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Over 7 lakh students appeared for Physical Education board exam: CBSE
Physical Education had the highest number of candidates in class 12 boards this time, whereas some subjects like Theatre Studies and Human Rights had only one student appearing for the examination, the CBSE said Thursday. The exams were conducted in 213 subjects, including 55 skill subjects. The examinations in skill-based subjects and subjects with less takers were held in February and for other subjects the examinations were held in March. A many as 7.28 lakh students opted for Physical Education, said Central Board Of Secondary Education secretary Anurag Tripathi. "Physical education is an activity-based subject and has less of rote learning. The marks are also added to the best of five subjects," he added. In class 12, there were less than 10 candidates in subjects like Carnatic Music, Mohiniyattam Dance, Health Centre Management, Theatre Studies and Library and Information Science. One student appeared for Human Rights exam and one appeared for Theatre Studies in Haryana. Five ...
CBSE writes to DoE recommending disciplinary action against Delhi govt schools
The CBSE has written to the Directorate of Education (DoE) recommending disciplinary action against some government schools following instances of over 200 teachers not turning up for evaluation of board exam papers in the national capital. With over 3,500 teachers remaining absent for evaluation across the country, show cause notices to school managements have been issued and fines imposed on schools, Central Board of Secondary Education secretary Anurag Tripathi said Thursday. He said private schools have been sent notices in some cases. Tripathi said the board results for class 10 and 12 are likely to be declared by the third week of May. The official said following the instances of paper leak last year, a special app called CMTM app (Confidential Material Tracking and Monitoring) was launched this time, and it was made compulsory for all centre supervisors to send geo-tagged and time-tagged pictures of exam day processes. These were monitored very closely at the headquarters and ..
43 students fall ill after noon meal
: Fortythree students of a government school here had to be hospitalised with symptoms of food poisoning after taking noon meal Thursday, police said. However, the condition of all the children is stable. A total of 54 students studying from class I to class III at the Sanarpalayam government elementary school took rice and eggs, and left for their respective classes, the police said. Shortly afterwards, 43 of them began vomitting in the classrooms and were taken to hospital, they said. Consumption of rotten eggs and poor quality rice were the cause of the illness, the police said quoting doctors. Police have registered a case and begun investigations.
CBSE issues disaffiliation notices to 15 schools across country for repeated violations
The CBSE has issued show cause notices to school managements across the country after 3,500 teachers did not turn up for evaluation of board exam papers, while 15 disaffiliation notes have also been issued for repeated violations. The Central Board of Secondary Education has written to the Directorate of Education recommending disciplinary action against schools for more than 200 government school teachers who did not turned up for evaluation, CBSE secretary Anurag Tripathi said Thursday. He said private schools have been sent notices in some cases. Tripathi said the board results for class 10 and 12 are likely to be declared by the third week of May. The official said following the instances of paper leak last year, a special app called CMTM app (Confidential Material Tracking and Monitoring) was launched this time, and it was made compulsory for all centre supervisors to send geo-tagged and time-tagged pictures of exam day processes. These were monitored very closely at the ...
Unjustified fee hike by pvt schools, 7th CPC implementation for teachers unrelated: Delhi govt
The Delhi government made it clear Thursday that "unjustified fee hike" by some private schools was not related to the implementation of the seventh Pay Commission recommendations for the teachers. Talking to reporters here, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said attempts are being made to create a "false impression" by vested interests that the AAP government is against the implementation of the Commission's recommendation, which is "completely baseless". On Wednesday, the Delhi High Court stayed the interim hike in fees by private unaided schools in the city till April 8. The Delhi government had in 2017 allowed recognised unaided private schools on Delhi Development Authority (DDA) land to increase their fees by 15 per cent as an "interim" measure to comply with the seventh central pay commission (CPC) recommendations. A circular to this effect was issued by the Directorate of Education on October 17 that year. "Unjustified fee hike by some private schools has nothing to do with
Science and Technology play a central role in societal development: Annual India Symposium on 'Science & Society'
Focusing on the role of academia and government in catalysing intersection between industry, scientific development and societal need, Lakshmi Mittal and Family South Asia Institute (LMSAI) at Harvard University, in partnership with the Office of the Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India and NITI Aayog, concluded an eventful, Annual India Symposium - 'Science and Society' at Vigyan Bhawan on Thursday.Science and Society are two elements that share a symbiotic relationship, of the two can truly flourish without the intervention of the other. The event went ahead on the same lines to elaborate on the role of science in developing society.The symposium, which hosted scientists from leading universities in the US and India, identified three overarching strategic objectives, all directed to bolstering the intellectual ties that bind scientists to one another, and science to society.More than 150 leaders from business, academia, industry, government and the research ...
Chitkara University's Honorary Doctorate Presented to Mr. Josef M Ullmer, Managing Director & CEO at Andritz Hydro Ltd.
