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Tribhuvan University Hits Record Low in Global Rankings

Published about 17 hours ago

Tribhuvan University (TU), Nepal's oldest and largest institution of higher education, has hit its lowest-ever ranking in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2027, published on September 30, 2026. TU has plummeted to the 1801-2000 bracket, continuing a steep decline from its debut in the 800-1000 group back in 2019. Experts attribute this steady downfall to stringent international criteria such as a lack of robust research output, innovation, minimal international faculty and student percentages, outdated curricula, and delayed result publications. Officials including Registrar Dr. Rabindra Shivakoti and UGC Spokesperson Dr. Kedar Prasad Acharya have emphasized the urgent need for curriculum updates, enhanced research publication tracking, and systemic educational reforms to restore the university's diminishing global standing and address student disillusionment.

Annapurna Post
Tribhuvan University Hits Record Low in Global Rankings
New Education Act Will Prioritize Students: Ministry

New Education Act Will Prioritize Students: Ministry

Nagarik News
Fencing completed in all Hatuwagadhi community schools

Fencing completed in all Hatuwagadhi community schools

Rato Pati
Mugu Dalit Girls Receive Scholarships for Education

Mugu Dalit Girls Receive Scholarships for Education

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Headmaster Demands Land for School After Flood Destruction

Headmaster Demands Land for School After Flood Destruction

Published 3 days ago

Rajendra Dawadi, headmaster of Tribhuvan Trishuli Secondary School, has urged the government to provide land for constructing a new school building after floods destroyed their previous 86-ropani campus, turning it into a barren land. Speaking at the Annapurna Media Network Day in Kathmandu on October 12, 2026, Dawadi highlighted that classes are currently being conducted in temporary camps set up since October 5. He recalled how he successfully evacuated students to safety during the recent Trishuli flood, fulfilling his duty as both an educator and guardian. Despite the disaster, 95 percent of the 1,643 students continue their studies in temporary shelters. Dawadi also emphasized the growing threat of climate change, urging the government to prioritize disaster preparedness, resettlement, and infrastructure safety in river corridor regions.

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Botanical industries can uplift Nepal's economy: Dr. Panta

Botanical industries can uplift Nepal's economy: Dr. Panta

Published 3 days ago

In an interview with Kantipur, Tribhuvan University Central Department of Botany Head Dr. Vijaya Panta emphasized that Nepal's rich botanical resources can drive economic growth through local industries and medicinal production. Overcoming severe resource constraints and daily power outages after returning from Japan with a PhD in plant biotechnology, Dr. Panta utilized tissue culture technology to conserve and study over 40 endangered orchid species. She advocates for the 'lab-to-land' concept, stressing that academic research must extend beyond laboratories and research papers to benefit society, commerce, and biodiversity conservation. Panta highlighted that bridging the gap between universities, the government, and the private sector is crucial for tapping into Nepal's vast industrial potential in medicinal and flowering plants.

eKantipur
Tamang Language Classes Begin at Jhor Mahankal School

Tamang Language Classes Begin at Jhor Mahankal School

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Three Immortal Souls Beyond Geography: Okhaldhunga's Legacies

Three Immortal Souls Beyond Geography: Okhaldhunga's Legacies

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Koshi Province Passes Bill Recognizing 13 Languages

Koshi Province Passes Bill Recognizing 13 Languages

Rato Pati
Nepal Government Proposes Vehicle Loan Subsidies for Teachers

Nepal Government Proposes Vehicle Loan Subsidies for Teachers

Published 4 days ago

The Ministry of Education and Sports in Nepal has proposed providing interest subsidies for teachers to purchase vehicles, according to the 11th amendment of the Education Regulations, 2059. Announced in October 2083, the proposal has been sent to the Ministry of Finance for theoretical consent and requires cabinet approval before implementation. Under the proposed scheme, primary and lower secondary teachers, as well as third-class secondary teachers, would receive interest subsidies on two-wheelers up to 4 lakhs rupees. Meanwhile, first-class and second-class secondary teachers could receive subsidies on vehicle purchases up to 50 lakhs and 40 lakhs rupees respectively. The government plans to cover up to 80% of the installment interest through banks, while teachers manage the remaining 20%. This initiative aims to benefit thousands of permanent and temporary teachers across community schools nationwide, though final approval remains pending.

