- Wednesday, 5 November 2025
TRN Online
Joint security meeting held ahead of Bihar polls
In view of the upcoming Bihar State Assembly elections scheduled for November 11, a joint meeting between Nepal and India was held to strengthen border security along the Indo-Nepal border point. The meeting took place at Bhitha
Pokhara’s own flowers brighten city’s Tihar
Tihar, the country’s second biggest festival, began on Saturday, bringing festive excitement to the tourism city of Pokhara. Unlike in the past when up to 80 per cent of flowers were imported, this year Pokhara’s own production is expected to fully meet the local demand. With growing interest in flower farming and support from the local government, Pokhara has become self-reliant in producing sayapatri (marigold) and makhamali (globe amaranth) flowers used during Tihar.
Govt to end contracts of 50 road projects
The process has begun to terminate an additional 50 long-stalled contracts for road and bridge construction projects that have remained incomplete for years despite agreements being signed. Under the Pushpalal (Mid-Hill) Highway Project and the Department of Roads, the Road Division Offices under the Federal Road Supervision and Monitoring Offices in Kathmandu, Itahari, Janakpur, Pokhara, and Surkhet have initiated the termination process for 50 non-performing contracts. The process to terminate 17 long-pending contracts was initiated on Friday, and one non-performing contract on Saturday.
Banke farmers harvesting paddy
Farmers in Banke are now busy harvesting paddy using modern machines. With the end of the monsoon and favourable weather conditions, farmers in the district have intensified their paddy harvesting activities.
Humla hotels earn nearly Rs. 70m during Kailash–Manasarovar season
By Rajan RawatHumla, Oct. 20: Hotels in Simkot and Hilsa have earned almost Rs. 70 million during this year’s Kailash–Manasarovar pilgrimage season, which lasted for four and a half months.According to Mim Bahadur Tamang, president of the Hotel Entrepreneurs’ Association, 6,407 pilgrims, mostly from India, along with other foreign visitors, travelled through Humla for the Kailash–Manasarovar route from April to first week of July.On average, each pilgrim spent a minimum of Rs. 10,500 on accommodation in Hilsa and Simkot.Tamang’s own Hotel Potal earned more than Rs 7.8 million this season. There are currently eight hotels in Simkot and four in Hilsa that cater to pilgrims. Hotel owners say earnings ranged from Rs. 1.05 million to Rs. 7.875 million depending on capacity. Hotel entrepreneur Karma Lama of Hilsa said the season has brought strong recovery for the tourism sector after the COVID-19 downturn.China reopened the Hilsa border point on 18 Baisakh 2081, but had initially barred Indian pilgrims from travelling to Kailash. Permission was granted from April 30, 2024 after which large numbers of pilgrims began entering via Nepalgunj, then flying or trekking to Simkot and onward to Hilsa. The Humla route is one of the shortest for the pilgrimage.
Kukur Tihar being observed today
Kukur Tihar, the festival of dogs, is being celebrated at every household today, to mark the third day of Yamapanchak of this year's Tihar festival.
Corruption case filed against 15, including Dr. Sangita Mishra
The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a case against 15 individuals, including Dr. Sangita Kaushal Mishra, a former Director General of the Department of Health Services, for corruption.
Volunteers join Minister Pun’s call to build garden on TU premises
Mahabir Pun, Minister for Education, Science, and Technology, posted a video on his Facebook page, stating that hundreds of youths were working to remove bushes and dead trees on the premises of Tribhuvan University (TU) on Friday.
President Paudel Extends Tihar greetings
President Ramchandra Paudel has extended heartfelt greetings to all Nepali brothers and sisters at home and abroad on the occasion of Tihar festival, wishing them happiness, peace, prosperity, and continued progress.
No one involved in destruction during Gen Z protest will be spared: IGP Khapung
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Chandra Kuber Khapung has said that leaders themselves should conduct greater self-reflection on why the Gen Z Movement led to arson and vandalism at Singha Durbar, the Parliament building, and the residences of political leaders.
Central Security Committee meeting Govt to implement VIP security protocols
The government has resolved to initiate joint security patrols to ensure the forthcoming election is conducted peacefully. The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by Minister for Home Affairs Om Prakash Aryal on Sunday at Singha Durbar.
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Tihar vibes permeate Nepalis at home and abroad
Tihar, the second largest festival of Nepalis, began on Sunday with Kaag Tihar, marked by feeding crows. Tihar is best known for its vibrant decorations of flowers and lights. During this five-day festival, people express love and respect toward animals by worshipping them. On the first day, crows were fed on Sunday. Crows are regarded as messengers of Yamaraj, the Hindu god of death and justice. The 22nd Crow Conference was organised in front of the Narayanhiti Palace Museum gate in the capital on Sunday.
PM Karki invites seven political parties to discuss upcoming election
Prime Minister Sushila Karki has invited seven political parties represented in the dissolved House of Representatives for holding a discussion on upcoming election.
Call to demonetise Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 notes
The Nepal Communist Party has called the government for the demonetisation of all Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 banknotes.
Home Ministry directs DAOs for effective peace and security situation
The Home Ministry has directed all district administration offices (DAOs) to maintain effective and smooth peace and security situation with crime control, good governance, flawless service delivery and hassle-free supply management
