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Nepal achieves 98% electricity access milestone



KATHMANDU: The government of Nepal has announced that 98% of the country’s population now has access to electricity, as revealed by President Ram Chandra Paudel while unveiling of government policies and programs on Tuesday.

President Paudel stated that Nepal currently boasts a capacity of 2,940 megawatts of electricity.

Additionally, he emphasized the establishment of assured electricity trade agreements with both India and Bangladesh.

Publish Date : 14 May 2024 15:30 PM

United States expresses condolences to victims of Rasuwa floods

KATHMANDU: The United States has expressed condolences to the families and

All-party meeting taking place today to discuss Rasuwa flood response

KATHMANDU: An all-party meeting is taking place today, following a call

Eight tons of relief materials sent to flood-affected areas

KATHMANDU: Around eight tonnes of relief materials have been transported

Foreign currency exchange rates fixed for today

KATHMANDU: Nepal Rastra Bank has fixed the foreign currency exchange

India sends relief materials for Bhotekoshi flood victims

KATHMANDU: Ten tonnes of relief materials provided by the Indian