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Education and Sports Minister Sasmit Pokharel announced that the government will introduce a new guideline and law to regulate colleges affiliated with foreign universities due to numerous complaints. He also pledged to address local concerns regarding infrastructure and public services in his constituency, Kathmandu-5, during a public hearing.
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.
Education Ministry Faces Challenges Settling Old Audit Discrepancies for School Buildings
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.
