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UAE tops Gulf nations as preferred labour destination for Nepali job seekers
According to data from the Department of Foreign Employment (DoFE), a total of 137,892 Nepalis left for the UAE after obtaining labour permits in the first nine months of FY 2025/26. This figure includes both new and renewed labour approvals combined. In recent months, the UAE has once again become the primary destination for Nepali workers. This shift is influenced by both structural factors in the labour market and regional conditions.
Apr 29, 2026
MCA-Nepal begins upgrading 40 km Dhan Khola–Lamahi se...
MCA-Nepal begins upgrading 40 km Dhan Khola–Lamahi se...
Apr 29, 2026
450 ‘landless’ families found owning property elsew...
450 ‘landless’ families found owning property elsew...
Apr 29, 2026
Nepali Army says squatter settlement data collected for...
Nepali Army says squatter settlement data collected for...
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Public transport fares hiked again
Public transport fares hiked again
In a notice issued on Wednesday, the Department of Transport Management said fares have been raised by 5 percent.
6 hours ago
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Storm damages winter crops in Pokhara
Storm damages winter crops in Pokhara
Creeper vegetables and corn were damaged by the storm, and rainfall occurred for some days.
7 hours ago
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Private firms fail to maintain record of fertilizers sale
Private firms fail to maintain record of fertilizers sale
Such enterprises are directed to compulsorily maintain a standard.
10 hours ago
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Heavy rainfall forecast in few places of Koshi, Gandaki provinces
Heavy rainfall forecast in few places of Koshi, Gandaki prov...
The Meteorological Forecasting Division has predicted heavy rainfall along with thunder and lightning in one to two places in the hilly region of Koshi and Gandaki Provinces, while a storm is expected in some places of the Tarai belt later today.
11 hours ago
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622 govt vehicles recalled from unauthorized use
622 govt vehicles recalled from unauthorized use
The vehicles were taken back from employees and officials who had been using them without legal entitlement, often based on personal access and influence rather than formal provisions.
12 hours ago
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Traffic police take action against 2,746 drivers in last 24 hours
Traffic police take action against 2,746 drivers in last 24...
"In the past twenty-four hours, 2,746 vehicle drivers were penalised for violating traffic rules in the Kathmandu Valley. A total revenue of Rs 2 million 964 thousand and 501 has been collected from these penalties," said Traffic Police spokesperson and Superintendent of Police Naresh Raj Subedi.
22 hours ago
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PPMO blacklists seven firms for contract violations
PPMO blacklists seven firms for contract violations
According to a notice published on Tuesday, Italy-based ELC Electroconsult S.p.A. has been barred from participating in public procurement for two years. The action was taken following a recommendation from the Nepal Electricity Authority, which cited the company’s failure to complete study an...
23 hours ago
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Japan and UNDP partner to strengthen urban resilience to climate risks in Nepal
Japan and UNDP partner to strengthen urban resilience to cli...
The Government of Japan and the UNDP have launched a new $1.296 million project, “Smart Buildings and Green Infrastructure for Improved Human Security and Sustainable Development,” to strengthen urban resilience to rising climate risks in Dhangadhi Sub-Metropolitan City.
1 day ago
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Two firms fined for violating business code
Two firms fined for violating business code
During the market monitoring, the West Shopping Centre located at Thamel and the Kantipur Café at Tribhuvan International Airport each was fined Rs 205 thousand, while the Goodluck Trekking Shop of Thamel was directed to appear at the Department with business documents.
1 day ago
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Climate change reshaping life in high Himalayas, Khumjung village feels the heat
Climate change reshaping life in high Himalayas, Khumjung vi...
Khumjung, located at around 4,000 meters in Ward No. 4 of Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality in the Everest region, is increasingly experiencing the direct impacts of rising temperatures and changing seasons. Residents say the village, a few kilometres from Namche Bazaar, has undergone visible e...
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