Sunday, March 30, 2014

    SLC exam is over! What next?

    After a year of stressing and obsessing over the SLC exam, we know one can be a bit overwhelmed now that the exams are over! The free days between the last day of the SLC exam and the first day in high school is the longest vacation a student in Nepal gets after at least 16 years of schooling. So why not make the best use of it?

    If you don’t already have clear plans on how to utilize the days ahead, we have an assortment of activities listed here just for you.

    Read books
    Wait! We’re not talking about the boring, old course books you don’t want to open ever again. We’re talking about real books…books that take you to places and introduce you to people without having to go anywhere. Visit a bookstore and buy a couple of books that interest you, or get a library membership and borrow books. Develop the habit of carrying a book everywhere you go so you always have something productive to do. Read while you’re traveling by a bus, read while you’re waiting in a queue, read when you’re in the loo. Just lose yourself into the world of words. You’ll have no regrets. We promise.

    Travel
    It need not be an extravagant trip at all. Spend a weekend away from home with your family, go on a day hike with a group of friends, or discover the nooks and corners of your city/village alone. Don’t forget to take lots of pictures, and may be you can start your own travel journal.

    Volunteer

    Volunteering might sound tedious, but trust us, you receive more than you can ever give when you dedicate yourself to a cause. You need not become a hardcore advocate of animal rights or set aside all your free time helping to rescue children on the streets. But you can always visit an old age home and listen to the stories the elderly have to share, or play a round of football or cricket with the children at an orphanage. Plus, you can always volunteer to teach at a nearby school. Please note that your experiences as a volunteer look very good on your CV, too.

    Go swimming
    The sun is back with its shine now, and what better way is there to beat the scorching heat than by swimming? If you aren’t yet skilled for the sport, go join a class. It not only helps you cool down, but is a great way to maintain fitness and is one of the most important life skills.

    Join a fitness club
    Stressing over the exams and indulging in late night snacks might have built up some fat in your body. Besides, it’s never too early or too late to lead a healthy life. Join a fitness club of your choice—from gym to Zumba classes to aerobics to dance classes.

    Take computer courses
    There’s a wide range of computer courses you can choose from. Master your Nepali typing skills, learn graphic designing or take a course on web designing. If you’re more interested in computer hardware, there are courses available on it too. Plus, it doesn’t take up all your day. So even if you do join a course, you have plenty of time to do the other things you want to do. Also, if you are determined enough, you can take these courses via online tutorials as per your convenience.

    Learn a new language
    Three months is a sufficient time to learn at least the basics of a new language. Besides lots of language institutes, Internet is again a great teacher. Remember, knowledge of languages is a real asset.

    Join a music class
    If you are a music lover, now is the chance for you to upgrade your status as a mere listener to a player. Choose an instrument of your choice and join a class. Music is a skill learned for life.

    Bridge course
    If you are serious about getting into a good college and if a decade of serious studying hasn’t tired you much, join a bridge course or preparation classes. Decide what course you want to do in your high school and go for the classes accordingly. This is also a chance for you to make friends with students of your age with similar interests.

    source:republica,30 march 2014

    Tuesday, March 25, 2014

    Vacancy announcement from Chaudhary Group


    Career in Banking at Siddhartha Bank


    Tribhuvan university publishes exam Center of Bachelor third year, BBS,BSc, B.Ed,BA,BL

    Tribhvuan University office of the controller of examination, Balkhu has published the exam center of Bachelor third year under faculties of Science, Humanities, Management, Education and Law.The examination is going to held from 17 Chaitra 2070 B.S.

    Notice given in picture above.

    Notice: Pokhara University(PU) 11th Convocation Ceremony 2070, download application letter


    Eleventh convocation ceremony of Pokhara University is going to held on 2070 Chaitra 28 (11th April 2014).


