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Pak shall be 'punished' for activities detrimental to India: Army commander
The Army's Northern Command chief, Lt Gen Ranbir Singh, said Friday Pakistan shall be "punished" if it carries out activities detrimental to India and asserted that befitting replies were given to the neighbouring nation for violating ceasefire. The Army commander's comments come in the wake of fatalities in sniping incidents along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Jammu region in the last few days. "The message is very clear for the troops on the ground that should Pakistan not stop from carrying out activities, which are detrimental to our national interest along the LoC, they (Pakistan) shall be punished accordingly," Lt Gen Singh told PTI on the sidelines of a function here to felicitate teachers of Army Goodwill schools. Three Army soldiers and a porter were killed and four others were injured in sniping incidents along the LoC in Jammu's Rajouri and Poonch district last week. "There has been regular sniping incidents from an area along the LoC and we have regularly (lodged) ...
HC orders appointment of counsellors in all WB schools
The Calcutta High Court Friday directed authorities to appoint counsellors in about one lakh educational institutions in West Bengal to help safeguard students against sexual abuse. Justice Nadira Patherya ordered that counsellors will have to be appointed to all educational institutions in the state in a phased manner within one year. The judge observed that progress in implementation of a report by an amicus curiae, assisted by a court-appointed panel of educationists, on safeguarding pupils in educational institutions from sexual abuse needs to be monitored from time to time. Justice Patherya directed that the report placed by amicus curiae Phiroze Edulji be kept on record and steps be taken to implement its suggestions. She directed the state and the Centre to file a progress report after six months. Upon placing the report before the court, additional advocate general Abhratosh Majumdar, who was representing the state, submitted that it would not be able to implement the ...
UP district adopts unique way for primary education
The Bahraich district administration in Uttar Pradesh has embarked on a campaign to give a new dimension to imparting primary education, roping in people across different fields to interact with the children for almost one hour a week. Elaborating about the campaign, 'Vidyaa Daan, Ek Aadarsh Daan' (Imparting Education, An Ideal Donation), District Magistrate Mala Srivastava said: "Intellectuals of the society, be it the government officials, retired employees, teachers in schools and colleges, educated housewives or youngsters, were urged to join the campaign (which was started in September). "Today, in more than 400 government primary schools, the campaign has started giving positive results and people themselves are taking out time to teach the children." She added that concrete efforts were being made to provide quality education in the government primary schools. Plans are also on to build 10 'aadarsh vidyalaya' (model schools) in each of the development blocks of the district. ...
Cheat India: Emraan is all set to take on the Indian education system
"God accepts prayers, I only accept cash." Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi is all set to unravel discrepancies in the Indian education system as he unveiled the first teaser of his upcoming film 'Cheat India'.Taking to his Twitter, the ' Baadshaho' actor lifted curtains on the teaser and wrote, "Students, parents, educationists, politicos, media and countrymen..the teaser of "Cheat India."Inspired by true events, the film features Emraan as a professor, Rakesh Singh, who believes in exchange of knowledge for money. The movie also has an interesting tagline - 'Nakal Mein Hi Akal Hai', which clearly points towards malpractices in the country's financially lucrative education sector.The flick will take a startling look at the crimes in the Indian education system which has created a parallel ecosystem infested with a mafia of sorts.The actor wrapped up the shooting of the film in September this year.Earlier, while announcing the project, the 39-year-old had said that he was excited to be ..
16 children injured as school vehicle overturns
16 children were injured, four of them seriously, when a vehicle carrying them to school overturned near Aaspur crossing on Friday morning, police said. The children of D.K Public School were travelling in a pick up vehicle when the driver lost control while trying to save a pedestrian, police said. The children, all under the age of 10, were injured. Four of them have been seriously injured and admitted to a hospital. A youth crossing the road at that time was also injured and admitted to the district hospital, police said. The school belongs to Samajwadi Party leader Jogendra Singh Yadav, who is also former chairman of the Zila Panchayat.
Enhancing employability for young Indians: Lessons for policymakers, academics (Comment)
Like many proud Indians I get upset when faced with alarming reports that point to the poor employment rate of India's college and university graduates.
Dr. Saroj Suman Gulati conferred with Global Education Leaders Award 2018
Dr. Saroj Suman Gulati, Director, Blue Bells Group of Schools has been conferred with the coveted Global Education Leaders Award 2018 by His Highness Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, member of the Cabinet and Minister of State for Tolerance, UAE.An educationist par excellence, Dr. Gulati was among the nine eminent education leaders from India who were awarded for their exemplary contribution in various spheres of education and social development in the eve of the 2nd edition of India-UAE Partnership Summit (IUPS) on 30th October 2018.The event was held at The Atlantis, Dubai in the presence of His Excellency Navdeep Singh Suri, Indian Ambassador to UAE, Mr. Manpreet Singh Badal, Hon'ble Finance Minister, Govt. of Punjab. Mr. Ashish Gulati, Vice-chairman, Blue Bells Group of Schools received the award on the Director's behalf.The two day summit was attended by over 400 Delegates from India & UAE comprising of prominent Education Leaders, Chancellor's & Vice Chancellors, ...
