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HC dismisses NSUI's Sunny Chillar's plea challenging election of DUSU Prez Ankiv Baisoya
The Delhi High Court Tuesday dismissed a plea of NSUI's Sunny Chillar challenging the election of ex-Delhi University Students' Union president Ankiv Baisoya for allegedly furnishing a fake bachelor's degree to get admission in the institution. The order was passed by Justice Yogesh Khanna on Chillar's plea in which he had also contended that once the degree was found to be fake, the nomination itself becomes void ab-initio and therefore, the two-month period for conducting fresh elections won't apply in this case. Baisoya had resigned from his post on November 15 and was also suspended from the student outfit till an inquiry into allegations that he gained admission in the varsity on the basis of a fake degree. Chillar had lost to Baisoya in the race for the post of DUSU president.
Cabinet approves revamping of 'Eklavya Model Residential Schools'
Boost to educational infrastructure in tribal areas, 462 new Eklavya Model Residential Schools to set up
Eklavya schools for every district with 50% ST population
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Monday gave its in-principle approval for setting up of Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) in every block with more than 50 per cent Scheduled Tribes population and at least 20,000 tribal persons.
Cabinet nods MoU with Afghanistan in human resource development
The Union Cabinet on Monday approved signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Afghanistan on cooperation in Human Resource Development (HRD) which will facilitate students and faculty of educational institutions in the neighbouring country to register and use the SWAYAM courses.
JNU dropping subscriptions of imp journals: JNUSU
The Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union has accused the varsity of dropping the subscription of important journals over paucity of funds. Making the announcement at a press conference, the students body shared documents of the Library Advisory Committee meeting held last month. Prior to holding the presser, the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union (JNUSU) said it had got a letter from the administration advising them not to hold the press conference outside the library since such activities within 100 metres of the administration block have been prohibited by the Delhi High Court. The JNUSU, however, said the press conference was held 800 metres away from the administration block. It alleged that seven subscriptions were dropped by the varsity. These include EBSCO -International Security and Counterterrorism, Wiley Subject Collection Journal, Nature Journals, Sage Journals, Cambridge Journal, Cell Press Journal and Science Direct, the JNUSU said. It accused the varsity .
Governing Body seals Dyal Singh College principal's office
The Governing Body of DU's Dyal Singh College sealed the office of principal IS Bakshi despite the Delhi High Court putting a stay on the decision of the body asking him to proceed on leave. In September, the governing body of the college, under its chairman Amitabh Sinha, had sent principal Bakshi on leave and initiated a probe against him for alleged financial and administrative irregularities. In October, the body had also sealed Bakshi's office and asked him not to enter the college to ensure that the probe is not affected. Sinha's tenure ended in the first week of November. Bakshi had approached the Delhi High Court which put a stay on the Governing Body's decision on December 14, following which Bakshi joined office. Bakshi said on the intervening night of December 16 and 17 two students and some security guards climbed up the college gates and locked his office and put up a notice which read that the Governing Body has not yet received a copy of the court order. The notice ...
LG instructs to deploy more female guards in Delhi schools
Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal on Monday directed all the agencies concerned to take concrete steps to ensure women's safety in the city, including deployment of more female Civil Defence Volunteers (CDVs) in schools to instil a sense of security among girl students.
