Sabita Khadka

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Experts advise govt to introduce new policy to address labor issues

Published On: August 22, 2024 06:40 PM NPT By: Sabita Khadka

KATHMANDU, Aug 22: The Nepali youths face a compulsion to go abroad due to the lack of employment in the country. Since the current policies have been unable to address the issues related to foreign employment, the government has been advised to introduce new ones.

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Nepali woman sold in Mauritius rescued through Tiktok

Published On: August 16, 2024 08:30 AM NPT By: Sabita Khadka

KATHMANDU, Aug 15: A Nepali woman arrives in Mauritius with a false promise of obtaining a green card for residence, work and business. She had gone there under the assurances of getting a job and a salary. However she was forced to perform household chores and fulfill the owner's demands.

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DoFE cancels 563 caregiver applications for Israel over fake certificates

Published On: August 7, 2024 12:15 PM NPT By: Sabita Khadka

KATHMANDU, Aug 7: The Department of Foreign Employment (DoFE) has canceled 563 applications for the position of Assistant Caregiver at long-term care centers in Israel. The cancellations came after the DoFE found fake certificates among the applications received for caregivers in Israel. This incident has also revealed the issue of selling fake certificates to job-seeking youth.

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Govt plans to provide loans without collateral to migrant workers

Published On: August 4, 2024 12:55 PM NPT By: Sabita Khadka

KATHMANDU, Aug 4: The government is preparing to implement a non-collateral loan system to protect migrant workers from high-interest rates. Following the recent monetary policy announcement by the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), which includes provisions for non-collateral loans, the Ministry of Labor, Employment, and Social Security (MoLESS) is set to initiate the implementation process.

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NHRC expresses concerns over plight of 54 Nepali workers held hostage in UAE

Published On: July 31, 2024 09:52 PM NPT By: Sabita Khadka

KATHMANDU, July 31: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed concern over an incident in which 54 Nepali workers have been held hostage for over a month in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) while seeking foreign employment.

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Youth of eight districts lead in foreign employment

Published On: July 27, 2024 10:40 AM NPT By: Sabita Khadka

KATHMANDU, July 27: The youth from eight districts have been prominent in going abroad for employment, with many coming from Madhesh Province. According to the Department of Foreign Employment (DoFE), as many as 749,297 Nepalis left the country for foreign employment in the fiscal year 2023/2024. Among them, youth from Dhanusha set the highest record.

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Held hostage in the UAE, 54 Nepalis plead for rescue

Published On: July 16, 2024 08:15 PM NPT By: Sabita Khadka

KATHMANDU, July 16: A total of 54 Nepali workers who went to the UAE for foreign employment have been held hostage for over a month. They were recruited by the Osho Recruiting Agency Pvt Ltd for gardening jobs at the Tornado Group in the UAE. Mithu Paswan from Mahottari, one of the hostages, claimed that there is no work for them as stated in the labor contract.

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Numbers of youths seeking foreign employment opportunities surge

Published On: May 29, 2024 10:35 AM NPT By: Sabita Khadka

KATHMANDU, May 27: The number of youths going abroad for foreign employment exceeded 771,000 in the last fiscal year 2022/23.

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Nepali citizens traveling abroad on various visas can obtain 'Legitimization Work Permit’ from Nepali embassy

Published On: May 16, 2024 09:04 PM NPT By: Sabita Khadka

KATHMANDU, May 16: Nepali citizens who have traveled abroad on various visas for foreign employment can now obtain a 'Legitimization Work Permit' from the Nepali embassy of the respective countries.

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Expedited Labor Approval: Each employee now serves 84 applicants daily

Published On: May 8, 2024 05:03 PM NPT By: Sabita Khadka

KATHMANDU, May 8: The Foreign Employment Office under the Ministry of Labor, Employment and Social Security has drastically reduced the time taken to process labor approvals, now completing the task in just 2 minutes and 44 seconds upon receiving the necessary documents.

