Nepalese migrant workers continue to seek jobs abroad even in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to government data. Lack of job opportunities at home and inadequate government reintegration schemes have forced even those returning to Nepal due to the pandemic out, experts claim. “Lack of jobs […]
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Nepal stretches Suspension of domestic and international flights
The Nepal government has decided to extend the suspension of domestic and international flights as well as public transport until August 31 amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Monday’s decision came amid a resurgence of new COVID-19 cases in the Himalayan nation since the nearly four-month long lockdown was lifted on July […]
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Rato Machindranath Chariot Pulling Festival Starts in Nepal
The longest chariot festival in Nepal, the Rato Machindranath Chariot Festival earlier postponed due to the lockdown imposed to stem the Coronavirus pandemic, began on Saturday, as per local media. According to the organizing committee, July 25 is chosen as the holy day for the inauguration of the festival by […]