RUDRA KHADKA

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Nepali women ahead of men in committing suicide abroad

Published On: January 24, 2017 01:10 AM NPT By: RUDRA KHADKA

KATHMANDU, Jan 24: While the number of women opting for job abroad is far less as compared to men, they are simply ahead of their male counterparts while it comes to committing suicide. According to a recent report published by International Labor Organization, 24 percent of Nepali women migrant workers committed suicide in 2014/15 whereas the percentage for the male workers stands at 17.

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Formation of labor bank in limbo

Published On: January 7, 2017 12:50 AM NPT By: RUDRA KHADKA

KATHMANDU, Jan 7: Formation of Labor Bank, which is said to utilize remittances sent by migrant workers, is becoming uncertain due to government's apathy.

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