Nepal lifts restrictions on protests in Kathmandu, pro-monarchy groups withdraw programs due to monsoon.

Nepal authorities have lifted restrictions on organizing protests in Kathmandu, effective June 19. The restrictions, imposed to prevent disruptions to business and transportation, were lifted due to the withdrawal of protest programs by pro-monarchy groups. The groups had been demanding the reinstatement of the monarchy and the establishment of a Hindu state in Nepal.

Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has resumed exporting 40 megawatts of electricity to Bangladesh through the Indian transmission line, effective June 15, 2025. This marks the second year of power exports, following a brief 12-hour trial run in 2024 [1].

The power export agreement between NEA, Bangladesh Power Development Board, and NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited of India was signed last year. The electricity will be sold at a rate of 6.40 US cents per unit and is expected to generate Rs 1.29 billion over the next five months until November 15 [1]. The electricity will travel from Nepal's 400 KV Dhalkebar Substation to Bhermara Substation in Bangladesh via Muzaffarpur and Berhampur, India.

Meanwhile, NEA continues its electricity exports to neighboring India. As of June 1, NEA was exporting 185 MW, which increased to 200 MW from Saturday. The selling rate for this electricity export to India is 5.25 Indian rupees per unit [1].

Nepal authorities have also lifted restrictions on organizing protests in Kathmandu, effective June 19, 2025. The restrictions, imposed to prevent disruptions to business and transportation, were lifted due to the withdrawal of protest programs by pro-monarchy groups [2].

References:
[1] https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/power-export-to-bangladesh-resumes-95-21.html
[2] https://swadesi.com/nepal-authorities-lift-restrictions-on-organising-protests-in-kathmandu/