Two white papers published by the government for the improvement of water and weather sector
-
Media Baaji
- Sun, 25 October 2026
Kathmandu. The government has released two white papers for strengthening the water and weather sector, making the flood warning system effective and disaster risk reduction. Hydrology and Water Resources Research Center and Department of Water and Meteorology under the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation have released separate white papers on Sunday.
The government has launched plans to expand flood warning systems in six major river basins and reduce water levels in four vulnerable glaciers. To reduce the risk of Thulagi in Manang, Lower Arun in Sankhuwasabha and Lumding Cho in Solukhumbu and Hongu-2 glacier, there is a plan to operate the 'Gloof Sanjeevani Project' costing about 49.9 million US dollars from 2026 to 2033.
Express
Related News
More than 2.7 million smart licenses were sent to the offices for distribution
Kathmandu. The Transport Management Department has completed the printing of driver's license (Smart License) which has been stopped for the past four years and has accelerated the distribution process.
The department issued a statement and...
Fall in gold prices, how much per tola on Friday?
Kathmandu. The price of gold has decreased in Nepali market today. Gold has decreased by Rs 500 tola. According to the Nepal Gold and Silver Traders Federation, gold has been fixed at 249,700 rupees per tola today.
...
High increase in gold prices, how much per tola on Wednesday?
Kathmandu. The price of gold has increased in Nepali market today. Gold rose by Rs 7,200 per tola today. According to the Nepal Gold and Silver Traders Federation, gold is being bought and sold at 299,000 rupees per tola today. On the other hand,...
5 Construction companies and suppliers blacklisted, barred from participating in public procurement for 3 years
Kathmandu. The government has blacklisted five builders and suppliers who are slow and negligent in their work. The Public Procurement Monitoring Office under the Office of the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers issued a notice on Tuesday...
What is the exchange rate of which foreign currency on Saturday?
Kathmandu. Nepal Rastra Bank has determined the foreign currency exchange rate for today. According to the determined exchange rate, the buying rate of one US dollar is 145 rupees 27 paisa and the selling rate is 145 rupees 87 paisa. Similarly, th...
NAIMA's demand to make the rules of agency registration business-friendly, request to remove the provision of taking bond according to the model
Kathmandu. Nepal Automobile Importers and Manufacturers Association (NAIMA) has requested the government to make the existing rules regarding agency registration businessmen and entrepreneurs friendly.
A NAIMA delegation met Industry, Commer...