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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…

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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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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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Several Key Highways Blocked Amid Floods and Landslides

September 9, 2026 Red Voice Reporter

KATHMANDU: Several major highways across Nepal remain blocked or disrupted today due to floods and landslides triggered by heavy rainfall. Following the flooding of the Bhote Koshi River in Rasuwa, several road sections in Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading, including the…

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Landslide Blocks Mahakali Highway in Baitadi

September 8, 2026 Red Voice Reporter

KATHMANDU: The Mahakali Highway has been blocked by a landslide at Bitkam in Dogadakedar Rural Municipality-5 of Baitadi district. The highway was obstructed after rocks and debris fell onto the road from the hillside above the road section on Monday…