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JNU has uploaded degrees of 8,482 students in national academic depository since 2014
Jawaharlal Nehru University said Tuesday it had uploaded a total of 8,482 diplomas, degrees and certificates of BA, MA, M.Phil and Ph.D students across all schools and special centres in the national academic depository (NAD). In pursuit of the vision of NAD, an initiative of the Government of India, to create an online store house of all academic awards, Jawaharlal Nehru University has earned the distinction of making remarkable strides in this digitalisation endeavour, the varsity said. This significant move is one among the series of other steps that the JNU administration has undertaken through the process of digitalisation to ensure transparency and efficiency in day-to-day administration. It is significant that from 2014 onwards a total of 8,482 diplomas, degrees and certificates of BA, MA, M.Phil and Ph.D students across all schools and special centres that have been awarded were uploaded by JNU in the depository from 2018. All uploaded degrees in the depository have ...
India obtains consular access to 117 students detained in US
The government said on Tuesday that it is in touch with the US authorities to ensure humane and dignified treatment of Indian students detained in that country for enrolling at a sham university, saying the Indian embassy and consulates have obtained consular access to 117 of 129 of them.
Students march for spreading awareness on menstrual hygiene
Over 8,000 students from 65 schools in the national capital on Tuesday marched at Connaught Place to spread awareness about menstrual hygiene.
Madrasa education be modernised to make it sustainable: Frank Islam
The madrasas (Islamic seminaries) and the education imparted in them must be modernised to make it sustainable, US-based Muslim philanthropist Frank Islam said here on Tuesday.
India obtains consular access to 117 of 129 students arrested in USA
The Indian Embassy and Consulates across the length of the United States have obtained consular access to 117 out of the 129 arrested students who were detained in connection with their enrollment in a fraudulent university in the US last week."As on date, our Embassy and Consulates have obtained consular access to the 117 of them, by proactively visiting 36 different detention sites through the length and breadth of the country," a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday noted.Efforts to get in touch with the remaining students are "continuing," the MEA further highlighted. "Consular access to the remaining students, estimated at about a dozen, are continuing, including through the 24/7 helpline set up by the Embassy and outreach to the community," the statement outlined.The US authorities arrested scores of Indian students, mainly from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, on January 31 for illegally staying in the country. The students had allegedly enrolled in a ...
Want to achieve 10,000 student and research visas in a year by 2020: French envoy
Underlining that France's doors are always open for Indian students, the French envoy here said his country's goal is to reach 10,000 student and research visas in a year by 2020. Over the past five years, Indian visa applications to France registered a 180 per cent increase, a statement said. During President Emmanuel Macron's visit to India in March 2018, the goal of reaching 10,000 Indian students leaving for France annually by 2020 was set. "In 2018, we registered 8,000 student and research visas for talented young Indians. Though twice as much as a couple of years back, this is still too little. We want to reach 10,000 by 2020, but why not 20,000 in 2025?" French Ambassador to India Alexandre Ziegler said. "Our doors have always been open to Indian students, and our courses, many fully taught in English, are among the world's best," he said. The agreement on the Mutual Recognition of Academic Qualifications between India and France, signed during President Macron's India visit, ..
A section of people trying to create disturbance: Sonowal
Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal Tuesday said a section of the people are "hell bent on creating disturbance" in society over the Citizenship Amendment Bill. "The Government of Assam is committed to safeguard the interests of the indigenous people of the state," Sonowal said while inaugurating the Golaghat Engineering College, here. The chief minister said his government has taken several initiatives for the welfare of the local people of the state. The Golaghat Engineering College, set up at Bogorijan is the sixth engineering college set up by the state government. Sonowal asked the students of the college to become efficient and responsible engineers who can contribute to the growth of society. The chief minister said the state government can play the role of facilitator and create infrastructure. Emphasising on the need for teachers and parents to motivate the students, he termed the 21st century as a century of competition and asked the young generation to ...
Consular access to 117 of 126 Indian students detained in US obtained, legal help being given: MEA
India said Tuesday it has obtained consular access to 117 of the 129 Indian students detained in the US for enrolling in a fake university and legal assistance was being extended to them. The Indian government has continued to closely monitor and take proactive measures to deal with the detention of Indian students, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement. According to US government statistics, 129 Indians were administratively arrested as on January 31 in connection with their enrolment at the "university". "As on date, our embassy and consulates have obtained consular access to 117 of them, by pro-actively visiting 36 different detention sites through the length and breadth of the country," the MEA said. Efforts for consular access to the remaining 12 are continuing, including through the 24/7 helpline set up by the Indian embassy and outreach to the community, it said. Assistance is being extended to the Indian students in obtaining legal advice and connecting them to .
