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: Human trafficking Remittances from migrant workers now make up about a fourth of Nepal’s gross domestic product (GDP), making it the single largest source of foreign exchange, but behind this huge contribution is hidden the sufferings of millions of Nepalis that nobody is doing anything concrete to ameliorate. Opinion 01 Aug, 2023
Irregularities in 'free visa, free ticket' provisions ​​​​​​​Although several legal prerequisites have been stipulated to regulate foreign employment, irregularities have been found in the implementation of ‘free visa and free ticket’ provisions. Kathmandu 31 Jul, 2023
'Ensure welfare, safety of Nepali workers' Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has underscored the need to ensure the welfare and safety of Nepali workers in Malaysia. Nepal 04 Feb, 2023
PRIA and Indian media The initial enthusiasm for PRIA seems to have petered out. We have forgotten GBIA completely. With Kuwait’s Jazeera and Nepal-born Himalaya pulling out the few flights citing worsening weather, the writings are writ large on the walls and skies. It faces existential questions. Blogs 12 Jan, 2023
Qatar risks own goal on worker rights with World Cup About 85% or Qatar's 3 million population are foreign workers, mainly from Nepal, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Kenya and the Philippines. World 16 Nov, 2022
Whom to vote? I am deeply bothered on learning that one of my neighbours is all set to fly abroad in search of work on the eve of the general elections. Blogs 16 Nov, 2022
Open sesame and the election promises: Cast your votes wisely A few days back, I watched a certain performance on social media. Opinion 04 Nov, 2022
Take action against Nepal, EC tells police ​​​​​​​The Election Commission has ordered Nepal Police to take action against Chair of CPN (Unified Socialist) Madhav Kumar Nepal for allegedly violating the election code of conduct. Nepal 21 Oct, 2022
EC seeks clarification from Chairman Nepal The EC has said the clarification was sought in regard to the pledge made by candidate Nepal in an electoral campaign Kathmandu 20 Oct, 2022
Tourism in Nepal returning to normalcy Tourism — one of the mainstays of Nepal’s economy — is gradually gaining normalcy after being battered by the COVID-19 pandemic for nearly two years. Nepal 10 Apr, 2022
Nepal says government committed to controlling loot culture CPN (Unified Socialist) Chairperson Madhav Kumar Nepal has stressed the need to end the culture of corruption, commission and anarchy to usher in prosperity and development. Nepal 13 Mar, 2022
