67 Nepalis die in Japan in over ten months, 25 by suicide
Most victims were student visa holders engaged in work, as rising costs, loan pressure and weak support systems fuel concern over mental health and labour oversight.
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Nepal’s anti-graft body files passport graft case against 18 defendants
Anti-graft body accuses officials and two German firms of rigging the e-passport contract. Concerns grow over dwindling passport stocks and future supplies.
Kathmandu Valley battles bird flu outbreaks
Officials say infection has been reported at over 50 places.
Nepal tea industry shutdown puts 60,000 workers at risk after India tightens export rules
More than 80 factories and estates in Jhapa and Ilam remain closed, pushing daily wage workers into an immediate income and livelihood crisis.
Global tensions keep Nepali students in home universities as enrolment climbs
The education ministry figures show that 749,392 students are currently enrolled in universities and academies across the country.
Nepal government resumes digital verification of displaced squatters
Fresh data collection covers previously registered families living outside holding centres as relief payments near.
Domestic violence on the rise: Nepal sees 528 spousal deaths in six years
Police data show 68 women were killed by husbands in FY 2025–26 alone. Experts cite relationship stress, mistrust and weak intervention systems as key drivers.
Nepal’s LGBTQI+ rights gains remain out of reach for many
Despite landmark court rulings and constitutional guarantees, members of the community state they still encounter discrimination when seeking documents, education, healthcare, and…
Saudi Arabia’s new skill test rule adds hurdles for Nepali workers
New rule taking effect today requires workers travelling to the kingdom on labour visas to pass a mandatory skills certification test.
Three-quarters of newborn care facilities in Nepal lack critical medicines
Assessment by the health ministry shows newborn units rely heavily on contract staff, while infection control, hygiene and quality monitoring remain weak.