In a world characterized by rapid technological advancement and environmental consciousness, nations must constantly adapt to shifting paradigms to secure a prosperous future for their citizens. Nepal, a country endowed with natural beauty and cultural heritage, is embracing change in a pivotal sector - its energy landscape.

Import of LPG sees a decline

March 24, 2023 18:00 pm

KATHMANDU, March 4: The import of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has decreased in Nepal. According to officials of Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC), there has been a decline in LPG import by almost six percent compared to last year. The corporation estimates that the use of cooking gas may have started to decrease as consumers have become accustomed to using electricity.

KATHMANDU, March 4: Nepal imported 86,513 units of electric stoves in the first seven months of the current fiscal year.

KATHMANDU, July 20: Nepal is getting Rs 2.55 billion in grants from the United Nations Green Climate Fund (UNGCF) to distribute electric stoves to one million households in Terai.

KATHMANDU, June 15: Nepal Students Union (NSU), the student wing of the Nepali Congress, has demanded electric induction stoves for all students across the country at a subsidized price.

JANAKPUR, March 16: A campaign to encourage as many people to opt for electric ovens has been launched in Madhesh Province.