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Rajasthan medical college implements dress code , Health ministry slams it
Resident doctors, medical staff and undergraduate students of Jaipur's Sawai Man Singh Medical College will now be required to follow a blue dress code, including donning blazers worth Rs 3000 of the same colour.The medical college Friday implemented the dress code, which is also applicable to those serving in the hospitals attached to the college.Staff and doctors have to wear blue blazers worth Rs 3000 of the brand "Raymond". The college management has also issued a list of stores where orders for clothes can be placed.Rajasthan Health Minister Raghu Sharma said that there was no need for taking such measures and the matter is under consideration."There was no use of taking such a decision, it is a local matter. I have already talked about it and the decision is of no use," Sharma said.
Deworwing day in Delhi schools on Feb 8
To tackle the threat of intestinal worm infections in children, the Delhi government has directed schools in the national capital to conduct deworming programme on February 8. The initiative is part of the school-based biannual National Mass Deworming programme. "All school going children from Nursery to class 12 will be administered a single dose of chewable tablet named 'Albendazole'," the Directorate of Education (DoE) said in a communication to school principals Schools will have to nominate a nodal teacher for execution of the programme, it said. "Albendazole tablet is as such a safe drug, however, in very rare cases children with mild adverse event, including pain abdomen, nausea and vomiting, may require medical intervention," it added. While the first phase of the deworming programme will be conducted on February 8, another drive will be conducted on February 14 for left out children.
One student killed, four injured in wall collapse at school
A 13-year-old student died on the spot, while four others were injured when a wall of their school building collapsed near here Friday afternoon, police said. The school is located at village Ashti in Bhatkuli tehsil of this district in eastern Maharashtra, they said. The deceased was identified as Vaibhav Gawande, a Class 8 student of Manibai Chhaganlal Desai Vidyalaya, the police said, adding the injured pupils were rushed to the district general hospital here for treatment. According to the police, the school building is in a dilapidated condition and one of its walls suddenly caved in at around 1 pm. Five students were trapped under the debris of which one died on the spot, they said.
Dell Launches India's First PolicyHack for Teachers
/ -- The PolicyHack challenged teams of teachers and school representatives to come up with innovative solutions to problems faced by teachers inside and outside the classroom Dell, as a part of its three-city PolicyHack series, hosted an interactive hackathon, where teachers focused on their learning journey. In a first-of-its-kind hackathon for teachers, Dell has partnered with the UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (MGIEP) and Ignus, to create a platform where teachers, school representatives and a cross-sectional group experts related to education can interact with each other. (Logo: https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/617893/Dell_EMC_Logo.jpg ) The maiden PolicyHackTM in India was conducted at two levels: over 80 schools pan-India shared their statements of purpose. Basis the evaluation parameters, top 20 shortlisted schools presented their ideas to the Jury, which comprised of Mr. Sanjay Awasthi (Member Secretary - NCTE), Mr. Rajive .
ISRO launches Young Scientists programme
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Friday announced a Young Scientists programme under which three school students will be selected from each state and union territory and will be given lectures on space and hands-on experience in building small satellites.
Global B-school Powerhouses Offer Dual Degree Program in Business Analytics
/ -- Leading Indian business school NMIMS is teaming up with Purdue University's Krannert School of Management to offer students two degrees in the rapidly growing field of analytics. Upon successful completion of the two-year program, participants will earn an MBA in Decision Science & Analytics from NMIMS and a Master of Science in Business Analytics and Information Management (MS BAIM) from Purdue. The MBA program at NMIMS is ranked sixth in India by The Economic Times, while the MS BAIM program at Purdue is ranked No. 1 in the United States by CIO magazine and 12th globally by QS World University Rankings. "There is a need to equip business leaders with new skills and frameworks to make the best use of decision sciences and data analytics, leading to the generation of valuable insights," says Dr. Ramesh Bhat, Dean of the School of Business Management at NMIMS. "Higher education is evolving rapidly and on a global scale," says David Hummels, Dean of the Krannert School. "At ...
IIT-Madras launches start-up to train students in AI
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) on Friday launched a start-up to prepare the workforce for the advent of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) age by training students at nominal costs.
Professor Rahmatullah appointed new VC of SKU
Professor S.M. Rahamatullah, Dean, Satellite Campuses and Professor, Department of Public Administration, Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) was Thursday appointed as the Vice-Chancellor of Sri Krishnadeveraya University (SKU), Ananthapur, Andhra Pradesh.
