A Correspondent

MCC-NEPAL: Count Down Begins

Facing massive opposition from within and neighboring countries, the government led by Prachanda has finally decided to implement the MCC Nepal Compact on August 30th.

By A Correspondent Sep 08, 2023

PM'S UN AND CHINA VISITS: A Diplomatic Crucible

The forthcoming attendance of Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda at the United Nations General Assembly and the Sustainable Development Goals Summit, followed by his visit to China, carries immense diplomatic significance for Nepal

By A Correspondent Sep 07, 2023

UTHL's 15th Annual General Meeting: Flying High

The 15th AGM approved all the proposals put forward by the management, hoping to see the company flourish in the coming year.

By A Correspondent Aug 27, 2023

POLITICS: PM Prachanda Speaks

Opponents of Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda are assembling to overthrow the government as he gets ready to travel to China and the UN General Assembly.

By A Correspondent Aug 17, 2023

BHARATPUR-BARDAGHAT TRANSMISSION : After 13 Years

A 74-kilometer 220-kV transmission line takes nearly 13 years to build because to legal disputes, NGO obstruction, World Bank social protection regulations, the Ministry of Forestry, and an inexperienced contractor. However, the project will change the game.

By A Correspondent Aug 16, 2023

NEA Has Made Significant Progress In The Last Two Years: MD Kul Man Ghising

The improvement and strengthening of the infrastructure structures of the system has been promoted to address consumer complaints of power outages from time to time.

By A Correspondent Aug 12, 2023

Upper Tamakoshi Faced A Significant Setback This Year Due To Low Water Flow: CEO Mohan Prasad Gautam

With the low snow melting, Nepal’s largest 456 MW Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower’s generation has been severely affected this year. MOHAN PRASAD GAUTAM, Chief Executive Officer of Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower Ltd, with extensive experience in working on hydropower projects, shared his insights on the challenges they are facing in an interview with NEW SPOTLIGHT at his office. Excerpts:

By A Correspondent Aug 04, 2023

AMBASSADOR NONA DEPREZ: Diplomat With Heart

Ambassador of European Union to Nepal Nona Deprez is leaving next week weaning the heart and minds of people from different walks of life

By A Correspondent Aug 03, 2023

HETAUDA-BHARATPUR TRANSMISSION LINE: Strategically Important

With the constant individual efforts of NEA MD Kul Man Ghising, Hetaunda-Bharatpur 220 kV Transmission Line has finally charged almost after two decades increasing the capacity of power evacuation.

By A Correspondent Jul 21, 2023

EU’S Erasmus Mundus Scholarship Enhancing Capacity of Nepali Youth

53 Nepalese students received Erasmus+ scholarships from the European Union to study in Europe at a time when Nepal needs to improve the capacity of the younger generation.

By A Correspondent Jul 21, 2023

NEPAL-INDIA: Foreign Ministers Meeting

When Indian authorities are putting obstacles in the way of energy trade, Foreign Minister N.P. Saudi and External Affairs Minister of India Dr. S. Jai Shanker met in Bangkok .

By A Correspondent Jul 20, 2023

CHIEF SECRETARY DR.ARYAL: Civil Service Leader

Dr. Bikuntha Aryal, the newly promoted chief secretary who has served in the civil service of Nepal for more than 25 years, maintains a low profile and is renowned for making swift decisions.

By A Correspondent Jul 03, 2023

JAPAN SUPPORT: Solar-Powered Water

Takahiro Tamura, Charge d'Affaires ad Japan, stated that the Project Will Provide Sustainable Access To Clean Drinking Water.

By A Correspondent Jul 03, 2023

POLITICS: Prachanda Is In Trouble

The efforts of reconciliation between Sher Bahadur Deuba and K.P. Sharma Oli, two former prime ministers, has rocked Prachanda's Government.

By A Correspondent Jul 02, 2023

INDIA-NEPAL POWER TRADE AGREEMENT: Historical Landmark

Kul Man Ghising, the managing director of the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), described the preliminary power trade agreement between Nepal and India as a significant historical turning point.

By A Correspondent Jun 13, 2023

BUDGET 2080/81: A Document of Ritual

Finance Minister Dr. Prakash Sharan Mahat delivered a ceremonial budget at a time when the nation was experiencing an unprecedented economic crisis without making any significant decisions to address economic issues. Finance Minister Dr. Mahat said that his budget was created to handle the country's crisis, while his detractors and critics referred to it as a ceremonial document.

By A Correspondent Jun 12, 2023

CHANDRA PRASAD DHAKAL: Engaging in Investment

Indian investors are drawn to Nepal thanks to the leadership of Chandra Prasad Dhakal, president of the Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI)

By A Correspondent Jun 10, 2023

AUSTRALIAN MINISTER: Friendship Visit

Despite the close proximity of Australia and Nepal, there aren't many visits between the two nations. A significant event was Tim Watts' recent visit as Australia's assistant minister for foreign affairs.

By A Correspondent May 28, 2023

GOD COMES HOME: Australia Returns Strut

Australia Returns 13th Century Ratneshwar Temple Strut to The Community in Patan