Roll out free visa, free ticket scheme: SC Kathmandu, January 2 The Supreme Court (SC) has directed the government to implement the free-visa, free-ticket scheme, which was introduced for Nepali workers bound for Malaysia and six major labour destinations in the Gulf. A divisional bench... 03 Jan, 2019
EDITORIAL: Control trafficking The government must take legal action against those involved in human trafficking from within and outside the country Trafficking of women in the Gulf countries is on the rise thanks to the government’s lackadaisical approach to control it. The... 17 Dec, 2018
EDITORIAL: Fruits of labour Labour pact between Nepal and Malaysia not only removes financial burden Nepali migrant workers had to take, it also ensures their safety and security As Nepal’s Minister of Labour, Employment and Social Security Gokarna Bista and Malaysian Human... 31 Oct, 2018
EDITORIAL: Whither protection? Despite legislation and policies, migrant workers lack protection and are vulnerable to exploitation and abuse Every day around 1,500 Nepali men and women leave the country for employment in various countries, particularly Malaysia and Gulf nations.... 09 Feb, 2018
NTB jockeys IT to lure tourists Kathmandu, April 3 There is subtle yet noticeable change in Nepal Tourism Board’s (NTB’s) efforts to boost the number of summer tourists to Nepal. The change is in the form of its new-found focus on using information technology tools to generate... 04 Mar, 2006
