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Congress Steps Up Vote Counting Ahead of Dashain

October 13, 2026 Red Voice Reporter

KATHMANDU: Vote counting for the election of the new Central Working Committee of the Nepali Congress is gaining momentum, with around 25 teams working simultaneously at the party’s central office in Sanepa. The Central Election Committee has accelerated the process…

Thapa’s Political Report Calls for Congress Renewal and Reform

October 5, 2026 Red Voice Reporter

To strengthen accountability, Thapa proposes a five-question system for major government and public decisions: what decision was made, why it was made, who was responsible, what results were achieved, and what improvements were made if the expected results were not…

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Early Exit for Thousands of Civil Servants

October 2, 2026 Red Voice Reporter

Kathmandu: The government is preparing sweeping changes to the retirement age, service period and tenure of top civil servants. A new Federal Civil Service Bill is already registered in Parliament. Since it may take time to pass, the government plans…

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Kathmandu Valley to Witness Cloudy Skies, Rain This Afternoon

September 28, 2026 Red Voice Reporter

KATHMANDU: Kathmandu Valley is expected to experience partly to generally cloudy conditions today, with isolated light to moderate rainfall likely in the afternoon and evening, according to the Weather Forecasting Division. The Division has forecast a chance of light to…

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Nearly 500 Houses Inundated as Floods Hit Saptari

September 27, 2026 Red Voice Reporter

KATHMANDU: More than 2,000 people have been affected after floods inundated nearly 500 houses in Hanumannagar Kankalini Municipality and Tilathi Koiladi Rural Municipality of Saptari following continuous rainfall. According to local authorities, 483 houses in wards 5, 7, 12 and…

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BP Highway in Kavre Amid Heavy Rain Forecast

September 24, 2026 Red Voice Reporter

BANEPA: Vehicle movement along the Kavrepalanchok section of the BP Highway will be suspended at night for four days amid forecasts of heavy rainfall and the potential risk of floods and landslides. A meeting of the Monsoon Response Command Post,…

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Nepal, India Foreign Ministers Hold Bilateral Talks in New York

September 23, 2026 Red Voice Reporter

NEW YORK: Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal held a bilateral meeting with Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar in New York on Wednesday on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly. During the meeting, Khanal expressed gratitude to…

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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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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…