Council of trade unions slams employers KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 26 The Council affiliated to the International Trade Union Federation has called for including workers of the informal and self-employed sectors in the social security scheme. In a joint statement, the three large trade unions... Horoscopes 27 Nov, 2020
KMC invites jobless daily wagers to participate in �Cash for Work� scheme KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 21 Kathmandu Metropolitan City has issued a public notice requesting persons rendered jobless due to the COVID-19 pandemic to contact its ward offices for relief under the ‘Cash for Work’ scheme. The metropolis said it had... Horoscopes 22 Nov, 2020
Malaysia lets undocumented migrants work but hardship fears persist KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia launched a plan on Monday that gives undocumented migrants stuck in the country a chance to work in certain industries, but labour rights groups said the initiative did not do enough to protect victims of human... Women 16 Nov, 2020
Modi's coalition cites virus fight in winning first poll since pandemic started LUCKNOW: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's coalition retained power in Bihar state, results showed on Wednesday, in what was a referendum on Modi's handling of COVID-19 and which may boost his chances in three more state elections next... Women 11 Nov, 2020
Travelling can increase risk of coronavirus transmission KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 13 With authorities allowing domestic flights and inter-district travel for the upcoming festive season, travelling on buses or planes for any length of time may increase the risk of COVID transmission. “Travel increases the... Travel 14 Oct, 2020
Nearly 3 million migrants stranded by COVID-19: UN report Concerns about migrants being 'warehoused' Some seafarers stuck below deck on idle ships Hundreds of thousands trapped in UAE, Saudi Arabia GENEVA: Coronavirus border closures and restrictions have stranded nearly 3 million migrants... Women 09 Oct, 2020
Tatopani transit point to resume operation from today KATHMANDU/DHULIKHEL, OCTOBER 4 The Tatopani transit point at Nepal-China border in Sindhupalchowk is reopening on Monday. The border point was closed for the last three months due to obstruction of the road following heavy rainfall. The... 05 Oct, 2020
Photo Gallery: People wait days to get tested for COVID-19 at Teku KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 23 Labourers along with their families who arrived in Kathmandu from India and other regions of Nepal, four-days ago, sleep on the floor of Teku Hospital premise, waiting their turns to get testedpast midnight. Pictures taken...