    KU School of Medical Sciences announces application for Postgraduate MD/MS programs 2014

    Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences announces application for Postgraduate MD/MS programs ( Academic Year 2014)

    ECAN Australia New Zealand Education Fair 2014

     The Educational Consultancy Association of Nepal (ECAN), in collaboration with Model Global Visa Consultancy, is set to organise Australia-New Zealand Education Fair 2014 in the Capital next week.

    The two-day event to kick-off on Friday aims at providing students an opportunity to acquire first-hand information on the various prospects of education in Australia and New Zealand. According to the organisers, students and parents visiting the exhibition will be provided free counselling on careers, courses, education fees and visa procedures.

    The representatives from different universities and their official agents within Nepal will showcase their services in 38 stalls at Annapurna Hotel in Durbarmarg. “The trend of going to Australia and New Zealand has increased,” said

    ECAN Vice-Chairman Ram Chandra Poudel adding, adding that through the fair prospective students can information regarding their study and stay.

    A record at the Ministry of Education shows that the numbers of students taking No Objection Certificate letter for Australia has crossed 8,000 in the eight months of the current fiscal year.

    The organisers are expecting around 20,000 visitors in the event to be managed by One Up Communication. ECAN is an umbrella organisation of 260 education consultancies across the nation.

    source: the kathmandu post,24 march 2014

    Monday, March 24, 2014

    Tribhuvan University announces admission to Master of Business Management (MBM)

    Tribhuvan University, Faculty of Management, Office of the Dean announces admission to Master of Business Management (MBM)

    Eligibility
    BBS, BBA or equivalent in any discipline with a minimum score of second division marks.

    Admission schedule
    > Last date of the submission of Application form: April 25, 2014 (Baishakh 12, 2071)
    > Date of MBM admission Test: May 3, 2014 (Baishakh 20, 2071)
    > Time: 8 am
    > Test Centers: Central Department of Management (CDM), Kirtipur
    > Classes commence from: May 14, 2014 (Baishakh 31, 2071)

     Application form is available at the FOM Website: www.fomced.edu.np

    Application form is to be submitted at Shanker Dev Campus, Putalisadak and Nepal Commerce Campus, New Baneshwor by paying Rs. 1000

    For more information contact the respective campus.

    Thursday, March 20, 2014

    Nepal secure thrilling 9-run victory over Afghanistan

    Subash Khakurel scored a half-century as Nepal has posted a competitive target of 142 runs against Afghanistan in their last and final preliminary round match of the ICC World Twenty20.

    Khakurel smashed four boundaries and a six for his 56 off 53 balls.

    Fielding an unchanged side which lost to Bangladesh on Tuesday, Nepal made a slow start to the game scoring just 19 runs in four overs. Afghanistan found the early breakthrough when Sagar Pun was caught while trying a big hit but ended up giving a simple catch to Mohammad Nabi.

    Gyanendra Malla scored a quickfire 22 from 13 balls but gifted his wicket just when he was looking dangerous to Afghan bowlers. Malla attempted a reverse-sweep but, instead, got a top edge and was caught by Nawroz Mangal. In-form Skipper Paras Khadka was bowled for just one run after he completely missed a Mirwais Ashraf's delivery which rattled his off stump.

    However, Khakurel and Sharad Bheswakar (37 off 32) stepped in and steered the Nepali inning with a solid 76-run partnership. Their partnership finally came to an end when Khakurel was caught off Shapoor Zadran's delivery in the 19th over. Bheswakar too was caught in the same over off Zadran's delivery when he top edged and ended in the gloves of wicket keeper Mohammad Shahzad. Nepal finished on 141 for the loss of five wickets.

    Nepal had comfortably won their first match against Hong Kong by 80 runs but struggled against Bangladesh going down by eight wickets.

    Nepal will look to end their six-match losing streak against Afghanistan , who have got the better of Nepal in all the Twenty20 contests they have played since the 2007.

