Govt loses Rs 3 billion in revenue as industries face 22-day power disconnection, industrialists report losses of Rs 12 billion

KATHMANDU, Jan 23: The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) disconnected power lines to various industries on December 19, last year, disrupting regular operations for 22 days. This sudden power cut, amid the country's economic downturn, has created additional challenges, leading to significant losses incurred by both the government and industrialists.