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Govt urges caution as cases of fraud rise in foreign employment sector

Published On: May 7, 2024 06:24 PM NPT By: Sabita Khadka

KATHMANDU, May 7: The government has issued a statement cautioning Nepali citizens regarding the rising instances of fraudulent activities, luring people with promises of attractive employment opportunities abroad.

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Police arrest individuals for defrauding Rs 30 million from 219 individuals

Published On: May 4, 2024 09:02 PM NPT By: Sabita Khadka

KATHMANDU, May 4: The police have arrested two individuals for allegedly defrauding around Rs 30 million by operating Niyoni Education Consultancy in Putalisadak, Kathmandu, using someone else’s citizenship without authorization and cheating individuals with promises of sending them to Japan on work visas.

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MoLESS launches ‘Shramadhan Call Center’ to promptly address labor and employment issues

Published On: April 29, 2024 05:39 PM NPT By: Sabita Khadka

KATHMANDU, April 29: The Ministry of Labor, Employment and Social Security (MoLESS) has introduced the Shramadhan Call Center (Operation and Management) Procedure 2081 BS.

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Nepalis living illegally in Kuwait can return home by June 17 without facing penalties

Published On: April 18, 2024 03:50 PM NPT By: Sabita Khadka

KATHMANDU, April 18: Kuwait is going to facilitate the return of stranded workers from various countries, including Nepal, who are in Kuwait for foreign employment or travel. Kuwait has launched an amnesty program for young individuals stranded in Kuwait transit for the purpose of employment or to travel to other countries, as well as immigrants who have illegally stayed or worked there in violation of visa regulations.

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Nepal govt urged to ratify ILO Convention 189

Published On: March 13, 2024 10:30 AM NPT By: Sabita Khadka

KATHMANDU, March 13: Despite the government's ban, Nepali women continue to engage in illegal domestic work abroad, resorting to illicit processes and routes. This has exacerbated issues of sexual exploitation and human trafficking. Since 2073 BS, Nepal has prohibited sending women for domestic work abroad.

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Bimala’s ‘The Burger House’ journey

Published On: March 8, 2024 08:20 PM NPT By: Sabita Khadka

"The Burger House" located in Dhumbarahi, Kathmandu isn't just about tasty burgers; it's a success story of one woman's entrepreneurship. Bimala Lama, 34, returned from South Korea in 2011 from foreign employment, and today, she provides direct employment to over 22 individuals.

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MoLESS submits proposal to Council of Ministers to add Domestic Employment Promotion Division

Published On: February 25, 2024 10:10 AM NPT By: Sabita Khadka

KATHMANDU, Feb 25: The Ministry of Labor, Employment, and Social Security (MoLESS) has realized the need for promoting domestic employment and has taken  initiative to this end.

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Nepal: The ‘Lahure’ legacy continues albeit in different forms and destinations

Published On: February 19, 2024 07:05 PM NPT By: Sabita Khadka

KATHMANDU, Feb 19: The tradition of the recruitment of Gorkha Soldiers locally known as 'Lahure' in Nepali society is about two hundred years old. Nepalis currently working abroad are, in one way or another, giving continuity to the same Lahure tradition.

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DoFE grants work permits to 3 million workers for foreign employment

Published On: February 15, 2024 09:45 AM NPT By: Sabita Khadka

KATHMANDU, Feb 15: Young individuals are venturing into labor abroad after obtaining work permits from the government in pursuit of good income. Each year, millions of youths seek employment opportunities overseas due to the lack of job opportunities domestically.

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Nepali women face harsh realities of foreign employment in Gulf countries

Published On: February 12, 2024 12:30 PM NPT By: Sabita Khadka

KATHMANDU, Feb12: A woman from Jhapa who reached Kuwait for foreign employment returned within four months. An agent close to her friend facilitated her journey to Kuwait, promising lucrative employment opportunities at a reputable company.

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