गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Politics ∕ Cabinet permits holding university, educational institutional exams Politics Cabinet permits holding university, educational institutional exams Govt decision clears the way for universities, boards, schools and colleges to resume exams that were delayed or halted due to coronavirus KathmanduPati October 07, 2020 KATHMANDU : The government has decided to allow holding exams which have been halted for months due to the coronavirus outbreak. The cabinet meeting held on Monday has decided to give permission to conduct the exams of universities, academies, boards, councils, schools and educational institutions by following health safety protocols. Unveiling the cabinet decisions on Wednesday, government spokesperson Pradeep Kumar Gyawali said that all exams may be conducted by following health safety standards introduced by the federal, provincial and local governments. Due to the coronavirus outbreak and measures to contain the spread of Covid-19, the exams of Grade 12 have not been conducted, while the exams of other universities including Tribhuvan University have been delayed. The government has also decided to begin recruitment for staff of the National Examinations Board. Government Spokesperson and Minister for Foreign Affairs Gyawali said that the cabinet has also decided to allow training and vocational institutes to run their training classes. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Trump republicans face tough midterms with 100 days left International rights bodies warn Nepal against political interference in Supreme… Nepal’s communist parties seal provincial power-sharing agreement Celebrations at Delhi protest site after minister resigns Dharmendra Pradhan resigns as Education minister Will Dharmendra Pradhan resign? Government-CJP to hold third round of… Top Headlines Monsoon is predictable and Nepal’s disaster response should be too1 Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative2 Balen’s Silence Has Invited Curiosity, Confusion, and Concerns3 Nepal “a Buffer State”: Rethinking foreign policy in relative terms4 Nepal’s Political Renaissance: The rise of the RSP, the re-ordering of the old political order and the political path forward5 Promotion Linked to Future Military Leadership: Major General Magar Could Become Army Chief6 Jagdamba Group Chairman Shankar Agrawal Arrested7 Nepali Congress provides financial assistance for Samba’s treatment8 TRENDING A phone call that paved the way for RAW Chief’s visit to Nepal Impact of Social Media on Nepalese Society Nepal Army initiates investigation into case of financial irregularities by Lieutenant Colonel Janmat Karki Hungry people out on streets, but the government nowhere to be seen The FinCEN Files: Nepali banks and companies transact billions of rupees through dubious channels The envisioned Defense University and its rationale Federal Parliament Secretariat returns badge pins to manufacturer Kulman Ghising’s reappointment issue stirs conflict between Prime Minister Oli, Energy Minister Pun