A Nepali youth, who escaped from the Russian army and returned home before his deployment to the warzone, revealed that Nepalis recruited in the Russian army were taken directly to the warzone in Ukraine.

KATHMANDU, Jan 6: Two individuals, who deceived people by promising hotel employment but sent them to the Russian army, have been apprehended.

KATHMANDU, Dec 26: Foreign Minister Narayan Prakash (NP) Saud has said that some 100 Nepalis who joined the Russian army have been reported missing.

KATHMANDU, Dec 20: One more Nepali national working in the Russian Army has died. The dead one has been identified as Kundan Nagal, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

KATHMANDU, Dec 13: In the guise of foreign employment, Nepali youths are being lured to various countries and falling victim to 'online scamming,' with Chinese criminal networks playing a significant role in this illicit activity.

In a laudable move, police have successfully busted a few rackets responsible for sending Nepali youths to join the Russian Army. This illicit operation has not only put the lives of our fellow citizens in imminent danger but has also cast a dark shadow on Nepal's international standing.

KATHMANDU, Dec 7: Police have busted a racket responsible for sending Nepali youths to join the Russian Army, leading to the arrests of 12 individuals and subsequent public disclosure.

In a deeply distressing and harrowing episode, around 1,000 Nepali youths are currently stranded in Kuwait, facing abject conditions and a future marred by uncertainty. These young souls embarked on a journey to earn a livelihood and support their families back home, but instead, they find themselves trapped in a web of deceit, unemployment, and unpaid wages.

KATHMANDU, Sep 8: Around 1,000 Nepali youths who ventured to Kuwait for overseas employment have found themselves in dire straits. These young individuals, who embarked on their journey to work as cleaners for the Kuwait-based company "The Blue Sea Trading Co WLL" some 11 months ago, now face a precarious situation.

In recent times, there has been a concerning trend of Nepali youths joining foreign armed forces, particularly in conflict-ridden countries like Russia. The Nepali authorities should take proactive measures to discourage this practice in order to protect the national interest and ensure the welfare of its citizens.

KATHMANDU, June 23: In the meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) on Friday, members of parliament (MPs) asked questions to Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal. During this session, MP Achyut Prasad Mainali raised a question regarding the recruitment of Nepali youths in the Russian Army and demanded a response from the government.

The decision for Nepali youths to pursue higher education or employment opportunities abroad is a prevalent and compelling phenomenon. Driven by a myriad of motivations, including the aspiration for quality education, promising career prospects, lucrative scholarships, enhanced skills and certification, and the desire for independence and a better quality of life, these individuals exhibit an unwavering determination to succeed.

The recruitment is illegal, say the Nepali stakeholders concerned

KATHMANDU, June 20: The outlawed Nepal Communist Party (NCP) on Saturday demanded that the Nepali youths be barred from joining the Gorkha Regiment (Indian Army).

Heed the youth

October 21, 2019 03:54 am

On September 20, when everybody’s attention was on Tudikhel where the government had organized an official event for the celebration of Constitution Day, in Maitighar and Baneshwar, some youths gathered with placards and banners that read: “Climate is changing, why aren’t we? #Friday for Future.”

Promoting family forestry

April 7, 2019 01:25 am

Family forests have played a lead role in economic transformation of Nepali farmers for decades. But slowly, this is getting replaced by various other forms of income generation and livelihood options. Majority of Nepali youths are in foreign land and others have migrated to city areas in search of opportunities and services.

Chasing Nepali Dream

December 1, 2018 00:20 am

A young South Asian, with dark eyebrows, bushy black hair, short but stout built, rushed to serve me. The moment he opened his mouth and spoke few words in English, I knew he was a Nepali. “Chiya lyaunush na hai” (please bring me a cup of tea) I responded in Nepali. His eyes lit up. “A dai, Nepali ho?” It was a statement in question.