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Chitwan Mandates Speed Control Devices for School Vehicles

Published 1 day ago

To reduce student transportation accidents and ensure safety, Chitwan district authorities have decided to mandate speed control devices in all school vehicles. Under this new directive finalized during a meeting chaired by Chief District Officer Ganesh Aryal on Sunday, August 17, 2026, the maximum speed limit for school vehicles is set at 40 kilometers per hour. Schools have been given a strict 15-day deadline to install the required speed-limiting technology, failing which the vehicles will be barred from operation. Additionally, the meeting mandated regular mechanical testing of vehicles, daily anti-drunk driving checks for drivers and helpers, and periodic training sessions. The initiative involves coordination between local administration, traffic police, educational institutions, and stakeholders to create a disciplined, tech-friendly transit system for students.

Rato Pati
Chitwan Mandates Speed Control Devices for School Vehicles
Hostel Facilities Expanded at Campus to Attract Students

Hostel Facilities Expanded at Campus to Attract Students

Rato Pati
TU Officials to Donate Salaries to Disaster Relief Fund

TU Officials to Donate Salaries to Disaster Relief Fund

Nagarik News
Proportional Education Budget Essential: CM Bhatta

Proportional Education Budget Essential: CM Bhatta

Annapurna Post
Floods Impact 7,000+ Students Across Three Districts

Floods Impact 7,000+ Students Across Three Districts

Published about 14 hours ago

A devastating flash flood in Rasuwa, Nuwakot, and Dhading districts has severely impacted over 7,200 students and damaged 21 schools, according to the Ministry of Education and Sports. Assistant Spokesperson Bir Bahadur Dhami confirmed that heavy destruction was reported in several community and institutional schools, with Rasuwa and Nuwakot facing the worst damage. Furthermore, 15 students and 5 teachers in Rasuwa remain out of contact, alongside reports of missing headteachers and local officials. While timely evacuations prevented casualties in Nuwakot, officials admit that resuming classes at the destroyed sites is currently impossible. Federal and local authorities are focusing on rescue operations while simultaneously exploring alternative arrangements, such as shifting students to nearby schools or utilizing temporary learning spaces once the immediate crisis stabilizes.

BBC Nepali
Experts Urge Caution Before Posting on Social Media

Experts Urge Caution Before Posting on Social Media

Published 1 day ago

Experts and media professionals have urged individuals to pause and think carefully before posting or sharing content on social media. Speaking at the 42nd edition of the 'MediaTalk Series' organized by St. Xavier's College in Maitighar, Kathmandu, experts emphasized the importance of responsible digital communication, social harmony, and respecting diverse opinions. Senior journalist Chandra Kishore highlighted that coexistence requires accepting diverse viewpoints, while artist and producer Rabindra Singh Baniya stressed the need for empathy and multicultural perspectives when understanding others' stories. College Principal Dr. Augustine Thomas emphasized that communication must be truthful and foster mutual understanding. The MediaTalk series has been running for six years to discuss media's role in post-conflict contexts, transitional justice, and social harmony in Nepal.

Annapurna Post
Bhotekoshi Flood Damages 20 Schools in Nepal

Bhotekoshi Flood Damages 20 Schools in Nepal

Nagarik News
Nepal Students Refuse Short Hair, Lodge Hello Sarkar Complaints

Nepal Students Refuse Short Hair, Lodge Hello Sarkar Complaints

Rato Pati
Decoding Climate Jargon: The Language Barrier in Nepal

Decoding Climate Jargon: The Language Barrier in Nepal

Annapurna Post
Nepalese Teens Overcome Taboos to Discuss Sexuality Education

Nepalese Teens Overcome Taboos to Discuss Sexuality Education

Published 4 days ago

Adolescent students in Kanchanpur, Nepal, are overcoming taboos and learning to openly discuss reproductive health, sexuality, and menstruation through school-based adolescent-friendly information centers and transformation classes. Programs at schools like Bhagwanpur Secondary School and Tribhuvan Secondary School have transformed students like 16-year-olds Laxmi Pant and Sabina Sunar, building their confidence to discuss topics once considered shameful, such as early pregnancy, contraception, and child marriage. Dr. Khagendra Bam, Director of the Sudurpashchim Health Directorate, emphasizes the vital importance of such education in schools to prevent early pregnancies and abortions. Furthermore, the knowledge acquired by students is successfully reaching families and communities, challenging regressive social norms like menstrual restrictions and shifting traditional mindsets.

