By A Staff Reporter,Kathmandu, Dec. 24: The 98th meeting of Kathmandu University’s Senate on Monday formed a seven-member facilitation committee to prepare a resolution proposal to address the issues between Kathmandu University and Dhulikhel Hospital. The committee is chaired by Gita Kumari Poudel Adhikari, a member of the National Planning Commission. The meeting, held at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers in Singha Durbar under the chairmanship of the university’s Chancellor and Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, authorised the committee to carry out homework and dialogue with the concerned parties and present a formal report at the Senate meeting scheduled for January 17. The committee includes Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Bhola Thapa, Dean of the School of Medical Sciences Prof. Dr. Manoj Humagain, and Dean of the School of Law Dr. Rishikesh Wagle representing the university. Representing the hospital are Executive Director Dr. Ram Kantha Makaju Shrestha, Administrative Director Dr. Birajman Karmacharya, and Research Director Prof. Dr. Rajeev Shrestha. Dispute arose between the two institutions, which have been working together under a mutual agreement since April 2, 2003. In the 97th Senate meeting on August 14, Chancellor and Prime Minister Oli proposed resolving the matter through dialogue, which was approved. Meanwhile, during Monday’s meeting, discussions were held on the initiatives taken and various options for resolution led by Minister for Education, Science, and Technology Minister and Pro-Chancellor Bidya Bhattarai to bring both parties to a point of negotiation and agreement. The dispute emerged after the hospital expressed dissatisfaction over unilateral decisions by the university that allegedly contradicted financial and employee regulations. Meanwhile, the meeting decided to rectify the grace list of the university’s recent convocation after it was found that the grace list of the university’s recent convocation included the names of seven students who had not passed. The university’s Registrar, Dr. Achyut Prasad Wagley, informed the meeting that an investigation has begun to determine how the names of those students appeared on the list, and that the students have not received the certificates.
Police and Law Enforcement Equipment Market to Grow by USD 1.45 Billion (2024-2028) as AI Redefines Market Landscape, Focus on Public Safety Boosts Revenue - TechnavioMO SALAH helped send Liverpool eight points clear at the top of the Premier League before firing off another contract warning. The Egyptian King grabbed one goal and two assists as Arne Slot's men thumped five past West Ham. But Salah, who is out of contract in the summer and can start talking to overseas clubs about a move in two days time, revealed a new Reds deal is still "far away". He said: "No we are far away from that and I don't want to put anything in the media and people start saying stuff. "Now I am focused on the team. "The only thing in my mind is for Liverpool to win the league, I just want to be part of that. "That is the only thing I have been focusing on since the start of the season. "I will do my best for the team to win a trophy, we are in the right direction. There are a few other teams catching up with us and we need to stay focused and humble and go again." Luis Diaz opened the scoring before Salah teed up Cody Gakpo with a superb turn and then scored his own goal before the break. Trent Alexander-Arnold 's deflected goal made it four before Salah then laid on Diogo Jota's 84th-minute goal. BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER S Salah has scored at least 20 goals in all eight of his seasons at Liverpool and has now scored and assisted in eight separate league games this season - setting a new Premier League record. Slot said: "Mo and the word extraordinary is something I've heard a lot in the last six months and he truly deserves this and probably in the last eight years, but I'm involved in the last half year. "I don't think he keeps surprising us. We know what a player he is and we know he's able to do so. "But apart from that, he works really hard for the team also when the other team has the ball and yeah, we can only hope that he can keep bringing these performances in. "But I would like to add that if he scores, there's also a lead up to him scoring. "So there are also other players that bring him in these positions, but if you bring Mo in these positions, he's extraordinary." While Liverpool were rampant, West Ham offered little threat and no fight before being booed off at the London Stadium. Boss Julen Lopetegui said: "We are very sad for our fans. I am very sorry about this. It is true that they deserve more. It has been a bad day for us for sure. "The fans are always right and we understand them for sure. "We are trying to become competitive, sometimes we achieve this but we have to be better in these kind of matches at home in the second part of the season."Jimmy Carter, the 39th US president, has died at 100
Meet the team that keeps CVG running behind the scenes 24/7, 365 days a yearEducation has always been contentious — K-12 education, particularly so. Few locales of public life are more vulnerable to the imposition (and questioning) of values than are schools: the places where we send our children to be prepared for life as citizens. So, in times of civic distance and discord, it’s not surprising that education, too, has become a political battleground. And yet, as dean of the Johns Hopkins School of Education, I am hopeful. I see evidence that no matter the election outcome, American educators will continue to connect across differences to deliver better student outcomes, close opportunity gaps and strengthen our communities. Here is what gives me that confidence. Kat Locke-Jones, Maryland’s Teacher of the Year, is a case in point. Motivated by her brother’s death by suicide, this seventh-grade teacher has dedicated herself to supporting the mental health of her students, transforming