    Nepal's hope of making it to the Super 10 is very slim as simply a victory against Afghanistan will not confirm their place in the Super 10. Nepal will have to wait for the match between Hong Kong and Bangladesh and hope that Hong Kong will defeat Bangladesh which looks highly unlikely given the recent performance of the Bangladeshi side.

    source: the kathmandu post,20 march 2014

    Tribhuvan University, OCE,Balkhu has postponed the final exam of B.Ed and BBS third year scheduled to be held on Chaitra 21 and 24, 2070.

    Tribhuvan University, OCE,Balkhu has postponed the final exam of B.Ed. and BBS third year scheduled to be held on Chaitra 21 and 24, 2070.

    Education:
    B.Ed. third year scheduled to be held on Chaitra 21 and 24, 2070 to Baishakh 8 and 10, 2071 respectively.

    Management:
    BBS third year scheduled to be held on Chaitra 21 and 24, 2070 to Baishakh 7 and 9, 2071 respectively.

    Tribhuvan University BBS 3rd year New routine (Chaitra 2070 to Baishakh 2071)

    Tribhuvan University, OCE,Balkhu has postponed the final exam of BBS third year scheduled to be held on Chaitra 21 and 24, 2070 to Baishakh 7 and 9, 2071 respectively.


    Wednesday, March 19, 2014

    SLC examinations begin nationwide

    The School Leaving Certificate examinations have begun on Thursday. Altogether 566,085 students took the English exam at the iron gate today across the country.

    Of the total 566,085 students appearing SLC exams this year, 419, 352 are under the regular category and 146,733 are under the exempted category. The examinations will continue until March 28.The Office of the Controller of Examinations is mobilising 1,836 superintendents, 2,757 vice-superintendents, 22,593 invigilators, 7,530 assistants and 18,360 security personnel across the country to conduct the exams.

    Kathmandu has the largest number of examinees (33,085) and Manang the lowest (88).

    source/photo: the himalayan times, 20 march 2014


    Tuesday, March 18, 2014

    Why don't they open private medical colleges in remote Karnali? interview with Dr Govinda kc

    Senior Professor at Institute of Medicine (IOM) and Orthopedic Surgeon at Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital (TUTH) Dr Govinda KC has devoted his entire life in the service of mankind. He visits remote districts each year to offer free medical services to the poor and needy. He reaches disaster-ravaged places like Haiti and the Philippines to offer his help. In recent times, he has been in the news for his fast-unto-death against political meddling in
    Photo: Keshab Thoker /republica
    health and education sectors, and particularly at IOM. He broke his latest hunger strike, his fourth, in February after the government promised to address his demands like greater autonomy for IOM and vital appointments on the basis of seniority. Have his demands been made? How far has the government gone to honor its promises? Mahabir Paudyal and Arjun Poudel caught up with Nepal’s philanthropist physician inside TUTH premises on Wednesday morning.

    Can you give us the current status of the government process to address your demands?
    So far as I know, the (government appointed) taskforce has been working to develop Institute of Medicine into a Medical University. They have three months to prepare and submit a report on this. I have heard that TU officials have prepared a proposal to address the demand of functioning autonomy for IoM, so long as it is not developed into a university. This proposal will be studied by doctors, nurses and professors here who will give their feedback to TU. The final report incorporating these feedbacks will be sent to TU Senate for final approval. If this is passed, IoM will get a working autonomy. It will keep IoM free from political meddling. As for action against TU officials like Vice-Chancellor, Rector and Registrar who have time and again meddled in IoM functioning, I don’t understand why the government cannot sack them. Are they above the government and prime minister? People like these are making me sit on hunger strikes time and again. They are playing with the country’s health sector. The government promised action against them. But I don’t know if it is doing anything in this regard.

    Will IoM be able to sustain itself economically if it is granted the kind of autonomy that you want?
    I don’t know much about the economic part because I am a health professional. But IoM is a government health institute, so is TUTH. The government is liable to bear the economic burdens of this institution, as it should bear the burdens of any other government institution. In fact, this is what happens in all other countries. The government invests and funds in government medical colleges. Nepal should do the same. Yet IoM, in my reckoning, should be able to sustain itself economically if it utilizes its resources judiciously.

