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.
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.
Kanchanpur Schools Temporarily Close Due to Extreme Heat
Local governments in Kanchanpur have announced temporary school closures due to extreme heat and rising temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius. Decisions were made to mitigate health risks for students, with missed class time to be adjusted with summer vacations. Several municipalities, including Bhimdatta and Krishnapur, have declared three-day holidays.
Education Minister Pokharel Pledges Regulation of Foreign Colleges and Local Development
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.
