- Thursday, 16 April 2026
TRN Online
Revenue collection increases by 13%
Revenue of around Rs. 559 billion has been collected in the first six months of the current fiscal year 2024/25.
Farmers engage in collective sugarcane cultivation
While many farmers are moving away from sugarcane cultivation, young farmers in Palpa district of Lumbini Province have taken initiative to revive and promote this traditional cash crop. They aim to meet the local demand for sugarcane and its by-products through commercial farming in Rampur.
Road expansion work moving in slow pace
Only about 33 per cent of the work on the Suryabinayak–Dhulikhel road expansion along the Araniko Highway has been completed two years after the project got underway. With a three-year timeline, concerns have arisen about the timely completion of the project due to slower-than-expected progress in the first two years.
35 mln take holy dip in Maha Kumbh festival
Naked Hindu ascetics smeared in holy ash charged into the waters of sacred rivers in India on Tuesday, part of a large crowd of 35 million devotees who took the holy dip on the second day of the Maha Kumbh Mela, or Great Pitcher Festival, seeking absolution from their sins.
MoFA intensifies efforts to secure Bipin Joshi’s release
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) of Nepal has intensified diplomatic efforts to secure the release of Bipin Joshi, a Nepali youth held captive by the Hamas group since October last year. In October 2023, during an attack on Israeli territory, Hamas killed over 1,000 people, including 10 Nepalis and abducted several others, Bipin Joshi being one.
PSB must prioritise nation and citizens: Minister Gurung
Minister for Communication and Information Technology, Prithvi Subba Gurung, emphasised that the primary responsibility of the Public Service Broadcasting (PSB) organisation is to uphold the public's right to information while embracing inclusivity.
Siddhababa tunnel breakthrough slated for January 24
The long-awaited 'breakthrough' of the Siddhababa Tunnel, a national pride project, is to be made by Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on January 24, 2025.
Ordinance was brought on necessity –Minister Gurung
Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Prithvi Subba Gurung clarified that the government has brought the ordinance not to serve intension but necessity.
Weeklong Maghi festival for preservation and promotion of Tharu culture
The Tharu Cultural Museum at Sundarharaicha municipality-4 in Morang district is organizing a weeklong Maghi Parva (Maghi Festival) from today through January 20.
Man dies in rhino attack in Chitwan
A 56-year-old man of Madi Municipality-3 in Chitwan district succumbed to rhino attack today.
Health Insurance Act amendment: service provider to be kept at each level
There will be a service providing institution at each level for health service insurance from now onward.
'Tourism is a key for Nepal's prosperity'
Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport Devendra Dahal asserted that tourism sector was the major basis for country's prosperity.
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VP Yadav emphasizes on technical and vocational skills in school curriculum
Vice-President Ram Sahay Prasad Yadav has highlighted the need of integrating technical and vocational skills into public school curriculum so as to empower students and make them self-employed and self-reliant.
NRB tightening credit mobilization of cooperatives
The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has unveiled a draft with new standards to manage savings and credit of cooperative organizations with the government issuing a new law relating to cooperative sector management through an ordinance.
PM Oli's message on 10th National Yoga Day- 'Let us follow way shown by ancestors'
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said all should take the path of study and exploration by taking inspiration from the ancestors.
