Kathmandu, April 10 -- Nepal's oldest and largest academic institution, Tribhuvan University (TU), is once again without a vice chancellor after Professor Keshar Jung Baral's resignation was officially accepted on Thursday by Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, who also serves as the university's Chancellor.

Baral had submitted his resignation on March 28, citing health reasons. However, sources close to the academic suggest that growing political pressure and lack of cooperation from the government forced him to step down. His resignation comes just over a year after his appointment by then-Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal in February 2024.

Academic colleagues claim Baral was increasingly isolated after KP Sharma Oli assumed office last Jul...