Presidency university students start sit-in demonstration
Students of the Presidency University Thursday started a sit-in demonstration in the main building of the varsity demanding immediate accommodation in the Hindu hostel. The sit-in began before the room of the Dean of Students this evening as the November 15 deadline given by the university authorities for completing renovation of the two wards of the hostel and throwing open the hostel for students expired without the work being over, Sayan Chakraborty, a spokesman of the agitators, said. University Vice-Chancellor Anuradha Lohia told reporters while the government had wanted to complete the work of the two wards of hostel by November 15, but the PWD gave report that some work related to safety and security issues still remains to be completed. To a question if the hostel can be thrown open for boarders on November 30, Lohia "If the facilities (in two wards) are ready for minimum habitation by November 30 we will throw it open for boarders." On October 12 students had ..
ABVP suspends DUSU head; CYSS calls it conspiracy
The AAP students' wing Chhatra Yuva Sangharsh Samiti (CYSS) on Thursday alleged that the ABVP already knew about Ankiv Baisoya's fake degree and that his suspension was a "planned conspiracy".
Ankiv Baisoya quits DUSU presidency, suspended from outfit: ABVP; NSUI says too late
The ABVP said on Thursday DUSU president Ankiv Baisoya has resigned from his post after it asked him to do so, and has also been suspended from the students outfit till an inquiry into allegations that he gained admission to the Delhi University on the basis of a fake degree. While the RSS-affiliated Akhil Bhartiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) said the decision was taken to maintain the "genuineness" of the Delhi University Students Union (DUSU), the move drew criticism from the NSUI and AISA, which claimed it was done under pressure ahead of the high court hearing on November 20. In a Facebook post, Baisoya said he was resigning form the post of DUSU president because he respects the mandate of Delhi University students, who voted for him. Attempts to contact Baisoya over phone did not yield result, but the ABVP said he has tendered his resignation to the university's vice-chancellor. The ABVP, in a statement, said it asked Baisoya to step down as DUSU president and also relieved him of
China protests to S Korea over varsity clubbing Tibet booth with India at intl fest
China has protested to South Korea over one of its universities clubbing the booth of Tibet with India at an international festival. The booth also displayed a flag which is a pro-independence symbol adopted by the "Tibetan government in exile" together with India's national flag, state-run Global Times reported. During the International Students' Festival of Korea University in Seoul on Wednesday, the school put China's southwest Tibet Autonomous Region and India in one booth, the report said. This has outraged Chinese students and netizens, the report said. Chinese students protested and asked the South Korean university to apologise. The Chinese embassy in South Korea also lodged a representation to Korea University and the South Korean government, it said. Tibet, the remote and mainly-Buddhist territory in China's southwest, is governed as an autonomous region of China. Beijing claims sovereignty over Tibet and opposes any foreign interference in the remote Himalayan region's ...
Greater participation of women in science and technology
President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday underscored the need for greater participation of women in the fields of science and technology. Addressing the eighth convocation ceremony of National Institute of Technology, Patna, he lauded "the overall academic performance by girls" but expressed concern over "a different trend that is visible in institutes devoted to the study of science and technology". "Eight medals have been given to meritorious students at this function. Among the recipients, there is only one girl. Besides, out of 733 students who are being awarded their degrees, only 96 that is a mere 13 per cent comprise girls", Kovind lamented. "Similar is the situation in most other technical institutions. And this must improve. It is essential to have greater participation of women in centres of excellence in science and technology", Kovind asserted. Citing the example of "Missile Woman" Tessy Thomas, who was the Project Director for "Agni IV" missile, the President .
Free IAS coaching academy proposed in Coimbator
: The Tamil Nadu government has proposed to set up a free IAS coaching academy in the district, Minister of Municipal Administration S P Velumani said on Thursday. Speaking after distributing laptops to students of 10 Corporation Schools here, the Minister said the students from not only this district but also from other districts can benefit from the academy. Coaching centers to help those appearing for interview would also be set up, as many have failed for lack of skills in the interviews, he said.
