On the occasion of Haritalika Teej 2082, the General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions (GEFONT) National Women’s Committee organized a greetings exchange and felicitation program on 18 August 2025.

Speaking at the event, GEFONT President Binod Shrestha stated that GEFONT has always celebrated Teej, focusing on the class-based movement. He expressed best wishes on the occasion of Teej, adding that if everyone continues engaging in the movement from their own roles, success can be achieved.

During the program, Honourable Bindu Shrestha, member of the GEFONT Parliamentary and Local Coordination Council and Minister for Industry, Commerce, Land and Administration of Bagmati Province, was honoured by the GEFONT National Women’s Committee.

Accepting the felicitation, Minister Shrestha stated that cooperation from the trade union movement is indispensable in making the industry and commerce sector labour-friendly. She highlighted the need for GEFONT’s support and expressed her commitment that, as a GEFONT cadre, she would never engage in any activity that would tarnish the organization’s reputation.

Chairing the program, GEFONT National Women’s Committee Chairperson Sita Lama urged everyone to break social malpractices and bad customs, mobilize working women into the organization, and contribute to building an egalitarian society.

The program was conducted by National Women’s Committee Secretary Vijaya Khadka, while Vice-Chairperson Kamala Tamang delivered the welcome remarks.

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The GEFONT Madhesh Province Women’s Committee organized a Teej greetings exchange program on 16 August 2025 at the provincial office in Simara.

The program was held under the chief guestship of GEFONT Vice President and Madhesh Province Public Accounts Committee Chairperson, Manju Thapa Magar, with the presence of Province President Kamlesh Jha, CPN (UML) Province Secretariat Member Sundar BK, and other guests.

The extended meeting of the CPN (UML) Workers' Special District Committee was held on 15 August 2025 at the GEFONT Hall under the chairmanship of President Tulshi Siwakoti.

In the meeting, UML Politburo Member and GEFONT President Binod Shrestha said that GEFONT’s struggle has been for class rights, and he further emphasized that everyone affiliated with the Special District Committee should be active with a positive mindset.

In the meeting, UML Valley Special Province Committee In-charge Sujita Shakya shed light on the relationship between party work and party organization within mass organizations; UML Valley Special Province President Prem Parajuli spoke about the role and importance of the party in the trade union movement; and UML Workers' Special District Committee In-charge Sita Lama spoke on the context of the upcoming Statute Convention.

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The Embassy of Nepal in Kuwait issued a press release on 15 August 2025 stating that some Nepalis had died due to the consumption of toxic alcohol and 35 had been hospitalized, urging all not to consume hazardous and risky food and beverages harmful to health.

The press release did not specify the number of Nepalis who lost their lives. However, it is understood that at least nine Nepalis died after consuming toxic alcohol.

The Ministry of Health of Kuwait said that more than 160 people were affected due to the consumption of alcohol mixed with methanol, and among them, 23 had died.