- Wednesday, 10 June 2026
Raman Paudel
Physician deficit hamstrings health sector reforms
Last week, the Ministry of Health and Food Safety launched a free health portal, aiming to disseminate information about the hospital beds allocated for free. Through an online h
5% budget allocated for health sector
The government has allocated Rs 101.95 billion for the health sector for the fiscal year 2026/027. Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle announced that the budget has been allocated to provide quality health services to all citizens.
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2500 delegates will gather in Chitwan for first RSP convention
The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has initiated preparations for its first national general convention, approving the convention preparation schedule. The ruling party’s first national convention is scheduled for June 21, 22, and 23 in Chitw
Govt initiates Health Insurance Service reform
As health insurance continues to become more complicated, the government and the ruling party, Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), have initiated reforms to the system. As the budget session is i
Equivalence hassles dishearten young experts
Sachin Ghimire, who completed his MPhil and PhD in Medical Anthropology from the Department of Social Medicine and Community Health from Jawaharlal Nehru University, applied for the position of assistant professor at Tribhuvan University six years ago.
Federal, local govts not on same page about educational reforms
As the new academic session begins, with several meetings and dialogues under way, Minister of Education, Science and Technology, Sasmit Pokharel, appears keen to reform the education sector. Minister Pokharel has
Where will children study after demolition of school?
Looking at the chaotic situation after the bulldozer demolished the squatter settlements on the banks of the Manohara River reminds a song ‘Another Day in Paradise’ sung by Phil Collins in 1989. The song tells a story o
Relocating cricket stadium from TU ground is costly and complicated
It has been two weeks since Tribhuvan University (TU) issued a 35-day ultimatum for the return of lands occupied by various companies and individuals. While a few organisations have started t
Stakeholders concerned about keeping autistic children in residential schools
Researchers, stakeholders, including rights activists, have argued that the recent decision to construct autism residential schools made by the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology would segregate children with disabilities from inclusive education.
Eagerly awaited but a challenging task
Prime Minister Balendra Shah has initiated a process to amend the constitution by forming a task force led by Ashim Shah, who serves as his political advisor. The task force will include memb
SEE English exams concludes peacefully nationwide
The Secondary Education Examination (SEE) in compulsory English concluded peacefully across the country on Thursday, the first day of exams. According to the Natio
SEE begins today, 510,000 examinees to appear
This year’s SEE is beginning across the country from Thursday. For this, the National Education Board (NEB) stated that all question papers, answer sheets, and other necessary materials have arrived at examination centres.
Omission of Health Insurance Programme in govt's 100-point reform plan raises concern
The 100-point agenda for governance reform made public by the government led by Prime Minister Balendra Shah has left out the health insurance programme, which is considered to be the backbone of the health sector.
SEE preparations complete: NEB
This year’s SEE will begin on Thursday, April 2. For this, the National Education Board (NEB) has released its examination schedule. According to the NEB, 51
JEMC completes printing of school textbooks, all set to begin distribution
The printing of text books for the academic session 2083 has been almost complete, according to Janak Education Materials Centre (JEMC). It is also learnt that text
