Kathmandu: The Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology has temporarily shifted its operations to Keshar Mahal after its building at Singha Durbar was damaged during the recent “Gen-Z” group protest.

Secretary Chudamani Poudel confirmed that official documents are safe, though vehicles in the basement were destroyed by fire. The upper floors were vandalized but not burned. Online services, including foreign study permits, continue to function.

Keshar Mahal currently houses the Keshar Library and the Public Procurement and Monitoring Office. Both offices will be compressed to make space for the ministry. The building was damaged in the 2015 earthquake but later renovated. The ministry was originally based at Keshar Mahal before moving to Singha Durbar.

A team led by Chief Secretary Ek Narayan Aryal inspected the damaged premises on Friday.

Suspension of Educational Activities

Academic activities have been halted across schools and universities due to the “Gen-Z” movement.

Tribhuvan University (TU)

·        TU has suspended all academic activities until Kartik 11.

·        According to TU Information and Public Relations Division Chief Lilli Thapa Chhetri, the winter vacation will be adjusted.

·        Acting Examination Controller Dr. Suryakant Kalauni said ongoing undergraduate and postgraduate examinations are postponed until further notice.

·        Administrative work may resume from Sunday if the situation improves.

National Examinations Board (NEB)

The NEB has postponed the Grade 12 supplementary examinations scheduled for Bhadra 28 and 29. A new schedule will be published once conditions return to normal.

CTEVT

The Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT) has closed all institutions under its authority until further notice.

Schools and Local Authorities

·        The Private and Boarding Schools’ Organization Nepal (PABSON) said regular classes will resume only from Sunday. Schools may decide individually based on local conditions.

·        Most operators said reopening before Sunday is not possible.

·        The Kathmandu Metropolitan City Education Department earlier announced a suspension of classes until Thursday. Further decisions will follow a review of the situation.