Australian Scholarships to 39 Nepalis

Thirty-nine Nepali students havereceived Australia Awards Scholarships to pursue postgraduate studies in Australia in 2014. Education Secretary Narayan Gopal Malego and Australia’s Ambassador to Nepal, Glenn White, on 3rd December, presented the Awards to the students amid a function organised by the Australian Embassy in Kathmandu. Of those awarded, 16 are women and 19 are government employees. 

 

The students will be pursuing studies in areas of Australia’s priority sectors in Nepal, which include health, education, governance, livelihoods, water and sanitation and forestry. A press statement released by the Australian embassy stated that the Australian scholarships aim to contribute to the long-term objectives of developing countries to promote growth and stability. The scholarships equip recipients with the skills and knowledge to drive change and contribute to the economic and social development of their own countries, the statement further added. 

 

Bharatpur Medical College Honoured

The College of Medical Sciences (Bharatpur Medical College) has received a SAARC level honour for outstanding surgical services. The college was felicitated amid a programme on Sunday, December 1st amid a programme held within the hospital premises. Hospital Director  Natraj Prasad said that a group, including personnel from the SAARC Surgical Care Society,had inspected the hospital activities last year.Bharatpur Medical College is the first among 20 government hospitals in the country, to receive such a award.

 

St Xavier’s College Celebrates 25th Anniversary

St Xavier’s College, Maitighar celebrated 25th anniversary on Tuesday, 3rd December. The college organised a special programme to mark the occasion and felicitated 18 teachers and staff membersfor their services. 

 

Similarly, it also felicitated students who have excelled in various faculties and contributed to the nation. Vice President Parmanand Jha lauded the college’s contribution to the nation and said, “The dedication of Fathers and teachers toward their job and the students’ hard work have ensured the college a good reputation at both national and international levels.”

 

He opined that teachers at school and higher education level must be dedicated toward their job for Nepal’s progress in education sector.

 

Father Augustine Thomas SJ, Principal of the college, informed that the college is working for upgrading as a university.

 

Tribhuvan University Published 1 Year B.Ed Results

Tribhuvan University Office of the Controller of Examination, Balkhu published the results of one year Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) examination on Wednesday, 5th December. Total of 2,555 students passed the examination out of 8,087 (31.59%). The examination of one year B.Ed was held on Magha 2068.