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Westerly Winds Begin Influencing Western Nepal as Monsoon Withdrawal Nears

September 20, 2026 Red Voice Reporter

KATHMANDU: Nepal has started witnessing a gradual change in weather conditions as the southwest monsoon approaches its seasonal withdrawal, with westerly winds beginning to influence the western parts of the country. The Weather Forecasting Division under the Department of Hydrology…

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Prachanda Calls for Full Implementation of Constitutional Gains

September 19, 2026 Red Voice Reporter

KATHMANDU: Nepali Communist Party Coordinator and former Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has stressed the need to translate the achievements of Nepal’s Constitution into meaningful improvements in the daily lives of citizens. In a message marking Constitution Day 2083…

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Nepal to Raise National and Global Issues at UNGA: Foreign Minister

September 17, 2026 Red Voice Reporter

KATHMANDU: Nepal will participate in the upcoming 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) with a delegation led by Prime Minister Balendra Shah, Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal said on Thursday. Speaking at a meeting of the International Relations…

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Mothers May Get Six Months Paid Leave, Fathers 42 Days Under New Bill

September 16, 2026 Red Voice Reporter

KATHMANDU: The government has proposed granting mothers at least six months of paid maternity leave and fathers 42 days of paid paternity leave. Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Sobita Gautam said the provisions have been proposed in a…

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Five-Point Circular Issued to DAOs to Improve Public Service Delivery

September 15, 2026 Red Voice Reporter

KATHMANDU: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) has issued a five-point circular to all District Administration Offices (DAOs), directing them to improve public services and make service delivery more transparent, simple, prompt and effective. The circular, issued by Joint Secretary…

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Bhotekoshi Flood: 7,570 Private Buildings Damaged Across Five Districts

September 13, 2026 Red Voice Reporter

KATHMANDU: The flash flood in the Bhotekoshi River on August 26 damaged 7,570 private buildings across five districts and displaced nearly 33,000 people, according to a government assessment. A Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA) report jointly prepared by the…

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Nepal Selects “Tiniharu-Elephants in the Fog” as Official Oscar Entry for 2027

September 13, 2026 Red Voice Reporter

Kathmandu: Nepal has officially selected the film “Tiniharu – Elephants in the Fog” as its entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 99th Academy Awards, to be presented in 2027. The announcement came in a press release…

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Disaster Relief Fund Balance Reaches Rs 13.54 Billion

September 12, 2026 Red Voice Reporter

KATHMANDU: The Prime Minister’s Natural Disaster Relief Fund has accumulated Rs 13.54 billion, according to the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers. The fund received an additional Rs 282.14 million after 5:00 pm on September 11, with…

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PM Shah Pledges Closer Cooperation with Private Sector to Boost Investment

September 11, 2026 Red Voice Reporter

KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Balendra Shah has pledged to strengthen cooperation with the private sector to address economic challenges and create a more conducive environment for investment and business expansion. During a meeting with entrepreneurs and business leaders at Singha Durbar…

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Market Bounces Back: NEPSE Rises on Reform Promise

September 11, 2026 Red Voice Reporter

Kathmandu: Nepal’s stock market closed higher on the last trading day of the week, breaking a two day losing streak. The main index, NEPSE, had fallen for the previous two sessions. On Friday, it turned around and gained 27.94 points…