/ -- In a marvelous and grandiose ceremony at its Punjab campus, Chitkara University conferred the Doctor of Literature Degree on Mr. Josef M Ullmer, Managing Director & CEO, Andritz Hydro Ltd., India; in recognition of his exemplary contribution to Business, Education and Humanity; owing to his inspirational journey as a role model business leader and creating significant impact in the domain of Product Planning, Manufacturing Sales & Marketing Operations. The special convocation, which was held on April 3, 2019, was presided over by Hon'ble Dr. Ashok K Chitkara, Chancellor, Chitkara University; Hon'ble Dr. Madhu Chitkara, Vice Chancellor, Chitkara University; H.E. Brigitte Oppinger-Walchshofer, Ambassador, Embassy of Austria; Ms. Cavita Taragi, Pro Vice Chancellor, Chitkara University; and Dr. S C Sharma, Registrar, Chitkara University, Punjab. Mr. Josef M Ullmer has had a distinguished career working in Electronics, where his career of more than three decades has spanned ..
LS polls: 7 Baramulla colleges to be shut for 8 days
Poll authorities on Thursday said seven educational institutions will remain shut for eight days in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla Lok Sabha constituency to accommodate security forces.
Telangana: School teacher arrested for 'sexually abusing' girl students
A school teacher in Edulabad village was arrested after a few girls of the school complained to Rachakonda SHE team alleging sexual abuse by him following an awareness program on child sex abuse in the campus.On April 3, SHE team Malkajgiri conducted an awareness program at the school and explained about "good touch and bad touch".At the end of the program, a few students approached the SHE team and made the allegation that their school teacher K Ramana Murthy, 26, had been misbehaving with them for the past two years.Murthy has been a part of the school since January 2013.The students complained that whenever they opposed Murthy, he intentionally beat them up and harassed them due to which they were frightened and did not disclose it to anyone.In this regard, a case was registered under Section 354 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), Section 8 and 12 of POCSO Act 2012 and Section 75 of Juvenile Justice Act 2015, Section 3(1)(w) of SC/ST Act 2015 at Ghatkesar Police Station and the ...
Govt school teacher held for "misbehaviour" with girl students
: A 26-year-old teacher of a government school near here was arrested Wednesday on the charge of misbehaving withgirl students, police said. The 'misbehaviour' by K Ramana Murthy came to light Wednesdaywhen the "SHE Teams" of the ciity Police conducted an awareness programme on child sexual abuse at the school and explained issues such as good and bad touch, a police release said. After completionof the awareness programme some of girl students approached to SHE Teams and disclosed their teacher had been misbehaving with them for the last two years. If they resisted him, he used to beat and harass them, they said adding because of fear they did not inform anyone so far. It was further alleged that the teacher during yoga and other school activities took pictures of the girl students, police said. Following the complaint, a case under relevant sections of IPC, the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and Juvenile Justice Actwas registered against the ..
26-year-old differently-abled student awarded gold medal at IGNOU
For 26-year-old Neha Sharma, a differently-abled woman who was awarded a gold medal at the IGNOU convocation on Wednesday, reaching this juncture was never easy. A tractor had overturned on Sharma's leg when she was only two years of age. She lost her left leg in the accident but for the last few years, she has been using an artificial limb to walk. "My parents have always motivated me and supported me. Without them, I would not have been able to complete my masters in commerce. Even if I want to pursue further studies, they will not stop me," Sharma told PTI. She completed her graduation from Delhi University's School Of Open Learning and then enrolled herself in IGNOU in 2015, from where she graduated with 60.33 per cent marks in 2017. "I wanted to work while studying and thought IGNOU would be a good option. I used to work on weekdays and attend the classes on Sundays. Currently, I am preparing for competitive exams. I work as a counsellor and an accountant at the centre where I ...
Kejriwal welcomes HC order staying interim fee hike by pvt unaided schools
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Wednesday hailed the Delhi High Court's order staying the interim hike in fees by private unaided schools in the city till April 8. Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia also welcomed the court's order. "Delhi government, in it audit report of schools that were willing to increase their fees, found that they had excess money than they were spending. Delhi has an honest government which understands the pain of parents. Schools have a right to charge fees according to their expenditure but this government will not allow them to increase their arbitrarily," he posted on Twitter. Kejriwal tweeted there was anger among parents due to the fee hike but the AAP government appealed in the High Court. "I want to assure the parents that there is an honest government in Delhi which will protect the interests of people at any cost. I congratulate the parents on the stay order," he twitted. The Delhi High Court Wednesday stayed till April 8 interim hike in fees by ...
Delhi HC stays order letting private schools hike fees
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday put a interim stay, till April 8, on a single-judge bench's order allowing private unaided schools in the city to hike their fees to implement recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission on salaries of teachers and other employees.
