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The kids aren’t alright

It is undoubted that children are the most vulnerable group in any society. They are likely targets of all kinds of abuse and their vulnerability only increases in accordance to their socio-economic ...

Necessary evil

Undoubtedly, Nepali economy has been increasingly facing a shortage of laborers and it has slowly started hitting not only labor-intensive industries like carpet and readymade garment, but also other vital sectors like ...

Govt stops processing visa applications of foreign workers

The government has stopped processing visa applications of foreign workers and providing them work permits for an indefinite period of time after evidences showed some of the applicants had ulterior motives.

Govt to ease visa application process for foreign workers

The government is soon simplifying the process of obtaining work permit for foreign workers as complaints over delays in processing of visa applications continue to rise. If things go according to plan, ...

Over 130 workers fired from paper mill

Going against the prevailing Labour Act, Baba Paper Mills Private Limited located at Sunsari’s Narsingh VDC-1 has fired as many as 130 workers during Dashain holidays.

Baba Paper Mill sacks 42 workers as power cuts shrink production

Baba Paper Mill based in Sunsari district has fired 42 workers in the first phase of a massive layoff by the company with a total of 109 staffers due to get pink ...

Birgunj sugar mill stir: Govt signs 7-point pact with stakeholders

The government on Friday signed a seven-point agreement with stakeholders of Birgunj Sugar Mill and Agricultural Tool Factory, who had been agitating for the last month demanding the reopening of the factories.

Agitating workers close down Shikhar Shoes showrooms

Agitating workers on Friday forced closure of five authorized showrooms of Shikhar Shoes -- one of the most popular domestic footwear brands.

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Migrant workers vital for hotel industry‚ says ILO

Migrants are a valuable source of skills and labour for the hotel industry in both developed and less developed nations across the world, according to a report.

Migration to Kathmandu slowing down as ‘sign of decentralisation’

In a clear shift from the centralising trend in the country’s population, there has been a steady decline in the number of permanent residents migrating to the Capital.

Decade on, freed-bonded laborers still living in penury

Bonded laborers were freed from some 11 years ago. However, despite freedom from slavery they continue to live in abject penury.

Govt records 54‚442 unemployed

The government's initiative to register unemployed youths and facilitate them in finding jobs has failed in its target. The Department of Labour has registered 54,442 unemployed youths in the last four years.

Tackling joblessness

Despite Nepal’s potential at generating employment opportunities by exploiting its abundant national resources, a large numbers of young and energetic Nepalis are migrating to other countries for better employment opportunities and lucrative ...

National Labor Conference ends issuing 15-pt declaration

The 3rd National Labor and Employment Conference concluded in Kathmandu on Wednesday, issuing a 15-point declaration that, among others, calls for introduction of social security schemes in both formal and informal sectors, ...

Employment will be main focus: PM

Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai today assured unemployed youths that the upcoming budget will focus on employment generation programme to mitigate the staggering unemployment in the country.

रोजगारी सुनिश्चित गर्ने विधेयक अध्यादेशमार्फत : प्रधान मन्त्री

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It is undoubted that children are the most vulnerable group in any society. They are likely targets of all kinds of abuse and their vulnerability only increases in accordance to their socio-economic ...

Undoubtedly, Nepali economy has been increasingly facing a shortage of laborers and it has slowly started hitting not only labor-intensive industries like carpet and readymade garment, but also other vital sectors like ...

The government has stopped processing visa applications of foreign workers and providing them work permits for an indefinite period of time after evidences showed some of the applicants had ulterior motives.

The government is soon simplifying the process of obtaining work permit for foreign workers as complaints over delays in processing of visa applications continue to rise. If things go according to plan, ...

Going against the prevailing Labour Act, Baba Paper Mills Private Limited located at Sunsari’s Narsingh VDC-1 has fired as many as 130 workers during Dashain holidays.

Baba Paper Mill based in Sunsari district has fired 42 workers in the first phase of a massive layoff by the company with a total of 109 staffers due to get pink ...

The government on Friday signed a seven-point agreement with stakeholders of Birgunj Sugar Mill and Agricultural Tool Factory, who had been agitating for the last month demanding the reopening of the factories.

Agitating workers on Friday forced closure of five authorized showrooms of Shikhar Shoes -- one of the most popular domestic footwear brands.

Migrants are a valuable source of skills and labour for the hotel industry in both developed and less developed nations across the world, according to a report.

In a clear shift from the centralising trend in the country’s population, there has been a steady decline in the number of permanent residents migrating to the Capital.

Bonded laborers were freed from some 11 years ago. However, despite freedom from slavery they continue to live in abject penury.

The government's initiative to register unemployed youths and facilitate them in finding jobs has failed in its target. The Department of Labour has registered 54,442 unemployed youths in the last four years.

Despite Nepal’s potential at generating employment opportunities by exploiting its abundant national resources, a large numbers of young and energetic Nepalis are migrating to other countries for better employment opportunities and lucrative ...

The 3rd National Labor and Employment Conference concluded in Kathmandu on Wednesday, issuing a 15-point declaration that, among others, calls for introduction of social security schemes in both formal and informal sectors, ...

Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai today assured unemployed youths that the upcoming budget will focus on employment generation programme to mitigate the staggering unemployment in the country.

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