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Banke Students Suffer in Extreme Heat Under Tin Roofs

Banke Students Suffer in Extreme Heat Under Tin Roofs

Published about 2 months ago

Children in Banke, Nepal, are facing extreme heat while attending schools with tin roofs. With temperatures soaring to 41-42°C in Nepalgunj, students are struggling in classrooms that become unbearably hot. Frequent power outages exacerbate the problem, as fans become unusable. Teachers report that students suffer from headaches, fatigue, and frequent thirst. While some schools have attempted to mitigate the heat with gypsum boards under the tin roofs, these measures have proven insufficient. Local government officials acknowledge the issue and state that new buildings are not being constructed with tin roofs, but a long-term solution is still needed. Parents express concern over the disparity between the comfortable conditions enjoyed by officials and the challenging learning environment faced by their children.

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Nepal Children Suffer in Extreme Heat at School

Nepal Children Suffer in Extreme Heat at School

Published about 2 months ago

Children in Banke, Nepal, are enduring extreme heat while studying in schools with tin roofs. With temperatures soaring to 41-42 degrees Celsius in Nepalgunj, students are forced to study in sweltering classrooms, exacerbated by frequent power outages and lack of fans. Teachers report that students often suffer from headaches, fatigue, and frequent thirst. While some schools have attempted to mitigate the heat with gypsum boards, it has proven ineffective. The local government acknowledges the issue and has stopped constructing new tin-roofed buildings but lacks a long-term solution.

Rato Pati
Machhapuchhre Honors Top SEE Student

Machhapuchhre Honors Top SEE Student

Published about 2 months ago

The Machhapuchhre Rural Municipality in Kaski, Nepal, honored Shobha Gautam, a student from Machhapuchhre Secondary School, for achieving a GPA of 4.0 in the Secondary Education Examination (SEE) 2082. Gautam received a cash prize of NPR 50,000 and a letter of appreciation at a ceremony on Friday. She is the first student from a community school within the municipality to achieve this milestone. Gautam attributed her success to her hard work, guidance from teachers, family support, and the encouragement from the local government. The municipality plans to continue honoring top-performing SEE students in the coming years.

Rato Pati
Entrepreneurship Boot Camp at Tribhuvan University

Entrepreneurship Boot Camp at Tribhuvan University

Published about 2 months ago

A three-day entrepreneurship development boot camp was jointly organized by the Tribhuvan University Business Incubation Center and the Industrial Business Development Institute in Kirtipur. Around 30 emerging entrepreneurs from across Nepal participated, aiming to promote entrepreneurship through practical knowledge, skills, and mentoring. The acting Education Head of Tribhuvan University, Prof. Dr. Shankar Prasad Khanal, emphasized the need to link university education with entrepreneurship and innovation. The boot camp included sessions on business plan development, market analysis, financial management, and business model development, led by experienced trainers and mentors.

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Talent Program Launched in Ramprasadrai

Talent Program Launched in Ramprasadrai

Published about 2 months ago

Ramprasadrai Rural Municipality in Bhojpur, Nepal, has launched a 'Talent Identification Program' aimed at discovering and promoting the hidden talents of students. The three-day program, which started on May 21, 2024 (Jestha 8, 2083 BS), includes competitions in 10 different categories such as quiz contests, oratory, dance, singing, painting, and essay writing. Students from community schools in the municipality, studying in grades 6 to 12, are participating. The program aims to boost students' confidence and provide a platform for them to showcase their skills, with winners receiving prizes, certificates, and cash awards. The municipality hopes to foster a competitive environment and develop capable individuals for the future.

Rato Pati
Baglung Boosts Law Studies with Scholarships

Baglung Boosts Law Studies with Scholarships

Published about 2 months ago

Baglung Municipality has been encouraging students to study law for the past three years. The municipality has been providing scholarships to 20 students annually to promote legal education. This initiative aims to address the lack of encouragement for law studies compared to technical fields and the declining interest among students. The municipality covers all fees for students in grades 11 and 12, aiming to improve access to justice for all. They have partnered with Adarsha Vidyamandir Secondary School, the only school in Baglung teaching law. Priority is given to students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Rato Pati
No Truth to Private School Closure Rumors: Minister

No Truth to Private School Closure Rumors: Minister

Published about 2 months ago

Minister of Education, Science, and Technology, Sasmit Pokharel, has refuted rumors about the closure of private schools in Nepal. Speaking at a discussion in Janakpurdham with private school operators, Minister Pokharel emphasized that the government views private schools as partners in the education sector. He expressed disappointment over the spread of false information even before he assumed office. He urged private schools to transparently provide the mandated 10% scholarships and adhere to existing laws. The minister also mentioned plans to revise the medical education act and reduce annual school holidays from 45 to 30 days to minimize disruption to studies.

Rato Pati
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