eKantipur
Gorkha Municipality Provides Free Residential Education

Gorkha Municipality Provides Free Residential Education

Published 4 days ago

In Gorkha, the Shahid Lakhan Rural Municipality has stepped forward to support underprivileged, orphan, and helpless children by providing free residential education. Initiated on Sunday, August 23, 2083 BS, the program aims to ensure that no child is deprived of schooling due to financial hardship. Currently, 13 children are accommodated at the Himalaya Secondary School hostel in Ghairung Baaskot, where the municipality covers all expenses for their education up to grade 10 and daily upbringing. The municipality allocated Rs 1 million for the fiscal year 2082/083 to set up the 20-bed capacity hostel. Additionally, plans are underway to launch a similar residential facility for marginalized Chepang and Baram community children at Sinjali Secondary School in the upcoming academic session, demonstrating a strong local commitment to inclusive education.

Rato Pati
Students Learn Agri-Entrepreneurship in Dailekh

Students Learn Agri-Entrepreneurship in Dailekh

eKantipur
Ministry Discusses University Act Reforms with VCs

Ministry Discusses University Act Reforms with VCs

Nagarik News
Student Safety Crisis Sparks Strict Rules for Kathmandu Hostels

Student Safety Crisis Sparks Strict Rules for Kathmandu Hostels

Annapurna Post
Fedikhola Teachers Join Social Security Fund

Fedikhola Teachers Join Social Security Fund

Published 5 days ago

On August 25, 2026, Fedikhola Rural Municipality in Syangja district made history by enrolling temporary, relief, and contract teachers into the contribution-based Social Security Fund (SSF). Led by Rural Municipality Chair Ghanashyam Subedi, Fedikhola became the first local government in Syangja to extend SSF benefits to educators, aiming to bridge disparities in service facilities and boost teacher morale. During an orientation program, agreements were signed between the teachers and the municipality. Teachers praised the initiative, noting it provides financial security even when overlooked by the federal government. Previously, the municipality had included IT teachers, science teachers, accounting staff, ECD facilitators, and office assistants in the fund, marking a significant step toward socialist-oriented local governance and improved educational quality.

Annapurna Post
Student Attraction Surges at Kispang Polytechnic

Student Attraction Surges at Kispang Polytechnic

Published 6 days ago

Kispang Multi-Polytechnic Institute in Nuwakot, operated by Kispang Rural Municipality, is experiencing a surge in student enrollment from all seven provinces and 36 districts of Nepal for the 2083/84 academic session. Established in 2080 BS, the institute offers affordable courses in Diploma in Pharmacy and General Medicine at just Rs 1.95 lakh. Currently, all quotas for both programs are fully filled, with 98 applicants competing for 80 seats. The institute has become a symbol of educational tourism, hosting 242 students in total—including 78 from Nuwakot and 164 from other districts. Leaders and local officials praised the institution's rapid progress and infrastructure development, funded partly by the Ministry of Urban Development, making it a pioneering model of a rural-municipality-run technical school.

Rato Pati
New Book 'Giants at the Gates' Explores Nepal's Global Role

New Book 'Giants at the Gates' Explores Nepal's Global Role

eKantipur
Stakeholders Urge Free Education and Better Teacher Benefits

Stakeholders Urge Free Education and Better Teacher Benefits

eKantipur
Education Minister Admits Flaws in Govt's Role

Education Minister Admits Flaws in Govt's Role

Online Khabar
KOICA INSPIRE Project Marks 1 Year in Madhesh

KOICA INSPIRE Project Marks 1 Year in Madhesh

Published 6 days ago

The KOICA-funded INSPIRE project, implemented by Save the Children Nepal, has successfully completed its first year of advancing digital learning, practical skills, and inclusive education in Madhesh Province. Spanning five municipalities across Bara and Mahottari districts, the five-year initiative has established Tech Labs and Maker Spaces in seven secondary schools, equipping students with tools like 3D printers and agricultural drones. The project also focuses on teacher training, parental support, remedial learning, and vocational pathways. During the anniversary event in Kathmandu, stakeholders including KOICA, Save the Children, and government officials highlighted the importance of foundational education transformation and multi-tier government collaboration. Future phases will tackle barriers such as poverty, infrastructure gaps, and climate disruptions while enhancing experiential learning and youth job readiness.

Himalayan Times
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