Ruby Rauniyar

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Education ministry sets criteria for appointment of member of TU Service Commission

Published On: April 3, 2024 10:00 AM NPT By: Ruby Rauniyar

KATHMANDU, April 3: The appointment process commenced five months after the member post of Tribhuvan University (TU) Service Commission became vacant. This time, specific criteria have been established for appointing new members.

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Will education minister Shrestha give up the role of vice-chancellor to prioritize autonomy of universities?

Published On: March 9, 2024 08:32 AM NPT By: Ruby Rauniyar

KATHMANDU, March 9: After assuming office on March 6, the newly-appointed Minister for Education, Science and Technology, Sumana Shrestha, made her first decision to amend the system of appointing chancellor and vice-chancellor of universities across Nepal.

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Rabina Maharjan: Transforming adversity into inspiration as educator and principal in Kathmandu

Published On: March 8, 2024 10:20 PM NPT By: Ruby Rauniyar

Despite being born in Kathmandu, Rabina Maharjan's struggle was no less than that of the women in remote areas. Her family's descent into extreme poverty began with her father's battle with addiction.

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No VIP worship arrangement at Pashupatinath Temple this Shivaratri

Published On: March 5, 2024 02:05 PM NPT By: Ruby Rauniyar

KATHMANDU, March 5: The Pashupati Area Development Trust (PADT) completed all preparations for Mahashivaratri on Friday. During Mahashivaratri, around 700,000 pilgrims visit the Pashupati area every year.

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'Nepal’s education policy formulated at the behest of donor agencies'

Published On: March 3, 2024 09:09 PM NPT By: Ruby Rauniyar

KATHMANDU, March 3: The educational institutions and policies seem to be continuously shaped by the donor agencies in Nepal. Sometimes, the three-level school education is turned into two levels. Sometimes, a grading system is implemented where all students pass.

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14 shortlisted candidates for position of TU vice-chancellor to undergo interviews on February 18

Published On: February 16, 2024 08:30 PM NPT By: Ruby Rauniyar

KATHMANDU, Feb 16: The interview of the shortlisted candidates for the position of Vice-Chancellor of Tribhuvan University (TU) will be held on February 18.

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For the first time, women professors contesting for the position of Vice-Chancellor of TU

Published On: January 25, 2024 07:00 PM NPT By: Ruby Rauniyar

KATHMANDU, Jan 25: For the first time in the history of Tribhuvan University (TU),  women have applied for the position of Vice-Chancellor.

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Govt makes whimsical decisions on SEE

Published On: January 17, 2024 11:15 AM NPT By: Ruby Rauniyar

KATHMANDU, Jan 17:  School level is the starting point of learning for children's future. A person's future is usually determined by what they learn in childhood. Examinations are important for measuring and evaluating the learning of a person. In this sense, any test administered to students at school level is necessarily linked to their learning.

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Govt refuses to recognize any university other than TU!

Published On: January 8, 2024 05:00 PM NPT By: Ruby Rauniyar

KATHMANDU, Jan 8: It has been found that the government has delayed the operation of a university established by law. It seems that the government has not accepted the existence of other universities except Tribhuvan University (TU).

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KMC warns of taking action against schools forcing students to purchase additional uniforms in the name of festivals

Published On: December 23, 2023 01:45 PM NPT By: Ruby Rauniyar

KATHMANDU, Dec 23: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has warned of taking action against schools that compel students to purchase extra clothing during various festivals.

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Indian company awarded contract fails to deliver Rs 1000 banknotes with Nepal raising concerns over quality

Published On: December 22, 2023 08:15 PM NPT By: Ruby Rauniyar

KATHMANDU, Dec 22: The Indian company awarded the tender to print banknotes of Rs 1000 denomination with security threads has not yet delivered the notes. Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) granted approval to Security Printing & Minting Corporation of India Ltd in November 2022 to print Rs 1000 banknotes worth Rs 430 million. However, the company, approved to print a total of US $11.13 million (approximately Rs 1.47 billion), has not submitted a single banknote as per the agreement.

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Do records matter for TU more than quality education?

Published On: December 21, 2023 09:00 AM NPT By: Ruby Rauniyar

KATHMANDU, Dec 21: Tribhuvan University claimed to have set a 'Guinness World Record' during its 49th convocation ceremony, boasting the largest attendance by graduate students. This declaration was posted on the university's website alongside a certificate supposedly issued by a representative of the Guinness Book of World Records, which is false.

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Encroachment of Agriculture and Forestry University land on the rise

Published On: December 4, 2023 01:15 PM NPT By: Ruby Rauniyar

KATHMANDU, Dec 4: The teachers and employees of Agriculture and Forestry University have launched a protest after the office-bearers of the university who were appointed on the basis of the quotas of the major political parties started distributing the university’s land to organizations affiliated with their respective political parties.

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KMC teachers visit Bangladesh to learn skills

Published On: November 23, 2023 04:15 PM NPT By: Ruby Rauniyar

KATHMANDU, Nov 23: Some teachers and employees of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) have gone to Bangladesh.

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KMC extends application deadline for appointment of principals

Published On: November 21, 2023 08:30 PM NPT By: Ruby Rauniyar

KATHMANDU, Nov 21: Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has extended the deadline for the appointment of principals after not receiving the application as per the demand.

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Results of Grade 12 reflect challenges in teaching and learning process

Published On: November 10, 2023 07:00 PM NPT By: Ruby Rauniyar

KATHMANDU, Nov 10:  The National Examination Board (NEB) announced the results of the Class 12 grade enhancement examination on Thursday. Like in the past, this year also the results of the examination show progress up to 75 percent, while the NEB stated that the results should be above 80 percent.

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TU Chancellor should be selected through open competition: VC Baskota

Published On: November 2, 2023 10:49 PM NPT By: Ruby Rauniyar

KATHMANDU, Nov 2: Tribhuvan University (TU) Vice-Chancellor Dharma Kant Baskota has said that he worked as a ‘refugee’ for a four-year term due to the lockout of students' and teachers' organizations from various parts of the university.

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Abolishment of SEE raises concern over quality of school education and university admission

Published On: October 11, 2023 02:59 PM NPT By: Ruby Rauniyar

KATHMANDU, Oct 11: The School Education Bill 2080 BS has sparked controversy because of the provisions regarding the Secondary Education Examination (SEE), which could potentially lead to a decline in overall school education quality and weaken the university admission base.

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Over Rs 35 billion will be needed to implement agreement with teachers: Education ministry

Published On: October 6, 2023 03:00 PM NPT By: Ruby Rauniyar

KATHMANDU, Oct 6: An additional Rs 35 billion will be needed to fulfill the obligations set forth in the agreement between the government and the Teachers' Federation. The Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology has conducted an assessment indicating that should the government's School Education Bill be amended and passed by the federal parliament in accordance with the agreement, an additional budget of over Rs 35 billion will be needed to accommodate these changes.

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School Education Bill brings concerns of politicization of NEB

Published On: October 4, 2023 05:45 PM NPT By: Ruby Rauniyar

KATHMANDU, Oct 4: Concerns are growing among stakeholders over the proposed School Education Bill 2080, which they believe could lead to the politicization of the National Examination Board (NEB). Experts argue that the government's move to introduce this bill without consulting teachers is a cause for alarm.

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