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Featured Aug 9, 2026

Upper Tamakoshi Shutdown Alert: 456 MW Plant Halts for 10 Hours

Nepal’s largest hydropower plant, the 456 MW Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower Project, has suspended power generation for around 10 hours to remove heavy sediment and debris accumulated in its reservoir following floods and heavy rainfall. The project has urged residents along the Tamakoshi River to remain highly alert as water discharge may cause sudden changes in river flow.

Nepal Parliament Bans MPs from Share Trading During House Sessions

Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal has barred lawmakers from trading shares during parliamentary meetings and introduced stricter rules on dress code and conduct to strengthen parliamentary discipline.

11 days ago

Nepal Announces First Taxpayer Incentive Lottery Winners, Rs. 1 Million Grand Prize Awarded

A shopper who spent just Rs. 250 at a grocery store in Kanchanpur won the Rs. 1 million bumper prize under the government's taxpayer incentive scheme.

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12-Hour Power Outage Scheduled in Eastern Nepal on Saturday

Electricity supply to be disrupted in Jhapa, Ilam, Panchthar, Taplejung, and parts of Morang from 4:00 AM to 4:00 PM for maintenance works.

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Grid Company Begins Approval Process for 2,500 MW West Seti Transmission Line

The National Transmission Grid Company Limited has initiated the approval process for the 400kV Bajhang–Banlek (West Seti) transmission line, a major project designed to evacuate up to 2,500 MW of electricity from western Nepal.

12 days ago

Nepal Telecom Waives Late Payment Penalties on Outstanding Dues

Nepal Telecom (NTC) has announced a full waiver of late payment penalties for customers with outstanding service dues up to FY 2080/81, provided they clear their payments by the end of Poush 2083 BS.

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Kathmandu's Cable Cleanup Delayed Despite Government Deadline

Kathmandu continues to struggle with disorganized telephone, internet, and electricity cables despite government directives to complete cable management by Shrawan 15, with authorities now seeking an additional 15 days to finish the work.

13 days ago

Nepal Oil Corporation Forms Quick Response Team to Prevent LPG Shortages

Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has formed a Quick Response Team to address LPG supply disruptions and consumer complaints following a directive from the Minister of Industry, Commerce and Supplies to ensure uninterrupted cooking gas availability across the country.

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Government Proposes Stronger Public Transport Authority for Kathmandu

The government has proposed amendments to strengthen Kathmandu Valley's Public Transport Management Authority by granting it wider powers over route planning, fare regulation, digital payments, infrastructure, and service operations.

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Nepal Cabinet Approves Seven Key Decisions

The Government of Nepal has approved seven major decisions, including key appointments, policy reforms, legislative measures, and relief support for victims of recent unrest in Sunsari and Siraha.

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UML Reorganization Report Reaches Oli Amid Leadership Debate

A task force report on CPN-UML’s election review and party reorganization has been submitted to Chairman KP Sharma Oli, triggering fresh debate within the party over leadership reform and the report’s final outcome.

14 days ago

PMO Steps In as Government Moves to Ease LPG Supply Shortage

The Prime Minister’s Office has initiated high-level coordination with stakeholders to address the ongoing LPG supply shortage, while approving increased imports ahead of the Dashain festival season.

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Narayangadh–Butwal Road Upgrade Nears Completion After Years of Delays

The long-awaited Narayangadh–Butwal road expansion project has entered its final phase, with authorities attributing the progress to improved coordination after overcoming financial, technical, and administrative challenges.

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