Nepal's LDC Graduation: Implication, Opportunities, and Pathways According to United Nation (UN), Least Developed Countries (LDCs) are defined as nations with the lowest socioeconomic development levels, characterized by low income, weak human assets, and high economic and environmental vulnerability. Nepal 01 Oct, 2024
EDITORIAL: Education in Madhes Following the restructuring of the state on federal lines, education upto the plus two level and the management of the teachers are the responsibility of the local levels. However, the Federal Education Bill is in the process of being endorsed by the federal parliament. Opinion 14 Sep, 2022
EDITORIAL - LDC graduation On Wednesday, the 40th plenary of the 76th Session of the UNGA had unanimously adopted a resolution endorsing the graduation of Nepal as well as Bangladesh and Lao People’s Democratic Republic from the LDC category after an extended preparatory period of five years – instead of the usual three years – for the smooth transition. Opinion 29 Nov, 2021
CLCs in transforming local education Local communities can play an important role in strengthening the education system as the responsibility of running schools have now been devolved to the local authorities. Given the daunting needs, many municipalities are struggling to meet the... Travel 26 Aug, 2020
Uprooting illiteracy in two years: Needs relevant laws soon The government is mulling derecognising thumb impressions on government and other documents. This move is aimed at encouraging everyone to be literate. However, this rule will not be applicable to those above 60 years of age Development is possible... 11 Nov, 2019
Education for women Education is the initial step in supporting women to choose the way of life they want to lead. It is the foundation of development and plays a vital role in the progress of society. A woman is the core of the society because she organises household... 08 Nov, 2019
Multipurpose evacuation centre to be built in Lalitpur Kathmandu, January 21 In a bid to provide immediate shelter to people displaced by natural disasters, International Organisation for Migration Nepal and Lalitpur Metropolitan City today jointly started the construction of Multipurpose Evacuation... Travel 22 Jan, 2019
Evacuation centre being built for people displaced by natural disasters Kathmandu, December 14 International Organisation for Migration Nepal in coordination with Changu Narayan Municipality, Bhaktapur, has started construction of a multi-purpose evacuation centre in the municipality. The building will be used to... Horoscopes 15 Dec, 2018
Ensuring a life of dignity for her Kathmandu Women are often marginalised and victimised. Treated as the ‘second sex’, they are often subjugated in our patriarchal society. Women tolerate all kinds of misbehaviour and harassment with a hope that an end will come to such... Art & Culture 10 Jul, 2016
Intensive literacy campaign fails to achieve its target Rajbiraj, June 17 An adult literacy campaign that was launched by District Education Office, Saptari about one-and-a-half years ago to combat illiteracy in Saptari has failed to meet its target. The Intensive Literacy Campaign was launched as... Travel 18 Jun, 2016
Learning has no age bar An octogenarian, Man Kumari Layalu, of Salleri Tole at Diktel-2, Khotang attends the adult literacy class, run with the financial support provided by the District Education Office, Khotang, on Monday, April 18, 2016. Photo: RSS
