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Education Secretary Chudamani Poudel stated that the Ministry of Education is facing significant challenges in settling old audit discrepancies related to school building construction. These discrepancies, primarily from the former District Education Office, remain pending due to a lack of necessary documents and evidence, complicating the process as school management has been transferred to local levels while audit issues remain with the ministry.
Schools in Kanchanpur Close Due to Extreme Heat; NIC Asia Bank Supports School in Dhanusha
Municipalities in Kanchanpur have closed schools for multiple days due to extreme heat, with Shuklaphanta, Krishnapur, and Bhimdatta Municipalities announcing closures to protect students' health. Meanwhile, NIC Asia Bank provided educational materials to a school in Dhanusha as part of its CSR initiative.
Siddhartha Bank Donates Smart Boards to 12 Tanahun Schools for Enhanced Learning
Siddhartha Bank Limited has donated interactive display smart boards to 12 community schools in Tanahun district, Gandaki Province. The initiative aims to promote Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in education, expecting to benefit over 1,500 students annually by making learning more visual and interactive.
NAIHS Launches Doctoral Programs and Plans New Bachelor's Courses
The Nepal Army Institute of Health Sciences (NAIHS) has launched super-specialty doctoral programs in cardiology, critical care, and urology, with classes already underway. Executive Director Devendra Bahadur Khatri stated that the institute also plans to introduce Bachelor in Physiotherapy and Bachelor in Pharmacy programs from the upcoming academic session. NAIHS has also achieved a 100% pass rate in recent licensing exams for MBBS, BPH, and MLT graduates.
UK Minister Malhotra Pledges Enhanced Educational Collaboration with Nepal
UK Minister for the Indo-Pacific and Equalities, Seema Malhotra, concluded a three-day visit to Nepal, pledging to expand cooperation in technical education and enhance educational quality. During high-level discussions, Malhotra emphasized investing in human capital by linking education to employment and economic growth, with Nepali officials requesting deeper foreign collaboration focused on inclusivity and research. The visit aimed to strengthen bilateral ties and explore long-term partnerships through Official Development Assistance.
