Govt for creating dignified working environment The International Labour Day, also referred to as ‘May Day’, was observed with various programmes organised by different labour unions, worker activists and workers here today. Business 02 May, 2022
Labour Day being marked today The International Labour Day is being marked today by organising various programmes by different labour unions and workers, recalling the victory of labourers for their demand for eight-hours of works and legal rights. Nepal 01 May, 2022
Poll panel's new directive unfair to fairer sex The Election Commission’s revised directive stipulating that it is not mandatory for political parties to field 50 per cent women candidates if they are contesting only one of the two top posts — chief or deputy chief — of local levels can adversely impact women representation in the local government. Nepal 29 Apr, 2022
Indian heat wave disrupts industrial activity as power demand soars India's northwestern Rajasthan state scheduled four hours of power cuts for factories, making it at least the third state to disrupt industrial activity to manage surging power demand amid an intense heat wave. World 28 Apr, 2022
Massive fire destroys 60 houses in Kailali A massive fire occurred at Bipatpur village in Kailari Rural Municipality-7 in Kailali district today reduced 60 houses to ashes. Nepal 24 Apr, 2022
EDITORIAL - Warning signs The latest macroeconomic update unveiled by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) on Tuesday sharply contradicts the assurances made by Finance Minister Janardan Sharma, who said the country was not going to face any economic crisis as warned by experts. Opinion 14 Apr, 2022
No voting rights for Nepalis abroad Even four years after the Supreme Court issued a directive order to the government to ensure voting rights for Nepalis living abroad, the government has not done anything. Nepal 21 Mar, 2022
Nepal, UAE agree to resolve issues related to visit visa Minister for Labour, Employment and Social Security Krishna kumar Shrestha and United Arab Emirates (UAE) Minister for Human Resource Dr Abdulrahaman Al Awar held a meeting on Tuesday. Kathmandu 16 Mar, 2022
EDITORIAL: For safe foreign jobs Nepal has so far signed bilateral agreements or memorandums of understanding (MoU) with nine labour destination countries, mostly situated in the Gulf. Opinion 25 Feb, 2022
Govt decides to establish hospital for labourers The government has granted approval to the Ministry of Labour, Employment, and Social Security to start the necessary process of constructing a hospital for labourers. Nepal 19 Feb, 2022
104 child workers engaged in rug-making As many as 104 child workers were found at Wards 7 and 8 of Melamchi Municipality alone. Nepal 18 Feb, 2022
Govt help sought to find missing son A family in Dhankuta has sought government help to find the whereabouts of their son who has been out of contact for years now. Nepal 16 Feb, 2022