Gujarat: two college students drown while taking selfie
Two students of a polytechnic drowned in a lake while taking a selfie in Bhavnagar city of Gujarat Thursday, police said. The deceased were identified as Harvijaysinh Gohil (17) and Vishwaraj Gohil (18). Vishwaraj's father Kishor Gohil told police that his son had left home in the morning saying he was going to a tuition with his friend. "Primary investigation revealed that they visited the Bor Talav lake in the city where they fell into water while taking a selfie," said police sub-inspector S P Agravat. A security guard alerted the fire brigade after learning about the mishap, he said. "It took almost one and a half hours to find the bodies," said fire brigade official Pradyumansinh Jadeja.
ABVP asks DUSU president to step down after fake degree row
The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) has asked Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) president Ankiv Baisoya, who got mired neck-deep into a fake degree row just after he took over as DUSU president in September, to resign from his post. The ABVP has also suspended him from all the organizational responsibilities, pending an official inquiry against him.ABVP won DUSU elections in September bagging three out of four seats including the posts of president and vice-president. However, Baisoya's election landed into controversy as he allegedly used fake graduation degree of Thiruvalluvar University in Tamil Nadu. ABVP's traditional rival, the National Students' Union of India (NSUI) was the first to rake up the issue of alleged fake degree submitted by Baisoya and demanded his resignation.Subsequent to Delhi University (DU) setting up an inquiry committee to oversee the matter, NSUI produced series of documents claiming that Baisoya's degree was fake. Pending the inquiry ...
Thapar engineering college confers degrees on 1,976 students
A total of 1,976 students received degrees at the 32nd convocation of the Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology on Thursday.
HC quashes appointment of CPI(M) MLA's wife as Asst Professor
The Kerala High Court on Thursday set aside the appointment of the wife of a CPI(M) MLA to the post of Assistant Professor on contract basis at Kannur University. Setting aside the appointment of Sahala P M, wife of Thalassery MLA Shamseer A M, at the School of Pedagogical Sciences, Justice A M Muhammed Mustaque ordered the university to appoint first rank holder Bindu M P to the post. Bindu had filed a petition challenging the appointment. In her plea, Bindu claimed that she had secured first rank in the walk-in-interview held for the post of Assistant Professor in Science on contract basis in June this year. But the university had appointed the second rank holder to the post. The university submitted that Sahala was appointed on the basis of reservation norms in contract appointment. The petitioner challenged it, saying no reservation rules are applicable in contract appointments. The petitioner also said reservation rules were not followed by the university in contract appointments
AP govt to set up I-Hub in Vizag to promote digital learning:
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu Thursday said the state government has accorded highest priority for education, particularly digital learning, to make it stress-free. Addressing delegates at UNESCO-MGIEP's Tech 2018 conference here, Naidu said the government has established 5,000 digital classrooms and 4,000 virtual classrooms in thestate and the number would be increased soon. Noting that his government has been utilising technology in a major way for transparency, accountability and corruption-free governance, the Chief Minister said technology was applied to all the government departments including agriculture sector. Claiming that his government was number one in using technology and 'ease of doing' business (in the country), he said technology has helped a lot in this regard. Later talking to reporters, Naidu said, in association with the UNESCO-MGIEP, the state government would establish I-Hub in Visakhapatnam to promote digital learning. He said .
Sonowal urges COBSE to show integrity while conducting exams
Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal Thursday urged the Council of Boards of School Education (COBSE) in India to show integrity, skill and diligence while conducting examinations to reinforce people's faith in the examination system of the country. The Board members must adopt modern and advanced technologies for conducting examinations and moulding the system to suit the changing needs, he said inaugurating the 47th Annual Conference of COBSE here. He also appreciated the role played by school boards in successfully and transparently conducting examinations over the years in the country. Sonowal said high school and higher secondary school leaving examinations have the most crucial and significant impact in the lives of the youth as these not only determine their career but also induce in them a sense of purpose. "It is, therefore, very important that members of COBSE display integrity, exemplary skill and diligence in conducting examinations so that faith of the ..
Oakridge International School has partnered with Metamorphosis
An entrepreneurial mind always sees the big picture and actively seeks ideas that can solve a problem, impacting thousands of people. Oakridge in association with Metamorphosis brings Schoolpreneur Summit 2018 to Hyderabad on 22nd December.Being India's biggest idea pitching event at a school level, it gives aspiring entrepreneurs from Grade 6-12 an opportunity to pitch their ideas to the prominent industry experts.Metamorphosis founder and CEO, Pavan Allena mentions, "With the increasing threat of Automation looming over the Future of Work, it has become essentially necessary for individuals to possess certain skill sets that help them stand apart in the age of automation and become irreplaceable by the machines. The Schoolpreneur Summit through its Guest Panel discussions comprising of various dignitaries and industry experts aims to aware people about this threat and how Entrepreneurial Skill Set will help them evolve as Job Creators and global leaders."Schoolpreneur Summit 2018 is