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Germany: Merkel supports student protests against global warming
German Chancellor Angela Merkel welcomed weekly strikes by school students against global warming, on Saturday."I believe it is a very good initiative," Deutsche Welle quoted Merkel as stating in a video. The Chancellor said that she is very supportive of the fact that "students take to the street in the cause of climate protection and fight for it."However, she cautioned students against expecting rapid change. "I know that the students want many things to go faster, such as the exit from coal," Merkel said."But as head of government, I must point out that we have to take a lot of things into consideration: We have to reconcile jobs and economic health with the goals of climate protection," she said, adding that the government has decided that Germany will cease its reliance on coal-fired energy by 2038.Merkel appealed to the students: "From the point of view of the students, that perhaps seems very long, but (the exit) will be a great challenge, and I appeal to them to understand ...
Maha varsities to get Lokpal for students' grievances: Tawde
The Maharashtra government will appoint a lokpal in all universities in the state, except its agricultural universities, to resolve student grievances, state minister Vinod Tawde said Saturday. The Maharashtra Higher and Technical Education minister said the appointment of the students' ombudsman would be made in the "next two to three months". The lokpal shall be a person related to the university and someone not below the rank of retired district judge or a retired vice-chancellor, registrar, professor or principal, Tawde said. Tawde said Maharashtra would be the first state in the country to have such a lokpal for universities, adding that grievance cells would be set up in each degree college headed by the respective principals. "If a student lodges a complaint, the cell would take cognisance. If the decision of the cell is not accepted by the concerned student, the matter would be referred to the university grievance redressal cell (UGRC). If the students are not ..
Odisha suspends 3 teachers for question paper "leak"
The Odisha government Saturday suspended three teachers in Kalahandi district after purported images of the Mathematics question paper of the ongoing matriculation examination surfaced on social media. Earlier, the question papers of Odia, Hindi and English subjects went viral on social media, putting the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha, in a tight spot. Admitting the "leakages", the board authorities suspended three teachers in Kalahandi district. "We learnt about it midway into the days examination and found that the photographs of the question papers were taken on a smartphone from an examination centre located in Kalahandi district. The district education officer soon swung into action and suspended three teachers in this connection," said Board of Secondary Education president Jahan Ara Begum. Expressing her inability to stop the menace, Begum said that written complaints would be filed at the local police station against the three erring teachers to initiate ..
'Listening practice sessions set up all over country'
Cambrige Assessment English Saturday said it has set up listening practice sessions all over the country for students to get an opportunity to learn, use and evaluate different English learning and listening strategies. "Being a good listener can make a student more influential and a better leader, which helps to gain information and come up with creative solutions to problems," Head Higher Education UK-based Cambridge Assessment English, Sue Trory told reporters here. Students learning Engllish would make more progress if they were aware of listening process work and how these processes apply to their own experiences, she said. Indians' knowledge of English was very good, she said, adding that the rapid rise in the working age population in India meant that the country would need about 100 million jobs till 2026. Product Manager Ian Cawley said their expertise, gathered over 100 years of language learning and assessment, had led them to work with educational ...
U'khand CM lays foundation stone for central law varsity
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat on Saturday laid the foundation stone for a central law university at Ranipokhri near here, saying it was another step towards making the state a hub of higher education. "It is a matter of pride for Uttarakhand that it has been gifted with a central law university. It shows the importance being attached to the state by Prime Minister Narendra Modi," Rawat said at the ceremony. "Uttarakhand already has institutions like the IIT, IIM and AIIMS. The gift of a central law university from the prime minister will be another feather in its cap which will help the state become a hub of higher education," he said. The university will be built at a cost of Rs 26 crore, Rawat said, adding that it will be the country's 22nd central university which apart from being a premier facility of higher education for the state will generate employment opportunities for locals. Apart from the law university project, the chief minister also laid the ...
Guest teachers of Delhi govt schools protest outside Sisodia's residence for 2nd day
Several guest teachers of Delhi government schools, whose contract ended on February 28, Saturday protested outside Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia's residence here for the second consecutive day. As many as 25,000 teachers are staring at uncertainty as their contracts ended on February 28. They have not yet been informed whether their services have been terminated or their contracts will be renewed. Shoaib Rana, member of All India Guest Teachers' Association, said over 5,000 teachers took part in the protest and that the agitation will continue till they were regularised. Braving rains, the protesting teachers stayed put in front of the deputy CM's residence. The Delhi government had passed a Bill to regularise the employment of around 15,000 guest teachers (working on contractual basis) in Delhi government-run schools in October 2017. Meanwhile, Sisodia said he supported the demands of the teachers and requested Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal to approve the Bill. "I support ..