    Why are you against granting affiliations to new medical colleges? Aren’t we desperately short of qualified doctors even today?
    I am not completely against granting new affiliations. But unless we have clear policies to regulate the conduct of private medical colleges, there should be no further affiliations. So far all affiliations have been granted on grounds of political connections and money. In developed countries, government medical colleges outnumber private colleges. But our case is the exact opposite. We have only three government medical colleges, but 15 private ones. Around a dozen more are in the pipeline. Besides, private medical colleges have much higher number of seats. So they produce more than 2,000 health professionals each year, whereas government medical colleges produce only about 400 professionals. This is more than the country needs.

    Are the locations of the proposed private colleges also problematic?
    Yes, medical colleges are located in big cities, which are home to about 20 percent of the country’s population. By concentrating medical colleges in the cities we are depriving 80 percent people of health services. It’s essential to produce competent health professionals by offering scholarships so that they are obliged to go to the remote places and serve. Those graduating from private medical colleges have no such obligation. Private colleges are extremely expensive as well. Students are required to pay as much as 0.4 million for MBBS degree and 10 million if they pursue higher degrees. I don’t think more than five percent of the population is in a place to afford that kind of money. Even if they do, it will keep 95 percent out. Among the 95 percent left out might be many capable candidates who couldn’t study simply because they didn’t have money.

    What do you propose should happen?
    My point is there should be a clear policy to address this state of inequality in health sector. We need to study the existing situation, estimate the population for the next 40 years and determine the number of health professionals accordingly. Then we will have a clear idea as to whether we need more private medical colleges at all. If we are to open new medical colleges they should be public, not private. If the private colleges must be opened, they should open up in the remotest regions of Karnali.

    A number of students go to China and other countries for medical studies. Private colleges could help retain these students and the enormous sums they spend abroad.

    Many foreign students study in Nepal’s private colleges, just like our students go to other countries to study. Why can’t we formulate a policy to retain our own students in these colleges? In a democratic society, one cannot stop students from going abroad for studies but we also don’t have any policy to retain them as of now. We need to determine proper fee ceiling, the right infrastructure and the carrying capacity of proposed colleges before granting them affiliations. The problem with us is IOM has already given affiliations to more private colleges than we can handle. As a result, we have been producing substandard doctors.

    TUTH Director Bhagawan Koirala resigned when you decided to sit for another hunger strike. He is rumored to be against your hunger strike.

    Bhagawan Koirala introduced several reforms, though some of them ended up becoming window dressing. I had asked him not to resign. His resignation is the proof of how political meddling is still rife. They took days to appoint a new dean but accepted Bhagawan’s resignation overnight and appointed another person in his stead. They are against retaining good people in public institutions.

    Why do you think medical malpractices are rife?
    You want more public hospitals, but their doctors often refer patients to private hospitals, reportedly for commissions.

    You cannot generalize from a few cases but I admit such practices exist. All these ills are products of politicization of health sectors and the rise of mafia. If we can stop this, government hospitals will be the best place for treatment. Political parties and the government need to take up the responsibility for this.

    You often refer to “medical mafia”. Who are they?

    Medical mafia is a tendency which is rampant in all sectors. It’s a tendency to serve only handful of rich people and leave the rest in a lurch. It’s a tendency that has crippled entire health and education sectors.

    Noted doctors from this hospital also work in expensive private hospitals. Is that problematic?

    So far as I know, none of the doctors here serve in private hospitals during duty hours. They leave at 6, after which they are free to work wherever they like. If we appoint the best and honest professionals such problems won’t arise. Rampant politicization has bad people working in government hospitals who in turn defame government hospitals.

    If your demands aren’t addressed this time as well, will you again go on a hunger strike?

