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Kulman Ghising Proposes Sustainable Trolley Bus Network for Urban Nepal

Kathmandu — Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Physical Infrastructure and Transport, and Urban Development, Kulman Ghising, has requested Germany’s support for conducting...

Kulman Ghising Urges Competitive Rates for Hydropower Electricity Procurement

Kathmandu, 15 October 2025 — The Minister of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Physical Infrastructure and Transport, and Urban Development, Kulman Ghising, has urged...

Revival of U.S. Investment in Nepal’s Energy: New Hydropower Project in...

Kathmandu — After a long interval, American investment has returned to Nepal’s hydropower sector. According to the Department of Industry, seven large investment commitments...

Nepal to Issue Energy Bonds Worth Rs 20 Billion to Boost...

Kathmandu — The government has decided to issue “Energy Bonds” worth 20 billion rupees to fund the construction of hydropower projects. With the approval...

Nepal-Korea Cooperation Discussed in Meeting Between Minister Ghising and Ambassador Park

Kathmandu, 13 October 2025 – A courtesy call was held between Minister for Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation, Physical Infrastructure, and Transport and Urban...

Upper Bhotekoshi Hydropower Reopens, Local Communities Gain 10% Ownership

Kathmandu — The 45-megawatt Upper Bhotekoshi Hydropower Project, which had been halted for about a month due to the so-called "Genji movement," is set...

Government Raises EIA Thresholds for Solar Projects to Match Hydropower Standards

Kathmandu, October 12, 2025 — The Government of Nepal has eased environmental assessment requirements for solar photovoltaic (PV) projects, raising the threshold for mandatory...

Investment Secured for 128-Megawatt Tamor-Mewa Hydropower Project in Taplejung

Taplejung, Oct. 11: Investment has been secured for the Tamor-Mewa Hydropower Project to be constructed in Taplejung. Investment has been arranged for the 128-megawatt project to...

Nepal and Germany Sign Major Financial and Technical Cooperation Agreements to...

The German government has committed to providing €20 million in support for power distribution strengthening through the Nepal Electricity Authority, and the project must...

Kulman Ghising Inspects Load Dispatch Centre, Reviews Power Supply Status

Kathmandu, 7 October – Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Physical Infrastructure and Transport Management, and Urban Development Kulman Ghising has inspected the...

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