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Govt to integrate informal workers into social security system



KATHMANDU: The government has announced plans to bring workers in informal and unorganized sectors into the social security system by June.

Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle made the announcement while presenting the budget for fiscal year 2026/27 in the Federal Parliament.

He said the initiative aims to help resolve labour disputes and expand social protection coverage to workers who are currently outside formal employment systems.

Publish Date : 29 May 2026 16:28 PM

Bhotekoshi flood: 199 unidentified bodies disposed of

CHITWAN: Authorities have disposed of 199 unidentified bodies recovered in

Saptakoshi water level rises, 22 Koshi Barrage gates opened

SUNSARI: Twenty-two gates of the Koshi Barrage have been opened

Rasuwa flood: NTB to set up information desk to provide updates on tourists

KATHMANDU: The Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) is set to operate

Rain expected in Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini today

KATHMANDU: The weather is currently generally cloudy across the country.

ACC Premier Cup: Nepal to face Bahrain in first match today

KATHMANDU: Nepal will take on Bahrain in its opening match of