11,000 residents in Madhesh gain access to clean water,irrigation through solar energy More than 11,000 residents in the Sarlahi and Siraha districts of Madhesh province now have access to clean drinking water, with the successful implementation of seven Solar Drinking Water projects. Nepal 19 Jun, 2023
Pollution: A challenge to public health Air pollution can be defined simply as the presence of one or multiple contaminants, such as dust, fumes, gas, mist, odour, smoke or vapour in the atmosphere, which can be injurious to plants, animals and humans in many ways. Opinion 15 Feb, 2023
India's finance minister announces new clean energy funds India's finance minister announces new clean energy funds World 01 Feb, 2023
Lights out in Pakistan as energy-saving move backfires Lights out in Pakistan as energy-saving move backfires World 23 Jan, 2023
Solar energy for household consumption: Its financial feasibility Solar energy will be a leading renewable source for electricity generation in the future. Electricity generated through a solar power plant is clean, environment-friendly and reliable. Rooftop solar energy, which offers a one-time investment, is also cheaper than grid electricity or thermal power. Opinion 16 Jan, 2023
Japan to provide grant for health post in Kavre Kikuta Yutaka, ambassador of Japan to Nepal, signed a grant contract with Manoj Raj Panta, president of Rural Empowerment Society, for construction of a new health post in Kavre. The signing ceremony was held at the Embassy of Japan today. Nepal 14 Dec, 2022
'Nepal can play key role in clean energy transition' Nepal, which had been facing power cuts until some years back, is now not only in a position to meet the domestic demand for power, but also capable enough to export power during monsoon. Nepal 16 Nov, 2022
NEA gears up to construct solar power projects The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) is set to construct a solar power project with an installed capacity of about six megawatts on the vacant land owned by the Gandak Hydropower Station at Pratappur Rural Municipality-7 Suryapura, Nawalparasi. Business 12 Nov, 2022
Subsidised solar irrigation pumps: Not benefitting needy farmers “ Our life runs on diesel because, without it, our fields go fallow,” said Gauri Mahato of Sarlahi district, who cultivates paddy in the rainy season and wheat, mustard and vegetables in winter. Opinion 12 Oct, 2022
Three ways to build a sustainable and digital Asia-Pacific Three ways to build a sustainable and digital Asia-Pacific World 12 Jul, 2022
Energy security: Diversify its sources Despite the abundant resources, Nepal had faced a severe energy crisis with daily power cuts lasting several hours and an acute shortage of liquid petroleum gas (LPG) for cooking other petroleum products in the not too distant past. Opinion 02 Jun, 2022
India's power grid creaks under hybrid work model, heatwave Indians are cranking up air conditioning as they still work from home, while lights come back on in offices and factories with an end to COVID curbs, upending power demand patterns amid a heatwave and the country's worst blackouts in years. World 19 May, 2022