KATHMANDU, Sept 17: The Council of Ministers meeting held on September 15 decided to accept 6 million US dollars in concessional loan from the World Bank (WB) for the pre feasibility purpose of the Upper Arun Hydropower Project.

KATHMANDU, June 9: The Ministry of Finance on Thursday consulted donor agencies' representatives for arranging the investment amount for the Upper Arun Hydropower Project of 1,061 megawatt capacity.

KATHMANDU, Sept 23: The locals have demanded that the construction of the 1,061 MW semi-reservoir Upper Arun Hydropower Project in Bhotkhola Rural Municipality of Sankhuwasabha district be started immediately.

KATHMANDU, Sept 23: Friday’s cabinet meeting has decided that the government will build Upper Arun hydroelectric project on its own.