Modi to lay foundation stone of Central University in HP
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of a Central University in Himachal Pradesh on February 26, Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said on Tuesday.
180% jump in number of Indians seeking visa for France in last 5 years: French Embassy
Indian visa applications to France have seen an increase of over 180 per cent in the last five years, demonstrating that the country is growing in popularity here, a statement from the French Embassy said Tuesday. From 2017 to 2018, there was a rise of over 54.5 per cent in the number of visas issued to Indian students headed for France, the statement said. "In 2018, we registered 8,000 student and research visas for talented young Indians. Though twice as much as a couple of years back, this is still too little. We want to reach 10,000 by 2020, but why not 20,000 in 2025?" French Ambassador Alexandre Ziegler said. Our doors have always been open to Indian students, and our courses, many fully taught in English, are among the world's best, he added. "France's very high educational standards and the French government's subsidies make studies much more affordable for Indian students than that in many other countries. Moreover, the agreement on the Mutual Recognition of Academic ...
JNU digitalises 8482 degrees, diplomas, certificates
The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) claims to have digitalised 8482 degrees, diplomas and certificates of BA, MA, M.Phil and PhD students across its Schools and Special Centres awarded since 2014 onwards. It has uploaded all these documents in the National Academic Depository (NAD).The process of digitalisation started in May 2018, according to JNU officials. NAD is an initiative of the central government to create an online storehouse of all academic awards.All uploaded degrees in the NAD depository have photographs and other relevant details of students inscribed on it. A distinct feature of the NAD framework is that it respects the privacy of the data and provides a 24x7 digital online system for lodging, retrieval, authentication and verification of academic awards in digital format for the students and other NAD users.Most importantly, it also validates and guarantees the authenticity of the academic award and ensures its safe storage."Jawaharlal Nehru University has been ...
'15 JK students leave for CRPF-sponsored 'Bharat Darshan' tour to Visakhapatnam
A group of 15 underprivileged students hailing from this picturesque hilly area of Doda district in Jammu and Kashmir Tuesday left on a 10-day 'Bharat Darshan' tour to Visakhapatnam. The tour with the theme 'from mountains to sea' was organised by the CRPF to expose the students to the outside world as most of them have never ventured outside their home town. CRPF Deputy Inspector General P C Jha flagged off the tour from the Kotli community hall in presence of the 4, Rashtriya Rifles' commanding officer, Col D D Pandey, Bhadarwah's Additional Superintendent of Police Rajinder Singh and Bhaderwah Development Authority's Chief Executive Officer Rajinder Kumar Khajuria. "The tour under the civic action programme is primarily aimed at giving exposure to the 15 students belonging to below-poverty-line families of different villages of Bhadarwah valley," Commanding officer of CRPF's 33rd battalion commanding officer A Padama Kumar said. He said these students have never gone beyond Jammu ..
EuroKids a Top 100 Franchise in India
/ -- EuroKids International, one of India's leading early childhood education company, has received the distinguished honour of being listed among the 'Top 100 franchises' in India by Franchise India, the most comprehensive and widely referenced guide for all franchises in the country. EuroKids International was handpicked in 'Established category' based on several key factors including growth, innovation as well as financial strength and stability. (Logo: https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/459122/PRNE_EuroKids_Logo.jpg ) EuroKids has always adopted innovative and contemporary learning practices to stay ahead of its peers. The preschool franchise offers over 17 years of expertise in childhood education and practical application that has enabled them to create the most nurturing preschool environment for every child. Mr. Prajodh Rajan, Co-founder and Group CEO, EuroKids International said: "We are delighted and feel honoured to be listed among the top franchises in India. This award is .
