- Friday, 10 April 2026
TRN Online
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.
PM Karki performs Chhath Pooja
Prime Minister Sushila Karki performed Chhath Pooja of Chhathi Mata by attending the celebrations at Kamalpokhari in Kathmandu this evening.
China, U.S. reach basic consensuses on arrangements to address respective trade concerns
The essence of China-U.S. economic and trade relations is mutual benefit and win-win results, and the two countries gain from cooperation and lose from confrontation, Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng said after meeting in Kuala Lumpur from Saturday to Sunday with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer.
