SURKHET, July 20 -- Minister for Water Resources and Energy Development of Karnali Province, Dinbandhu Shrestha has given instructions to connect Jumla to the national transmission line. During a discussion with Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) officials, Minister Shrestha stated that the ministry was ready to provide necessary assistance and facilitation to connect Jumla to the national transmission line.

"I have instructed the NEA to connect the transmission line to Jumla immediately," Minister Shrestha said. "I expect Jumla to be connected to the national transmission line within 10 days," he added. Shrestha also pledged the ministry's support for the purchase of electrical equipment required for connecting Jumla to the national tran...