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  • Upper Balephi (46 MW)

    Upper Balephi Hydropower Project (UBHPP) is a 46 MW run-of-river project located in Jugal Rural Municipality of Sindhupalchowk district in Bagmati Province. Developed by Upper Balephi Hydropower Limited, the project utilizes a net head of 415.95 m and a design discharge of 12.70 m³/s at Q40% exceedance.

  • City floods

    We can debate whether the river naturally flowed into human settlements or if we built our homes in the floodplain, a discussion that’s definitely worth having.  But right now isn’t the time to focus on that. Instead of pointing fingers, we need to come together, support each other, and help those affected by the disaster. […]

  • Budget device? Really?

    JBL recently launched a new compact Bluetooth speaker called the Go 4 in Nepal. An American YouTube tech reviewer described it as a ‘budget’ speaker, while a Nepali reviewer also calls it a ‘budget’ speaker.  Considering the per capita income in the USA is over $35,000, and in Nepal, it’s merely about $1,500, it’s easy […]

  • Fear of finish line

    Sometimes, I do yoga using a mobile app that provides a timer for each pose. There are some poses, plank, low boat along with some others, where I start to feel anxious when the app announces “half the time.” These poses become incredibly challenging, and I often feel overwhelmed and give up before completing them. […]

  • Gamgadhi, a remote and picturesque town in the northwestern part of Nepal, serves as the district headquarters of Mugu. This serene settlement is located along the banks (uphill) of the Mugu Karnali River, offering visitors breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. Though it holds immense natural beauty, Gamgadhi’s isolation presents several challenges for both residents […]

  • So frequent road accidents

    It’s no secret that Nepal’s roads are like, totally synonymous with drama. I mean, just check out the recent buzz – three big accidents in one day, 19 lives gone, and heaps of people injured. It’s like a bad movie, but unfortunately, it’s real life, and it shows Nepal’s road safety is in serious trouble.

  • Cultivating reading habit

    Nowadays, we often spend more time on activities like watching TV, playing video games, or scrolling through social media, while we overlook the value of reading books. Many of us haven’t been encouraged to read at home or in school, and there are several reasons for this. 

  • Pure Energy (20 MW)

    Pure Energy Ltd., a company under the Energy Division of Golyan Group, has established state-of-the-art grid-connected solar PV plant at Raniyapur in Khajura Rural Municipality of Banke District, Lumbini Province. When this plant came into operation, this was the largest solar PV plant in the country.

  • Mugu village, nestled along the majestic Mugu River in the remote northernmost part of Mugu district at an elevation of 3,500 m, is home to over 200 households. The village, surrounded by stunning natural beauty, is incredibly isolated, requiring a two-day walk from the nearest road to reach, and another additional day to reach from […]