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    Corruption charges filed against two former DEOs and seven others over school building scam

    Nepal

    Press

    Kathmandu - Khabarhub

    Nepal’s anti-corruption body charged nine individuals, including two former District Education Officers (DEOs), the school principal, accountants, engineers, and construction committee members, for embezzling funds during school construction in Khotang. Though Rs 3.21 million (approx. 24,300 USD) was budgeted, a technical assessment found only Rs 1.63 million (approx. 12,300 USD) actually spent on the building.

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    Academics reject draft law that ‘politicises’ universities

    Nepal

    Press

    Binod Ghimire - University World News

    The draft law on universities is facing opposition from academics who argue it allows political interference, compromising educational quality. The proposed legislation would grant political figures such as the education minister and provincial chief minister’s significant roles in university governance, contrary to calls for academic autonomy. Critics advocate for academic autonomy and a board of trustees composed of experts. The law proposes the replacement of the University Grants Commission with a High-Level Education Commission chaired by the Minister of education.

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