'Improvement of energy sector a must for Nepal's development' Minister for Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation Pampha Bhusal has said that the improvement of the energy sector is crucial for the country’s development. Business 18 Aug, 2022
Japan power plant shutdown raises fear of shortage in sweltering heat Japan's electricity grid creaked on Thursday under the strain of Tokyo's hottest June since records began, with the unexpected shutdown of a power plant raising fears that tens of millions of people could be deprived of power on another scorching day. World 30 Jun, 2022
Japan's June heatwave sizzles into hottest day, crunch time for power supply Japan braced on Wednesday for its hottest day yet of a record-breaking June heatwave as fears grew about a shortage of electricity to keep air conditioners whirring and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida called for a ramp-up of nuclear power use. World 29 Jun, 2022
FY 79/80 budget: From the perspective of energy balance Extensive discussions are being held at the moment regarding domestic consumption of surplus electricity and what to do when there is a deficit during the peak hours and dry season. Opinion 15 Jun, 2022
Nepal's economy in crisis: But it will not go the Sri Lankan way Off late, Nepal is facing a credit crunch situation due to the liquidity crisis. It is not a new phenomenon for Nepal, it having witnessed a similar scenario the previous year, too. The CD ratio of almost all banks has crossed over 90 per cent, and they are unable to lend money to the clients. Opinion 23 May, 2022
Prime Minister Deuba returns from India visit Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba returned to Kathmandu this evening after completing a three-day visit to the southern neighbour. Nepal 04 Apr, 2022
Bajura's Martadi connected to National Transmission Line Martadi, the district headquarters of Bajura has been connected to the National Transmission Line. Nepal 25 Jan, 2022
'All three elections within a year' Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba today said that the government was committed to strengthening lower tiers of the government and holding parliamentary, provincial, and local elections within a year. Nepal 22 Jan, 2022
EDITORIAL - Shocking revelation It is shocking to learn that between 1.5 million and 2.4 million anti-COVID-19 doses of vaccines procured by the government itself, donated by friendly countries or received from the UNCOVAX programme have been unaccounted for. Opinion 20 Jan, 2022
Transmission lines, int'l funding and MCC: We need them all My tryst with the Far Western region of Nepal is relatively new. But I must admit, whatever I have seen so far there has been a treat to my eyes Opinion 29 Oct, 2021
EDITORIAL - Energy cooperation Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba on Saturday stressed the need to build robust and renewed global partnership in a bid to build a greener, safer and more sustainable world. Opinion 27 Sep, 2021
EDITORIAL: Surplus power Not too long ago, power cuts were the order of the day, with even the residents of the capital used to long hours – more than 14 hours a day – of power outages. Opinion 14 Sep, 2021