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Omar calls for probe in Pulwama school blast
National Conference leader Omar Abdullah Wednesday called for a probe into the blast in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir in which 12 schoolchildren were injured. "Education must be made conflict neutral. It is unacceptable & inhuman to have explosives going off inside class rooms. I condemn this act unequivocally & hope that it is properly investigated. The truth must be known & the guilty must be severely punished," Omar tweeted. A blast took place inside a private school in Narbal village of Kakapora area of the south Kashmir district this afternoon. At least 12 students of class 10 were injured in the blast which happened when they were taking winter tuition in the school.
Midday meals linked to better reading, math skills in children
Primary school children who ate midday meals over an extended period were shown to have significantly better learning outcomes, according to researchers of Indian-origin.
School vacations in HP's Multhan extended due to road damage after snow
Winter vacations in schools in Multhan sub tehsil of Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district have been further extended by five days due to damaged roads after heavy snowfall last week, an official said Wednesday. The schools which were to reopen on Wednesday will now start from February 18, he said. In his order, Kangra District Magistrate Sandeep Kumar said the schools in Multhan sub tehsil would now remain closed till February 17. The decision to again extend the school holidays was taken in the interest of safety of the students and staff as several roads had been damaged after heavy snowfall last week, Kumar added. In his earlier order issued on February 10, he extended the winter vacation of Multhan schools by two days. Similarly, Kullu District Magistrate Yunus had extended schools' winter vacations by four days on Tuesday, following prediction of heavy rain and snowfall.
Medvarsity Online Ltd. Awarded as the Best Medical Institute in India at 9th Indian Education Awards 2019
/ -- Medvarsity, a pioneer in online medical training has been awarded at 9th edition of Indian Education Awards 2019 as the 'Best Medical Institute in India' in New Delhi last evening. (Photo: https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/821435/Medvarsity_Best_Medical_Institute.jpg ) Via this platform, the Indian Education Awards aims to identify the brilliant business ideas and ventures which are contributing to the Education system in India and to the economic growth of the country in true sense. The award recognized the company's contribution towards healthcare education through its online blended learning programs. Medvarsity has built a portfolio of end-to-end healthcare training programs for its students, over the last 18 years. The courses are designed by industry experts who have years of experience in a specific domain. With 50 clinical locations across the country, Medvarsity helps train healthcare professionals of all levels in various skills. Every year over 5000 Medvarsity ...
14 AMU students booked for 'sedition' after reports of Owaisi visit trigger protests
Fourteen Aligarh Muslim University students, including their union chief, were booked under sedition charges after protests on the campus following reports of a planned visit by AIMIM lawmaker Asaduddin Owaisi, officials said Wednesday. On Tuesday, some AMU students allegedly had an altercation with a TV channel crew which had come to film the visit that ultimately did not take place, they said. The BYJM members held a separate demonstration against the visit, demanding that the MP should be banned from the campus. The students were booked under sedition charges after a complaint was filed by Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha or BJYM activist Mukesh Lodhi, alleging that he was assaulted amid chants of pro-Pakistan slogans by some students, police said. Protesting the police action, a "class boycott" call has been given by the students' union. Security has also been beefed in the area and Rapid Action Force has been deployed around the campus amid other protests, including one in which a ...
28 students injured in explosion in Kashmir tuition centre (Third Lead)
Twenty-eight students were injured on Wednesday in a mysterious explosion inside a tuition centre in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district, triggering clashes between civilians and security personnel.
IIT-Madras signs MoU with IIITDM-Kancheepuram
IIT-Madras Wednesday said it has tied-up with a second institute to offer direct PhD programme to B.Tech students who are entering final year. It said such collaborations help encourage research and get more qualified faculty members to fill number of vacancies across IITs. A memorandum of understanding was signed recently between IIT-M and Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing (IIITDM)-Kancheepuram. The tie-up allows top 10 per cent of best performing B-Tech students of IIITDM-Kancheepuram now to seek direct admission to the PhD programme at IIT-M after completing their sixth semester (third year). Selected candidates will spend their last year (fourth year) of undergraduate study at IIT-Madras in a more focused manner which will help them in the Phd programme, Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research (ICSR) Associate Dean V Kamakoti told PTI. IIT-Madras will transfer credits to IIITDM to award B.Tech degree to students, he said. The ..
HPU's ICDEOL extends last date for admission after snowfall
The International Centre for Distance Education and Open Learning (ICDEOL) of Himachal Pradesh University (HPU) has extended the last date for admission to various courses for 2019-20 session after heavy snowfall, an official said. In a press note issued here Wednesday, ICDEOL director Sanju Karol said the last date of admission has been extended to February 15 due to recent heavy snowfall and bad weather.
Uttarakhand to get National Law University (Lead, Correcting day)
The Centre has decided to set up a National Law University in Uttarakhand, an official statement said here on Wednesday.
17 students injured in Kashmir tuition centre blast
Seventeen students were injured on Wednesday in a mysterious explosion inside a tuition centre in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district, triggering clashes between civilians and security personnel.