Angry villagers pelt stones at school bus after it hits goat
Nine students were injured as villagers pelted stones at a school bus after it ran over a goat in Indore district Saturday. The incident took place at Qazi Palasiya village. A goat was crushed under the bus' wheels as its brakes failed, said a police official. A group of angry villagers had a heated exchange with the driver and pelted stones. Nine students sustained minor injuries and were admitted to the Maharaja Yeshwantrao Hospital here, he said. They were discharged after treatment, said hospital superintendent P S Thakur. A case was registered against 13 persons and further probe was on, the police official said.
Don't take tension, you will be victorious, Rahul tells students appearing for board exams
With Class 10 board examinations commencing on Saturday, Congress president Rahul Gandhi asked the students to not be tensed and expressed confidence that they will emerge victorious in their endeavour. In a Facebook post addressed to the students, Gandhi said he is sure all of them have prepared well for the exams and that the world was waiting for them to come out shining. "Today, the board exams are starting. I know you all students have really worked hard. You are quite capable and you all are ready. Do not take any tension. The world is waiting for you to shine. I have full confidence in the victory of you all," he said in his post in Hindi.
Rajasthan education system undergoing a sea change under new government
Rajasthan's education system is undergoing a sea change with the new Congress government infusing fresh thoughts into the system.
47-year old woman, daughter land in TN government job together
A 47-year old woman and her 28-year-old daughter who attended coaching classes together and took the same examination have got jobs with the Tamil Nadu government.
Guj: PM to attend two temple functions of Patidars on Mar 4-5
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will Tuesday participate in a function to consecrate the idol of Goddess Annapurna at a newly-built temple at Adalaj in Gandhinagar, functionaries of the Sri Annapurnadham Trust said. Organisers said PM Modi would also lay the foundation stone of a Rs 15 crore training centre-cum-hostel for economically weak students to be housed in the temple complex, they said. The temple itself has been built at a cost of Rs 5.5 crore, trustees said. The Trust comprises Leuva Patels, a sub-group of the Patidar community. Giving details of Modi's participation in the "pran pratishtha" ceremony at the temple, former deputy chief minister and Trust head Narhari Amin said state Governor O P Kohli, Madhya Pradesh Governor and former Gujarat chief minister Anandiben Patel, Chief Minister Vijay Rupani and Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel would attend the event. Amin said the hostel-cum-training centre, which will help economically weak students, especially from
Class 12 student dies writing exam in Hyderabad
A Class 12 student died while taking his annual examination here on Saturday, shocking fellow students and teachers, officials said.
Guest teachers of Delhi govt schools protest outside Manish Sisodia's residence over contract
Several guest teachers of Delhi government schools, whose contract ended on February 28, protested outside Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia's residence on Friday. As many as 25,000 teachers are staring at uncertainty as their contracts ended on February 28 and they have not yet been informed whether their services have been terminated or their contracts will be renewed. According to Shoaib Rana, member of All India Guest Teachers' Association, "We are being asked to report for work when there is no assurance from the government on our salaries or the bills that we have submitted. Around 2,000 teachers protested on Friday and on Saturday around 5,000 teachers will be there for the protest." The guest teachers said that the Delhi government has been saying that the Services Department is not with them and their hands are tied in the matter. The Delhi High Court had earlier directed that guest teachers will continue till February 28 or till the time regular teachers were appointed. ..
Nation still grappling with illiteracy, says Vice-president
: Although the country has made considerable gains in human development, it still grapples with illiteracy, barriers to secondary schooling, low-quality public service and gender discrimination, Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu saidFriday. He was speaking during the platinum jubilee celebrations of Andhra Vidyalaya College of Arts, Science and Commerce here. The vice-president said there should be renewed focus on gender equality and safety of women through gender sensitisation, and that sensitisation must begin at home, school and college. He said, "Human capital is already the largest component of global wealth and is one of the most crucial and fast growing components of Indias wealth." Naidu said many international agencies, including the World Bank, believe that India has the potential to become the human resource capital of the world. He said it was time for the country to pursue a more aggressive education plan, exploiting the new technology opportunities ...
Pb minister Soni visits schools in border areas to take stock of situation
Punjab Education minister O P Soni visited some schools in the border areas of Amritsar and Tarn Taran districts on Friday and checked the examination centres. Keeping in view the heightened tension between India and Pakistan after the Pulwama terror attack, Soni made a surprise visit to take stock of situation in the schools which are located close to the International Border. He checked the examination centres and interacted with the students and told them not to worry on any account and concentrate on their studies. At Government Senior Secondary School, Lopokey, located on the Indo-Pak border, the minister interacted with students in their classroom. During his visit to the school at Sarngraha he also checked the midday meal.
