Efforts made to increase supply of electricity from India: Nepal FM
Kathmandu, March 21 (IANS) A day after she returned to Kathmandu after participating in the Raisina Dialogue held in New Delhi, Nepal’s Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba on Friday stated that significant steps have been taken to increase the electricity supply from India to Nepal through various diplomatic initiatives. “During my visit to Delhi this […]
India and Nepal agree to accelerate talks on stalled hydroelectric projects
Kathmandu, Feb 14 (IANS) India and Nepal have agreed to resume talks on various mechanisms related to three multipurpose hydroelectric power projects – Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project, Saptakoshi High Dam Multipurpose Project and Sunkoshi Storage cum Diversion Scheme – the local media in Kathmandu reported on Friday following a meeting of the power exchange committee held […]
Nepal hikes climbing fees for Mount Everest
Kathmandu, Jan 22 (IANS) The Nepali government has significantly increased climbing permit fees for Mount Everest or Mount Qomolangma, an official said on Wednesday. The climbing fee for foreigners was hiked to $15,000 from $11,000, an increase of 36 per cent. “The new rate will be effective on September 1, 2025,” said Madhav Adhikari, an […]
