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Bagmati/Updated Jul 7, 2026, 7:27 AM/Minister of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation
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Public stories linked to Viraj Bhakta Shrestha and the wider House, gathered around Kathmandu-8.

New Spotlight Magazine · Jul 7, 2026, 7:27 AM

ADB President Meets Nepal Prime Minister As Jobs And Investment Support Is Stepped Up

ADB President Meets Nepal Prime Minister As Jobs And Investment Support Is Stepped Up

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Khabarhub English · Jul 5, 2026, 3:45 PM

Minister Shrestha worries over missed target for Sikta Irrigation Project

KATHMANDU: Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Biraj Bhakta Shrestha, has expressed his concern over the progress in regard to the development of Sikta Irrigation Project. The project that had started in 2061-62 BS has failed to meet the expe… KATHMANDU: Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Biraj Bhakta Shrestha, has expressed his concern over the progress in regard to the developmen…

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Republica · Jul 5, 2026, 4:40 AM

Minister urges stakeholders to complete Sikta Project within deadline

Speaking during an interaction with project officials and beneficiary farmers after inspecting the project site, Shrestha said the government is committed to ensuring adequate funding for the project... Minister urges stakeholders to complete Sikta Project within deadline Speaking during an interaction with project officials and beneficiary farmers after inspecting the project site, Shrestha said the government is c…

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Republica · Jul 3, 2026, 5:04 AM

Main tunnel construction begins on 106 MW Jagdulla project

Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Biraj Bhakta Shrestha inaugurated the tunnel construction during a ceremony held at Ila in Mudkechula Rural Municipality, Ward 4, on Thursday. Main tunnel construction begins on 106 MW Jagdulla project

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Republica · Jun 26, 2026, 8:07 AM

RSP general convention: Votes obtained by 32 CC members released

Dr Swarnim Wagle obtained the highest votes under the open category with 2,656. RSP general convention: Votes obtained by 32 CC members released

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Broader parliament or government stories that also affect this seat.

Onlinekhabar English · Jun 28, 2026, 10:30 AM

HoR passes Bill to Raise Public Debt

The House of Representatives (HoR) today passed the Bill to Raise Public Debt- 2083. Kathmandu, June 28 The House of Representatives (HoR) today passed the Bill to Raise Public Debt- 2083. The session unanimously endorsed a proposal presented by Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle towards this end.

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Khabarhub English · Jun 10, 2026, 12:15 PM

Gyanendra Shahi demands PM Shah’s clarification over controversial remarks

KATHMANDU: Rastriya Prajatantra Party lawmaker Gyanendra Shahi has strongly objected in Parliament to the controversial remarks made by Prime Minister Balen Shah, demanding that the Prime Minister himself provide a clear and satisfactory explanation to the Ho…

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Khabarhub English · Jun 10, 2026, 9:49 AM

Harka Sampang says opposition can accept PM’s written response read by another minister

KATHMANDU: Shram Sankriti Party Chair Harka Sampang has said the opposition would accept a written response from Prime Minister Balen Shah if it is formally signed and submitted to the House of Representatives, even if it is read out by another minister.

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Khabarhub English · Jun 1, 2026, 9:12 AM

HoR adjourned as opposition obstructs over PM Shah’s remarks

KATHMANDU: Monday’s meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) was adjourned for 15 minutes after opposition parties disrupted proceedings, demanding that Prime Minister Balendra Shah retract and apologize for his controversial remarks on Nepal–India borde…

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Khabarhub English · May 31, 2026, 2:36 PM

Opposition protest disrupts House session, tension erupts in Parliament

KATHMANDU: The meeting of the House of Representatives on Sunday turned tense after opposition lawmakers staged protests and encircled the rostrum, demanding procedural changes in the parliamentary agenda.

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