Cabinet approves India-Afghanistan MoU on human resource development
The Cabinet has approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Afghanistan for cooperation in the field of human resource development.The MoU is aimed at facilitating students and faculty of educational institutions in Afghanistan to register and use the SWAYAM courses. It would also facilitate them to upload the courses developed in Afghanistan on Study Webs of Active -Learning for Young Aspiring Minds programme or SWAYAM."The required training to students and faculty from Afghanistan would be imparted by MHRD, Government of India," read a press statement.Through this MoU, the Government of India would provide access and share the technology of other major Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Initiatives in Education such as National Digital Library of India (NDLI), Virtual Labs, Spoken Tutorials.The MoU also proposes the establishment of a Joint Master Degree Programmes between Indian and Afghanistan Universities and Institutions.Ministry of Human Resource
CCEA approves setting up of residential schools for tribals
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs Monday gave its in-principle approval for setting up of Eklavya Model Residential Schools in every block with more than 50 per cent Scheduled Tribes population and at least 20,000 tribal persons. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved a financial cost of Rs 2,242.03 crore during 2018-19 and 2019-20 for rolling out the revamped scheme, an official statement said. The CCEA has further approved constitution of an autonomous society under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs similar to Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti to run the Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) and upgradation of the already sanctioned EMRSs on need basis with unit cost subject to a maximum of Rs 5 crore per school. It also approved setting up sports facilities in 163 tribal-dominated districts at a unit cost of Rs 5 crore each by the year 2022. "A total of 102 such blocks are already having EMRSs. Thus, 462 new EMRSs will be established in these blocks across ..
MoU with Afghanistan on education approved by Cabinet
The Union cabinet Monday gave its nod to sign agreements with Afghanistan in the field of education which will alow students from that country to use courses devised here. The MoU would facilitate students and faculty of educational institutions in Afghanistan to register and use the SWAYAM courses. SWAYAM is a government of India programme designed to achieve access, equity and quality in education. The initiative aims at taking the best teaching and learning resources to all, including the most disadvantaged by bridging the digital divide. The agreement would facilitate the teachers and students to upload on SWAYAM the courses developed in Afghanistan. The required training to students and faculty from Afghanistan would be imparted by the Human Resources Ministry, an official statement said. Through the MoU, the Indian government would provide access and share the technology of other major ICT initiatives in education such as National Digital Library of India (NDLI), Virtual Labs, ..
JK govt announces winter vacation for summer zone schools
The Jammu and Kashmir government announced Monday winter vacation from January 7 to 16 for all government and recognised private schools up to higher secondary level falling under summer zone of Jammu division. "The last working day in all schools (government and private) shall be January 5 and the winter vacation shall be observed from January 7 to 16," reads an order issued by the School Education Secretary. It added that the teaching faculty shall report for duties in advance on January 15, 2019, to supervise the arrangements for reopening of schools. According to the order, the teaching and non-teaching staff, along with the heads of the institutions, associated with the rehearsal of march-past and cultural events to be presented on the Republic Day, shall continue to attend their duties during the vacation. "Such officials shall be provided incentives in terms of Rule 27 of the Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1979," it stated.
Bengal govt asks schools to display syllabus in classrooms
Schools run by the West Bengal government will soon have to put up a notice in classrooms, with detailed information about the curricula and chapters that would be taught by the teachers during a particular semester, an official said. A notification has been issued by the department of school education, asking all state-run schools to abide by the instruction from the next academic session, he said. "The new rule is aimed at giving the students a clear idea about what they will learn before the next summative internal assessment test. It will also apprise the teachers of the lessons they need to cover in a given period," the school department official said. Three summative assessment tests are held every year in state-run schools - one during March-April, second around July-August and the third in November-December. "Ideally, the schools can also put up the same notice somewhere on its campus, where the parents have access. The notice will have to be updated from time to
LG asks Delhi govt to audit all third party-run children homes in city
Lt Governor Anil Baijal Monday asked the Delhi government to audit all third party-run children homes and shelter homes in the city to ensure the safety and security of the inmates. Baijal also instructed officials concerned to deploy more female civil defence volunteers and guards in schools to instill a sense of security among the girls students, an official statement said. The move comes a day after the sixth anniversary of the 'Nirbhaya' gang rape case. The lieutenant governor issued a number of directions as he chaired a meeting of the 'Task Force on Women Safety' here. "The LG directed Social Welfare department to make arrangements for auditing all the children homes as well as shelter homes run by third party under their jurisdiction to ensure safety and security of the inmates to avoid any untoward incidents," the LG's office said in the statement. It further stated that he also directed the Education secretary to ensure that regular inspections are carried out in schools to ..
