Seismic survey proves gas and petrol in Dailekh   

The seismic survey conducted for the exploration of petroleum products in Dailekh district has proved that the district has gas and petrol underground. The survey was conducted as per agreement between Nepal and China. It was proved after the team of Chinese technological experts involved in the exploration mentioned it in the report is sent to the Department of Mines and Geology.    

President Bhandari confers rank insignia on Army Chief Sharma (Photo Feature)  

President Bidya Devi Bhandari has conferred the rank insignia on newly appointed Chief of Army Staff (CoAS), Prabhuram Sharma, today. CoAS Sharma took the oath of office and secrecy amidst a special ceremony held at President's Office, Shital Niwas.  Sharma is the 44th CoAS of the Nepali Army, the major security agency of the country. He is formally assuming the office for three year's term from today itself.    

Govt. to procure 8 to 10 Ultra Cold Freezers to store Pfizer and Moderna vaccines

The government is preparing to procure 8 to 10 Ultra Cold Freezers to store the Pfizer and Moderna vaccine against COVID-19 in the temperature from minus 15-25 Degree to minus 60 -80 degrees Celsius.

Flying would never be the same again after 9/11

Then on the morning of September 11, 2001, a team of 19 hijackers was able to board four different domestic flights in the northeastern US in a series of coordinated terror attacks that would claim 3,000 lives. Flying in America, and the rest of the world would never be the same again.

CPN-Unified Socialist allocates responsibilities to party leaders

The CPN-Unified Socialist has allocated the responsibilities of the leaders. CPN-Unified Socialist MP Birodh Khatiwada informed The TRN Online that the responsibilities have been divided into the standing committee, secretariat members and province in-charges.

The hill of Helambu continues to slide down, Koshi and Kamala directing towards settlements

In some places, dry landslides were falling from the hills, while in others, there were mounds of rocks and mud. The lower level of the river bank has been piled up by the floodwaters from above. The river continued to cut along the banks of the river. The rising water level in the upper part of Helambu has not stopped flowing as it reaches the lower level.   

1,024 new cases of COVID-19, 2,195 recoveries, 9 fatalities in 24 hours

In 6,753 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 1,024 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population through its regular update.

Insurance companies sell 8.58 million policies in last fiscal year

Insurance companies in Nepal have sold more than 8.58 million life-insurance policies by the end of the last Fiscal Year 2020/21 which is an increase of 8.4 per cent against the numbers sold the previous fiscal.

NEA moving forward large reservoir and semi-reservoir hydropower projects

Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has given priority to the construction of the large reservoir and semi-reservoir hydropower projects to balance the country's electricity demand and supply. NEA is planning to forward the construction of the 835 MW Dudhkoshi reservoir, 1,061 MW Upper Arun and 210 MW Chainpur Seti semi-reservoir hydropower projects.

1,357 new cases of COVID-19, 23 fatalities in 24 hours

In 9,773 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 1,357 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population on Friday through its regular update.

Nepal sets priority for impact of climate change on mountainous region

Nepal is preparing to raise the issue of the impact of climate change on the mountain region with much priority during the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26).

Government urged to give high priority to SDGs  

The National Assembly, Sustainable Development and Good Governance Committee has directed the government to give high priority to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and carry out works accordingly. 

US says IS-K planner killed in Afghan drone strike

The US military says it believes it has killed a planner for the Afghan branch of the Islamic State group in a drone strike in the east of the country.

Verification of CPN (Unified Socialist) complete, EC decision awaited

Fifty-five central members and 29 lawmakers of the proposed CPN (Unified Socialist) were present in the Election Commission (EC) in person today for the party's verification procedures. 

1,862 new cases of COVID-19, 44 fatalities in 24 hours

In 9,711 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 1,862 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population on Wednesday through its regular update.

2,020 new cases of COVID-19, 35 fatalities in 24 hours

In 9,909 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 2,020 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population on Tuesday through its regular update.

Trade surplus with 22 out of 160 trade partner countries

Nepal enjoyed a trade surplus only with 22 of its 160 trade partner countries in the last fiscal year 2020/21. According to annual trade statistics of the Department of Customs (DoC) for the fiscal year 2020/21, the country had a trade surplus with Anguilla, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Chad, Congo, Estonia, Fiji, Honduras and Kyrgyzstan.

Lumbini Province CM KC wins vote of confidence  

Chief Minister of Lumbini Province Kul Prasad KC has secured the vote of confidence from the Province Assembly. 

Daily coronavirus infection rate drops below 25%

The coronavirus infection rate recorded to be lowest as per the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) data were 15.34 and 15.84 per cent on August 21 and 22 respectively.

559,360 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine arrive from Japan

559,360 doses of AstraZeneca vaccines that are provided by Japan under the COVAX facility have arrived in Nepal on Monday