- Thursday, 28 September 2023
Electricity infrastructure snag will be fixed: Energy Minister
Shakti Bahadur Basnet, Minister for Energy, Water Resource and Irrigation, has assured to solve the problems of electric poles and transformers in Narainapur of Banke district. Minister Basnet made the assurance while addressing a welcome programme by the Ward No. 1 Office of Narainapur Rural Municipality on Wednesday. He had reached Narainapur to take part in a programme under the three-month transformation campaign of the CPN (Maoist Centre).
New Khimti substation capacity increased
Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has increased the capacity of 220 kV New Khimti substation located in Sankhe (Phulasi) of Manthali Municipality-13 of Ramechhap district. In the 220/132 kV substation, there is only a power transformer of 100 MVA capacity, and an auto transformer of 200 MVA has been added, according to the NEA.
Shift to cleaner energy push Southeast Asia to start sharing power
The urgency for Southeast Asian nations to switch to clean energy to combat climate change is reinvigorating a 20-year-old plan for the region to share power. Malaysia and Indonesia inked a deal in Bali, Indonesia last month to study 18 potential locations where cross-border transmission lines can be set up.
Iih withdraws 'standing' protests after agreement with KMC
A four-point agreement has been reached between Iih and the Kathmandu Metropolitan City.
IBN signs agreement with Malaysian company for chemical fertilizer factory
The Investment Board, Nepal and a Malaysian company have signed an agreement to conduct a feasibility study to establish a chemical fertilizer factory in Nepal.
Electricity problem in Banke will be resolved: Minister Basnet
Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Shakti Bahadur Basnet today said there would be no problem of electricity to run industries.
Phalelung's Uday scales Mt. Manaslu
Uday Kerung of Phalelung Rural Municipality–3, Panchthar, has successfully climbed Mount Manaslu. He reached the top of the 8,163-metre mountain at 6 am on Sunday. He climbed the peak through the Mountain Scenery Treks agency. Along with Kerung, six other fore
Foundation laid to build soap factory
The foundation stone for the 'Maya Dharane' (soap factory) has been laid in Dharan with the objective of providing employment to Dharan denizens. Dharan Sub-metropolitan City Mayor Harka Raj Rai laid the foundation stone on Tuesday.
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Finance Minister Dr Mahat calls for subsidized financial assistance
Minister for Finance Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat has called for concessional financial aid for the development of least developed countries like Nepal.
Festivals-centered fair price shops from Oct 8
The government has decided to launch the fair-price shops in view of the upcoming festivals from October 8 to November 19.
Lumbini govt provides Dashain expenses to Raute community
Lumbini Province government has provided Dashain expenses to Raute Community of Surkhet district
Problems of energy project be solved: Minister Basnet
Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Shakti Bahadur Basnet has requested the Ministry of Forest and Environment to resolve the problems related to forest immediately to expedite the construction works of hydropower and irrigation projects.
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Chilime-Trishuli transmission line to be complete by January 2024
The deadline for the completion of the construction of the Chilime-Trishuli 220 kV transmission line and substations has been fixed within mid-January 2024. The Chilime-Trishuli 220 kV transmission line project is under construction for the supply of electricity generated from hydropower projects being built in the Trishuli River and its tributaries to the national electricity system. Under the project, Chilime Hub and Trishuli 3 B Hub substations of 220/132/33 kV are being construct
