Kul Man Ghising, Managing Director of Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), arrived from Washington DC participating in the high level World Bank meeting. He then drove to Trishuli to brief a high-level team from KfW, Germany's leading development bank, and the European Investment Bank (EIB) about the progress achieved in the 220 kV Chilime Transmission line project. MD Ghising prioritizes the mission over his personal life, despite the hectic schedule
By A Correspondent Mar 25, 2024
As the leader of the Nepal Britain Society (NBS) for over 25 years, Pratima Pande, a renowned heritage conservationist and a humble person, has shown the importance of strong commitment in leading the charity organization successfully.
By A Correspondent Mar 24, 2024
Although over three months have passed since an earthquake devastated Jajarkot, Rukum East, and Rukum West, destroying ninety percent of old houses and killing over 200 people, the majority of people are still living in tents. With the monsoon season only four months away, there is no immediate plan for launching early reconstruction. Recent studies by UNICEF have revealed an alarming situation, particularly among children.
By A Correspondent Feb 28, 2024
Under the leadership of Chandra Prasad Dhakal, President of Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI), Global IME Bank is the first private sector bank in Nepal to be selected by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group. With the largest network in all of Nepal, IFC's $56 million investment in Global IME Bank to strengthen gender and climate finance in Nepal is likely to bring a drastic change.
By A Correspondent Feb 12, 2024
17th years ago, Chandra Prasad Dhakal founded Global IME Bank with a vision to make it a global Nepali financial brand. Today, Global IME Bank is the largest bank in Nepal with a global presence. As it celebrates its fifteenth anniversary, Global IME Bank continues to demonstrate its strength.
By A Correspondent Jan 16, 2024
Nepal has added a new, highly significant transmission project to its power sector with the formal inauguration of the 400 kV Inaruwa Substation, Nepal's second largest substation. Although the construction of the 400 kV line from Inaruwa to Hetauda has faced several obstacles and is not yet complete, the operation of this substation is important to maintain power supply in the eastern part of the region. Once the 400 kV, which has recently made progress in construction, is completed, this substation will be a game changer. As NEA Managing Director Kul Man Ghising has publicly stated that his second term will be to strengthen and expand transmission and distribution, the inauguration of the Inaruwa Substation by Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda is of great significance.
By A Correspondent Jan 01, 2024
Despite leading a shaky coalition, Maoist Center leader and Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda boasted of a successful year. He formed a short-lived coalition with the CPN-UML, the RPP, and the Swatantra Party before switching to the Nepali Congress. With Nepal's two largest political parties, Nepali Congress and CPN-UML, bitterly divided, Prachanda's future looks uncertain. How he will make strategic decisions in his second term remains to be seen.
By A Correspondent Dec 29, 2023