Maha: Ten per cent EWS quota in medical courses challenged
A group of students has approached the Bombay High Court against ten per cent reservations in the general category for the economically weaker section (EWS) in medical courses in Maharashtra. After the Centre announced the 10 per cent quota, the Maharashtra government decided to implement it. The Constitution (124th Amendment) Bill on providing 10 per cent reservation in jobs and education to the general category poor was passed by Parliament on January 9. In March, the state government came out with a resolution providing 10 per cent reservation in MBBS, MDS (Dental Science), MD and other health science courses. The quota will be provided from the academic year 2019-20, in both private and government-aided colleges. The petitioners contend that the decision is discriminatory as it takes the overall reservation to 76 per cent, leaving very few seats for remaining students in the open category. Advocate Satish Talekar, their lawyer, said as per its own rules, the government is required
IGNOU likely to start four new online courses
IGNOU is likely to start four online courses from July even as the varsity has identified 85 online programmes. The varsity will start MA in Hindi and three certificate programmes after receiving approval from the University Grants Commission, Indira Gandhi National Open University's (IGNOU) vice-chancellor Professor Nageshwar Rao said. The open university has submitted a proposal to the UGC and is awaiting their confirmation. Other universities have also submitted proposals to the UGC. The varsity has established a centre for online education and the centre has identified 85 online programmes, including 46 undergraduate/postgraduate certificate, 22 diploma/post graduate diploma, two undergraduate, six postgraduate and four awareness/refresher/appreciation programmes to be launched online. Measures for capacity building of faculty, conversion of regular to online mode and identification of e-counsellors and evaluators are being initiated accordingly. The varsity had online courses ...
Darul Uloom students say development their agenda but fear division of Muslim votes
As soon as the bells ring at Darul Uloom Asia's largest madrassa students prepare to head towards mosque for evening prayers. After stepping outside the institution, some of them stop at a tea shop near the campus. An animated discussion is underway at the kiosk in Saharanpur. The students are discussing the issues that dominate or are being skipped by political parties in their campaign in the district ahead of the general election on April 11. They have their own theories and understanding of the complex election process. Jamal, 24, says he fears Muslim votes might get divided in the election as two strong Muslim candidates are contesting from the constituency. Congress has fielded seasoned leader Imran Masood, while the BSP has named Faizul Rahman. BSP has formed a "mahagathbandhan" with SP and RLD in Uttar Pradesh for the election. The BJP has pitted incumbent Raghav Lakhan Pal against the opposition candidates. "Faizul Rahman might have an advantage as he would get the support .
Delhi HC stays till Apr 8 interim fee hike by pvt unaided schools
The Delhi High Court Wednesday stayed till April 8 interim hike in fees by private unaided schools in the national capital on a plea of the AAP government challenging its single judge order allowing the same. A bench of Justices S Muralidhar and I S Mehta also issued notice and sought response of Action Committee Unaided Recognised Private Schools, in which a number of private schools are members. The Delhi government on Tuesday had challenged in the HC its single judge order allowing private unaided schools in the national capital to go ahead with the interim hike in fees to implement the recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission on salaries of teachers and other employees. The single judge on March 15 had permitted the interim fee hike by quashing a Delhi government circular of April 13 last year, which had prohibited private unaided schools functioning on government land from hiking tuition amounts without approval of the Directorate of Education (DoE). The government ..
HRD ministry seeks EC's nod to start recruitment process in central varsities; Delhi govt objects
The HRD ministry has sought the Election Commission's nod to start recruitment process in central universities while the model code of conduct is in effect. However, the Delhi government has objected to the ministry's request, saying the EC should not grant permission. In a letter to the poll panel, the ministry said, "In view of the UGC mandate to provide teaching and non-teaching faculty before start of new academic year in June, 2019, the Election Commission of India is requested to give its clearance/permission from Model Code of Conduct for starting/continuing the recruitment process for regular teaching and non-teaching vacant posts in central universities". The appointments for teaching posts in central universities were put on hold in July last year in view of a judgement of the Allahabad High Court in April 2017. The court quashed the provisions of UGC guidelines which prescribed that the cadre or unit for determining reservation roster points should be 'university/college' ..
HRD ministry seeks EC's nod to start recruitment process in central varsities
The HRD ministry has sought the Election Commission's nod to start recruitment process in central universities while the model code of conduct is in effect. In a letter to the poll panel, the ministry said, "In view of the UGC mandate to provide teaching and non-teaching faculty before start of new academic year in June, 2019, the Election Commission of India is requested to give its clearance/permission from Model Code of Conduct for starting/continuing the recruitment process for regular teaching and non-teaching vacant posts in central universities". The appointments for teaching posts in central universities were put on hold in July last year in view of a judgement of the Allahabad High Court in April 2017. The court quashed the provisions of UGC guidelines which prescribed that the cadre or unit for determining reservation roster points should be 'university/college' and not 'department', a letter by ministry to the EC said. The letter was sent to the EC on April 1 and a reply is
Time has come for India to re-establish itself as a knowledge and innovation hub: Naidu
Commercialisation and poor governance are the root cause of the problems being faced by educational institutions in the country, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu Wednesday said and asserted that the time has come for India to re-establish itself as a knowledge and innovation hub. Addressing the 32nd convocation of the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), Naidu said quality assurance is important for improving the higher education sector. "For that (establishing India as a knowledge hub) to happen, we have to completely overhaul our higher education system to cater to the fast changing requirements of the 21st century in different sectors. "Apart from remoulding the syllabi and pedagogy, the stress should be on learning-by-doing," he told the students. The Vice President said, "The root cause of the problem in private and government-funded institutions is commercialisation and poor governance respectively. "Higher education should transform an individual into a responsible ...