    I had to sit for hunger strike for the fourth time after government authorities cheated me. They agreed to address my demands but they did not. Yet I did not carry on with the fourth strike for long because it was putting patients in discomfort. If I had persisted, maybe TU’s VC, rector and registrar could have been dismissed. Things are a bit different now. Some of the demands have been addressed. Others are in the process of being addressed. The government and the political parties should ensure that a situation is not created where I have to sit for yet another hunger strike. I believe the new government is sensitive enough not to repeat past mistakes. After all they have received the mandate of improving things on health and education fronts.

    It is alleged even TUTH does not treat people from remote regions with respect. They find themselves completely at sea when they arrive at the hospital and no one helps them.

    I have also realized this. We need to create a separate department targeting the people coming for remote regions and ensure fast service for them. I am aware of the plight of these people because I have visited Karnai many times. They come to Kathmandu thinking they will rid of all ailments but once they reach the hospital, they don’t get expected service. Hospitals should create a separate department to cater to this population. Such special services should be provided at each and every hospital.

    Where will you go for your annual medical sojourn this time?
    Hunger strikes have disrupted my work schedules. I have taken some time to recover. I still have to ensure that I cover my course (taking classes of medical students) on time and attend to all my patients. I cannot tell you when and where I will go but I am thinking of visiting the remotest parts this time.

    source: republica,13 march 2014

    Tuesday, March 4, 2014

    Vacancy announcement from ActionAid


    Career Opportunity in Social Media


    Vacancy announcement from Save the Children


    IPO Allotment results of Century Commercial Bank, Primary Share allotment

    Century Commercial Bank has allotted its ordinary shares to the public.

    The bank distributed 9.2 million units of ordinary shares to 157,503 subscribers today. Small investors — who had applied for less than 500 unit shares — have been allotted 7.9 per cent of the applied shares. Likewise, large investors — who had applied for more than 500 units — have been allotted 3.09 per cent of the shares applied.

    The bank distributed 3.3 million unit shares to 115,334 small investors. Another 4.97 million unit shares have been allotted to big investors.

    However, due to excessive subscription, the bank resorted to a lottery system to allot shares to investors who had applied for up to 120 unit shares. The bank had already allocated 460,000 unit shares to mutual funds and another 460,000 units to its staff.

    The 31st commercial bank in Nepal had offered shares worth Rs 920 million to the public from January 9 to 13 at a face value of Rs 100 per unit. The issue was managed by Citizen Investment Trust, Nabil Investment, Growmore Merchant, Civil Capital and NIDC Capital Market.

    Since this was the last public offering by any commercial bank, as the banking regulator has stopped issuing licence to banks, the offering saw an overwhelming response from investors. The IPO was oversubscribed by 24.48 times, with investors applying for Rs 20.2 billion worth of shares.

    “The bank will start issuing share certificates and refund the amount for the non-allotted amount starting March 9,” informed chief executive of Civil Capital — one of the issue managers — Bhisma Raj Chalise.

    Century Commercial Bank’s IPO was the second largest IPO among banks and the largest among

    private banks. In 2010, Agricultural Development Bank had offered shares worth Rs 960 million.

    The credit rating agency — Icra Nepal — had assigned an ‘[ICRANP] IPO Grade 4+’ to the bank’s Initial Public Offering, indicating below-average fundamentals.

    source: the himalayan times,4 march 2014

    Click the link below to view IPO Allotment results:
    Century Commercial Bank IPO Allotment

    Saturday, March 1, 2014

    Fulbright Foreign Student Program 2014, Full Scholarships Master's Level USA

    USEF-Nepal announces the 2014 competition for the Fulbright Foreign Student Program. Those selected would begin their Master’s-level studies in the U.S. beginning August-September 2015.

    The Fulbright Foreign Student Program provides all expenses (including travel) for a master’s degree program of up to two years at selected U.S. universities, in any field except medicine.

    Career Opportunities at Citizens Bank International





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