Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation

Himalayan floods: Hydropower, energy, and tourism crisis

22 clusters · 177 sources · last updated about 10 hours ago

Latest: Nepal flash floods leave 734 dead and thousands missing

The catastrophic rock-ice avalanche at Langtang Lirung and subsequent heavy rainfall have caused widespread destruction to Nepal’s infrastructure. The disaster has disrupted approximately 1,000 MW of electricity generati

India-Nepal bilateral relations and cooperation

6 clusters · 19 sources · last updated about 16 hours ago

Latest: Nepal explores hydropower exports to Sri Lanka via India

India and Nepal have engaged in a series of high-level bilateral meetings to strengthen security, trade, and diplomatic cooperation. In August 2026, the 14th Joint Working Group met in Dehradun to address border manageme

Nepal energy infrastructure and grid development

3 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Nepal advances major electricity transmission projects

Nepal is advancing its energy infrastructure through both international funding and domestic policy reforms. An 18-kilometre, 400 kV transmission line linking the New Butwal substation to the Indian border was completed

Nepal electricity VAT removal efforts

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: FNCCI urges Nepal government to withdraw electricity VAT

The government of Nepal is moving to scrap the Value Added Tax (VAT) on electricity tariffs following significant criticism from households and industry leaders. The tax, introduced for the 2026/27 fiscal year to fund tr