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Nepal Plans 10% Ethanol Blend to Cut Fuel Imports

KATHMANDU: Minister Anil Kumar Sinha says blending ethanol with petrol could significantly reduce Nepal’s fuel imports and ease pressure on the country’s economy. Speaking at…

February 22, 2026 Manju Ghimire

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Acting ECE Says Nepal Polls Will Go Ahead as Scheduled Despite Disruption Fears

February 22, 2026 Red Voice Reporter

Kathmandu: Acting Chief Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari has urged the public to prepare confidently for the upcoming elections, insisting that the vote will be held on schedule despite concerns over possible disruptions. Speaking at a programme in the capital…

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Mustang visitor numbers fall slightly despite improved road access

February 20, 2026 Red Voice Reporter

Visitor numbers to Mustang District have declined slightly in the first seven months of the current fiscal year, despite improved road access and growing domestic travel, according to local police data. Police records show that 325,558 tourists entered Mustang between…

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Westerly Influence Brings Chance of Light Rain Today

February 19, 2026 Red Voice Reporter

KATHMANDU: The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has stated that the country is currently under the partial influence of westerly winds, with fog affecting some parts of the Terai region. According to the Department, partial cloud cover has been observed…

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Sherpa Community Celebrates Gyalpo Lhosar Today

February 18, 2026 Red Voice Reporter

KATHMANDU: The Sherpa community across Nepal is celebrating Gyalpo Lhosar, marking the beginning of the Sherpa New Year with a range of cultural and religious programmes. In the Sherpa language, “Lho” means year and “Sar” means new, symbolizing the start…

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KP Oli urges supporters to mobilise families for UML vote in Jhapa

February 17, 2026 Red Voice Reporter

JHAPA: CPN-UML Chair KP Sharma Oli has called on party supporters to not only cast their own ballots but also encourage family members and close associates to vote for the party, saying broad grassroots mobilisation is essential for a decisive…

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Prachanda in Rukum East: From War Memories to Promises of Development

February 16, 2026 Red Voice Reporter

Rukum East: When former Prime Minister and coordinator of the Nepal Communist Party Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ reached the snowy hills of Rukum East, he was welcomed not by speeches first but by fresh white snow. Photos and videos of…

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Nepal face must-win clash against West Indies at T20 World Cup

February 15, 2026 Pratap Neupane

KATHMANDU: Nepal will take on the West Indies cricket team on Sunday in a crucial Group-stage fixture of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, with their tournament hopes hanging in the balance. The match begins at 11:15 local time at…

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Valentine’s Day Made Simple: 5 Meaningful Gift Ideas That Don’t Break the Bank

February 13, 2026 Red Voice Reporter

KATHMANDU: Valentine’s Day is often associated with expensive dinners, roses and grand surprises. But love does not always need a heavy budget or elaborate plans. For couples short on time, money or simply looking to avoid clichés, small and thoughtful…

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Nepal Police repatriates 10 fugitives with Interpol assistance

February 12, 2026 Red Voice Reporter

KATHMANDU: Nepal Police has brought back 10 individuals who had fled abroad after allegedly committing crimes in Nepal, officials said. The arrests were carried out in coordination with the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol), according to Nepal Police spokesperson and…