Kathmandu, April 29 -- The government has said that the demands of the agitating teachers will be addressed by Wednesday at the latest.

Thousands of public school teachers have been protesting in Kathmandu for nearly four weeks, hindering smooth functioning of schools, conduction of exams, and affecting admissions and other academic activities.

The possibility of a quick resolution increased following hours-long talk between senior ruling party leaders and representatives of agitating teachers on Monday at the residence of Nepali Congress Vice President Purna Bahadur Khadka, according to sources.

"After getting some positive signs in the talks, the Cabinet was briefed on the matter on Monday evening," a minister told the Post. "Both si...