Teachers continue protest in Kathmandu demanding School Education Act
Wearing black masks, the teachers marched through the streets of the capital in a symbolic protest. The protest was organised by the Nepal Teachers’ Federation, the umbrella…
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Teachers continue to protest in Nepal
They remain defiant in their demand for a new School Education Act incorporating past deals with the government.
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Nepal government invites protesting teachers for talks
Teachers continue demonstrations in Kathmandu demanding endorsement of School Education Bill.
Go beyond just new school pins
Apart from making children wear the badges, the government must deep dive into what ails the nation, hindering unity, sense of belonging, patriotism, pride in the nation and…
Teachers across Nepal stage mass protest in Kathmandu for Education Bill
The teachers took to the streets to pressure government to pass the bill.