her classroom into what she calls a “brave space.” At the start of each academic year, Locke-Jones shares her story with her students at Baltimore’s Hampstead Hill Academy, building a sense of family and trust within the classroom. She encourages them to write and share their own stories, helping them find the courage to be authentic and vulnerable while learning to navigate conflict. At Hampstead Hill, a public charter school, 39% of the students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, and 18% are immigrants just learning English. Locke-Jones’ students have excelled in English language arts. While the English assessment pass rate for seventh graders was 29% in Baltimore City, and 47% statewide, 82% of Hampstead Hill students passed — and more than a quarter of her students scored at the advanced level. For the majority of American families, schools are important community anchors. It is no accident that a great many of them serve as voting sites. Schools are still among our most trusted public institutions and most valuable connectors. One of these is our Johns Hopkins neighborhood partner, Margaret Brent Elementary/Middle School. Approximately one-third of Margaret Brent’s students speak English as a second language, and 85% are students of color. The school offers an innovative curriculum that embeds the visual and performing arts into strategies to help students retain academic content — especially those who are struggling with STEM subjects. When I visit the school each year for its arts celebration, parents reach out to tell me how grateful they are that Margaret Brent and its teachers use the arts to engage and develop their children in culturally relevant ways. One teacher said she counted nine different languages in her first-grade class alone. In such a diverse community, this arts-rich school builds relationships across all kinds of differences. At the Johns Hopkins School of Education, we examine interventions and models, new and old, for one basic measure: Does it work? Does distributing eyeglasses to children with vision problems improve learning? (Yes.) Does in-class surveillance technology promote school safety? (Possibly, but likely at the expense of academic performance.) One system model that works in most democracies around the world is educational pluralism — in which the government funds a broad range of schools that are owned and administered by private and public organizations, including churches and other civil society organizations, as well as secular agencies. In our education system, about 83% of K-12 students today attend public schools — 90% if we include public charter schools. That’s a heavy load for one sector — and an unwieldy one, when administered by 50-plus different government entities. Well-designed educationally pluralist systems support the distinctive character of different schools while holding them accountable for academic quality. The Netherlands funds 36 kinds of schools while requiring students in all of them to take common, knowledge-rich assessments. Belgium, England, South Africa and Indonesia operate in similar fashion. Importantly, leaders in these systems don’t pit entire school sectors against one another but seek to help all schools serve students well. Faculty and students at our school of education practice this approach by researching public, private, charter and homeschooling models and preparing leaders for all sectors. There are many more examples of the power of education to connect across divides, and my colleagues at the Johns Hopkins School of Education prove it every day as we work to prepare a new generation of education leaders and scholars to solve common problems together. We know that no matter what, we will work together to benefit the nation’s students — wherever they attend school.FORMER President Jimmy Carter has died at age 100. Carter , the 39th president of the United States , died today after nearly two years in hospice care. 10 Former President Jimmy Carter has died Credit: Getty - Contributor 10 Jimmy Carter's death comes months after the death of his wife and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Credit: Rex 10 Jimmy Carter served as the 39th president of the United States Credit: Getty - Contributor 10 Jimmy Carter pictured at the funeral service of his wife, Rosalynn Carter, on November 29, 2023 Credit: Getty His son Chip Carter confirmed the former president died on Sunday around 3:45 pm ET. Carter died peacefully surrounded by his family who paid an emotional tribute to the former leader. His son Chip said: “My father was a hero, not only to me but to everyone who believes in peace, human rights, and unselfish love. “My brothers, sister, and I shared him with the rest of the world through these common beliefs. Read more on Jimmy Carter TOUCHING TRIBUTE President Jimmy Carter's heartbreaking tribute to wife Rosalynn "The world is our family because of the way he brought people together, and we thank you for honoring his memory by continuing to live these shared beliefs.” Public events will commemorate Carter in Atlanta and Washington, D.C. and a state funeral will be held, The Carter Center confirmed. The former president decided to live out the remainder of his days at his home in Plains, Georgia . Carter, the beloved Democrat and Nobel Peace Prize winner, had experienced several health issues in recent years including melanoma that spread to his liver and brain. Most read in The US Sun baby joy Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan announce she's pregnant with first baby NEIL BY MOUTH Moment Rangers hero says he needs RESCUED on live TV during Motherwell clash GER OUT Moment raging Rangers fans BOO their own players and say 'go away' at Motherwell WELL 2 GERS 2 Shambolic display leaves Clement on brink as horror Christmas week continues He became the longest-living president and the first to make it 100 years old. Carter's death came over a year after the death of his wife, Rosalynn Carter , who died on November 19, 2023, at age 96. Two