Sabita Khadka

At the time, going to India for work was a common reality. Almost every family in the village had someone working across the border. Like everyone else, Ojha sent her husband away with love, trust, and hope.

Nepali migrant workers must now pay Rs 9,500 for mandatory health tests, a hike experts say violates the Free Visa–Free Ticket policy and adds to workers’ financial strain.

Hundreds of Nepalis are spending millions of rupees to reach the United States through illegal routes, only to be detained and deported soon after arrival. Driven by poverty and false promises from human traffickers, many families in western Nepal have lost their savings and livelihoods in pursuit o...

The United Arab Emirates (UAE), a primary destination for Nepalis, has reportedly stopped issuing visas, prompting other Gulf countries and Malaysia to follow suit. Alongside the country’s unrest, foreigners have also hesitated to grant visas to Nepalis.

The number of people getting work permits is highest in mid-November to mid-December and lowest in mid-September to mid-October. The number of Nepalis going for foreign employment in search of work has increased sharply after the major festivals are over, according to the statistics for mid-November...

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has become the most preferred destination for Nepalis seeking foreign employment. According to the DoFE’s data, 84,226 people received labor permits in Mangsir, while 53,525 received permits in Ashoj (mid-September to mid-October)

In Kartik alone, 70,990 individuals obtained labor permits, including 62,890 men and 8,100 women. Workers went abroad in the highest numbers during Kartik in the first four months of the current fiscal year.

Many workers abroad have suffered greatly due to employers. The main issue is employers' failure to provide the salary, work, and other benefits as outlined in the contracts. The embassy's diplomatic pressure, despite a firm stance in favor of workers' rights, has not been effective, leaving workers...

Some Nepali workers have committed suicide abroad due to mental stress, while others fall ill due to unsuitable environments or develop depression, which also increases the risks. The FEB’s data shows an increase in the number of Nepali workers suffering from serious diseases, becoming disable...

The Government is set to sign a first-ever labor-agreement with Oman and renew its agreement with UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar. A high-level discussion for a bilateral labor-agreement with Oman was held in Nepal, and a draft was dispatched to Oman after preliminary agreement.