School headmaster booked for "misbehaving" with girl students
A 57-year-old headmaster of a government school in Khammam district, about 300 kms from here, has been booked under POCSO Act for "misbehaving" with girl students, police said Tuesday. A group of students accused B Shanker Reddy, headmaster of Zilla Parishad High School (ZPHS) in that district of "misbehaving" with them, following which the District Educational Officer had Monday ordered a probe into the matter by a team comprising district officials and police. After holding an inquiry with the students, a case under relevant sections ofProtection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act was registered against the Headmaster, who is absconding, an official told PTI. Meanwhile, members of a student organisation and some students of the school staged a demonstration demanding stern action against the accused. The police said in 2015 also a similar case was registered against the headmaster following allegations that he "sexually abused" few girl students and he was ...
Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS) Announces its First Ever Smt. Jyoti Dwivedi Memorial Scholarship Awards
/ -- Scholarship Aimed at Supporting Higher Education of Meritorious but Needy Students Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS), one of India's premier business schools, has announced the commencement of an annual scholarship program to help deserving and financially underprivileged students manage the cost of their higher education. (Photo: https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/816709/JBIMS_Scholarship_Awards.jpg ) Effective 2019, every year two M.M.S. students will be granted Rs. 100,000 each as part of the Smt. Jyoti Dwivedi Memorial Scholarship Awards. The scholarships will be provided to second year students to meet their education fees based on their first year scores as well as their family's financial situation. This scholarship amount has been provided to JBIMS by Nimish Dwivedi from JBIMS' batch of 1993. Speaking on this occasion, Dr. Kavita Laghate, Director of JBIMS said, "JBIMS is very thankful to our alumna, Mr. Nimish Dwivedi for his support to meritorious ...
Parents, teachers protest over shifting of school
Over 200 parents of students studying in Noble High school, here, protested on Monday after they got a message on their phone that the school will be relocated to sector 40 from sector 57.
UP govt invokes ESMA, bans strike in state universities till June 2019
The Uttar Pradesh government Monday invoked the Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA), banning any strike in the services of the state universities and affiliated colleges till June 2019. According to a notification issued in this regard, the government has prohibited strike till June 5, 2019 in all services of the state universities established under the Uttar Pradesh State Universities Act, 1973, including constituent colleges, associated colleges and affiliated colleges. The ban has been issued in public interest, the notification said.
DU issues advisory against use of loudspeakers, public address systems on campus
The Delhi University has issued an advisory against the use of loudspeakers, public address systems "beyond permissible limits" on the varsity premises, saying it disturbs the teaching and research environment. An area not less than 100 metres around the premises of the Delhi University is a "silence zone" according to the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000 and the directions of the Delhi High Court and the National Green Tribunal, the advisory said. "Please note that the use of loudspeakers/public address system/beating of drums/sound amplifiers/sound-emitting fire crackers beyond permissible limits is not advisable as it disturbs the teaching and research environment of the varsity," the advisory read. The advisory comes in the wake of protests by student groups and DUTA on various issues over the last few months wherein loudspeakers, public address systems and drums were actively used. The Delhi University Teachers' Association (DUTA) called the advisory an 'empty
National Testing Agency launches mobile app for mock tests
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has launched a mobile application through which students can practice or take mock tests on their smartphones, the government said Monday. In reply to a question in Lok Sabha, Union Minister of State for HRD Satyapal Singh said that in order to ensure no student is disadvantaged, the NTA has established a network of more than 4,000 Test Practice Centres (TPCs) to acquainten aspirants, especially those from rural areas, with computer-based tests (CBTs). Students across the country can register themselves online at the NTA Website or the NTA students app for visiting the TPCs, he said, adding all these services are provided to the students free-of-cost. More than one lakh students have registered at these TPCs and over one crore students have benefited from these app and web services, he added. The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts entrance examinations for admission in higher educational institutions in the country.
20 J&K students take part in Army-sponsored capacity-building tour to Dehradun
A group of 20 college students from Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district Monday left on a 15-day capacity building tour to Dehradun, a defence spokesperson said. The tour, organised by the Army, is aimed at providing young and vibrant students exposure to various institutions of the country in forest research, civil administration and professional education, he said. The selected students of the Government Degree College, Thanamandi, are accompanied by two professors, the official added. "During the tour, the participants will visit the Indian Military Academy (IMA) and the Forest Research Institute in Dehradun and the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy for Administration in Mussoorie," he said. He said the group will also interact with the governors of Uttarkhand and Jammu and Kashmir, besides Padam Shri Milkha Singh and senior Army officers, during the tour which will conclude on February 19. "The students will also be taken to other places of interest to showcase the rich ...