XLRI lays foundation stone for new campus in Andhra Pradesh
XLRI - Xavier School of Management, one of India's premier B-Schools on Thursday laid the foundation stone for its new campus in Andhra Pradesh - XLRI Amaravati, the institute said in a statement here. The foundation stone of the new campus was laid by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, N Chandra Babu Naidu along with Father E Abraham, Director, XLRI. Speaking on the occasion, Naidu said that XLRI Jamshedpur has thoughtfully designed world-class infrastructure facilities and has become one of the most reputed national B-Schools. "XLRI practises what it preaches. It observes Value orientation in every sphere of life," the statement quoted Naidu as saying. "I am happy to learn that XLRI has completed 70 glorious years of educating global business leaders and for seventy years the institution has diligently focused on training future business leaders who can help shape the destiny of India with integrity, competence and commitment," he said. "It is a matter of happy ...
DU teachers protest over regularisation of ad-hoc teachers
Delhi University teachers held a protest march from the Ramlila Ground to Parliament Street on Thursday, demanding the absorption of ad-hoc teachers in the varsity. The protesters marched till Jantar Mantar, where they were stopped by the police and later detained. "The Supreme Court (had) in July set down a 200-point roster and we are agitating for its restoration. HRD Minister Prakash Javdekar had said that they will file a special litigation plea (SLP). He also said that the SLP might take ages and they will bring an ordinance to undo the decision of the Supreme Court," said Bhupender Chaudhary, former treasurer of the Delhi University Teachers' Association (DUTA). "After the Madhya Pradesh election, they have changed their position. They lost MP on the basis of reservation and they have brought the 10-per cent (reservation) for economically-weaker sections and they do not want to restore the 200-point roster for the SC/ST/OBC. They believe that it will eliminate the upper caste if
IIT Hyderabad to launch B-Tech in Artificial Intelligence
A full-fledged B-Tech programme in Artificial Intelligence would be introduced by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad, from the coming academic year. Admission to the course with an intake of around 20 students would be through the JEE-Advanced, a release said here. IIT Hyderabad has become the first Indian Educational Institution to offer such a course in AI. The mission of the Department of Artificial Intelligence, IIT Hyderabad, is to produce students with a sound understanding of the fundamentals of theory and practice of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, it said. IIT Hyderabad is already offering an M-Tech course in Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning. Director of the institute, UB Desai said, "The basic aim is to create a complete ecosystem for Artificial Intelligence Academics and Research at IIT Hyderabad." "This involves BTech, MTech. and different Minor Programmes in AI." The course comprises algorithms from the Computer Science
Calcutta University to shift science campus to New Town: VC
Calcutta University has taken the decision for shifting its science campus to New Town in future, Vice-Chancellor Sonali Chakraborty Banerjee said Thursday. "We have decided all the science and technology subjects will be taught in the New Town campus once the buildings at New Town come up in future," Chakraborty told reporters on the sidelines of a university outreach programme for children in a nearby slum here. She said the detailed project report (DPR) of the proposed new facilities are being prepared and the foundation of the building and boundary wall of the new town campus on 5 acres of land, have already been constructed. The DPR will be submitted to the state government for sanction of funds. The state had recently sanctioned Rs 100 crore fund to Calcutta University for innovative research. To a question the top CU official said the existing building infrastructure at Raja Bazar and Ballygunje Science campuses will be utilised by the university for other ...
Reduce school fees by 20%: Pakistan SC
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ordered all schools across the country that charge more than 5,000 Pakistani rupees per month to reduce their fees by 20 per cent, media reports said on Thursday.
Over 700 Delegates From 500 Schools Participate in World's Largest Education Conference & Award Show in Dubai
/ -- RoboChamps, chhapai.com, RoboGenie and Chitkara University, in joint collaboration hosted International School Awards, the world's largest education conference and award show from December 21-24, 2018, in Dubai. The event witnessed participation from 500 representatives from educational institutions of 20 countries. A total of 180 schools and educators took home the awards in various categories, which received over 12,000 nominations. A first-of-its-kind education event on a global scale, International School Awards served as a platform to brainstorm and recognize excellence, and transformational approaches in the education landscape. The attendees comprised of educators, industry dignitaries, eminent speakers, educational leaders and senior officials from the Ministries of different countries. The agenda of the event also revolved around addressing the 'Current & Future Trends in the Education Sector - the need for reforms and the adoption of new standards, and the impact ..