Madhya Pradesh officials study Delhi govt's education reforms, meet Manish Sisodia
A delegation of education department officials from Madhya Pradesh visited Delhi on Friday to understand Arvind Kejriwal government's education reforms, officials said. The officials from Madhya Pradesh interacted with Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and visited schools and interacted with officials from the Directorate of Education. The delegation was exploring the scope of learning and replicating the transforming education model of Delhi in Madhya Pradesh, the government said. They also apprised Sisodia about the schemes that the Madhya Pradesh government had launched to reform school education. "Politics must be on the basis of education," Sisodia said. He said a government must be assessed on the basis of its tangible policy achievements, rather than sectarian ideals. In order to improve quality of education, Delhi government introduced happiness and entrepreneurship curricula -- first of its kind initiatives in India, he said. Sisodia accepted the invitation to collaborate .
Boy's drowning in school: Army sets up Fact Finding Board
The Army has constituted a Fact Finding Board into the death of a 5-year-old boy with special needs at a school run under the aegis of its Eastern Command, a Defence communique said Friday. The Board would give its recommendations about putting in place effective measures to obviate recurrence of such incidents, said the communique issued nine days after the boy drowned in a hydrotherapy pool at the school on February 20. Hydrotherapy, or water therapy, is the use of water - hot, cold, steam, or ice - to relieve discomfort and promote physical well-being. "The management and the Army express deepest condolences to the parents and relatives of the child," the communique said. The father of the child has filed a complaint with the police against the school authorities alleging negligence. Asha School, run by the Army Wives Welfare Association (AWWA), provides education, care and rehabilitation to the differently abled children of Defence personnel as well as those of ...
Accrediting business schools eases autonomy process, has other benefits: AICTE chairman
Accreditation of business schools is of utmost importance to ease autonomy process and benefit the students with global opportunities, All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) chairman Anil Sahasrabuddhe said on Friday. "It is important that management institutions should try to get accreditation. There are three advantages to it -- it allows the institution to seek autonomy; secondly, as a signatory to the Washington Accord, the graduates of accredited institutions will be treated at par with the graduates in other signatory countries including some advanced countries, and thirdly AICTE gives approval for courses for the entire duration of a valid accreditation," he said at a leadership conclave here. Sahsrabuddhe was participating in a discussion on 'Regulatory Policy for Developing Futuristic Business Schools in India'. "Besides the technical charges payable by the institution annually are also waived off. We took a close look in the process of what AICTE was trying to ...
MAHE - only private Indian University featured in QS World Rankings
Manipal Academy of Higher Education achieved another milestone, as it became the only private University in India to be featured in the QS World rankings in the areas of Medicine and Pharmacy. This is the third consecutive year that MAHE is the highest ranked private University in the country, speaking volumes about its commitment to excellence in education and research, given the strict evaluation parameters for the rankings.Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) became the only private University to be featured along with four Institutions in Medicine and Pharmacy viz. AIIMS (Delhi), Jamia Hamdard (New Delhi) & Banaras Hindu University (Uttar Pradesh). In medicine, MAHE ranks between 351 - 400 with an overall score of 58.9 and in Pharmacy, the ranking is between 201 - 250 with an overall score of 59.8."I am very thrilled that MAHE has bettered its position in QS world rankings in the areas of Medicine and Pharmacy. It is exhilarating to note that MAHE is one amongst the ..
Vidyashilp Academy Receives the 'Green School of the Year' and 'Future Ready School of the Year Award' at the EdTech Review Summit
/ -- Vidyashilp Academy, based in Bengaluru, has received two awards at the EdTech Review Summit held in the city. The school has won the title of the 'Green School of the Year' and has also been awarded, 'Future Ready School of the Year'. The awards pick the best private schools all over India, who have increasingly become conscious of the natural environment and its depleting resources and have taken the responsibility to adopt sustainable practices. (Logo: https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/766744/Vidyashilp_Academy_Logo.jpg ) More than 100 schools from India, covering most states and Union Territories had participated in the event. The jury, with a diverse background and knowledge in the education sector, has chosen Vidyashilp Academy for its content and purpose driven curriculum. The school emerged a winner in the 'Green School' category due to its various practices in managing resources from increasing energy efficiency, water conservation to waste management. Vidyashilp Academy .
