Tag: Asian Development Bank
NEA Underground Cabling Projects Near Completion in Kathmandu Valley
Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) said that work is underway to strengthen the electricity distribution system in Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, Chitwan, and Kaski districts.
NEA spokesperson...
132 kV Chobhar Substation to Be Energized After Dashain
Kathmandu, October 15, 2026: Construction of the 132/11 kV Chobhar Substation, considered crucial to strengthening the reliability and quality of electricity supply in the...
Bharatpur Underground Electrification Project Nears Completion at 95%
Chitwan: The underground electrification project underway in the urban areas of Bharatpur Metropolitan City, Chitwan, has achieved 95 percent completion. So far, 460 customers...
ADB Approves $5 Million Emergency Grant for Nepal Flood Relief and...
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $5 million emergency grant to fund urgent rescue and relief operations after devastating floods and debris...
Karnali’s Electricity Access Expansion Accelerating Alongside National Grid: Energy Minister Shrestha
Kathmandu: Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha has said the government plans to make Karnali a province with electricity services by...
Dandakhet–Rahughat 132 kV Transmission Line Nears Completion
The under-construction 132 kV Dandakhet–Rahughat transmission line project in Myagdi has achieved 89 percent physical progress as the deadline of its third extension is...
NEA Commissions Ghyampesal Substation, Strengthening Power Supply in Northern Gorkha
Kathmandu: The newly completed 33/11 kV Ghyampesal Substation in Bhimsen Thapa Rural Municipality of Gorkha has been successfully charged and brought into operation. The...
Dr. Ram Prasad Dhital Reappointed as Electricity Regulatory Commission Chairperson
Kathmandu: The government has reappointed Dr. Ram Prasad Dhital as the Chairperson of the Electricity Regulatory Commission (ERC). The decision was made during the...
ADB Raises Nepal’s 2026/27 Growth Forecast to 3.9% on Hydropower Boost
KATHMANDU: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revised the estimated growth rate of Nepal in 2026/27 to 3.9 percent, based on the growing electricity...
126 MW Lower Seti Hydropower Project Determines Compensation for Land Acquisition
Tanahun, Nepal: Compensation rates have been determined for structures located on land to be acquired for the construction of the 126 MW Lower Seti...
