50 more Nepalis have been deported from the US for illegally entering the country and are scheduled to arrive in Nepal today via a chartered flight.

Immigration officials expect their arrival at 4 pm. This deportation is part of the Trump administration's immigration policies, which have led to the gradual deportation of Nepalis living in the US illegally. In February 2022, 9 Nepalis were deported from Texas, bringing the total number of deportations to 100.

As someone who has worked in Nepal for over a decade, I see household energy provision in rural and peri-urban areas as a critical issue. Many households in these areas still rely on traditional and inefficient energy sources, leading to environmental degradation and health issues.

There is a need for sustainable and clean energy solutions to improve the quality of life for people in these areas.