Blast at school in Pulwama, at leats 12 students injured
A blast at a private school in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district left at leat 12 students injured Wednesday, police said. The explosion took place inside the school in Narbal village of Kakapora area in the south Kashmir district this afternoon, a police official said. He said at least 12 students of class 10 were injured in the blast that rocked the school when they were taking winter tuition. The injured students have been rushed to a hospital for treatment and there condition is stated to be stable, the official said. He said police officers have reached the spot and are ascertaining the nature and circumstances of the blast. A case has been registered and investigation taken up.
Hearing loss may up cognitive decline with age: Study
Hearing impairment is associated with accelerated cognitive decline with age, though the impact of mild hearing loss may be lessened by higher education, researchers say.
12 students injured in blast in Kashmir
Twelve students were injured on Wednesday at a private coaching centre in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district when one of the students was reportedly fiddling with a grenade he had, police sources said.
Uttarakhand to get a national law university
The Centre has decided to set up a national law university in Uttarakhand, an official statement said here on Thursday.
Security beefed up at AMU, sedition case against 12 students
Security was beefed up at the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) after some students and a TV channel crew got into an altercation over reports of a visit by AIMIM lawmaker Asaduddin Owaisi, police said Wednesday. As many as 12 students, including the university's students' union chief, were booked under sedition charges after a complaint of alleged assault was filed by an ABVP member. Following this a "boycott class" call was given. The main approach road leading to the university campus at IG Khan crossing was closed by the police as a precautionary measure. Official sources said internet services will be off in city as a precautionary measure. Rapid Action Force was also deployed around the campus amid other protests, including one in which a motorcycle belonging to a ABVP member was set on fire, a senior police officer said. It was not immediately clear if this incident was also related to Owaisi's visit. ABVP activists staged a protest near the Faiz Gate of the university after some
Security beefed up at AMU after altercation between students, TV crew
Security has been beefed up at the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) after some students and a TV channel crew got into an altercation over reports of a visit by AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi, police said Wednesday. Rapid Action Force was deployed around the campus as a precautionary measure amid other protests, including one in which a motorcycle belonging to a ABVP member was set on fire, a senior police officer said. It was not immediately clear if this incident was also related to Owaisi's visit. ABVP activists staged a protest near Faiz gate of the university after some media reports claimed the AIMIM leader was invited to address a function organised by the AMU Students' Union Tuesday. They demanded that he be banned from entering the campus. Owaisi, however, did not turn up. An AMU spokesman said a TV channel team, which had come to cover the anticipated event, had an altercation with some students while they were filming inside the campus. The spokesman said the channel had not ...
Meghalaya govt puts cap on weight of school bags
In a major relief to students, the Meghalaya government has put a cap on the weight of schoolbags for all classes and set restrictions on homework for classes 1 and 2. According to the state education department, the official order issued to the school authorities is in tune with the directives of the Union Human Resources Development Ministry. "We have issued instructions via a notification, setting limits on the weight of school bags. This is in line with the guidelines of the Union Human Resources Development Ministry, keeping in mind that the weights the children carry affect their health," Education Principal Secretary D P Wahlang told PTI. The department has also asked the heads of institutions to ensure that timetables are designed in a way that students do not have to carry too many books or notebooks to school. "The weight of school bags for classes 1 and 2 has been capped at 1.5 kg, while bags for those studying in classes 3 to 5 should not exceed 3 kg," the .
AMU clashes a matter of internal dispute, says police
The police on Tuesday said that the alleged clashes between groups of students in the Aligarh Muslim University are a matter of internal dispute.Aligarh District Magistrate CB Singh asserted that the external authorities cannot interfere without the permission of the Vice Chancellor or Proctor."Whatever we have come to know so far, as per that this is an internal dispute of the University (AMU). One group alleges that they were thrashed, another groups claim that the former tried to disrupt the harmony in the campus. We are monitoring the situation."The clashes allegedly took place to protest AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi's visit in the university, who reportedly was invited by the Aligarh Muslim University Students' Union (AMUSU) along with other Muslim parties' presidents to discuss the formation of a new political front to fight for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. Further assuring action against those who attacked journalists amid the protest, he said, "As it is their internal ...
Security beefed up in AMU after altercation between students and a TV channel crew
Security was beefed up in the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) Tuesday after some students and a TV channel crew got into an altercation over reports of a planned visit by AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi, police said. The Rapid Action Force was deployed around the campus as a precautionary measure amid other protests, including one in which a motorcycle belonging to a ABVP member was set on fire, a senior police officer said. It was not immediately clear if this incident was also related to Owaisi's visit. ABVP activists staged a protest near Faiz gate of the university after some media reports claimed the AIMIM leader was invited to address a function organised by the AMU Students' Union Tuesday. They demanded that he be banned from entering the campus. Owaisi, however, did not turn up. An AMU spokesman said a TV channel team, which had come to cover the anticipated event, had an altercation with some students while they were filming inside the campus. The spokesman said the channel had not
Ramachandra Guha hails Principal for quitting after bar on Mevani
Noted historian Ramachandra Guha on Tuesday heaped praise on the Principal and Vice Principal of a reputed Ahmedabad college for resigning in protest against the denial of permission by the college trustees to let firebrand Dalit leader and Independent legislator Jignesh Mevani to be part of the institute's annual function.