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
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
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
Lawmakers vent ire, slam government MPs from Madhesi parties’ raise issue of statute amendment Kathmandu, May 6 Lawmakers representing the main opposition Nepali Congress and Rastriya Janata Party-Nepal today continued to criticise the government’s policies and programmes in both... Travel 07 May, 2019
Debate on govt�s policies and programmes begins Kathmandu, May 23 The House of Representatives today started discussions on the government’s policies and programmes for fiscal 2018-19. In the inaugural speech, Nepali Congress President and Parliamentary Party leader Sher Bahadur Deuba... Horoscopes 24 May, 2018
LALITPUR: ICCO Cooperation launched 'Project REAL - Right to earn a living' on 26th February, 2018. Project REAL will work in far and mid-western Nepal to make the economic and social rights of marginalized groups vocal. The project funded by... Horoscopes 27 Feb, 2018
Parties prioritise inclusion in manifestos Major parties have promised to strictly implement provisions in the statute Kathmandu, November 11 If the election manifestos of the major parties are anything to go by, ensuring inclusion remains one of their top priorities. Major parties,... Travel 12 Nov, 2017
Provincial and Parliamentary elections not possible in single phase: Minister Dahit KATHMANDU: The Minister for Land Reform and Management Gopal Dahit has said that the provincial and parliamentary elections are not possible in single phase. Speaking at an interaction programme in the Capital today, Minister Dahit said that... Travel 08 Aug, 2017
Building durable peace: Women�s role is vital Women’s physical security and equality in society are associated with broader peace and stability. When women are safe and secure, they can contribute to a better society. Further, when they are included in the processes and development agendas at... 12 Dec, 2016
Freed kamlaris becoming self-dependent Dhangadi, December 21 The life of freed kamlari Sunita Choudhary of Gulara, Lamki-Chuha Municipality of Kailali has changed of late. She worked as a maid for her master for three years. She started a tailoring shop after taking a three-month... Travel 22 Dec, 2015
Liberated kamlaris being independent DHANGADHI: Sunita Chaudhary, who worked as a kamlari for three years in her landlord's house, has been able to open her own tailoring shop now. After being released from the traditional bonded labour system (called 'Kamlari'), Chaudhary had taken a... Travel 21 Dec, 2015
Despite abolition of Kamlari system, slavery still continues in Kailali DHANGADHI: After the emancipation of two years, Kamlaris of Kailali district have again started to work at houses of their former employers. Though the government had announced to free Kamlaris on June 27, 2013, they were left in the lurch due to... Travel 28 Jun, 2015
