UNESCO backs stronger, inclusive local education plans with best practice adaptation UNESCO, the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST), the Centre for Education and Human Resource Development (CEHRD), and USAID Early Grade Learning, in collaboration with the Municipality Association of Nepal (MUAN) and the National Association of Rural Municipalities in Nepal (NARMIN), have organized a consultative workshop towards transforming education in Nepal, in Pokhara. Nepal 01 Sep, 2024
TU's recklessness unnecessarily torturing students The country's oldest university has been infamous for the majority of its actions, including the politicization of vice-chancellor’s selection, equivalency issues and a lack of timely results. Kathmandu 31 Mar, 2024
Kathmandu University, Australia's CIHE sign agreement for historic dual degree programs across borders Kathmandu University has signed a historic agreement with Australia’s Crown Institute of Higher Education (CIHE) to jointly deliver dual degree programs, with students’ degrees to be awarded in both Nepal and Australia. Kathmandu 03 Aug, 2023
Discussion on 'Meet for Constructive Future' held Kathmandu Don Bosco College organised a panel discussion on ‘Meet for Constructive Future’ on Thursday in the capital, shedding light on vital issues pertaining to Nepal’s agriculture and education sectors. Kathmandu 28 Jul, 2023
Nepalis embrace Valentine's Day as part of becoming global citizens Valentine’s Day, although not originally a part of Nepali culture, has become a day where individuals can express their love and affection for their special someone. As Nepal embraces global trends in fashion, culture, and social media, Valentine’s Day, marked every year on February 14, has become a highly anticipated event, not just among teenagers, but also among the older generations. Nepal 14 Feb, 2023
Nepali higher education in doldrums: Need of emulating good practices Nepal’s education, in general, and higher education, in particular, are in a state of paralysis. This is a very worrying scene because the development of a nation depends primarily on the quality of education. Opinion 06 Sep, 2022
Double standard of govt-funded schools: A journey towards privatisation With the start of the new academic year in Nepal, many parents start looking for a good school to send their children to. In the recent years, an increasing number of parents are opting for government-funded schools to admit their children. The infrastructure of these schools has drastically improved, and they have been providing so-called quality education by using English as the medium of instruction. Opinion 25 May, 2022
Education and COVID-19: A South Asian context The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every sector, including education across the globe. Blogs 29 Jan, 2021
Practical education Education nowadays is fully based on bookish knowledge. The creative thinking part seems to be missing in our education system. The education system that we have today barely offers opportunities to the students to think individually based on their own... 29 Mar, 2018
Ensure teachers return to schools in 15 days, education ministry told Kathmandu, March 3 The Ministry of Federal Affairs and Local Development has written a letter to the Ministry of Education, requesting it to give directives to district education offices to ensure the presence of all teachers and supporting staff to... Travel 04 Mar, 2018
MoFALD tells local levels to ensure students get textbooks on time Kathmandu, February 15 The Ministry of Federal Affairs and Local Development has issued a circular to 753 local levels, directing them to ensure that all students of community schools get textbooks before the start of the new academic session. In... Horoscopes 16 Feb, 2018
Textbooks for all: Students must get them on time Unavailability of textbooks, especially in rural schools, has made students rely on teachers’ notes, as they are the only source materials. In such a situation, students from poor economic background are likely to fall behind The term “textbook”... 31 Jan, 2018
