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Delhi Police Commissioner launches e-learning portal 'NIPUN'

In consonance with the spirit of digital India, the Delhi Police on Wednesday launched an e-learning portal 'NIPUN' to impart in-service training to its personnel.Delhi Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik lauded the efforts of the Training Division in using the technology to reach out to a large number of police personnel to keep them updated about any changes in the law.The e-learning portal aims at imparting online training and information through specialized courses designed by experts. It will benefit the police officers investigating various cases by providing online resource and information on law, standing orders, investigation checklists, forms for case files, latest High Court and Supreme Court rulings.Many of the courses have been developed in-house while others have been made in collaboration with the University Grant Commission (UGC), FICCI, NHRC, NCPCR, and Janaki Devi Memorial College, Delhi University (DU) under the project "The Collaborative Learning and Partnership" ...

NIT will soon get permanent campus: U'khand CM

Amid reports of NIT Srinagar students refusing to return to their institute as it does not have a permanent campus, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat assured them Wednesday that their complaint will be redressed soon. Rawat said he spoke to Union Minister for Human Resource Prakash Javadekar about the matter. He said 122 acres of land near Sumari was identified and a proposal to transfer it to the National Institute of Technology (NIT) in Srinagar will be brought before the cabinet after the conclusion of the civic body elections in the state. "A permanent campus for NIT Srinagar will soon be built. After the civic body polls are over and there is no model code of conduct in force, a proposal to this effect will be brought before the cabinet," he said. A separate road will be built for students to reach the administrative and faculty wings of the institute so that they are not forced to use the national highway, the chief minister said. Apart from a permanent campus for

Andhra launches AWS Cloud-based initiative to skill 60,000 students

The Andhra government on Wednesday launched a Cloud-based skill initiative with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Amazon's Cloud arm, where it will skill 60,000 students across the state's over 300 engineering and non-engineering colleges by 2020.

HC seeks views of Centre, WB on report over preventing sexual offences against pupils

The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday asked the Centre and the West Bengal Government to convey their views on proposed guidelines to prevent sexual offences against pupils in educational institutions affiliated to central and state boards in West Bengal. Justice Nadira Patherya directed handing over of a report of a court-appointed amicus curiae to the Additional Solicitor General (ASG) and asked him to get the views of the central government for implementation of proposed measures for ensuring a safe environment for students in educational institutions. ASG Kaushik Chanda was asked to convey the views of the Centre to the court on Thursday with regard to schools under CBSE and ICSE boards. The Additional Advocate General of West Bengal was also directed to express the views of the state government, which also has separate boards of secondary and higher secondary education under which many schools are affiliated. Hearing a case relating to alleged sexual misconduct against two ...

Majority parents believe relationship with teachers is biggest factor in student development: Survey

At least 90 per cent parents believe student-teacher relationship is the biggest factor that affects student motivation and development, according to a new survey. The survey in which 500 parents were interviewed over a period of six months pointed out parents believe that students grasp concepts fast in presence of a teacher. According to the survey by ed-tech start up Cuemath, 90 per cent parents give weightage to one-on-one interactions between students and teachers as an essential component of their children's education. "A major reason for the sustenance of this mode of thought, parents declared, was the knowledge that children naturally learn from one another while solving problems and working collaboratively within a shared space," the survey report said. It added that face-time with a teacher provide greater validation and encouragement than a pre-recorded video. The survey also revealed that the student-teacher relationship is considered amongst the biggest factors that ...

Delhi Pavilion at trade fair showcases Signature Bridge, Mohalla clinics

Social Welfare Minister Rajendra Pal Gautam Wednesday inaugurated the Delhi Pavilion at the India International Trade Fair (IITF), showcasing the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government's major works, including the newly-constructed Signature Bridge. Mohalla clinics and new initiatives in the education sector are also highlighted at Delhi Pavilion. The trade fair began Wednesday. At the entrance of Delhi Pavilion, a model of Signature Bridge has been installed. The bridge was inaugurated by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal earlier this month. Announced in 2004, the bridge has missed several deadlines since 2011. Talking to reporters after the inauguration, Gautam said the theme of the pavilion is 'Rural Enterprise in India'. He said the pavilion also highlights the works of the AAP dispensation in education sector, including "happiness curriculum" in government schools. The curriculum includes meditation, moral values and mental exercises and its core idea is to produce human beings who could .

Mumbai girl wins 'Doodle for Google 2018' contest

Google on Wednesday declared 13-year-old Pingla Rahul More from Mumbai the national winner of its "Doodle for Google" competition where art-loving students brought their imaginations to life for the search engine giant's logo.

Infosys to open tech hub in Texas, hire 500 American workers by 2020

India's second largest IT services major Infosys will set up a technology and innovation hub in Texas and hire 500 American workers in the state by 2020. The hub will be located in Richardson, Texas and have a special focus on telecommunications, retail and banking sectors, it said in a statement. Last year, Infosys had announced setting up of four such hubs and hiring about 10,000 locals in the US by 2019. Infosys has hired over 6,200 American workers since May 2017. "Infosys' investment in Texas reinforces the company's commitment to driving digital transformation for American enterprises by leveraging local talent alongside the best global talent," the statement said. These new Texas employees will include recent graduates from the state's network of colleges, universities and community colleges who will benefit from upskilling through Infosys' world-class training curriculum, it added. "We are excited to announce the expansion of our presence in Texas, which is another important ..

