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Two-day weekend raises fears of incomplete courses in academic institutions

Kathmandu, April 12 -- The government's decision to implement a two-day weekend has raised concerns among educators and parents, who warn that fewer teaching days could hinder timely course completion... Read More


Government reinforces 2015 fees guidelines for private schools

Kathmandu, April 8 -- The Ministry of Education has yet again warned private schools not to charge fees beyond the prescribed limits. According to the ministry, the highest number of complaints about... Read More


Facing a daunting task of revamping health sector

Nepal, March 28 -- Nisha Mehta, who entered politics from the nursing profession, was appointed health minister on Friday after becoming a proportional representation lawmaker from the Rastriya Swatan... Read More


Need for urgent reform push in education and sports

Kathmandu, March 28 -- Sasmit Pokharel, 30, has been appointed Minister for Education, Science and Technology, and Youth and Sports in the Balendra Shah-led government. Known for his active presence ... Read More


Holi peaceful with zero arrests or traffic violations

Kathmadnu, March 2 -- Compared to previous years, this year's Fagu Purnima, or Holi festival, was celebrated peacefully in the hilly districts. Deputy Inspector General of Police Abhi Narayan Kafle, ... Read More


Tanahun-1 heads to polls with a history of changing choices

Tanahun, Jan. 30 -- A look back at the electoral history of Tanahun constituency 1 shows a striking pattern-voters here rarely repeat their choices. Since the 1991 general elections, eight parliamenta... Read More


Dahal moves to Rukum East for a safe seat, but the ground is shifting

Rukum East, Jan. 19 -- Pushpa Kamal Dahal, coordinator of Nepali Communist Party and leader of the Maoist insurgency, has once again shifted his electoral constituency. For the upcoming election of th... Read More