KATHMANDU, Feb 22: Prof Dr Keshar Jung Baral has been appointed as the Vice-Chancellor (VC) of Tribhuvan University.

KATHMANDU, Feb 20: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has clarified that the appointment of a vice-chancellor at Tribhuvan University is under process.

KATHMANDU, Feb 9: The recommendation committee formed to recommend names for the Vice Chancellor of Tribhuvan University (TU) has shortlisted 14 candidates.

KATHMANDU, Jan 19: The Standing Committee of the Tribhuvan University (TU) Academic Council has announced a one-time opportunity for students admitted after 2058 BS, who have yet to complete their thesis, term paper, project report, internship, practical examination, and teaching practice. This decision was made during the Academic Council Standing Committee meeting held on January 10.

KATHMANDU, Jan 14: Office of the Controller of Examinations of Tribhuvan University (TU) is trying to end the situation where students have to go to the office at Balkhu to complete their work.

Dr. Baburam Bhattarai's intellectual standing raises significant concerns, given his endorsement and active participation in a violent political movement - that resulted in the loss of thousands of precious lives - in pursuit of radical societal change.

KATHMANDU, Dec 8: After canceling previous call for applications amid controversy surrounding its criteria, the Tribhuvan University (TU) has invited fresh applications for the post of the Vice Chancellor of the country’s oldest and largest university.

KATHMANDU, Jan 7: Tribhuvan University (TU) has announced that the public notice regarding the call for applications issued on January 5 to fill the vacant post of Vice-Chancellor has been canceled. The university published a notice on Sunday, canceling the previous call.

KATHMANDU, Jan 6: The Delegated Management and Government Assurance Committee under the National Assembly has expressed its concerns over the delegated laws of the Tribhuvan University (TU).

KATHMANDU, Jan 5: Prime Minister and Chancellor of Tribhuvan University (TU), Pushpa Kamal Dahal has directed the Education Minister to correct the advertisement announced for Vice-Chancellor and advertise it again.

Tribhuvan University (TU) on Monday achieved a remarkable feat by securing a place in the 'Official World Records' for hosting the largest-ever convocation ceremony, with over 26,000 attendees. While this accomplishment is undoubtedly a moment of pride for the university and the nation, it prompts us to reflect on the crucial aspect of academic quality and the need for TU to evolve into a center of excellence.

KATHMANDU, Dec 18: Tribhuvan University (TU) has set a world record in the ‘Official World Record’ for graduating the highest number of students in the world at once during a convocation ceremony.

KATHMANDU, Nov 24: The Kathmandu District Court has sentenced six individuals who attacked Tribhuvan University Assistant Professor Prem Chaluane to two years imprisonment.

KATHMANDU, Nov 6: The second South Asian Symposium on Microbial Ecology, 2023 (SASME 2023), jointly organized by the Microbial Ecology Network – Nepal and Tribhuvan University (TU), has concluded successfully. This three-day symposium took place in Dhulikhel, Nepal, from November 1 to November 3, 2023.

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.

KATHMANDU, Sept 26: Tribhuvan University (TU) has eased the process for obtaining degree equivalence, making it more accessible to students. Under the revised policy, students who have studied at internationally ranked universities will find it easier to obtain equivalency from TU.

KATHMANDU, Sept 5: Tribhuvan University has implemented electronic administration (automated system) in the offices of all its agencies to make the service system fast, efficient and effective.

Tribhuvan University (TU) officials have put forth the idea of reducing the current four-year bachelor's program to three years in order to alleviate the burden on Nepali students and parents. They cite countries like the UK and India as arguments for such a proposal and argue that Nepal should produce graduates for the country, rather than following the 4-year model used in America. The arguments presented seem somewhat misplaced and lack thorough assessment. Instead of delving into details, I will make two points.

KATHMANDU, Aug 11: Nepali students who have completed their schooling or higher education from foreign boards and universities are struggling to get equivalence certificates from Tribhuvan University. This is most likely to lead to brain drain to foreign countries, warn experts.

KATHMANDU, Aug 5: In response to students' feedback expressing discomfort with English medium question papers, Tribhuvan University (TU) has taken the initiative to provide question papers in both English and Nepali languages for the Bachelor's level.

KATHMANDU, July 22: The Dean of the Faculty of Education and Professor at Tribhuvan University, Chitra Bahadur Budhathoki, has presented a written proposal to the academic council for the continuation of the three-year graduation program of Tribhuvan University (TU), saying that the four-year graduation program has added burden on the students. This unexpected proposal has shocked students, parents and professors.

KATHMANDU, June 22: The apex court issued the interim order in response to a writ petition filed by Assistant Professor Prem Chaluane at Tribhuvan University against the government's move to withdraw the case against his assailants.

Provide Justice to Prem Chalaune

June 22, 2023 07:15 am

The government’s decision to withdraw the cases against individuals involved in the physical assault of Tribhuvan University Assistant Professor Prem Chalaune has been the issue of concern across the country. The assault on Assistant Professor Chalaune, which took place on October 6, 2020, was a brutal act of violence that should not be forgotten or forgiven.

KATHMANDU, May 29: The government has announced plans to develop the Tribhuvan University cricket ground as an international-standard cricket ground.

KATHMANDU, May 26: A memorandum of understanding has been signed between the Faculty of Management, Tribhuvan University and the Idea Studio Nepal to boost educational entrepreneurship and start-ups.

