The utility suspended work of the substation in early January after protests by locals.

Representatives of the Article IV mission called for the audit to bring clarity about the state of the asset quality, central bank officials said.

Stakeholders say doing so could make businesses feel harassed and vitiate an already dicey business climate.

There is uncertainty around Nepal’s graduation into the ranks of ‘developing countries’ on November 24, 2026.

His drive demanding restoration of Hindu kingdom, abolition of federalism and protest against high lending rates hint at his political ambitions.

With domestic power production rising, obstruction in transmission projects emerges as a major challenge in evacuating power.

Prime Minister Dahal is now heading 16 ministries after alliance partners UML, RSP and RPP quit the government.

Borrowers cite anomalies like exorbitant interest rates for their failure to pay back loans.

Around 45 percent of the 315-km transmission line will use private land.

Calls grow to make former finance minister Sharma accountable for trying to offer political protection to Shah.

Nepali officials say the move is aimed at controlling their supply to projects involving China.

The northern neighbour proposes constructing a 220kV cross-border line to import electricity from Nepal during winter.

Stakeholders call for more incentives amid government plans to increase the contribution of renewables to the power matrix to 5-10 percent by 2030.

Nepal to be permitted to participate in real-time trade in the Indian market, an upgrade from existing day-ahead energy trade.

Observers call for media literacy from an early age to enable people to understand and tackle misinformation and disinformation.