- Wednesday, 29 July 2026
TRN Online
Heavy rainfall predicted in few places
Monsoon wind is active across the country. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology informed that low pressure belt of monsoon is towards north of its average range.
Nepal face Namibia as League 2 away leg begins today
Aiming for a top-four finish in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2, Nepal will launch their penultimate triangular series of the campaign against hosts the Netherlands and Namibia in Utrecht on Tuesday.
Spain worthy winners of World Cup dominated by superstars
It was a World Cup in which football's biggest names sprinkled stardust over the tournament, yet in the end the trophy deservingly went to a formidable if unspectacular Spain side who were simply too strong, even without Lamine Yamal being at his thrilling best. The 19-year-old winger was the focus of so much attention, but he initially struggled to find full fitness and finished with just one goal, in a group-stage win over Saudi Arabia. This World Cup, the first to feature 48 teams, had an average of 2.96 goals per game, making it the most prolific since 1970.
I am a lifelong learner: Dr. Rakesh
"I still consider myself a lifelong learner," said litterateur Dr. Ram Dayal Rakesh in an interactive dialogue organised by PEN Nepal, Nepal Chapter in the capital on Sunday. Recalling his early years, Dr. Rakesh said that he had never imagined becoming a writer during his childhood. "My literary journey began only after completing a Master's degree, when an article on Maithili literature and folk culture was published in the national daily Gorkhapatra in 1966 (B.S. 2023)," he said.
Govt to support film industry promotion: Dr. Timilsina
A Chinese delegation led by LI Hongshu, founding president of the Everest International Film Festival, paid a courtesy call on Minister for Communications and Information Technology Dr. Bikram Timilsina on Monday. During the meeting, the two sides discussed expanding cooperation between Nepal and China regarding film, culture and tourism promotion. On the occasion, Minister Dr. Timilsina expressed confidence that international film festivals would further strengthen cultural ties between Nepal a
Ten books shortlisted for Madan Puraskar
The Madan Puraskar Guthi has shortlisted 10 books for the prestigious Madan Puraskar 2082 B.S. on Monday. According to the press statement issued by Guthi chair Kunda Dixit, the books were shortlisted from 298 submissions received across various literary genres. The shortlisted works are “Agyat” by Keshavraj Gyawali,
Butwal-Gorusinghe road hits 28 % completion
Twenty-eight per cent of the construction work on the Butwal-Gorusinghe Road Project has been completed in one year and eight months since the project began. Construction commenced on October 20, 2024, with the project scheduled for completion by October 19, 2027. However, construction has recently been affected by the monsoon. According to the Butwal Project Office, 66 of the 166 culverts planned under the project have been completed. Of the 30 bridges to be constructed, work on five has reached the final stage.
Humla DAO orders crackdown on illegal Chinese liquor smuggling from Hilsa
Humla, July 21: Authorities in Humla have issued strict instructions to prevent the illegal smuggling of Chinese liquor into Nepal through the Hilsa border point with China's Taklakot. The directive was issued by newly appointed Chief District Officer (CDO) Bholanath Guragain during his first inspection visit to the Hilsa border area. Guragain instructed security
American paedophile convicted in Nepal found guilty in US federal court
An American paedophile who served a nine-year prison sentence in Nepal for sexually abusing children has been found guilty in a United States federal court for the same offences committed while living in Nepal.
Cargo train carrying mustard seed arrives in Biratnagar from Kolkata
A cargo train carrying mustard seed imported from a third country via India's Kolkata Port arrived on Monday at the Integrated Customs Check Post (ICP) in Budhnagar, Biratnagar-18, marking the resumption of the rail freight service after a gap of three years. The service, which was first launched during the inauguration of the Biratnagar ICP in 2023, had remained suspended since its initial operation.
NCC, Spanish businessmen discuss expanding trade
The Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC) and the Spanish Chamber of Commerce have agreed to deepen bilateral economic cooperation by expanding trade, investment and business-to-business engagement between the private sectors of the two countries. The understanding was reached during a meeting at the Nepal Chamber building between NCC officials and the visiting Director General of the Spanish Chamber of Commerce, Inmaculada Riera i René. During the meeting, both sides agreed to institutionalise the cooperation by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two chambers by early 2027, noting that Nepal's strengthening political stability and the strategic geographical location between Indi
Commercial pineapple farming yields higher returns from small plots
Fifty-one-year-old farmer Ganesh Poudel of Jahada, Kanepokhari Rural Municipality-5 in Morang began commercial pineapple farming for the first time in March 2025. He planted 12,000 pineapple saplings on eight katthas of land that had previously been used to grow three crops a year—paddy, maize and mustard. At the beginning, Poudel admits, the venture felt like a gamble. Paddy depended entirely on rainfall, monkeys frequently damaged the maize crop, and mustard barely covered production costs. Determined to find a more profitable alternative, he decided to invest in a cash crop despite the risks.
Nepal-Russia partnership resilient: Minister Khanal
Minister for Foreign Affairs Shisir Khanal has said that Nepal and Russia have built a resilient partnership founded on friendship, mutual respect, understanding and cooperation.
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Minister Timilsina calls for transparent advertising sector
Minister for Information and Communication Dr. Bikram Timilsina has said closer cooperation between the government and the private sector is essential to make country’s advertising industry transparent, accountable and fully compliant with regulatory standards. Speaking during a meeting with the office bearers of Nepal Advertising Association at the ministry on Monday, Minister Timilsina said the government was prioritising the effective implementation of existing laws and regulations to ensure a fair and well-managed advertising sector.
Capital market in govt priority for national transformation: PM
Prime Minister Balendra Shah has said that the current government has given special priority to the capital market as a key driver of the country's economic development and prosperity. Prime Minister Shah made the remarks during a meeting with the representatives of capital market stakeholders and regulatory bodies at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers on Monday. He said that promoting entrepreneurship and creating employment opportunities through the capital market remain among the government's top priorities. Urging the businessmen in this sector to work with confidence and high morale, he stressed the need to make Nepal's capital market professional and dignified.
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