ECONOMY
Malaysia mulls removing agents from worker hiring process
Malaysia mulls removing agents from worker hiring process
KATHMANDU, March 4: Malaysia is considering removing outsourcing agencies or agents involved in the hiring and management of foreign workers as the country prepares to streamline policies governing foreign workers. An estimated half a million Nepalis are currently employed in Malaysia.
Mar 04, 2019
SOCIETY
Jay Shambhoo! Mahashivaratri today
Jay Shambhoo! Mahashivaratri today
KATHMANDU, Mar 4: Hindu devotees all over the country today are celebrating the great festival of Mahashivaratri by worshipping Lord Shiva at various rivers, ponds and temples since early this morning.
Mar 04, 2019
SOCIETY
Ward chief, five others jailed for gold smuggling
Ward chief, five others jailed for gold smuggling
LAHAN, March 4: Hakim Miya, chief of Lahan Municipality-19, who was arrested with smuggled gold, and five others were jailed on Friday.
Mar 04, 2019
ECONOMY
AEPC gets $50 million for climate resilient programs
AEPC gets $50 million for climate resilient programs
KATHMANDU, March 4: Alternative Energy Promotion Center (AEPC) has been awarded a US $50 million grant from Green Climate Fund (GCF) for running low-carbon climate-resilient development projects and programs in Nepal.
Mar 04, 2019
POLITICS
Govt urged to ratify ILO Convention 189 for welfare of domestic workers
Govt urged to ratify ILO Convention 189 for welfare of domes...
KATHMANDU, Mar 4: Various organizations working for the welfare of migrant workers have urged the government to ratify the International Labor Organization (ILO) Convention 189 to ensure workers' including housemaids' rights within the country and abroad.
Mar 04, 2019
ECONOMY
Farmers rejoice over snowfall
Farmers rejoice over snowfall
JUMLA, March 4: Farmers in Jumla are expecting better harvest of apple because of recent snowfall in the district.
Mar 04, 2019
POLITICS
Parliamentary meetings cancelled after death of senior NCP leader Adhikari
Parliamentary meetings cancelled after death of senior NCP l...
KATHMANDU, Mar 4: All parliamentary committee meetings including the scheduled meeting of the National Assembly (NA) were put off on Sunday following the demise of senior Nepal Communist Party (NCP) leader Bharat Mohan Adhikari on late Saturday evening.
Mar 04, 2019
ECONOMY
Nepse falls to three-year low of 1,100 points
Nepse falls to three-year low of 1,100 points
KATHMANDU, Mar 4: The stock market posted some gains in early trading on Sunday -- the first trading day of the week. However, it failed to sustain the initial gain in the afternoon.
Mar 04, 2019
SOCIETY
45 child marriages in Manebhanjyang since the introduction of new civil code
45 child marriages in Manebhanjyang since the introduction o...
OKHALDHUNGA, March 4: Tulasi Rai is a sixth grader at Niketan Secondary School of Manebhanjyang Rural Municpality-9, Madhavpur. According to the details provided to the school during her enrollment, she was born on April 18, 2006.
Mar 04, 2019
Editorial
How many more deaths do we need?
How many more deaths do we need?
More than 132 people lost their lives in Kathmandu’s road accidents in the last six months, and 1,176 people died across the country in road accidents during the same time.
Mar 04, 2019