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Balen Shah sworn in as Nepal’s Prime Minister, forms new cabinet

March 27, 2026 Red Voice Reporter

KATHMANDU: Balen Shah has taken the oath of office as Nepal’s new Prime Minister. He was sworn in by President Ram Chandra Poudel during a special ceremony held at Shital Niwas on Friday. Mr Shah became Prime Minister under Article…

National

Nepal spends over Rs 123 billion on fuel imports in 7 months

March 25, 2026 Red Voice Reporter

BIRGUNJ: Nepal imported petroleum products worth Rs 123.67 billion in the first seven months of the current fiscal year, according to officials in Birgunj. The government earned Rs 52.15 billion in revenue from these imports. Diesel made up the biggest…

International

Colombian Military Plane Crash Kills Dozens Investigation Underway

March 24, 2026 Red Voice Reporter

COLOMBIA: A military plane crash in southern Colombia has left at least 66 people dead and many others injured, according to officials. The aircraft went down shortly after taking off near the town of Puerto Leguízamo in Putumayo province, close…

News

Nepal Warns of Heavy Rain and Strong Storms Over Next Three Days

March 20, 2026 Red Voice Reporter

KATHMANDU: Authorities in Nepal have warned of heavy rain, snowfall and strong winds across several parts of the country over the next three days. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) has urged people to remain alert and…

National

Prachanda Says Party Needs New Direction, Plans Early General Convention

March 20, 2026 Surya Subedi

KATHMANDU: Pushpa Kamal Dahal a senior leader of the Nepal Communist Party (NCP) has said the party needs to move forward in a new way and is preparing to hold its general convention soon. Speaking at a meeting with leaders…

National

Ghode Jatra Festival Celebrated in Kathmandu Valley

March 18, 2026 Red Voice Reporter

KATHMANDU: The Ghode Jatra festival is being celebrated today across the Kathmandu Valley with traditional enthusiasm. Observed every year on the new moon day of the Nepali month of Chaitra, the festival is marked with special events and cultural significance.…

National

Prachanda says ‘populist politics’ without ideology harming democracy and socialism

February 9, 2026 Red Voice Reporter

Kathmandu: Communist Party of Nepal (CPN) coordinator Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has said that “populist politics” without clear ideas or principles is weakening Nepal’s democracy and socialist movement. Speaking at a programme in Kathmandu on Monday, the former prime minister…

business

ANTUF Wins Solti Hotel Workers’ Election

January 26, 2026 Red Voice Reporter

KATHMANDU: The hotel workers’ union affiliated with the All Nepal Trade Union Federation (ANTUF), close to the Nepali Communist Party has won the workers’ organisation election at Solti Hotel in Kathmandu. The election, held after a gap of nearly seven…

business

Talks Held on Cross-Border Digital Payments Between Nepal and India

January 26, 2026 Red Voice Reporter

Kathmandu — Nepali citizens travelling to India are expected to benefit from easier QR code–based digital payments, following discussions between the central banks of Nepal and India. The issue was raised during a meeting between Nepal Rastra Bank Governor Biswanath…

Current Affairs

Nepal election body reviews complaints against candidates, publishes provisional list after 5pm

January 22, 2026 Red Voice Reporter

KATHMANDU; Nepal’s Election Commission is reviewing complaints filed against several candidates who registered their nominations for the upcoming House of Representatives election, officials said on Wednesday. The review process began on Wednesday afternoon following the close of the nomination period.…