AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoNEA Leadership Shake-up: Dirghayu Kumar Shrestha has been appointed Acting Executive Director of the Nepal Electricity Authority, with two new board members also named—one representing the private sector and one the consumers. Road Disruptions: Traffic is suspended on parts of the BP Highway (Kavre–Sindhuli) and the Hilsa–Simkot road in Humla due to flooding risk and landslide danger from road works. Energy Push, But Risks Raised: The government unveiled an ambitious plan to reach 15,000 MW in five years and 30,000 MW in a decade—yet experts warn the bigger test is whether Nepal can profitably consume, store, or export power, not just generate it. Markets Watch: NEPSE slid to 2,740.25 points as daily turnover dropped sharply to Rs 2.80 billion. Policy Overhaul: Federal ministries reduced from 22 to 18, with new structures including a dedicated Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation. Tourism Infrastructure: IME’s Jalpadevi Cable Car in Kailali is set to start operations within two months. Local Life: Laligurans Municipality declared a public holiday to organize a community monkey-chasing drive after crop damage and school disruptions.
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