The lost playground: Use CSR funds for equitable play access Children's play in Nepal has historically been characterised by free, spontaneous activities such as "gatta" (pebbles), hide-and-seek, kabbadi, dandi-biyo, inspiring cultural connections and physical skills without cost. Opinion 25 Mar, 2025
KMC mobilizes volunteers at community schools The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has mobilized volunteers at the community schools for the beautification of schools and to further encourage the students towards teaching and learning activities. Kathmandu 23 Apr, 2024
Armauer Hansen International Film Festival to be held in Norway from October 24-26 To commemorate the 150th anniversary of Armauer Hansen's discovery of the leprosy bacillus, Sasakawa Leprosy (Hansen's Disease) Initiative and Bergen International Film Festival are co-hosting a special Hansen's disease programme within the festival, in collaboration with the University of Bergen and the Leprosy Museum in Bergen, Norway from October 24-26. Nepal 16 Oct, 2023
People with albinism: Rights neglected and denied Surely you have noticed them. I am talking about persons living with albinism, a rare genetic disorder that is caused by the absence of the melanin pigment in the human body.As a consequence, persons affected by it live with very white skin and white hair, and, due to their conditions, they do easily stand out among the crowd. Opinion 01 Mar, 2023
Transform your school programme: Initiative for quake-affected schools With hundreds of schools severely damaged by the earthquake in 2015 still waiting to be reconstructed, we have a real opportunity to rethink the role of public learning institutions in community life, questioning old assumptions of the educational system while envisioning schools as an engine for innovative child learning rooted in practices of true community sustainable development. Opinion 10 May, 2021
Parent partnership: Urgent need of schools When parents engage with their children, they can reap countless benefits. They can gain the confidence to help their children at home with their learning. Sitting together can be quality time, for it forges a good relationship. The closer parents are... 22 Dec, 2020
Inclusive education: It benefits everyone Every child has the right to be supported by the community to grow, learn and develop in the early years, and, upon reaching school age, to attend school, and be welcomed by teachers and peers alike Inclusive education means an effective learning... 13 Feb, 2020
Unilever CEO Polman in Nepal Kathmandu, September 4 To commemorate the 25th anniversary of Unilever Nepal Ltd, Chief Executive Officer of Unilever Paul Polman visited Nepal today. During his visit, he also intends to meet Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba. Polman is being... 05 Sep, 2017
Production of organic vegetables up in Sindhuli Sindhulimadhi, December 10 The production of organic vegetables has gone up in Sindhuli with the launch of the Integrated Pest Management Farmers’ Field School Programme. Sources at the District Agriculture Development Office of Sindhuli... Travel 11 Dec, 2016
ADB approves $120m loan to improve education standard Kathmandu, November 2 The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved loan worth $120 million and grant of $500,000 to help improve access and quality of secondary education in Nepal. Issuing a statement today, the Manila-based multilateral donor... 03 Nov, 2016
Campaign to educate children of brick kiln workers launched Damauli, February 18 Various stakeholders have pledged to extend financial support for bridge school programme launched to educate children of brick kiln workers in Tanahun. The stakeholders expressed their commitment during an interaction... Travel 19 Feb, 2016
MoE forms panel to study NIOS-run programmes Kathmandu, February 11 The Ministry of Education has formed a three-member committee to conduct a study on the programmes being run by National Institute of Open Schooling of the Indian government in Nepal. The committee is headed by joint... Horoscopes 12 Feb, 2016
