Nepal, Nov. 2 -- The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has assured consumers that there will be no load-shedding on Laxmi Puja, the main day of the Tihar festival, which falls on Sunday.

According to Shrestha, a total of 529 MW of electricity generation capacity has been added to the national grid over the past year. He noted that electricity demand from the industrial sector declines significantly during the festive period, making it easier to meet increased household consumption.

Nepal has enjoyed load-shedding-free Tihar celebrations for a decade, following the end of chronic power outages in 2016. Previously, the country experienced power cuts lasting up to 18 hours a day.

To strengthen supply during Tihar, the NEA will operate al...