Tag: Asian Development Bank
Tanahun Hydro’s dam construction in full swing
Tanahun, Aug. 11: The construction of the 140-megawatt Tanahun Hydropower Project under construction in Jhaputar of Rishing Rural Municipality-1, Tanahun, is moving in full swing.
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ADB Commits $1.91 Billion for Nepal’s Green and Inclusive Growth
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Tuesday unveiled its five-year Country Partnership Strategy (CPS) for Nepal for the period 2025 to 2029. The strategy...
Tanahun Hydropower Powerhouse Equipped with New Electric Rotors
Tanahun, Apr. 13: Electric rotors have been successfully installed in the underground powerhouse of the Tanahun Hydropower Project, marking a significant milestone in Phase...
Nepal’s Economic Growth to Accelerate to 4.4% in 2025: ADB
Kathmandu, April 9: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has projected Nepal's economy will grow 4.4 percent this year, up from 3.9 percent in 2024.
The...
Six New Substations Underway in Kathmandu to Strengthen Power Supply
KATHMANDU, March 1: As urbanization increases, authorities are constructing six substations to ensure a sufficient, reliable, high-quality, and safe electricity supply in the Kathmandu...
Jumla Glows with Power from Chukeni
Jumla, Jan. 24: Jumla's district headquarters, Khalanga, which once struggled with a lack of electricity, is now shining brightly.
Around one megawatt of electricity generated...
Nepal Calls for Global Investment in Hydropower Development
Kathmandu, Jan. 22: Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Deepak Khadka has urged donor agencies to invest in the hydropower sector. Minister Khadka...
Investment Secured for Electricity Distribution System Improvement
Announcement of concessional loans and grant amounts by the Asian Development Bank, the European Union, and the Norwegian government, with a total of NPR...
Breakthrough Achieved in 1,500-Metre Tunnel of Tanahun Hydropower Project
Tanahun, Dec. 17: About 1,500-metre-long tunnel of the 140-megawatt Tanahun Hydropower Project under construction in the district has been broken through.
Under Package-2, a 1,493-metre-long...
ADB Photo Exhibition Showcases 50 Years of Collaboration in Energy
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) launched a photo exhibition to celebrate over five decades of partnership with Nepal in the energy sector—a collaboration that...
