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Cyberbullying affects two children daily in Nepal, Majority...

A study conducted by various government and non-government agencies on the situation of children and women affected by online abuse has revealed that children are more likely to be involved in online abuse.  
5 days ago
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Singlehood is no barrier as Nepali women move on

As more Nepali women embrace singlehood—whether through choice, widowhood or separation—their growing financial independence and shifting social norms are reshaping traditional family structures. With nearly a million single women households in Nepal, the latest census highlights a signi...
Feb 05, 2025
Health

Nepal sets up school vaccination centers for cervical cancer

The government has focused on safeguarding girls and women against cervical cancer, with the available data showing that it is one of the most common diseases affecting women. The government has decided to conduct a vaccination campaign against cervical cancer at schools.
Jan 22, 2025
SOCIETY

TU vows action against teachers, staff not returning to duty

Tribhuvan University (TU) has vowed to take action against professors and employees who have gone abroad on study leave and have not yet returned to their job. 
Jan 08, 2025
SOCIETY

339,000 individuals obtain NOC in four years

The number of Nepali students going abroad has increased. A few decades ago, only children from affluent families went abroad for higher education, but in recent years, students from ordinary families have also started pursuing the same goal abroad.
Jan 01, 2025
SOCIETY

Vice-Chancellor Baral breaks promise on merit-based appointm...

On Sunday, deans and directors were appointed to TU, based on a power-sharing arrangement in the name of meritocracy. In fact, Vice-Chancellor Baral was in the number 2 position on the recommendation list when he was appointed as the VC of the university. He was appointed as the VC due to his proxim...
Dec 17, 2024
SOCIETY

PM directs TU to appoint deans by December 22

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has expressed concern over the absence of deans at the country’s oldest and largest university, Tribhuvan University (TU). He said so during a TU Senate meeting on Thursday. Oli, also the Chancellor of TU, chaired the Senate meeting in his capacity as Chancellor.
Dec 13, 2024
SOCIETY

Over 300 students receive NOCs daily as study abroad trend c...

KATHMANDU, Oct 9: The trend of Nepali youth leaving the country for better opportunities and higher education abroad has surged recently.
Oct 09, 2024
SOCIETY

Dean selection process sparks controversy in TU, students st...

KATHMANDU, Sept 28: Tribhuvan University (TU) has courted controversy following the commencement of the process of selection of dean for the Faculty of  Humanities. Despite TU's intent to reduce political pressure by adhering to the standard criteria for filling positions, it has faced accusations t...
Sep 28, 2024
SOCIETY

Prof Dr Achyuta Samanta envisions a KIIT branch in Nepal

KATHMANDU, Sept 12: Prof Dr Achyuta Samanta, founder of Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) in India, is determined to expand his educational mission by opening a KIIT branch in Nepal. His aim is to provide free education to underprivileged communities, including tribal groups and econ...
Sep 12, 2024