Kathmandu: The Government of Nepal has officially approved 111 countries for institutional foreign employment for Nepali workers, as per data up to Falgun (mid-February) of the fiscal year 2024/25. Despite this formal approval, a significant number of Nepali workers continue to reach unapproved destinations through informal or illegal channels. Authorities have raised concerns that unauthorized… Continue reading 111 countries open for Nepali migrant workers, but unsafe routes persist
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4th International Conference on Financing for Development begins in Spain
Sevilla (Spain): The 4th International Conference on Financing for Development opened today at the Fabius Exhibition Centre in Sevilla, Spain. The summit is being attended by heads of state and head of the government, including Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. The opening session was addressed by King Philip II of Spain, President of the Government… Continue reading 4th International Conference on Financing for Development begins in Spain
Health Minister Pradeep Paudel hospitalized with persistent fever
Kathmandu: Health and Population Minister Pradeep Paudel has been admitted to Bir Hospital after suffering from a high fever for several days, hospital officials confirmed.According to the hospital, Paudel was hospitalized on Saturday after his condition showed no improvement despite ongoing symptoms. His fever has slightly subsided, but the exact cause is still unknown, as… Continue reading Health Minister Pradeep Paudel hospitalized with persistent fever
Former President Bhandari bounce back to active politics
Kathmandu: Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari has formally re-entered active politics by renewing her membership of the CPN-UML, sparking widespread criticism over ethical and constitutional implications. Addressing a program on Saturday organized by the Madan Bhandari Foundation, Bhandari confirmed her return, breaking with the democratic norm that former heads of state should remain politically neutral.… Continue reading Former President Bhandari bounce back to active politics
President Paudel participates in paddy transplanting ceremony
Kathmandu: A rice planting ceremony has been organized at the President House, Shital Niwas to commemorate the National Paddy Day today. President Ramchandra Paudel and First Lady Sabita Paudel also participated in the paddy transplantation ceremony. Inaugurating the rice planting on the occasion, the Head of the State spoke on the need of modernizing and… Continue reading President Paudel participates in paddy transplanting ceremony
RSP launches nationwide signature campaign for detained leader Rabi Lamichhane
Kathmandu: The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has initiated a nationwide signature campaign demanding the release of its detained party president, Rabi Lamichhane, calling the legal actions against him a form of “political revenge.” On Friday, the party set up solidarity booths at 13 key locations across the Kathmandu Valley, including New Bus Park, Balkhu, Koteshwor,… Continue reading RSP launches nationwide signature campaign for detained leader Rabi Lamichhane
Patan High Court overturns government ban on vapes
Kathmandu: The Patan High Court has issued a directive ordering the government to lift restrictions on the import and sale of electronic cigarettes, commonly known as vapes. A Division Bench comprising Justices Kabi Prasad Neupane and Hemant Rawal delivered the verdict in response to a writ petition filed by Vape Mandu Traders against multiple government… Continue reading Patan High Court overturns government ban on vapes
HoR passes Citizenship Bill
Kathmadu: Today’s meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) has endorsed the ‘Nepal Citizenship (Second) Bill, 2082’ by majority. Minister for Home Affairs Ramesh Lekhak had presented the proposal seeking endorsement of the bill in the Lower House meeting today. Earlier, Minister Lekhak had tabled the proposal seeking discussion on Nepal Citizenship (Second Amendment) Bill,… Continue reading HoR passes Citizenship Bill
PM Oli leaves for Spain to attend UN Conference on Financing for Development
Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli left here today for Spain leading a 21-member Nepali delegation to attend the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development of the United Nations (FFD-4) to be held in Seville of Spain from 30 June to 3 July. Deputy Prime Minister and Urban Development Minister Prakashman Singh, Home Minister… Continue reading PM Oli leaves for Spain to attend UN Conference on Financing for Development
Mobile app ‘Hami’ launched to support Nepali migrant workers
Kathmandu: A new mobile application aimed at supporting Nepali migrant workers has been launched with financial and technical support from the Government of the Republic of Korea. The app, named Hami (Happy Migration), was officially inaugurated in Lalitpur on Wednesday in the presence of high-level officials and stakeholders. The application is designed to provide simplified… Continue reading Mobile app ‘Hami’ launched to support Nepali migrant workers