EDITORIAL: Justice for workers Remittances from Nepali migrant workers contribute about a fourth to the country’s gross domestic product and help keep the Nepali economy afloat. Were it not for the money sent home by millions of workers working especially in Malaysia and the Gulf countries, Nepal’s economy would have long collapsed. Opinion 21 Aug, 2023
EDITORIAL: NHRC's dilemma Since the inception of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of Nepal in June 2000, it has always enjoyed grade ‘A’ status. Opinion 15 Aug, 2023
Lalitpur District Court judges seek security ​​​​​​​Judges and employees of Lalitpur District Court on Tuesday gathered at the Supreme Court to tell the chief justice that they faced threats from the lawyers’ fraternity and they were not in a position to carry out their daily work. Kathmandu 05 Jul, 2023
Wages of trekking workers increase ​​​​​​​Workers engaged in trekking tourism at various levels will soon receive a noteworthy increment in their remuneration. Business 21 Jun, 2023
'Two govt ministries yet to okay Civil Service draft bill' ​​​​​​​Minister of Federal Affairs and General Administration Ramanlal Modi today said he wanted to introduce federal civil service bill in the Parliament, but he could not do so as other concerned ministries had not decided on the draft bill. Nepal 09 Jun, 2023
Tourists required to obtain TIMS card, hire guide for 14 trekking regions In order to ensure the safety and security of visitors trekking in the mountains of Nepal, Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) has revised procedures of the Trekking Information Management System (TIMS) to come into immediate effect. Business 02 Apr, 2023
France sees new pension protests, police brace for violence France sees new pension protests, police brace for violence World 28 Mar, 2023
EDITORIAL: Welcome scheme The government launched the social security scheme for Nepali migrant workers the other day, which should bring at least four million workers under its flap. Opinion 24 Mar, 2023
IMF to assess Sri Lankan governance as part of $3B bailout IMF to assess Sri Lankan governance as part of $3B bailout World 21 Mar, 2023
Sri Lankan state workers strike, protesting high taxes Sri Lankan state workers strike, protesting high taxes World 15 Mar, 2023
'Need collective efforts to resolve issues faced by migrant workers' Members of trade unions, civil society organisations, and recruitment agencies have expressed concerns over reports of agents swindling people in the name of foreign employment, people being charged large sums of money by recruitment agencies, and violation of migrant rights abroad, among other issues. Business 31 Jan, 2023