days before her death, Rosalynn joined her husband in hospice care at their home in Georgia. The former first lady and fierce advocate for mental health was diagnosed with dementia in early 2023. Before his death, Jimmy Carter was the first to pay tribute to his wife of 77 years, "Rosalynn was my equal partner in everything I ever accomplished. "She gave me wise guidance and encouragement when I needed it. As long as Rosalynn was in the world, I always knew somebody loved and supported me." During Rosylann's service in late November 2023, Amy, the Carters' daughter, read her father's love letter he dedicated to his wife while he was in the Navy. "My darling, every time I have ever been away from you, I have been thrilled when I returned to discover just how wonderful you are," Carter penned more than 70 years ago. "While I am away I try to convince myself that you really are not, could not, be as sweet and beautiful as I remember. "But when I see you I fall in love with you all over again. Does that seem strange to you? It doesn't to me. "Goodbye darling, until tomorrow, Jimmy." Jimmy Carter is survived by his four children, James, Donnel, Amy, and Jack, as well as 22 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. PRESIDENT CARTER Carter served in the White House from 1977 to 1981. Prior to his presidency, he served as a Georgia State Senator from 1963 to 1967 and as the 76th governor of Georgia from 1971 to 1975. Carter was considered a longshot for the presidency when he announced his presidential campaign in December 1974. As a dark-horse candidate, Carter was not well-known outside of the home state of Georgia. However, Carter's two-year campaign trail paid off when he won the Democratic nomination and narrowly defeated incumbent Republican president Gerald Ford during the 1976 presidential election. Carter, who entered office in January 1977, took over a nation that was still reeling from the events of the Vietnam War, where approximately 59,000 US troops died on the frontlines. Two days after being sworn in as president, Carter famously pardoned all the draft evaders from the Vietnam War. But, his presidency was marred by rising energy costs, mounting inflation, and continuing tensions with foreign adversaries, including the threat of nuclear war with the Soviet Union. Carter's hopes for reelection eventually crumbled due to the Iran hostage crisis. On November 4, 1979, a group of militarized Iranian college students stormed the US Embassy in Tehran and took 52 American diplomats and citizens hostage. The American public turned on Carter for his soft approach to the crisis, which lasted 444 days. The hostage crisis paralyzed his presidency and hampered his efforts at a second term. Carter would eventually lose the 1980 presidential election in a landslide to Republican presidential candidate Ronald Reagan. 10 Jimmy Carter served as president from 1977 to 1981 Credit: AP:Associated Press 10 Carter's final year in the White House was married by the 1979 Iran hostage crisis Credit: Getty 10 Carter lost the 1980 presidential election in a landslide to Republican presidential candidate Ronald Reagan Credit: AP LIFE AFTER THE WHITE HOUSE After leaving the Oval Office, Carter devoted his life to diplomacy and human rights work . He founded the Carter Center in 1982, an organization with a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering, according to their website. The non-profit has worked to improve the quality of life for people in countries all over the world. In 2002, Jimmy Carter won the Nobel Peace Prize for his work seeking peaceful resolutions to global conflicts, advancing human rights and democracy, and promoting economic and social development. The Carter Center also devoted some resources to ensuring free and fair elections and monitored the 2020 elections in the United States . Carter had mostly retired from the public eye in recent years, particularly in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic and a cancer diagnosis in 2015. While Carter lived a more private life in his latter years, he was vocal in his opposition to certain political moves of the presidents who followed him. He disagreed with Reagan’s handling of peace in the Middle East and was opposed to the Iraq War under George W Bush. Carter criticized the Trump administration but also disagreed with his fellow Democratic president, Barack Obama, regarding the use of drone strikes against suspected terrorists. On his 96th birthday , the former president was honored with a parade of golf carts and other vehicles by local residents, which he and his wife observed from their residence while wearing masks due to the Covid-19 pandemic. During the 2020 presidential election, Carter endorsed Joe Biden at the Democratic National Convention and said via video, "Joe Biden was my first and most effective supporter in the Senate ... For decades, he’s been my loyal and dedicated friend." To mark his first 100 days in office, Biden and First Lady Jill Biden visited Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter at their home in Plains, Georgia. "We sat and talked about the old days," Biden told reporters afterward. Jimmy Carter was the longest-lived US president in history, surpassing George HW Bush, who was 94 at the time of his death. Read more on the Scottish Sun GHOST TOWN Former Scots shopping hotspot 'decaying' as multimillion pound revamp ‘failing’ VAX HORROR Striken Scots 'gaslit' by health bosses after complications from Covid vaccine 10 Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter and their four children Credit: Getty - Contributor 10 Jimmy and Rosalynn were college sweethearts Credit: The Jimmy Carter Library and Museum 10 Jimmy Carter's love letter, which he penned more than 70 years ago, was read at Rosalynn Carter's service in late November 2023 Credit: Getty - Contributor More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos . Like us on Facebook at TheSunUS and follow us on X at @TheUSSunHafnia Limited Reported Net profit of USD 215.6 million