KATHMANDU, March 28: The US Embassy in Kathmandu organized a special networking event on Wednesday, bringing together 50 leading Nepali women from diverse sectors. This gathering, aimed at celebrating the achievements of Nepali women, underscored the US Embassy's unwavering support for women's empowerment and their pivotal role in driving progress and development.

KATHMANDU, Sept 14: Nepali Congress (NC) Central Working Committee member Dr Arzu Rana Deuba has said Nepali women have been mostly affected by the impacts of climate change. She argued that the access of Nepali women to the latest technology should be increased to overcome such a situation.

Mountaineer Purnima honored

April 20, 2021 15:35 pm

MYAGDI, April 18: After two years of hard work and preparation, journalist Purnima Shrestha conquered the 8091 meters tall Annapurna located in Northern Myagdi, becoming the first Nepali woman to reach the summit of the mountain on Friday. In addition, Shrestha received great honor in Myagdi on Monday for her achievement.

KATHMANDU, Mar 2: Rashmi (name changed) was forced to work 16 hours a day in Saudi Arabia. She was sexually assaulted by her employers. She contacted the Nepali Embassy many times, asking the officials to rescue her. But the help never came.

Time for celebration

October 20, 2019 01:30 am

While Nepali women continue to face numerous obstacles in everyday life, celebrations are in order to honor the achievements that have been made so far

KATHMANDU, Aug 7: The Nepali embassy in the Saudi Arabian capital Riyadh has halted the recruitment process of Nepali women in the so-called ‘supplies and contracting companies’ after its research revealed ‘grim condition of women working in such companies in Saudi Arabia.

KATHMANDU, July 27: As many as 44 female Nepali workers who had been taking shelter illegally at the Nepal Embassy in Beijing following the expiration of their one-month visa have been repatriated from China on Saturday.

KATHMANDU, July 19: Twelve Nepali women, who were rescued from Kenya dance bar two months ago, were repatriated on Thursday.

KATHMANDU, April 17: A Kenyan court has charged a man of Indian origin holding dual passport of Great Britain and Canada with sex trafficking of 12 Nepali women. The man in question owns a club in Kenyan city of Mombasa from where Nepali women were rescued earlier this week.

KATHMANDU, April 8: Kuwait is planning a massive crackdown on undocumented workers in a move which is likely to affect thousands of expat workers in what has been seen as the beginning of a series of efforts to reduce migrant workers.

KATHMANDU, Feb 16: The House of Representatives, International Relations Committee has directed the government to take initiatives for addressing the demands and the issues raised by the former British Gurkha Army soldiers for justice and equality.