KATHMANDU, April 19: The government has decided to close schools and colleges in the city area and districts with high risk of COVID-19 until the end of Baishak (May 14).

KATHMANDU, April 13: Even as the stakeholders concerned have suggested the government not to take any decision to suspend physical classes, the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) has reiterated its stance that suspending physical classes in schools and colleges is the only way to contain the spread of COVID-19.

KATHMANDU, April 12: Amid preparation of the government to take various measures to contain the spread of COVID-19, various stakeholders have asked the government not to take any decision to suspend physical classes in schools and colleges.

COVID-19 infection rate doubled among children below 18 years of age.

KATHMANDU, April 4: Schools and colleges across the country were shut down following off the charts pollution levels early last week. The education institutions are resuming classes from today.