- Thursday, 16 April 2026
TRN Online
Bayberries ripen unusually early in January
One cannot believe that bayberries (kafal) have ripened as early as January. But in Kalikot district, the wild fruits started ripening in the month of Poush (January).
Dense fog makes driving challenging in Tarai
The sun has risen. But it is still not bright outside. The fog is so thick that it is difficult to see any object even just 10 metres away.
Study to be carried out on Human Metapneumovirus
The Ministry of Health and Population is going to carry out a study about the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV).
Price of fuel increased
With the latest price adjustment, petrol will now cost 162 rupees 50 paisa per litre in the first category of locations, for the second 164 rupees and for the third 165 rupees per litre. Similarly, diesel and kerosene per liter for the first category has been fixed at 153 rupees 50 paisa, for the second category 155 rupees and for the third category 156 rupees per litre.
Emergency warehouses ready to be handed over in all provinces: Home Minister
Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak has said that the country is making progress in developing its capacity in disaster response.
Ordinance issued on need of good governance and development: PM Oli
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that various ordinances were introduced realizing the necessity for good governance and development in the country.
UAE may host Putin-Trump meeting, Russian expert says
"During his election campaign, Donald Trump stated that he would contribute to resolving the Ukraine crisis. The time has come to move to the next stage and fulfill the promises made," Karpovich said. He added that Trump has realized the policy pursued by outgoing US President Joe Biden has led to a deep crisis in Russian-US relations, making the Caribbean crisis seem like "a mere walk in the park." "Certain actions clearly need to be taken as the world has become highly electrified," the expert noted.
Dr Yadav elected Madhesi Ekta Samaj international committee Chair
Prof. Dr. Rajiv Kanth (Finland) has been elected as the senior vice-chairman of the committee while space scientist Mukesh Jha (UAE) has been chosen as the general secretary. Biochemist Anil Kumar Sah (USA) has been chosen as the treasurer while educationist and advocate Deependra Chaubey (India) has been selected as the spokesperson, according to newly elected chair Dr. Yadav.
Winter sports boom in China: a trillion yuan market in the making
Riding the Olympic wave, China’s ice and snow sector is expected to exceed the mark of RMB 1 trillion this year, up from RMB 970 billion in 2024, according to a research report on the development of the country's ice and snow industry. In 2015 when China won the bid for the 2022 Winter Olympic Games, the figure was RMB 270 billion.
KDC orders release of RSP prez Lamichhane on bail of Rs. 6mln
The Kathmandu District Court has issued an order to release former Home Minister and president of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Rabi Lamichhane on bail of six million rupees.
Three non-resident ambassadors appointed
President Ramchandra Paudel has appointed non-resident ambassadors for three countries.
President Paudel issues land-related ordinance
President Ramchandra Paudel has issued Ordinance designed to amend some Nepal Acts relating to Land Management, 2081'.
Minister Pandey stresses for saving mountains to protect ecological system
Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Badri Prasad Pandey, has said there is challenge to save the existence and identity of mountains by lessening climate change impacts.
India Women defeat Ireland by 304 runs
India Women defeated Ireland Women by 304 runs in the 3rd One Day International match at Rajkot on Wednesday. Batting first India women scored a huge total of 435 runs in the stipulated 50 overs with centuries from Pratika Rawal and captain Smriti Mandhana, and a half-century from Richa Ghosh. Rawal, Mandhana and Ghosh scored 154, 135 and 59 runs respectively.
Preservation of mother languages emphasized
President of Nepal Federation of Indigenous Nationalities, Gelze Lama Sherpa, underscored preserving mother languages to protect the ethnic identity of indigenous communities.
