Agitating Nepali Teachers Clash With Police, Dozens Injured

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27 April 2025

Nepal's agitating teachers pelt stones at Nepal Police after being baton-charged and hit with a water cannon as the latter try to breach a restricted zone near the federal parliament in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 27, 2025. The Teachers' Federation Nepal, an umbrella body representing school teachers, stages demonstrations for a month, demanding the immediate promulgation of the School Education Act that incorporates their demands. The agitating teachers are adamant about continuing their demonstrations until the Bill passes and their concerns are addressed. Ensuring pay and perks on par with those of civil servants is their major demand. The list also includes payment of grades, allowances to relief quota teachers, and a separate dedicated hospital or health checkups at a discounted price at the Civil Service Hospital. Permanent status for temporary teachers through internal competitions is another demand. Allowing them to work under the federal government is another demand, though they downplay it following criticism that it is against the spirit of the constitution.

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27 April 2025

Agitating Nepali teachers clash with police near the Federal Parliament in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 27, 2025. The Teachers' Federation Nepal, an umbrella body representing school teachers, stages demonstrations for a month, demanding the immediate promulgation of the School Education Act that incorporates their demands. The agitating teachers are adamant about continuing their demonstrations until the bill is passed and their concerns are addressed. Ensuring pay and perks at par with those of civil servants is their major demand. The list also includes payment of grades, allowances to relief quota teachers, and a separate dedicated hospital or health checkups at a discounted price at the Civil Service Hospital. Permanent status for the temporary teachers through internal competitions is another demand. Allowing them to work under the federal government is another demand, though they downplay it following criticism that it is against the spirit of the constitution.

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27 April 2025

Agitating Nepali teachers clash with police near the Federal Parliament in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 27, 2025. The Teachers' Federation Nepal, an umbrella body representing school teachers, stages demonstrations for a month, demanding the immediate promulgation of the School Education Act that incorporates their demands. The agitating teachers are adamant about continuing their demonstrations until the bill is passed and their concerns are addressed. Ensuring pay and perks at par with those of civil servants is their major demand. The list also includes payment of grades, allowances to relief quota teachers, and a separate dedicated hospital or health checkups at a discounted price at the Civil Service Hospital. Permanent status for the temporary teachers through internal competitions is another demand. Allowing them to work under the federal government is another demand, though they downplay it following criticism that it is against the spirit of the constitution.

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27 April 2025

Agitating Nepali teachers clash with police near the Federal Parliament in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 27, 2025. The Teachers' Federation Nepal, an umbrella body representing school teachers, stages demonstrations for a month, demanding the immediate promulgation of the School Education Act that incorporates their demands. The agitating teachers are adamant about continuing their demonstrations until the bill is passed and their concerns are addressed. Ensuring pay and perks at par with those of civil servants is their major demand. The list also includes payment of grades, allowances to relief quota teachers, and a separate dedicated hospital or health checkups at a discounted price at the Civil Service Hospital. Permanent status for the temporary teachers through internal competitions is another demand. Allowing them to work under the federal government is another demand, though they downplay it following criticism that it is against the spirit of the constitution.

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27 April 2025

Agitating Nepali teachers clash with police near the Federal Parliament in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 27, 2025. The Teachers' Federation Nepal, an umbrella body representing school teachers, stages demonstrations for a month, demanding the immediate promulgation of the School Education Act that incorporates their demands. The agitating teachers are adamant about continuing their demonstrations until the bill is passed and their concerns are addressed. Ensuring pay and perks at par with those of civil servants is their major demand. The list also includes payment of grades, allowances to relief quota teachers, and a separate dedicated hospital or health checkups at a discounted price at the Civil Service Hospital. Permanent status for the temporary teachers through internal competitions is another demand. Allowing them to work under the federal government is another demand, though they downplay it following criticism that it is against the spirit of the constitution.

