Dilip Paudel

The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has implemented nearly 12 hours of load shedding in industrial areas, leading to a sharp decline in production. Industries report that their output has dropped by more than 50 percent due to the power cuts.

Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has started importing petrol from India through a pipeline. The NOC has been transporting diesel via the Motihari-Amlekhgunj petroleum pipeline since 2017 and has now expanded its use to include petrol. Earlier, tankers transported petroleum products.

The government initiation of the farmer registration process to provide services and facilities to farmers through an electronic system has progressed sluggishly. In about four years since its introduction in February 2021, only about 2 million farmers have registered for the program.

The government revised how complementary and special grants are given to local and provincial governments. Authorities previously used an equal distribution of grants, but now they categorize areas by revenue, prosperity, and infrastructure to determine grant allocation.

Due to security concerns, the Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) plans to relocate the Sudurpaschim Provincial Depot in Dhangadhi. The corporation is preparing to relocate the depot with an investment of about Rs 3.5 billion.

Nepal’s dependence on imported agricultural products has been rising over the past years. Despite the increased reliance on imported agricultural products in households due to insufficient domestic production, the government has distributed a heavy subsidy of Rs 107.66 billion to farmers over...

The government, often criticized for not fostering an investment-friendly environment, has introduced significant legal reforms to ease the process for investors. Through three key ordinances, including ordinance to amend some Nepal Acts, the government has made it simpler for domestic and non-resid...

Weak road infrastructure and the arrival of foreign tourists have increased the number of air passengers in Nepal. The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has reported a rise in the number of people traveling by air, both domestically and internationally, in 2024.

The agreement was signed between the National Transmission Grid Company Limited, Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company (HIDCL) and six private sector promoter companies at the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation.

Nepali-made carpets have gained popularity not only in the domestic market but also internationally. These textile floor coverings are now being exported to around 50 countries worldwide.