Paying workers less than minimum wage is punishable, warns PM Oli Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has cautioned that it is punishable by law if any worker is found employed for less remuneration than the minimum wages under any pretext. Nepal 04 Mar, 2025
Restructuring CAAN: Legislature's dilemma or ignorance? Given the upcoming legislation aimed at restructuring the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN), which is set to be presented in the Parliament soon, it is crucial to highlight key points on aviation safety. Opinion 06 Feb, 2025
Shifting South Asian civic space: Opportunities for creative citizen engagements Crackdown on civic space is increasing globally amid gradual erosion of democratic principles and practices. Opinion 23 Jan, 2025
Increasing vulnerability of survivors: The struggle of recounting trauma In a survey I conducted with students and employees from both the private and public sectors, respondents shared that most workplace sexual harassment occurs between those in power and their subordinates, particularly targeting individuals in vulnerable, lower-ranking positions Opinion 17 Jan, 2025
Badly-needed economic reforms: Some suggestions The CPN UML-led government, with support from the largest party, the Nepali Congress, was formed in August with three main objectives: amendment of the constitution for political stability, strengthening governance and reforming the economy. Regarding constitution amendment, no effort has been made so far. Opinion 30 Nov, 2024
PM Oli pledges a new approach for agriculture revolution PM Oli has pledged to adopt a new approach to policy formulation, targeting an agricultural revolution and job creation. Kathmandu 26 Nov, 2024
Nobel economics prize is awarded for research into how poor institutions affect countries' success Nobel honors were announced last week in medicine, physics, chemistry, literature and peace. Lifestyle 14 Oct, 2024
Policy Dialogue on Domestic Workers' Rights The key focus was on advocating for the registration of domestic workers in local bodies and their inclusion in the social security fund. Kathmandu 30 Jul, 2024
NHRC calls for promoting labour rights The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged the government and all the bodies concerned to implement the provision of minimum remuneration fixed by the government for workers. Environment 01 May, 2024
International Worker Day or May Day today The International Labour Day or May Day is being celebrated today with the theme 'History, Achievements and the Road Ahead'. Nepal 01 May, 2024
Broader access to quality telecommunications vital for development: Minister Sharma Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Rekha Sharma, has highlighted the role of telecommunications services in the nation's prosperity. Kathmandu 18 Apr, 2024
Change is needed in the country, says UML Chair Oli CPN (UML) Chair KP Sharma Oli has said change is needed in the country for its development and prosperity. Kathmandu 04 Mar, 2024
