India, Nepal agree to expedite water resources, energy cooperation
1 month, 2 weeks ago

India, Nepal agree to expedite water resources, energy cooperation

The Hindu  

Nepal and India have agreed to expedite hydropower projects and advance cooperation on energy, water resources and other key areas, a top minister of the Himalayan nation said on Wednesday. Nepalese Energy and Water Resources Minister Deepak Khadka, who visited India from November 3 to 6, made the comments during a brief talk with media persons at Tribhuvan International Airport here upon his arrival. During the visit, which he called "important" and "fruitful”, Mr. Khadka met India’s Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and Water Resources Minister C.R. "During the visit, the two sides agreed to expedite the Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project and Arun Third hydropower project, among others,” said Nabin Raj Singh, Director General of the Department of Electricity Development, who was also part of the delegation led by Khadka.

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

PM Modi, Bhutan King discuss cooperation for Gelephu spl administrative region

Hindustan Times  

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Firstpost  

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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India allows Nepal to export additional 251 MW of power
4 months ago

India allows Nepal to export additional 251 MW of power

The Hindu  

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'Unprecedented opportunities to strengthen beneficial clean energy India-Bhutan partnership'
9 months ago

'Unprecedented opportunities to strengthen beneficial clean energy India-Bhutan partnership'

ABP News  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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India and Nepal: Redefining a relationship

The Hindu  

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India's commitment to import clean energy from Nepal opened 'new door' for hydropower development in South Asia: PM 'Prachanda'
1 year, 6 months ago

India's commitment to import clean energy from Nepal opened 'new door' for hydropower development in South Asia: PM 'Prachanda'

The Hindu  

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India's commitment to import clean energy from Nepal opened 'new door' for hydropower development: PM 'Prachanda'
1 year, 6 months ago

India's commitment to import clean energy from Nepal opened 'new door' for hydropower development: PM 'Prachanda'

Firstpost  

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1 year, 6 months ago

India to import 10,000 MW of electricity from Nepal: PM Modi

The Hindu  

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1 year, 6 months ago

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Live Mint  

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1 year, 6 months ago

Nepal wants to attract Indian investments in energy sector, seeks alternative air routes: Foreign Minister Saud

The Hindu  

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1 year, 6 months ago

Nepal starts exporting electricity to India

The Hindu  

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India, Nepal may sign pacts on energy and water during Prachanda’s four-day visit
1 year, 6 months ago

India, Nepal may sign pacts on energy and water during Prachanda’s four-day visit

The Hindu  

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1 year, 8 months ago

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Firstpost  

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1 year, 8 months ago

Nepal seeks to sign 25-year electricity deal with India during PM Prachanda's visit: Report

India Today  

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1 year, 8 months ago

Nepal seeks to sign 25-year electricity deal with India during PM Prachanda's visit, says report

The Hindu  

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2 years, 2 months ago

India, Nepal agree to take forward Sapta Kosi high dam project

India Today  

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Nepal starts exporting 364 MW electricity to India
2 years, 6 months ago

Nepal starts exporting 364 MW electricity to India

The Hindu  

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Nepal May Cut Power to Its Industrial Corridors; Says Not Getting Adequate Electricity from India
2 years, 7 months ago

Nepal May Cut Power to Its Industrial Corridors; Says Not Getting Adequate Electricity from India

News 18  

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In photos: The story of Nepal's first, and now nearly forgotten, hydropower project
3 years, 10 months ago

In photos: The story of Nepal's first, and now nearly forgotten, hydropower project

Firstpost  

This was only 30 years after the installation of the world’s first hydropower plant on Fox river of Appleton, Wisconsin, in 1882, and a year before China built its first hydropower plant in 1912 in Yunnan province. [imgcenter> [/imgcenter> Reservoir pond of the hydropower project in Pharping, 12 kilometres south of Kathmandu valley [imgcenter> [/imgcenter> Rusted pipes that transport water …

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