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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged the government and all the bodies concerned to implement the provision of minimum remuneration fixed by the government for workers.

Issuing a press note on the occasion of the 135th International Labor Day today, the NHRC wants the incorporation of workers from all sectors in the Social Security Fund, the creation of an atmosphere conducive to safe and decent work for all, and an end to all forms of labor exploitation.

Stressing the effective implementation of national and international laws regarding the strengthening of workers' rights, the national human rights body expressed its concern over a large exodus of Nepali youths in search of abroad job opportunities because of what it says is the lack of employment environment and work dignity inside the country.

The issues of delayed payment, labor exploitation, and violation of other rights of workers in the private sector have been reported to the NHRC. Moreover, its attention has been drawn to the reported cases of violence and sexual harassment against children forced to work in brick kilns, hotels, restaurants, and private homes due to poverty.

Various researches indicate that workplace incidents leading to injuries, mutilations, and, tragically, fatalities persist in Nepal, as reported by the NHRC.

The NHRC has stressed the need to uphold fundamental labor rights, such as respect for labor, non-discrimination for equal work, providing appointment letters, preventing child labor, ensuring minimum wages, offering leave and rest facilities, maintaining a safe working environment, providing social security, upholding the right to trade union, and supporting collective bargaining. It has reminded one and all that these rights are enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, relevant UN Conventions ratified by Nepal, ILO standards, Nepal's constitution, labor laws, and associated regulations.

As the world observes May Day or Labor Day today, the focus is on advocating for safety and health in workplaces amidst a rising climate crisis. In Nepal, this day is commemorated under the theme of "decent work, respect for labor: our campaign."

One more person, who was critically injured while trying to douse the fire at Tapeshwor Community Forest in Godawari Municipality-4, Badikhel, Lalitpur, succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment at the Kirtipur-based Burn Hospital.

Shankar and Ramesh Pahari were seriously injured when they went to contain the forest fire.

Shankar died on Tuesday while Ramesh breathed his last this morning, SP Naresh Raj Subedi of the District Police Range, Lalitpur said.

The fire broke out in community forests of Godavari Municipality-6, Tikabhaira, Mahadev Khola Satya community forest of ward 5, Tapeshwar temple's forest of ward 4, Badikhel, Chheda Community Forest of ward 9, Jayabhadra community forest of ward 3, Charghare community forest of ward 10, SP Subedi shared.

He further informed that the fire also spread to Dhungeni Patle community forest, Taplechap community forest of ward 2, government forest at Kundulle of Bagmati Rural Municipality-5 and Lubhu Patle Community Forest of Mahalaxmi Municipality-3 since last night.

The International Labor Day or May Day is being celebrated today with the theme 'History, Achievements and the Road Ahead'.

Workers all over the world take this day as an opportunity to keep everyone aware of the protection and promotion of labor rights with mutual unity and solidarity.

This day will remind of the movements and achievements made so far for the establishment of the right to decent work and reasonable wages.

The Constitution of Nepal has guaranteed the right to employment of the citizens and the right to fair remuneration and contribution-based social security for every worker.

On the occasion of May Day, the Joint Trade Union Coordination Committee is organizing a special program at Bhrikutimandap today in the presence of Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal.

Committee General Secretary Prem Prasad Khanal said that the rally will be organized from the new road before the ceremony.

More than Rs 10. 34 million has been stolen from the branch of Nabil Bank in Birgunj.

District Police Office, Parsa spokesperson DSP Kumar Bikram Thapa said that more than Rs 10. 34 was stolen from the branch of Nabil Bank at Bypass Road on Sunday night.

The security guard informed branch manager Pawan Paudel when he saw a new bolt in the main gate of the bank at around 8:30 am on Monday, according to him.

After Paudel informed police, a police team broke into the bank after breaking the new padlock of the main gate and found that around Rs 10. 34 was stolen from the bank, DSP Thapa informed.

“The thieves had stolen the money by cutting the box with a welding machine. There was even more money in the bank’s vault. But the vault is safe,” he said.

Thapa said that no one stays at the bank for security during the night time.

He said that the thieves took the opportunity of the same thing and made off with the cash.

In the video recorded in the CCTV camera, a group of four to five persons were seen entering the bank by breaking the lock of the main gate and decamping with the money of the box by putting it in a sack, Thapa said.

Following the incident, the bank’s branch manager filed a complaint at the District Police Office, Parsa on Tuesday, he said.

The Nabil Bank’s branch was established at the Bypass Road on June 1, 2023.