गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Politics ∕ 16 hydel projects under development in Tamor river Politics 16 hydel projects under development in Tamor river KathmanduPati April 18, 2024 File photo TAPLEJUNG – The district of Taplejung has received a huge investment in hydropower projects in Tamor river, the main river in the district, and other rivers. Officials shared that 16 hydroelectricity projects are under construction in Tamor river and as high as 1,654.51 megawatt of power is expected to be generated. According to the Department of Electricity Development, 14 hydropower projects in the river are exclusively based in Phaktanglung Rural Municipality and two other projects are in other local levels. Likewise, four hydropower projects are being constructed in Mewakhola (river) that flows through Mikwakhola Rural Municipality. The projects in Mewakhola are expected to produce 178.42 megawatt of power. The Department said four projects are under development in Kabeli river and the projects there would generate 95.43 megawatt of power. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Karnali Province Third Session prorogued without passing bills Suhang Nembang’s journey from a lawyer to a legislator Ilam by-election update: UML candidate Suhang continues to lead in… Bajhang by-election: UML’s Bhandari secures victory Nepal Investment Summit: Two organisations sign MoU for PPP Cooperation JSP meeting today Top Headlines Nepal, India sign long-term agreement on electricity export, materializing MoU reached during PM’s visit1 NC, Maoist Centre discuss about NA election2 1.3 kilos of gold confiscated from TIA3 Govt. forms former-judge Poudel led probe commission to investigate Balkumari incident4 Dhakal recommended as SC chief registrar5 Manpower agency owner arrested for cheating more than Rs 1.9 million6 President expresses concern over ’emptying’ villages for lack of employment opportunities7 PM Dahal stresses on developing innovative agricultural system8 TRENDING SEE and grade 12 examinations put off Nepali workers can return for second stint in Korea Govt nominates Yuba Raj Khatiwada as ambassador to US, Lok Darshan Regmi to UK Defence Minister Pokharel, Home Minister Badal self-isolating after staff at CCMC test positive Gold price increases Rs 1,000 to trade at Rs 94,000 per tola Government opens advance bus ticket bookings for Dashain festival Over dozen new coronavirus cases reported in China Taliban won’t agree to ceasefire unless the reason behind war is discussed, says spokesperson