IITs, IISERs to mentor nearby schools in science & maths: Min
Union HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar Thursday said the IITs, IISERs and universities in the country will mentor schools located close their campuses to ensure that students do not lag behind in mathematics and science subjects. Highlighting the importance of subjects like science, mathematics, engineering and technology in the 21st century, he said it is vital to foster research tendency among students right from the primary schools. "Maths can be taught in an entertaining way. For the students to study and understand maths and science properly, not very big equipment, but simple ideas are required. Hence, primary school teachers play a big role," Javadekar told reporters here. "We have decided today- the Modi government has also decided- that IITs, IISERs (Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research), large and good universities will mentor 10-15 nearby schools and ensure that students in those schools are given proper training in science and maths so they do .
UiPath Rolls out Academic Alliance Program in India, Commits to Training 500,000 Students by 2022
/ -- Robotic Process Automation is among the key technologies shaping Indian IT Industry Announces partnership with ICT Academy of Kerala, Bennett University, NTTF, and Trident Academy to deliver new skills and learning to 200+ institutes Aims to create professional skilled workforce with employable skills and knowledge UiPath, the leading provider of Enterprise Robotic Process Automation (RPA), rolled out its Academic Alliance program in India announcing partnerships with ICT Academy of Kerala, Bennett University, NTTF, and Trident Academy of Technology. The partnerships were announced today at the first global UiPath Academic Summit held at Bangalore. Globally, the UiPath Academic Alliance program envisions an inclusive workforce fluent in automation technologies and empowered to find engaging, creative, and strategic careers. UiPath Academic Alliance Program will function globally to serve more than one million students across 1,000+ universities in the next three ...
Govt will set up 462 more Eklavya Model Residential Schools: Oram
The government would set up 462 more Eklavya Model Residential Schools, Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Jual Oram said here Wednesday. "Going forward, after Kendriya Vidyalaya and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, if there is any big education system of the central government, it is going to be Eklavya Model Residential School," he said while speaking at the valedictory function of the first EMRS National Games and Sports Meet here. The Centre would spend about Rs 25,000 crore towards the initiative of these schools, he said. The ministry wanted to expand the schools but funds were not adequate, he said. Finance minister Arun Jaitely made an announcement in the budget about setting up of these schools, Oram said, thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He also talked about enhancement in the money spent on each student in these schools and other initiatives of the government. The Sports Meet, which the minister said would be an annual event, saw participation of students from various ...
DU's AC passes provision to have 10 pc of permanent posts as contractual appointments
The Delhi University's Academic Council Wednesday passed a provision to have 10 per cent of permanent positions as contractual appointments, which was met with opposition by some members, sources said. According to sources, the Delhi University's Academic Council, in its meeting held Wednesday, passed an amendment to an ordinance pertaining to contractual appointments. Around 25 members entered the well of the house saying it was passed without adequate discussion. "The original ordinance had provisions for appointments of permanent, temporary and ad hoc, but now the varsity has brought a provision for contractual appointments which was not even discussed," one of the members said. The dissenting members said that contractual appointments pose a threat to the teachers who have been working on an ad hoc basis and expressed fear that in the future the government may force the varsity to have only contractual appointments. The Delhi University Teachers' Association (DUTA) organised a ...
School girl jumps off building, dies
A 16-year-old girl on Wednesday allegedly committed suicide by jumping off the roof of a five-storey building in the city's Burtala area, a senior officer of Kolkata Police said. "The incident happened at around 6 pm. We have found a suicide note which she was holding on to. It seems she was going through mental stress due to academic pressure," the officer said. The girl, a student of Class 10, used to regularly visit the building for private tuitions, he said. Her body has been sent for post-mortem and a probe is on, police said.
Academic calendar now being maintained in Bihar universities:
Bihar Governor Lalji Tandon Wednesday said academic calendar in most state universities was now being maintained which would lead to timely conduct of examinations and declaration of results. Previously most of the state universities would run behind academic schedule. The Governor, who is also the Chancellor of all state universities, said a vision document has been prepared for giving a major boost to higher education in the state, with clear objectives to be realised by the year 2025. "Attendance of teachers and students, a key indicator that determines the quality of learning being imparted at an educational institution, is also being tracked with the help of bio-metric system. Teaching staff's complaints of delays in payment of emoluments has been minimised by adopting the RTGS system", he told reporters at the Raj Bhavan. "Thrust has been laid on developing colleges as centres of excellence and making higher learning conducive to employment generation. Also, ...