa's name to institutionalize his contribution to the nation. As he said, three people will get an award carrying a purse of Rs 100 thousands each every year. Vowing to promote the tourism development in the Kathmandu Valley by keeping its cultural, and historic identities intact, the Minister Shrestha said that the government was planning to implement the Nepal Sambat as the language for official use by making it applicable and simple. On the occasion, Kathmandu Metropolis deputy mayor Sunita Dangol spoke about the significance of the contribution made by Shankhadhar Sakhwa for the cause of valley folks. As she said, the Kathmandu Metropolitan City Office has already assisted Rs 10 million for the construction of the Shankhadhar Park at Shankhadhar Chowk and also hinted the possibility of the additional assistance in the days to come. Madhyapur Thimi municipality mayor Surendra Shrestha pledged to own up responsibility for completing Shankhadhar Park construction project. Foundation Chair Gyanram Shrestha demanded the government announce a national award in the name of Sakhwa. On the occasion, Mahendra Gopal Karmacharya received the Shankhadhar Samman( Honour) on behalf of the Birat Nepal Bhasha Sahitya Sammelan Guthi. Likewise, the head-of-the government honoured Foundation's former chair Shyam Krishna Prajapati with the Shankhadhar Samman. Prime Minister Deuba also conferred the Shankhadhar Medal on Kathmandu metropolis former mayor Bidhya Sundar Shakya, Lalitpur metropolis mayor Chiribabu Maharjan, writer Tilak Prakash Kayastha, lyricist Pabitra Kasah and journalist Sugatratna Sindurakar . (RSS)
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Election Commission urges not to give offensive expression
The Election Commission (EC) has said that its attention has been drawn towards people launching on tirade or giving offensive statement against election candidates or political parties' leaders in the public platform including social sites.
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Election Commission urges not to give offensive expression
The Election Commission (EC) has said that its attention has been drawn towards people launching tirades or giving offensive statement against election candidates or political party leaders on the public platform including social sites.
Chitwan gets another Cancer Hospital
The first private cancer hospital has come into operation in Chitwan. The CMC Cancer Institute now provides services in the district as a sister organisation of Chitwan Medical College and Teaching Hospital.
Consumers in remote districts hard hit by skyrocketing inflation
The rising market inflation has hit hard the consumers in the mountainous districts of Karnali province. Price of essential commodities of daily use has skyrocketed after the roads in the district had been disrupted by flood and landslide triggered by incessant rains during the first week of this month.
Election Commission fixes specific criteria for election canvassing in media
The Election Commission has determined specific criteria to be followed by the political parties, the election candidates and the sister organisations of political parties for publicising advertisements in the media in course of canvassing for the upcoming House of Representatives and Province Assembly elections.
Mha Pooja and Nepal Sambat 1143 New Year being marked today
The Mha Pooja ritual is being observed by people of the Newar Community today on the fourth day of Tihar
Govardhan Pooja being observed today
Goru Pooja or ox worship and Govardan Pooja are being observed throughout the country today on the fourth day of the five-day-long Tihar festival, the second biggest festival of Nepalis.
Ukraine alleges Russian dirty bomb deception at nuke plant
Ukraine’s nuclear energy operator said Tuesday that Russian forces were performing secret work at Europe’s largest nuclear power plant, activity that could shed light on Russia’s claims that the Ukrainian military is preparing a “provocation” involving a radioactive device.
Vice President extends Tihar, Nepal Sambat New Year greetings
Vice President Nanda Bahadur Pun has said that the diversity of faith and cultures have made the national unity stronger.
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550 candidates in PR list disqualified
The candidature of 550 people who did not pay the due fines on time and did not meet the required qualification in the closed list submitted by the parties have been rejected.
Flower garlands worth Rs 135 million estimated to be sold during Tihar
Flower garlands worth over Rs 135 million are expected to be sold during the ongoing Tihar festival.
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SC to remain partially open for hearing of habeas corpus petitions during Tihar holidays
The Supreme Court (SC) is to remain open from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm during the Tihar and Chhath festival holidays for hearing the petitions related to habeas corpus.
Ambassador Bhandari calls on PM of Bangladesh
Ambassador of Nepal to Bangladesh Ghanshyam Bhandari called on Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina at the latter’s residence at Ganabhaban, Dhaka, earlier today.
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Five-party alliance for safeguarding people's sovereignty: Khand
Home Minister Bal Krishna Khand has said the Gautam Budhha International Airport in Rupandehi provides an opportunity to develop Bhairahawa as an economic hub.
