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Teachers' protest disrupts education: Students face uncertainty
Teachers' protest disrupts education: Students face uncertai...

Ojashwi Acharya, a student at Shree Damkada Secondary School in Palpa, says her excitement about starting a new class has faded after the school did not publish her Grade 8 exam results. When she visited the school on Wednesday to inquire about the results, Principal Mohan Sapkota explained that the...
1 day ago

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Govt moves to resolve teachers’ concern, prepares to bring them back to schools
Govt moves to resolve teachers’ concern, prepares to bring t...

The government has begun preparations to bring community school teachers back to classrooms. These teachers have been protesting on the streets of Kathmandu for the past 12 days, demanding the enactment of the School Education Act. They launched the protest to push for a unified management system fo...
4 days ago

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TU Vice Chancellor Baral’s resignation in limbo
TU Vice Chancellor Baral’s resignation in limbo

Nearly two weeks have passed since Tribhuvan University Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Keshar Jung Baral tendered his resignation, but authorities have yet to decide on it.
Apr 09, 2025

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Teachers warn of nationwide strikes as govt remains indifferent to their demands
Teachers warn of nationwide strikes as govt remains indiffer...

Teachers took to the streets on Thursday (April 3), demanding the issuance of the School Education Act as their sole demand, and continued their protest on Sunday. Responding to the call of the Nepal Teachers' Association (NTA), teachers from across the country gathered in Kathmandu, but the governm...
Apr 07, 2025

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PABSON emphasizes keeping private schools within companies
PABSON emphasizes keeping private schools within companies

The newly elected executive committee of the Private and Residential Schools Organization Nepal (PABSON) emphasized keeping currently operating private schools within companies. The 16th National General Assembly of PABSON, held in Kathmandu on March 10 and 11, elected Krishna Prasad Adhikari as the...
Apr 01, 2025

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TU Vice Chancellor Baral resigns citing political interferences in his works
TU Vice Chancellor Baral resigns citing political interferen...

Professor Dr Keshar Jung Baral, Vice Chancellor of Tribhuvan University (TU), resigned from his position one year after his appointment. He tendered his resignation citing obstructions from various quarters to implement his vision for the university.
Mar 31, 2025

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Nepal’s population expected to reach 33.5 million by 2108
Nepal’s population expected to reach 33.5 million by 2108

The National Statistics Office (NSO) estimates that Nepal's population will increase by 4.3 million by the year 2108. Based on the five thematic reports related to the National Census 2021, which the office released on Tuesday, it projects that Nepal's population will reach 33.5 million by 2108.
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Mar 26, 2025

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Maha Kumbh expected to draw more devotees on Shivaratri
Maha Kumbh expected to draw more devotees on Shivaratri

The ongoing 45-day Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, India, is expected to have a positive impact during the Maha Shivaratri festival. This year, the vibrant atmosphere of Maha Shivaratri, a major Hindu festival, has already started to be seen more in the Pashupatinath Temple area than in previous years.
Feb 25, 2025

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Nepali students demand security guarantees before returning to KIIT University
Nepali students demand security guarantees before returning...

Nepali students are still living in fear due to the inhuman treatment they suffered at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT-KIT) University in Odisha, India. They are struggling as they no longer can trust the university's repeated calls to return.
Feb 22, 2025

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Cyberbullying affects two children daily in Nepal, Majority of cases on Facebook
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.
Feb 15, 2025
