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Telangana teacher sacked for giving '0' marks instead of 99
This is the most glaring and classic example of the scale of goof-up in Telangana Board of Intermediate examinations with a student getting '0' marks instead of '99'in a subject.
Intermediate results fiasco: Examiner penalised, lecturer
: The Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education (TSBIE) has penalised a private educational institute lecturer, who served as examiner besides suspending a lecturer, after a second-year (final) Intermediate girl student was allegedly given '00' marks, even though she secured 99 marks in the Telugu paper. The girl student, from Mancherial district was given '00', instead of 99 marks that she had scored in Telugu. "It is a blunder and hence the Board has taken action and imposed a fine of Rs 5,000 on the examiner G Umadevi, while scrutiniser S Vijay Kumar (lecturer at a state-run junior college) has been suspended and an enquiry has been ordered," an official release issued late Sunday night said. The examiner, lecturer at a private educational institute had given '00' instead of 99 marks while Kumar, who was the scrutiniser did not notice the error in the marks, the release said adding the examiner has also been suspended by the private educational institute. The ...
Protest intensifies in Telangana over exam goof-up
Telangana Police arrested scores of opposition leaders and workers across the state as the protests over the massive bungling in Intermediate examination results intensified on Monday.
Protests continue over goof-up in Intermediate resultsin
Protestscontinued Monday over the alleged goof-up inthe declaration of results ofthe Intermediate examinations by members of different student organisations and political parties here even as the BJP Telangana unit president K Laxman began an indefinite fast. The bungling led to the alleged suicides of 23 students since the declaration of results on April 18. Hitting out at the TRS government, the BJP state chief Laxman began his fast seeking justice for the students. The demands of the BJP include sacking of Education Minister G Jagadeesh Reddy, suspension of secretary of Board of Intermediate Education, judicial inquiry into the entire episode and compensation to families of students who allegedly committed suicide. The exams were conducted during February and March this year and the results were declared on April 18. Many students and parents have been protesting against the Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education (TSBIE) alleging goof-up in the paper ...
F1 in Schools challenge gets India winners
Three schools will represent India in the world finale of the F1 in Schools challenge, an initiative in which students come up with miniature versions of racing cars and make them run on a 24-metre track. Each team had 3-6 members working on the best possible design for the minimum friction of the car and setting up their pit-booth. The F1 kits provided to the students are directed from the Formula One Headquarters in UK, the organisers said in a press release. Orion Racing, Scottish High International School (Gurgaon 2), Matadors, Amity International School (Saket), and Stallion, The British School (New Delhi) were the winning schools from the Indian leg. The teams will representing India at the World Finals in November this year where teams from 49 countries will compete for the title, slated to take place at Abu Dhabi.
Results of 1,428 students withheld for irregularities in exams in UP's Muzaffarnagar
Results of at least 1,428 students of high school and intermediate examinations of this district have been withheld for alleged irregularities, the authorities said Monday. During investigation, it was found that the students of class 10 and Class 12 had submitted fakes certificates and other related documents along with their examination forms, District Inspector of Schools Brijesh Kumar said. The UP Board high school and intermediate results were declared on Saturday.
Pune school kids create flutter in world school chess
Two Pune school kids, Arush Dolas and Nivaan Khandadia, have created a flutter by clinching the gold and bronze medals respectively at the recently held World School Chess Championships at Antalya in Turkey. With podium finishes in the competition, both Dolas and Khandadia have now earned the title of being known as Candidate Master (CM), which is given by the world chess body FIDE, a media release said on Monday. Dolas, studying in the Bishop High School in Pune, won the U-7 open title category by scoring eight points in nine rounds. Khandadia, who is the youngest rated chess player from the Global Indian International School, settled for the third place with 6.5 points. A seasoned campaigner, Dolas trains under the watchful eyes of Woman International Master Mrulalini Kunte. Khandadia, from the South Mumbai Chess Academy (SMCA), has now set a record of playing 500 games of competitive chess by taking part regularly in various tournaments, the release added.
Intermediate advanced supplementary exams from May 25
The Intermediate Public Advanced Supplementary Examinations (IPASE) would be held from May 25 to June 1, the Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education (TSBIE) said Sunday. The tentative time table for therevised supplementary exam schedule, which were earlier scheduled from May 16 was released by the TSBIE after students and parents alleged "goof up" inthe declaration of results of Intermediate examinations and there were demands that they be postponed. While the Intermediate first year (class 11) exams would be held in forenoon session, the second year (class 12) exams would be held in the afternoon session, an official release said. The intermediate exams were conducted during February and March this year and the results were announced on April 18. Following allegations of bungling in the announcement of the results, protests by students, parents, students' organisations and political parties were held across the state. A three-member committee was constituted by
Telangana Intermediate Board postpones supplementary exams
The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education (BIE) has postponed Advanced Supplementary Exams from May 16 to May 25, it was announced on Sunday.
Universities should focus more on academic enhancement, avoid politics, controversies: Naidu
Cautioning all universities in the country to shun politics and controversies, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu Sunday urged them to strive to emerge as centres of excellence to make India 'vishvaguru' again. The vice president also urged youths to adhere to the country's tradition of tolerance and respect and protect its pluralistic culture, while empowering themselves the right skills and attitude. If you look at the history, you had Aryabhata, Bhaskaracharya and so many great people who were there because India was a knowledge centre and knowledge giver. Now we must aim to become once again 'vishwaguru' that is the centre of excellence," said Vice President Naidu Sunday in his 68th convocation address to Panjab University. "That is possible if universities focus more on academic enhancement. Not on other issues. Not on politics. Not on controversies," added Naidu, who is also the chancellor of the University. "Universities should not get into controversies at all. The only aim of ...
