44 Tribhuvan University professors repay Rs. 110 million after study leave scandal

Forty-four professors from Tribhuvan University (TU) who took study leave and did not return to work have paid back Rs. 110 million.

After Onlinekhabar reported that TU had suffered losses of over Rs. 2 billion due to professors who went on study leave and never returned, the university formed an investigation committee. The committee, led by Jeevan Kafle, prepared a report finding that 398 professors had misused their study leave. Following a public notice issued by TU demanding repayment, 44 professors have so far returned Rs. 11 crore.