Nepali migrant workers hit by Gulf countries’ vaccine norms

Major labor destination countries like Saudi Arabia, Qatar, United Arab Emirates are tightening their respective norms for the entry of foreign workforces, putting the jobs of thousands of workers, who are yet to receive their vaccines, at risk.

Nepali migrant workers in India heading back home

As India reports more than 100,000 cases of Covid-19 daily, Nepali migrant workers in India have started their journey back home to Nepal, reported the Himalayan Times. Over a thousand people are crossing two main border crossings in Sudur Paschim province.