eKantipur
Disabled Student Carried to School Toilet Daily in Bara

Disabled Student Carried to School Toilet Daily in Bara

Published 5 days ago

In Jitpur Simara Sub-Metropolitan City, Bara, 22-year-old Alok Sah, a grade 11 student with a lower-body physical disability, faces severe daily challenges due to a lack of wheelchair-accessible toilets at Nepal Rastriya Secondary School. Alok, who dreams of becoming a politician, relies on his classmates to carry him to the toilet every day. This distressing situation causes him significant psychological strain, leading him to avoid drinking water or eating snacks before coming to school to minimize the need for restroom visits. While school principal Shankar Kumar Acharya acknowledged the lack of infrastructure and funding constraints, disability rights advocates emphasize that educational institutions across the region lack disability-friendly facilities, forcing students with disabilities to struggle for basic rights and education.

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Private Medical Colleges Demand Fee Revision

Private Medical Colleges Demand Fee Revision

Setopati
TU Moves Exams Online, Promises Results in 60 Days

TU Moves Exams Online, Promises Results in 60 Days

eKantipur
French Students Protest Educational Decay, 6,500 Arrested

French Students Protest Educational Decay, 6,500 Arrested

eKantipur
TU to Graduate Over 95k Students Across Seven Provinces

TU to Graduate Over 95k Students Across Seven Provinces

Published 5 days ago

Tribhuvan University (TU) is set to graduate 95,540 students across bachelor's, master's, MPhil, postgraduate diploma, and Ph.D. levels for the current academic year, as approved by its 67th annual Senate meeting. Management faculty records the highest number of graduates, followed by Education and Humanities. For the first time, to ensure convenience for students outside the Kathmandu Valley, TU will host convocation ceremonies across all seven provinces alongside the main central event scheduled for this coming Poush in Kathmandu. This decentralization aims to ease participation for regional graduates who previously faced logistical challenges traveling to the capital.

eKantipur
Protests Against Education Minister at Tribhuvan University

Protests Against Education Minister at Tribhuvan University

Published 5 days ago

On Thursday, October 8, 2083 BS, students and youth staged a protest against Education Minister and Tribhuvan University Pro-Chancellor Sasmit Pokharel at the university premises in Kirtipur, Kathmandu. The demonstration took place outside the Tribhuvan Smriti Building during the 67th annual day meeting of Tribhuvan University, which Minister Pokharel was chairing. Protesters chanted slogans such as 'Down with Nepobaby' and 'Stop political division,' expressing their strong opposition to political interference and nepotism in the country's oldest and largest university. The protest highlights ongoing youth frustration over political appointments and corruption within Nepal's higher education system.

Nagarik News
TU Reports 95,540 Students, Only 15% in Technical Fields

TU Reports 95,540 Students, Only 15% in Technical Fields

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TU Reports 95,540 Students, Only 15% in Technical Fields

TU Reports 95,540 Students, Only 15% in Technical Fields

Nagarik News
Minister Pokharel Directs TU to Publish Results in a Month

Minister Pokharel Directs TU to Publish Results in a Month

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Karl Deisseroth Shares Nobel Prize Win With Family

Karl Deisseroth Shares Nobel Prize Win With Family

Published 6 days ago

Stanford professor Karl Deisseroth was filmed sharing the exciting news of his Nobel Prize victory with his family. Deisseroth, along with German colleagues Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel, was awarded the prestigious 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their groundbreaking contributions to optogenetics. This revolutionary technology allows scientists to control and monitor neurons within living brains, effectively establishing a new era in neuroscience. The Nobel Committee praised their work for transforming our understanding of brain function and neural circuits. The announcement highlights both the personal joy of scientific achievement and the monumental global impact of their research in medical science.

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