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The History of Pharping Hydropower Station: Nepal’s First Step into Modern Energy

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Pharping Hydropower - Nepal's First and Asia's second hydropower station

The Pharping Hydropower Station, Nepal’s first hydroelectric project, marked a historic moment in the country’s journey toward modernization. On May 22, 1911, King Prithvi Bir Bikram Shah inaugurated Nepal’s electric era by turning on the country’s first electric lamp in Tundikhel, Kathmandu. Commissioned by Prime Minister Chandra Shumsher Rana, the station was named Chandra Jyoti … Read more

What is Mulesing? – Wool Facts

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Mulesing is the practice of cutting chunks of flesh from lambs’ hindquarters with shears to address problems caused by breeding them to produce excessive amounts of wool. National Exports uses wool from New Zealand for its crafts and products. New Zealand is the first country in the world to ban Mulesing. 100% of Our Wool Crafts … Read more