- Thursday, 21 May 2026
TRN Online
China Focus: China accelerates AI application in healthcare
Within seconds, an AI-powered "smart brain" at the West China Hospital of Stomatology can diagnose over 30 common dental diseases. It even generates "visualized" diagnostic charts to help patients better understand their conditions.
Fire incidents at 11 different places, property worth Rs 7.79 million destroyed
According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, the fire incidents occurred in Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Jhapa, Morang, Dhanusha, Bara, Dang, Dadeldhura and Achham districts.
President administers oath of office to newly appointed Chief Justice Sharma
President Ramchandra Paudel has administered the oath of office and secrecy to newly appointed Chief Justice (CJ) Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma.
Dead body of female found in Karnali
Naresh Bahadur Shahi, Information Officer at the District Police Office, said that Budha Shahi, who had left home to go to her maternal home after a minor argument with her husband, was found dead on the banks of the Karnali River today.
Access to justice shall be increased with IT use: Proposed Chief Justice Dr Sharma
Presenting his future action plan at the Parliamentary Hearing Committee earlier today, Sharma said that he will make judicial work transparent and predictable, thereby increasing the effectiveness of overall justice delivery and easy access to justice for service recipients.
Budget to lay special focus on excluded areas: Finance Minister Wagle
Responding to the queries raised by lawmakers in the discussion on the principles and priorities of the Appropriation Bill (excluding tax proposal) for the fiscal year 2083/84, Finance Minister asserted that the middle class would be expanded by uplifting the weaker class.
One arrested for embezzling Rs 4.7 million by promising foreign employment in Qatar
Narayan Joshi, aged 37, has been arrested for defrauding Rs 4.7 million by false promising foreign employment in Qatar.
Winners of Ambassador of Pakistan Essay Writing, Speech Competition awarded
Pratik Pokhrel from Viswa Niketan Secondary School, Kathmandu secured 1st position, Dakshesh Ghimire from Chand Bagh School, Kathmandu secured 2nd position, Nitin Thapa from Pranjali World School, Kathmandu, secured 3rd position and received certificates of achievements and cash prizes, according to the press release issued by the Embassy of Pakistan in Nepal.
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Minister Pokharel interacts with professors assigned to oversee universities' functions
Minister for Education and Sports, Sasmit Pokharel, today interacted with professors, who have been assigned to oversee day-to-day operations for the transition period at different universities, about functions and plans of the universities.
Squatter family to get Rs. 15,000 monthly as housing cost
The meeting of the Council of Ministers held on Tuesday made the decision to provide housing cost to the removed squatter family a sum of Rs. 15,000 if the number of members is 5 and Rs. 2,000 additional if the number is more.
APG delegation holds discussion with IGP Karki on grey list exit efforts
During the meeting, IGP Karki briefed the delegation on the measures being implemented to remove Nepal from the enhanced monitoring list, commonly known as the 'grey list'.
Cooperative starts eco-friendly packaging
Nepal produces around 165,000 tons of plastic products every year and imports large amounts of plastic to meet demand. The country also generates more than 242,000 tons of plastic waste annually, with a significant amount leaking into the environment.
APG delegation holds discussion with IGP Karki on grey list exit efforts
A delegation from the Asia/ Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG) held discussions with Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dan Bahadur Karki on Nepal’s ongoing efforts to exit the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)'s 'grey list'.
Smuggling attempt through Korala checkpoint showing fake letter
Officers of the customs office have taken control of the container driver and helper who were illegally trying to take two containers carrying one hundred thousand and eighteen illegal vapes by showing the fake covenant through the Korala checkpoint connecting Nepal and China around 11 PM on May 15, 2026.
Community Forests Pilot Nature-Based Solutions to Reduce Wildfire Risks
The review meeting brought together representatives from partner organisations and consultants, including Rupantaran, Global Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies (GIIS), Nature Media Network (NMN), and Kathmandu University School of Management (KUSOM), along with programme management and technical experts.