Indian girl in Dubai gets acceptance letters from 7 high-ranking US universities
It is a problem of plenty for a Dubai-based Indian girl who has been offered acceptance letters by seven prestigious US-based universities, including Ivy League schools, leaving her surprised as she never expected the variety of choices she has been left with. Simone Noorali, 17, has been offered acceptance letters from the University of California in Berkeley, Johns Hopkins University, Emory University, George Town University and George Washington University. The girl who studied at the Uptown School in Mirdif in Dubai and has managed to keep straight A's since Year 9 has also received acceptance letters from Ivy League schools such as Dartmouth College and the University of Pennsylvania. "I honestly think there is no secret to being accepted into this many universities. The whole process is about discovering yourself. Everyone has something unique to offer," Simone told the Khaleej Times. "While applying to universities, it forced me to look back at my life and try to figure out the
J-K: 20 years on, students in this school forced to study in open
Students of Government Primary School in Turga village in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district, which was established 20 years ago, are now forced to study under open sky due to lack of adequate facilities.The school was established in 1999, however, students study in open in the absence of classrooms."50 students are enrolled in this school, but school building can't accommodate them all. I appeal to the Governor to help us," said P Kumar, Sarpanch."We are disappointed to see the students sitting on the ground in open. I had written to senior officials to arrange school building for students, but everything went in vain," said Jagdish Chander, a teacher in the school. During adverse weather conditions, the students are asked to go homes, he added.The Chief Education Officer has instructed Zonal Education Officers to find out more such schools in their regions."I have instructed all the Zonal Education Officers to bring to my notice all such schools which don't have adequate ...
Indian teen in Dubai gets acceptance from 7 US varsities
A Dubai-based Indian teen has been offered acceptance letters from seven prominent US-based universities, including Ivy League schools such as Dartmouth College and the University of Pennsylvania, the media reported on Sunday.
Intermediate exam results fiasco: Committee points out errors, suggests remedial measures
The three-member committee of technical experts, appointed by the Telangana government following the furore over Intermediate examination results, pointed out certain lapses and suggested various measures for improvement, officials said Saturday. In its report, submitted to the government on Saturday, the committee pointed out mistakes (in publication of results) like not displaying practical exam marks in the memos of certain geography students, education secretary B Janardhan Reddy told reporters. "Because of bubbling error in some OMR sheets, correct marks were not awarded to very few students," he said. The errors did not significantly impact the results, he said, citing the committee's observations. The panel suggested measures like re-verifying the marks of a student who failed in the second year but had got good marks in first year, Reddy added. The committee was appointed after the alleged bungling in results led to widespread criticism from students, parents, students' ...
Second edition of 'F1 in Schools India' concludes
The second season of F1 in Schools India, Worlds largest STEM challenge for students in the 9-19 years age group, came to end with finale at Amity University campus, Noida, on Saturday.
Two youth arrested for burning school in Manipur
Two youths have been arrested for burning down on Thursday a private secondary school, located in Manipur's Chandel district, run by Catholic Missionaries, the police said on Saturday.
Intermediate exam result fiasco: Panel submits report to
The three-member committee, constituted by the Telangana government to look into the discrepancies in the Intermediate examination results, submitted its report on Saturday. "The three-member committee to look into the developments that took place after the announcement of Intermediate results gave its report. It is under the consideration of the government," Education Secretary B Janardhan Reddy told reporters here. "Very soon, we will definitely share their recommendations and the Action Taken Report," he added. The 10-page report emphasised on the measures to be taken in future (to ensure smooth conduct of exams), according to a committee official. The alleged bungling in examination results led to protests by students, parents, students' organisations and political parties. Some students claimed that they either failed or got poor marks though they had done well in exams and obtained high marks in Intermediate first year. Opposition Congress, TDP, BJP and other ...
BJP leader slams AAP for 'anti-education' policies
BJP leader from Delhi Vijay Jolly on Saturday slammed Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in the national capital for its "anti-education" policies and for failing to regularise the jobs of 22,000 guest teachers.
UP board results: Tanu Tomar of Baghpat tops in class 12, Gautam Raghunanshi in class 10 exams
Tanu Tomar of Baghpat has notched the first position in the Intermediate examination (class 12) while Gautam Raghuvanshi of Kanpur has topped the class 10th board exams of Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP), the results of which were declared on Saturday. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has congratulated the successful students and wished them for their bright future. Tanu Tomar has achieved 97 per cent scoring 489 marks out of 500. She belongs to a farmer's family and was a student of Shri Ram Shiksha Mandir Inter College in Baraut area of Baghpat district. "She has not only bring honours to her family and the school but to the whole district," principal Rajesh Tomar said. Over 80 per cent students have passed in the class 10 while over 70 per cent have cleared the class 12 examinations. In all over 58 lakh students have registered themselves for this year's UP board exams.
4 get life term for killing student
A court here on Saturday sentenced four persons to life imprisonment in connection with the murder of a 16-year-old student in November 2016. District and Sessions Judge P K Mallik awarded the sentence to four persons, including the deceased's uncle after holding them guilty of kidnap, demanding ransom and murder. Saurav Kumar, the son of businessman Jai Choudhary, was kidnapped when he was on way to attend tuition class in Katihar on November 14, 2016. The kidnappers had demanded Rs 50 lakh as ransom to release Saurav from their captivity and the deceased's father had agreed to pay Rs 30 lakh to get his son released. The police had later exhumed Saurav's body from Baghmara area in Manihari block of the district.