Nepali Diaspora
Naresh Bhatt says he dismembered wife’s body after finding her dead
By Post Report Testifying in his murder trial, Bhatt said he tried to revive Mamta Kafle Bhatt before moving her body to the bathroom and stopping the dismemberment because he lacked the strength to continue.
Four Nepali Americans seek seats in three US state legislatures
By Sudeep Shiwakoti The four Democratic candidates are running in Maryland, New Hampshire and New York in the November 3 midterm elections.
Nepalis in Saudi Arabia urged to follow security alerts amid drone attacks
By Post Report The embassy in Riyadh calls for vigilance and warns against sharing unverified reports as missile and drone threats persist.
Houthi attacks raise safety fears among Nepali workers in Saudi Arabia
By Hom Karki Around 400,000 Nepalis work in Saudi Arabia. Recent attacks have raised fresh concerns about their safety as workers call for better protection and emergency arrangements.
Far from home, Dashain carries a different kind of ache
By Yubaraj Katuwal In Japan, a Nepali migrant celebrates with friends beside Hiroshima’s Motoyasu river, finding a sense of belonging while longing for family, home and a father who will never welcome him back.
Malaysia to raise minimum monthly wage to 2,000 ringgit
By Hom Karki The increase, announced in the 2027 budget, is expected to benefit more than four million workers, including Nepalis, although micro, small and medium-sized businesses will receive an exemption.
Migrant workers share joy of coming home for Dashain after years away
By Hom Karki Some are returning after over a decade, while others will mark the festival in workers’ compounds far from home.
Budget-friendly places for Nepali students in Daejeon
By Post Report These five areas offer students different ways to balance affordable rent, convenient commutes and everyday amenities.
Budget-friendly places for Nepali students in Leicester
By Post Report These five areas offer students different ways to balance affordable rent, convenient commutes and everyday amenities.
Budget-friendly places for Nepali students in Nagoya
By Post Report These five areas offer students different ways to balance affordable rent, convenient commutes and everyday amenities.
An ever-booming Nepali diaspora is being served by severely understaffed missions
By Rajesh Mishra Heavy consular workloads are keeping diplomats busy with routine services instead of trade, investment and economic diplomacy.
Budget-friendly places for Nepali students in Hamilton
By Post Report A guide to Hamilton’s popular suburbs, weighing rent, convenience, commute and student life.
Two Nepalis killed on Romanian railway track
By Hom Karki Victims died on the spot in early morning incident in Bacău; police and railway authorities begin probe into the accident.
Australia tightens student visa rules, rejects 64 percent of Nepali applications
By Narayan Khadka Stricter screening measures and higher non-refundable visa fees have led to a sharp decline in applications from Nepal.
Budget-friendly places for Nepali students in Ohio
By Post Report A breakdown of cities in the American Midwest for Nepali students to decide where cost of living and career prospects line up best.
Migrant workers can strike under new Qatari labour law
By Hom Karki Amendments introduce worker-management committees, allow virtual dispute hearings, tighten penalties for wage violations and extend non-compete restrictions to two years.
67 Nepalis died in Japan over ten months, 25 killed themselves
By Hom Karki 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.
Nepali workers among injured in Qatar gas plant explosion, 13 killed
By Hom Karki Investigation underway as Qatar rules out sabotage and confirms no impact on LNG operations.
Saudi Arabia’s new skill test rule adds hurdles for Nepali workers
By Hom Karki New rule taking effect today requires workers travelling to the kingdom on labour visas to pass a mandatory skills certification test.
Nepalis making treacherous trip to Europe through the Balkan route
By Hom Karki More than a hundred Nepalis are currently stranded in Trieste on the Italian-Slovenian border. This migration process has become almost routine.