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27 April 2025

Agitating Nepali teachers clash with police near the Federal Parliament in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 27, 2025. The Teachers' Federation Nepal, an umbrella body representing school teachers, stages demonstrations for a month, demanding the immediate promulgation of the School Education Act that incorporates their demands. The agitating teachers are adamant about continuing their demonstrations until the bill is passed and their concerns are addressed. Ensuring pay and perks at par with those of civil servants is their major demand. The list also includes payment of grades, allowances to relief quota teachers, and a separate dedicated hospital or health checkups at a discounted price at the Civil Service Hospital. Permanent status for the temporary teachers through internal competitions is another demand. Allowing them to work under the federal government is another demand, though they downplay it following criticism that it is against the spirit of the constitution.

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27 April 2025

Agitating Nepali teachers clash with police near the Federal Parliament in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 27, 2025. The Teachers' Federation Nepal, an umbrella body representing school teachers, stages demonstrations for a month, demanding the immediate promulgation of the School Education Act that incorporates their demands. The agitating teachers are adamant about continuing their demonstrations until the bill is passed and their concerns are addressed. Ensuring pay and perks at par with those of civil servants is their major demand. The list also includes payment of grades, allowances to relief quota teachers, and a separate dedicated hospital or health checkups at a discounted price at the Civil Service Hospital. Permanent status for the temporary teachers through internal competitions is another demand. Allowing them to work under the federal government is another demand, though they downplay it following criticism that it is against the spirit of the constitution.

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27 April 2025

Nepal Police uses force against the agitating teachers after they attempt to break into the restricted zone near the Federal Parliament in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 27, 2025. The Teachers' Federation Nepal, an umbrella body representing school teachers, stages demonstrations for a month, demanding the immediate promulgation of the School Education Act that incorporates their demands. The agitating teachers are adamant about continuing their demonstrations until the Bill passes and their concerns are addressed. Ensuring pay and perks at par with those of civil servants is their major demand. The list also includes payment of grades, allowances to relief quota teachers, and a separate dedicated hospital or health checkups at a discounted price at the Civil Service Hospital. Permanent status for the temporary teachers through internal competitions is another demand. Allowing them to work under the federal government is another demand, though they downplay it following criticism that it is against the spirit of the constitution.

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27 April 2025

Agitating Nepali teachers clash with police near the Federal Parliament in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 27, 2025. The Teachers' Federation Nepal, an umbrella body representing school teachers, stages demonstrations for a month, demanding the immediate promulgation of the School Education Act that incorporates their demands. The agitating teachers are adamant about continuing their demonstrations until the bill is passed and their concerns are addressed. Ensuring pay and perks at par with those of civil servants is their major demand. The list also includes payment of grades, allowances to relief quota teachers, and a separate dedicated hospital or health checkups at a discounted price at the Civil Service Hospital. Permanent status for the temporary teachers through internal competitions is another demand. Allowing them to work under the federal government is another demand, though they downplay it following criticism that it is against the spirit of the constitution.

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27 April 2025

An agitated Nepali teacher climbs onto the barricade set by the police as tension continues to grow between two parties on April 27, 2025. The Teachers' Federation Nepal, an umbrella body representing school teachers, stages demonstrations for a month, demanding the immediate promulgation of the School Education Act that incorporates their demands. The agitating teachers are adamant about continuing their demonstrations until the Bill is passed and their concerns are addressed. Ensuring pay and perks at par with those of civil servants is their major demand. The list also includes payment of grades, allowances to relief quota teachers, and a separate dedicated hospital or health checkups at a discounted price at the Civil Service Hospital. Permanent status for the temporary teachers through internal competitions is another demand. Allowing them to work under the federal government is another demand, though they downplay it following criticism that it is against the spirit of the constitution.

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27 April 2025

Agitating Nepali teachers clash with police near the Federal Parliament in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 27, 2025. The Teachers' Federation Nepal, an umbrella body representing school teachers, stages demonstrations for a month, demanding the immediate promulgation of the School Education Act that incorporates their demands. The agitating teachers are adamant about continuing their demonstrations until the bill is passed and their concerns are addressed. Ensuring pay and perks at par with those of civil servants is their major demand. The list also includes payment of grades, allowances to relief quota teachers, and a separate dedicated hospital or health checkups at a discounted price at the Civil Service Hospital. Permanent status for the temporary teachers through internal competitions is another demand. Allowing them to work under the federal government is another demand, though they downplay it following criticism that it is against the spirit of the constitution.

