Nepal allows sending workers to Israel’s agriculture and caregiving sectors
Cabinet approves three labour protocols, paving the way for long-term employment opportunities and recruitment through government channels.
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Former Nepali PM Oli denies ordering police to fire on Gen Z protesters
The former prime minister was questioned over suppression of youth protests in which a total of 77 were killed.
When animals are abused in Nepal, reporting is rare and punishments minimal
Activists say lack of awareness and fear of getting involved in the legal process keep many witnesses from reporting incidents.
Nepal’s wide wholesale-retail price gap keeps veggies out of common person’s reach
Wholesale prices have dropped sharply at Kalimati, but weak market monitoring has allowed retailers to keep prices high, consumer rights activists say.
Dolphin population in Nepal’s Karnali river drops to three
Experts cite water depletion and habitat loss as main reasons.
Nepal’s poultry sector faces challenges reminiscent of post-Covid era despite growing demand
Rising feed costs, dependency on imports, and shrinking hatcheries threaten Nepal’s once-thriving poultry industry as stakeholders call for government support ahead of National…
Nepal’s celebrities, Gen Z, and the ballot
Decades of political “musical chair” has left Nepal’s political landscape in a state of constant instability.
Elephant festival revives tourism in Nepali village after prolonged slump
The elephant festival has been held in Chitwan for decades, though it has long faced opposition from animal rights activists.
Nepal’s workplaces still fail new mothers
The absence of breastfeeding-friendly workplaces has been forcing women to choose between childcare and career. Experts urge policy action.
Calls mount to diversify Nepal’s cardamom export market as shipments soar
Pakistan, Bangladesh and West Asia are major consumers of the pricey spice but Nepal doesn’t sell to them directly.