Defending abolished practice and derailing the critical issue In recent days, numerous respected figures, including columnists, political commentators, and party cadres, have strongly criticized the social media ‘follow’ and ‘unfollow’ trend of the executive heads of the two levels of government, but at the expense of defending the abolished system and derailing the critical issue of child abuse by elected officials. Nepal 09 Sep, 2024
Cultural portrait of Birgunj: It is what gives the city its character Cities have a persona of their own, they have character, visual traits, distinct taste buds and utility. Opinion 20 Sep, 2023
ILO launches second phase of Bridge Project The International Labour Organisation (ILO) in Nepal recently invited key stakeholders to discuss the joint strategy to effectively address forced labour in Nepal, on the occasion of the launch of the second phase of the ILO Project 'From Protocol to Practice: A Bridge to Global Action on Forced Labour (The Bridge Project II)'. Business 29 Jul, 2023
'Nepali Army should not be taken as weak institution' Lawmaker Bamdev Gautam has said the Nepali Army should not be taken as a weak agency. Recalling the help and contribution of the institution when the country and people were in need, he said, “One should not make statements randomly about the Nepali Army.” Kathmandu 21 Jul, 2023
Freed kamaiyas still awaiting rehabilitation On Tuesday, according to the Nepali calendar, marked the government’s announcement 23 years ago abolishing the Kamaiya (bonded labour) system, liberating countless individuals from the clutches of landlords. Nepal 19 Jul, 2023
EDITORIAL - Lackadaisical approach It has been 22 years since the Kamaiyas were liberated from the age-old clutches of bonded labour from the five Tarai districts of the mid- and far-western part of the country, namely Dang, Banke, Bardiya, Kailali and Kanchanpur. But their living condition has not changed even after their emancipation from the traditional system, which was akin to that of modern-day slavery. Opinion 20 Jul, 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
Lives in Kailali-Kanchanpur hit hard by cold wave, sun out of sight for over 2 weeks Foggy weather and cold wave that have stretched for over weeks have adversely affected lives in Kailali and Kanchanpur. Nepal 20 Jan, 2022
Agriculture Bonded Labour conference concludes The Agriculture Bonded Labour National Conference concluded today by issuing a Kathmandu declaration with the demand for liberation of Harawa-Charawa (bonded labourers in the agriculture sector). Nepal 17 Dec, 2021
'Nepal must deliver on promise of social justice' Nepal has one of the most progressive constitutions in the world, but many of its promises still are to be fulfilled, the UN Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights, Olivier De Schutter, said on Thursday after conducting an 11-day official mission to the country. Nepal 10 Dec, 2021
Freed Kamlari yet to receive identity card Eight years after the government declared the Kamlari free, the former female bonded labourers have not been able to get government identity cards. As a result, they have been deprived of various government services. Nepal 26 Sep, 2021
Reopening Tikapur airport still a far cry There was a time when Tikapur in Kailali used to see the operation of flights to several destinations, including Nepalgunj, Kathmandu, and other hilly districts in the far west. Environment 14 Jun, 2021