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27 April 2025

Agitating Nepali teachers tear down the barricade set up near the Federal Parliament in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 27, 2025. The Teachers' Federation Nepal, an umbrella body representing school teachers, stages demonstrations for a month, demanding the immediate promulgation of the School Education Act that incorporates their demands. The agitating teachers are adamant about continuing their demonstrations until the Bill passes and their concerns are addressed. Ensuring pay and perks at par with those of civil servants is their major demand. The list also includes payment of grades, allowances to relief quota teachers, and a separate dedicated hospital or health checkups at a discounted price at the Civil Service Hospital. Permanent status for the temporary teachers through internal competitions is another demand. Allowing them to work under the federal government is another demand, though they downplay it following criticism that it is against the spirit of the constitution.

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27 April 2025

Agitating Nepali teachers tear down the barricade set up near the Federal Parliament in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 27, 2025. The Teachers' Federation Nepal, an umbrella body representing school teachers, stages demonstrations for a month, demanding the immediate promulgation of the School Education Act that incorporates their demands. The agitating teachers are adamant about continuing their demonstrations until the Bill passes and their concerns are addressed. Ensuring pay and perks at par with those of civil servants is their major demand. The list also includes payment of grades, allowances to relief quota teachers, and a separate dedicated hospital or health checkups at a discounted price at the Civil Service Hospital. Permanent status for the temporary teachers through internal competitions is another demand. Allowing them to work under the federal government is another demand, though they downplay it following criticism that it is against the spirit of the constitution.

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27 April 2025

Agitating Nepali teachers tear down the barricade set up near the Federal Parliament in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 27, 2025. The Teachers' Federation Nepal, an umbrella body representing school teachers, stages demonstrations for a month, demanding the immediate promulgation of the School Education Act that incorporates their demands. The agitating teachers are adamant about continuing their demonstrations until the Bill passes and their concerns are addressed. Ensuring pay and perks at par with those of civil servants is their major demand. The list also includes payment of grades, allowances to relief quota teachers, and a separate dedicated hospital or health checkups at a discounted price at the Civil Service Hospital. Permanent status for the temporary teachers through internal competitions is another demand. Allowing them to work under the federal government is another demand, though they downplay it following criticism that it is against the spirit of the constitution.

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27 April 2025

Agitating Nepali teachers tear down the barricade set up near the Federal Parliament in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 27, 2025. The Teachers' Federation Nepal, an umbrella body representing school teachers, stages demonstrations for a month, demanding the immediate promulgation of the School Education Act that incorporates their demands. The agitating teachers are adamant about continuing their demonstrations until the Bill passes and their concerns are addressed. Ensuring pay and perks at par with those of civil servants is their major demand. The list also includes payment of grades, allowances to relief quota teachers, and a separate dedicated hospital or health checkups at a discounted price at the Civil Service Hospital. Permanent status for the temporary teachers through internal competitions is another demand. Allowing them to work under the federal government is another demand, though they downplay it following criticism that it is against the spirit of the constitution.

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27 April 2025

Agitating Nepali teachers tear down the barricade set up near the Federal Parliament in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 27, 2025. The Teachers' Federation Nepal, an umbrella body representing school teachers, stages demonstrations for a month, demanding the immediate promulgation of the School Education Act that incorporates their demands. The agitating teachers are adamant about continuing their demonstrations until the Bill passes and their concerns are addressed. Ensuring pay and perks at par with those of civil servants is their major demand. The list also includes payment of grades, allowances to relief quota teachers, and a separate dedicated hospital or health checkups at a discounted price at the Civil Service Hospital. Permanent status for the temporary teachers through internal competitions is another demand. Allowing them to work under the federal government is another demand, though they downplay it following criticism that it is against the spirit of the constitution.