Nepal Electricity Authority
First MCC construction contract awarded – Butwal Substation Deal Signed
In a significant stride towards bolstering Nepal’s energy infrastructure and facilitating cross-border energy trade, the Millennium Challenge Account-Nepal (MCA-Nepal) has inked a contract agreement for the construction of the New Butwal Substation. This pivotal project is being funded through a grant from the US Mission Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), marking the first construction contract under […]
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World Bank to Lead Funding for 1,063 MW Upper Arun Hydropower Project in Nepal
In a significant development, the World Bank has agreed “in principle” to spearhead the financing efforts for the ambitious 1,063 MW Upper Arun hydropower project in Sankhuwasabha, Nepal, announced the Finance Ministry on Friday. The Upper Arun project, situated along the Arun River in eastern Nepal, is projected to require an investment of $1.71 billion. […]
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USAID Urja Nepal sets up 23 electric vehicles charging stations
USAID’s Urja Nepal has taken a significant stride towards Nepal’s electric vehicle (EV) ambitions by inaugurating 23 new electric vehicle charging stations across seven locations in Bagmati Province. This move, part of the grants programme, aims to bolster the nation’s transition to clean and sustainable transportation. The initiative, which includes a mobile EV charger among […]
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Smart Telecom’s services halted completely
Smart Telecom, which had its license revoked due to inability renew it’s license, has completely halted its operations. The regulatory body, Nepal Telecommunication Authority, had established a management group to ensure the regular provision of services by the company, but it failed to fulfill its responsibilities, resulting in this situation. According to a senior official […]
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Sajha Yatayat Introduces Electric Bus Service in Kathmandu, Expanding Sustainable Public Transportation
Sajha Yatayat, a public transportation company in Nepal, has started an electric bus service from Patandhoka to Gyaneshrar-Jorpati (Dakshindhoka) via Ratnapark. The electric bus service was inaugurated by Mayor Chiribabu Maharjan of Lalitpur Metropolitan Municipality. Initially, the service consisted of three buses running from Dakshindhoka-Jorpati-Chabhil-Gaushala-Ratopul-Ghantaghar-Jamal-Maitighar-Patandhoka route. However, there are plans to expand the service and […]
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