KATHMANDU, April 21: The Tribhuvan University Office of the Examination Control has postponed its April 23 examinations.

KATHMANDU, March 21: National Assembly member Khimlal Devkota has accused the government of not being serious about improving the current sorry state of Tribhuvan University (TU).

KATHMANDU, March 19: After a long gap of 14 years, the Free Students Union (FSU) election in the constituent and affiliated campuses including the Central Campus of the Tribhuvan University (TU) is taking place today.

FSU Election: Things to Consider

March 19, 2023 08:35 am

The Free Student Union (FSU) election is taking place on Sunday in all constituents and affiliated campuses of Tribhuvan University (TU). The FSU usually advocates for student rights, academic growth, democracy, and freedom. However, looking over the past activities of the FSU and its leaders, there are things that students need to consider before casting their votes.

KATHMANDU, March 11: Filing of nomination papers of candidates standing in the Free Students Union (FSU) election for constituent campuses under Tribhuvan University is taking place today.

TU grappling with financial problems

January 6, 2023 10:50 am

KATHMANDU, Jan 6: Tribhuvan University, the oldest university of Nepal, is facing financial problems. The government is blamed for not allocating enough budget, thus creating the situation.

KATHMANDU, Jan 6: Tribhuvan University (TU) has prepared to hold the elections to free students unions (FSUs) on March 19.

KATHMANDU, Jan 3: Election of the Free Students’ Union (FSU) under the Tribhuvan University (TU) will be held on March 19.

KATHMANDU, Jan 5:  Tribhuvan University and the University of Nevada, Reno, USA, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote research and academic collaboration.

KATHMANDU, Dec 20; It has been a year since Safalta Shrestha, 24, passed her bachelor's degree in sociology. She wants to pursue a master’s degree in psychology. Tribhuvan University has a provision where one-year post graduate degree in psychology is compulsory for students of other faculties to pursue a master’s degree in psychology. But so far, Tribhuvan University has not been able to open admission for this subject. As a result, Shrestha said that she was not able to enroll for the subject during the August intake last year due to the inordinate delay on part of the university.

KATHMANDU, August 29: Samsung, a leading consumer electronics and smartphones brand, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Tribhuvan University (TU) Institute of Engineering (IoE) to train youth in Nepal on future tech skills such as artificial intelligence, big data, coding & programming and internet of things as part of its global CSR initiative ‘Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC)’.

TU demands security

August 28, 2022 13:59 pm

KATHMANDU, August 28: Tribhuvan University (TU) has demanded security from the government, stating that it has been receiving threats from a student union.

KATHMANDU, July 12: Member of the National Assembly Dil Kumari Rawal Thapa Parvati has said that the Nepali language should be used in the question papers of the examinations conducted by Tribhuvan University.

KATHMANDU, June 29: The International Organization for Migration (IOM), in collaboration with the Central Department of Population Studies (CDPS), Tribhuvan University (TU), has announced plans to launch a school on Migration Studies in Nepal.

KATHMANDU, Feb 2: Tribhuvan University (TU) has decided to conduct all examinations postponed earlier due to fresh wave of the COVID-19 pandemic from February 13.

KATHMANDU, Jan 25: Minister for Education, Science and Technology, Devendra Poudel has directed the Office of the Controller of Examinations under Tribhuvan University (TU) to publish the results of the past exams without any further delay.

KATHMANDU, Dec 20: Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has said that it is the responsibility of the state to create an environment where talent can be utilized in the country and society by getting higher education easily and conveniently at the 47th Convocation ceremony of Tribhuvan University on Monday.

KATHMANDU, August 20: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between Tribhuvan University (Nepal) and Tel Aviv University (Israel) in order to further strengthen cooperation between Nepal and Israel in the field of education, culture, technology, science and environment.

KATHMANDU, August 9: Everest Premier League (EPL) has secured Bajaj Pulsar as its title sponsor for EPL T20 cricket leauge, which is scheduled to begin from September 25 at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground.

"The lockdown caused by the corona virus has made the teaching of art very challenging. As it is a practical subject, we are discussing how to teach it online and through other means.”

KATHMANDU, Mar 2: Prime and St Lawrence College secured respective wins on the second day of the ongoing eighth edition of nationwide Tribhuvan University BSC-CSIT Cup T20 cricket tournament in Kathmandu on Sunday.

KATHMANDU, Feb 5: Six former vice-chancellors of Tribhuvan University have urged the government to appoint the vice-chancellors and boards of trustees of the universities without further delay.

Revitalizing sociology and anthropology

January 22, 2020 09:57 am

Visual images are powerful mediums in understanding people and the society. They help us memorialize the events of the past from the present. Last Friday (January 17), I was in North Bengal University, Siliguri, to attend International Seminar on State-Society Relationship in the Himalayas—organized by Centre for Himalayan Studies. There I presented a paper on the trajectory of anthropologist Dor Bahadur Bista and his seminal work People of Nepal, published in 1967. Along with my presentation, I had planned to display some of the photographs of Bista. Unfortunately, I couldn’t do so due to a technical hitch that occurred during my presentation.

KATHMANDU, Jan 11: The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu, in association with Central Hindi Department under Tribhuvan University, organized an event to mark the Vishwa Hindi Diwas on Friday.

KATHMANDU, Jan 10: Indian Embassy in Kathmandu in association with Central Hindi Department under the Tribhuvan University organized a program to mark Vishwa Hindi Diwas, on Friday.