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48-km embankment constructed along West Rapti River Business & Economy
Khabarhub • 3d ago

48-km embankment constructed along West Rapti River

TULSIPUR: A total of 48 kilometres of embankment has been constructed along the West Rapti River to protect agricultural land and human settlements from flooding, according to the Irrigation and Water Resources Management Project, Lamahi, Dang. The construction has helped protect and reclaim approximately 1,440 hectares of cultivable land, said the project’s Information Officer, Khumananda […]

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Power supply to be ensured during festive season National (Nepal)
Khabarhub • 1w ago

Power supply to be ensured during festive season

KATHMANDU: Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Biraj Bhakta Shrestha has directed the concerned authorities to ensure an uninterrupted electricity supply during the upcoming festive season. He has also instructed the subordinate agencies to prioritise preparatory measures and adopt systematic planning for electricity management during the upcoming dry season. Minister Shrestha urged the Executive […]

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Sikta Irrigation Project collects data on beneficiary farmers Business & Economy
Khabarhub • 1w ago

Sikta Irrigation Project collects data on beneficiary farmers

BANKE: The Sikta Irrigation Project, a national pride project currently under construction, has started collecting data on beneficiary farmers in its command area to ensure effective water distribution and management. The project is collecting data on farmers who are currently receiving irrigation services through branches and sub-branches of the Eastern and Western Main Canals, as […]

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53 countries back Nepal’s initiatives for Himalayan climate resilience Science & Climate
Khabarhub • 2w ago

53 countries back Nepal’s initiatives for Himalayan climate resilience

KATHMANDU: Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Biraj Bhakta Shrestha has stressed that the climate crisis confronting the Himalayan region transcends national boundaries and requires coordinated international action. Speaking at a high-level regional dialogue titled ‘From Everest to the Sea’, jointly organised by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the […]

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Minister Shrestha stresses data sharing, regional cooperation to mitigate disasters Technology
Khabarhub • 2w ago

Minister Shrestha stresses data sharing, regional cooperation to mitigate disasters

KATHMANDU: Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Biraj Bhakta Shrestha has stressed the need for greater use of space technology, data sharing, and regional cooperation to mitigate complex disasters caused by climate change in the Himalayan region. He made the remarks at the inaugural session of the Fifth Ministerial Conference on Space Applications for […]

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Govt plans advanced weather monitoring and early warning systems Science & Climate
Khabarhub • 2w ago

Govt plans advanced weather monitoring and early warning systems

KATHMANDU: The government has released two white papers aimed at strengthening the water resources and meteorological sectors. The Center of Hydrology and Water Resources Research under the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation and the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology separately released the white papers on Sunday. The documents provide guidelines for the sustainable […]

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Artificial dam in community forest improves irrigation access in Dang World News
Khabarhub • 3w ago

Artificial dam in community forest improves irrigation access in Dang

DANG: The construction of an artificial dam in the Rani Community Forest area of Ward No. 18 of Tulsipur Sub-metropolitan City has improved irrigation access for local farmers, transforming previously dry farmland that depended entirely on rainfall into productive agricultural land with a more reliable water supply. According to Govinda Nepali, chairperson of the local […]

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Ministry of Energy unveils six-month achievements World News
Khabarhub • 4w ago

Ministry of Energy unveils six-month achievements

KATHMANDU: The Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation has made public its progress and achievements over the past six months since the formation of the incumbent government. The details released by the Ministry on Wednesday cover policy-level achievements and progress in irrigation and water resources management. The progress report also outlines the work carried […]

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