School-based nutritional programmes can help cut obesity in kids
Schools with enhanced nutrition policies and programmes are more likely to promote healthier eating habits among students and help reduce the body mass index (BMI), a new study says.
Shoolini University to set up Yogananda Ville in Himachal Pradesh
Shoolini University, a research based private university with a focus on biological sciences, will set up Yogananda Ville to carry out research in the fields of yoga and naturopathy.
Pondy varsity signs MoU with French university
: The 34-year-old Pondicherry University has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Universite Paris Est Cretteil (UPEC), France, for collaboration in academics and research. Assistant registrar of the Pondicherry University K Mahesh said in a press release here Monday that the varsity was the first Indian partner of the UPEC. Under the MoU signed recently, the two institutions would jointly exchange students, faculties and host events and programmes on research, the release said. An eight-member delegation of the French university, led by its vice-president (international affairs) Laurent Thevenet and comprising director of international affairs Joanna Belo, among others, hoped that the MoU would further enhance the relationship between France and Puducherry, the release said. Vice-Chancellor of Pondicherry University Gurmeet Singh said in the release that the MoU marked the role of international cooperation for a globally competent academic and research ...
Globsyn Business School places 100 students within forty five days
Globsyn Business School (GBS), one of the top B-Schools of Eastern India once again had a soaring placement season this year and has successfully placed 100 students of its AICTE approved and NBA accredited flagship Post Graduate Diploma in Management programme, from the 2017-19 batch, within 45 days of flagging off the placement season.Over forty companies, across seven sectors, have participated in the campus recruitment process, including notable brands like PepsiCo, Mondelez (Cadbury), Kellogg's, KPMG, PricewaterhouseCoopers, ITC Limited, Asian Paints, Berger Paints, Aditya Birla AMC, HDFC Bank, Federal Bank, Bandhan Bank, Zomato, Swiggy, OYO, Cease Fire, Capital First, Bajaj Allianz, Jaro Education, Toppr, EazyDiner and Step2 Strategy. The highest package offered to the students is Rs. 17 lakhs per annum and the average package is over Rs. 5 lakhs per annum.Rahul Dasgupta, Director, Globsyn Business School said, "It has been an exciting journey this year with our corporate ...
CASIO's scientific calculator enhances Chinese education
Science education in Shanghai has been a top priority, as for several years, the city has been achieving high rankings in the academic ability survey 'Pisa' done by OECD organisation.Chinese Physics Olympics is one of the largest academic achievement contests in the world. Celebrating its 35th anniversary this year, the organisers of the ceremony conducted a contest. In the final round of this prestigious contest, Casio's scientific calculator was adopted as the official model.Talking about the scientific calculator, Xiao-Lin Chen, a professor of Physics at the Peking University said, "As physics is the theme of the contest, first of all, I want students to become fonder of physics and for the future. Our aim is to grow the spirit of physics to develop the ability to discover problems in the world and solve them by knowledge of physics."Scientific calculator has a stable market and is being used by many students."Casio has been developing its global sales activity in the world. Casio .
Over 4,000 women's-only higher educational institutions operational in the country: HRD
There are a total of 4,219 women's-only colleges and universities in the country, the HRD ministry told the Parliament on Monday. The information was shared by Union Minister of State for HRD Satya Pal Singh in response to a written question in Lok Sabha. "The total number of women's colleges or universities functioning in the country teaching arts, science, commerce and medicine is 4,219," Singh said. Uttar Pradesh has maximum women's-only institutions at 843 followed by Rajasthan (684) and Tamil Nadu (383). "The government is taking steps to upgrade the existing colleges to model degree colleges and autonomous colleges to universities, including women varsities, through the centrally sponsored RUSA scheme. The government is also supporting construction of hostels under the equity initiative of the scheme," he added.
Edutech start-up Byju's raises $540 mn venture funds
Online tutoring platform Byju's has raised $540 million (Rs 3,865.5-crore) venture funds from Naspers and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB), the company said on Monday.