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.
Nepal’s falling female births widening gender gap
Gaps high in Sudurpaschim, Madhesh as preference for sons drives sex-selective abortions.
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.
Uneasy neighbours
India cannot afford to lose Bangladesh as a friendly nation, the writer argues.
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.