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Kathmandu: Thames International College in Kathmandu organized the two-day Nepal Social Work Conference 2024 on June 20 and 21 at its premises in Old Baneshwor.

The conference featured panel discussions on various topics, photo and art exhibitions, and a range of diverse programs.

Inaugurating the event, College President Rajendra Man Sherchan said that the college has been organizing this program annually for the past eight years with the aim of bringing together experts and stakeholders to discuss various social issues.

On the first day, senior journalist Narayan Wagle delivered a special address, sharing his involvement in farming with a particular focus on soil and environmental conservation.

That same day, there was a screening of the film “Aina Jhyalko Putali,” followed by a discussion on the same movie.

The final session featured an in-depth discussion on the “Politics of Identity and Youth.”