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
Treatment of three crore 2.4 million liters of waste water daily from Guhyeshwari sewage treatment plant
Kathmandu. The Guhyeshwari sewage treatment plant located in Guhyeshwari district is processing 30 million 24 lakh liters of waste water daily. In order to keep the rivers and environment of Kathmandu Valley clean, construction of more treatment c...
Abolition of excise duty on 360 items, huge increase in alcohol, junk food and energy drinks
Kathmandu. The government has made extensive changes in various tax rates through the Economic Bill 2083. Presenting the budget for the next fiscal year 2083, 84, Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle informed that the excise duty levied on 360 different...
NEPSE decreased by 9 points, the share price of 179 companies decreased as the market was volatile
Kathmandu. On Monday, the stock market index NEPSE fell by 9.04 points to 2641 points. With this, the market fell for the third day in a row. 3 billion 66 million rupees were traded today. While the price of 82 companies increased, the price of 17...
What is the exchange rate of which foreign currency on Friday?
Kathmandu. Nepal Rastra Bank has determined the exchange rate of foreign currency for Friday. According to the fixed exchange rate for today, the buying rate of one US dollar is 143 rupees 36 paisa and the selling rate is 143 rupees 96 paisa. Simi...
What is the exchange rate of which foreign currency on Monday?
Kathmandu. Nepal Rastra Bank has determined the exchange rate of foreign currency for today. According to the fixed exchange rate for today, the value of the US dollar is stable. According to the determined exchange rate, the buying rate of one US...
Saturday's exchange rate, the value of the dollar and the currencies of the Gulf countries
Kathmandu. Nepal Rastra Bank has determined the official exchange rate of foreign currencies for Saturday. According to the Central Bank, today the buying rate of one US dollar has remained at 150 rupees 74 paisa and the selling rate has remained...