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UK new visa policy to curb abuse
The UK government on Thursday published further details of the changes in the student visa system that was introduced a week ago.Published on: 2 April 2011 | The Kathmandu Post
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5 Nepalis killed in Afghanistan
Five Nepali guards and three others manning the UN office in northern Afghanistan were killed after demonstrators protesting a reported burning of the Muslim holy book stormed a UN office, Friday.Published on: 2 April 2011 | Republica
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Malaysia To Issue More Visas For Nepali Workers
Malaysia has assured Nepal that it would begin issuing new working visas to Nepali migrants soon after legalizing all illegal foreign workers.Published on: 1 April 2011 | Republica
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More unions say no to the pact
Four Nepali trade unions have rejected the agreement on minimum wages.Published on: 31 March 2011 | The Himalayan Times
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Govt needs to endorse wage agreement: FNCCI
Government’s delay in endorsing the decision taken by the Employers’ Council and trade unions regarding the minimum wages has created more troubles in the industries in Tarai and will create more troubles in other parts as well.Published on: 31 March 2011 | The Himalayan Times
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Lost to the blues
The mental health of labour migrants is worth protectingWHEN going abroad, migrant workers are thrown into a labyrinth filled with countless obstacles, both unforeseen and expected.Published on: 30 March 2011 | The Kathmandu Post
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Nepal May Reopen Malaysia For Housemaids
As Malaysia faces shortage of housemaids, Nepal has been mulling to lift a three-year-old ban on its supply of domestic help.Published on: 30 March 2011 | Republica
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Industrial shutdown leaves labourers high and dry
The ongoing industrial shutdown in the Sunsari-Morang industrial corridor has hit daily-wage labourers hard.Published on: 29 March 2011 | The Himalayan Times
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South Korea to Hire 7100 Nepalis next FY
South Korea, one of the best labour markets for Nepali outbound workers, is hiring 7,100 Nepali individuals next fiscal year under its Employment Permit System (EPS).Published on: 29 March 2011 | The Kathmandu Post
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Their construction firms in Gulf countries also bring own workers
Chinese workers are replacing Nepali workers in Gulf countries as Chinese construction firms reached the destinations in recent past.Published on: 27 March 2011 | The Himalayan Times
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New EPS application
Employment Permit System (EPS) will seek fresh applications for Korean language test on April 2-5. According to EPS NepalPublished on: 27 March 2011 | The Himalayan Times
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Workers return home with mental problem
Many Nepalis, who go to gulf countries for overseas jobs, return home with nothing but different types of mental illnesses.Published on: 26 March 2011 | Republica
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Trade unions of Madhesi parties against pay raise deal
The workers affiliated with Madhesi Trade Union Forum (MTUF) forced closure of industries in the Sunsari-Morang Industrial Corridor on Friday, a day after big three trade unions in the country agreed not to launch strike of any form in industries for four years.Published on: 26 March 2011 | Republica
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Insurance schemes for workers on cards
The government is launching nine insurance schemes, targeting public and private sector employees, who have been contributing one percent of their salary to social security fund.Published on: 26 March 2011 | Republica
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More Tibetans sneaking into Nepal
The trend of Tibetan refugees entering India and flying elsewhere via Nepal is on the rise despite strict measures adopted by the government in recent years to curb the entry of Tibetans into Nepali territory.Published on: 25 March 2011 | Republica
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UK changes student visa system
The UK government today announced major changes in the student visa system, introducing even tougher provisions for prospective students as well as limiting the number of activities and existing provisions enjoyed by students studying in the UK.Published on: 24 March 2011 | The Himalayan Times
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Reforms in UK student visa
THE UK government has announced reforms in student visas as part of its effort to minimise abuse within the educational system.Published on: 24 March 2011 | The Kathmandu Post
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