Dedicated and trunk line controversy: PM Oli stands firmly by industrialists

KATHMANDU: Prime Minister (PM) KP Oli has vocally supported industrialists amidst the ongoing dispute over ‘dedicated’ and ‘trunk line’ tariffs between the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) and the industrial sector. During a parliamentary vote of confidence on Sunday, Prime Minister Oli addressed the long-standing tariff disagreement between the NEA and industries. He asserted, “Industrialists must […]

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Bhusal blames PM Oli for unresolved dedicated feeder and trunk line disputes

KATHMANDU: CPN (Unified Socialist) General Secretary Ghanashyam Bhusal has accused Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli of being the primary obstacle in resolving the dedicated feeder and trunk line disputes. Speaking at an interaction program on “The Sociology of Water Resources in Nepal” on Sunday, Bhusal alleged that Oli’s direct involvement exacerbated the problem. Bhusal emphasized […]

Govt will collect arrears related to dedicated, trunk line: PM Oli

Responding to queries of the lawmakers at today's meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR), PM Oli said, "Arrears will be collected, not forgiven. It will be done by letting the companies to run, not by forcing them to shut down. Issues related to why the payment was not collected in time, why the electricity supply to the concerned companies was cut off and then connected links with the concerned authority. The government is clear on this. Arrears will be collected without cutting off the line."