22.5 million Pak children out of school, mainly girls: report

Nearly 22.5 million children in Pakistan are out of school, the majority of them girls, according to a report by an international rights group. The report titled - 'Shall I feed my daughter or educate her: Barriers to girls' education in Pakistan' - by Human Rights Watch (HRW) was issued this week and is available on the website of the group. "The new government, elected in July 2018, stated in their manifesto that nearly 22.5 million children are out of school. Girls are particularly affected," it said. "Thirty-two per cent of primary school-age girls are out of school in Pakistan, compared to 21 per cent of boys. By grade six, 59 per cent of girls are out of school, versus 49 per cent of boys. Only 13 per cent of girls are still in school by ninth grade. Both boys and girls are missing out on education in unacceptable numbers, but girls are worst affected," it said. It said that as of 2017 Pakistan was spending less than 2.8 per cent of its gross domestic product on education which .

More-literate states use education money from Centre most efficiently

The RTE Act demands that local authorities maintain a record of all children in their jurisdiction through an annual household survey from their birth till age 14

US colleges attracting fewer new students from abroad

The number of foreign students heading to US colleges and universities fell again last year, the second straight decline after more than a decade of growth, a new report finds. Enrollment of new international students dropped by about 7 per cent in fall 2017, according to an annual report released Tuesday by the State Department and the Institute of International Education, a nonprofit research group based in New York. The overall number of foreign students in the US still increased slightly, by 1.5 per cent, fueled by growing numbers of students who stayed for temporary work after graduation. But the number of newly arriving students slid to about 271,000, the lowest levels since 2013. The report's authors cited sharper competition from other countries including Australia and Canada, along with the rising cost of education in the US. They largely dismissed worries among some colleges that the White House's policies and rhetoric surrounding immigration could be driving students ...

All school kidnapping captives freed, says Cameroon leader

All students and staff abducted more than a week ago from a school in Cameroon's restive North West region have been freed, a leader of the Presbyterian church said Tuesday. Two students, the principal and a staff member of Presbyterian Secondary School in the English-speaking northwestern village of Nkwen were released in different intervals, said Fonki Samuel Forba, moderator of the country's Presbyterian Church. The kidnappers had previously released 78 students in Bafut, in northwestern Cameroon. "They are still very tired and stressed, so we cannot discuss with them now to hear how and who brought them to Bafut," said Forba. "I can authoritatively tell you that we did not pay any ransom to secure their freedom." He gave no further details. The 79 students and three staff members were kidnapped by suspected separatists on Nov. 4 in part of Cameroon that has been beset by violence and instability since 2016 when armed English-speaking separatists began a campaign to create a ...

JNUTA says dean of School of Social Sciences cancelled board meeting at last moment

The Jawaharlal Nehru University Teachers' Association Tuesday said that the dean of the School of Social Sciences cancelled a meeting of its Board of Studies at the last moment. Members of the board have alleged that they are not being consulted by the dean, Professor Pradipta K Choudhury, before taking decisions relating to the school's functioning, JNUTA said in a statement. The Board of Studies is likely to convene a special meeting by the end of the week to discuss the issue.

Cyient, TASK to collaborate on skill-building

Leading engineering services company Cyient on Tuesday signed an MoU with the Telangana Academy for Skill and Knowledge (TASK) to collaborate on skill-building.

MHRD rolls out schemes for higher education teachers' training

The Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) on Tuesday launched two training programmes for teachers in the realm of higher education, aimed to keep them updated on the latest developments in the world and to inculcate in them administrative skills to run their institutes.

Kejriwal invites Haryana people to visit Delhi schools, clinics

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday invited the people from Haryana to visit the national capital to inspect the condition of schools and clinics here and to see the work done by his government.

Pak failing to educate girls: Report

Pakistan is failing to educate a huge proportion of the country's girls due to shortage of government schools, under-investment in schools as well as gender discrimination and child marriage, Human Rights Watch said in a report. The 111-page report, 'Shall I Feed My Daughter, or Educate Her?': Barriers to Girls' Education in Pakistan,' said that many girls have no access to education. Nearly 22.5 million of Pakistan's children in a country with a population of just over 200 million are out of school, the majority of them girls. Thirty-two per cent of primary school age girls are out of school in Pakistan, compared with 21 per cent of boys. By ninth grade, only 13 per cent of girls are still in school. "The Pakistan government's failure to educate children is having a devastating impact on millions of girls," women's rights director at Human Rights Watch Liesl Gerntholtz said adding that many of the girls are desperate to study, but instead are growing up without the education that ..

Odisha inks pacts with FICCI, firms to promote training ecosystem

The Odisha government on Tuesday signed several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with industry lobby group FICCI as well as with companies to promote a robust ecosystem of training and recruitment in the state.

HRD Ministry launches 2 initiatives for grooming teachers in higher education institutes

Two new initiatives aimed at training teachers of higher educational institutes and grooming their leadership qualities were launched on Tuesday, with Union HRD minister Prakash Javadekar stressing on the importance of faculties staying up to date with the changing times. He said the Annual Reorientation Programme in Teaching (ARPIT) and Leadership for Academicians Programme (LEAP) will contribute to raising awareness and instill leadership qualities among faculties of higher educational institutes. "Many academicians keep themselves very updated but many don't. We need to stay updated," Javadekar said in a video message. Aiming professional development of around 15 lakh higher education faculty members, the ministry is setting up 75 discipline-specific National Resource Centres(NRCs) under ARPIT. Forty-six of these have already been set up, HRD ministry secretary R Subrahmanyam said. Through ARPIT, all in-service teachers at higher education institutions will be free to undergo ...

Chinese police detain more labour activists, group says

Chinese police have detained three more labour rights supporters, an activist group said, in a crackdown on a workers movement that drew in students fired by an official call to return to Marxism. The Jasic Workers Solidarity group said police in the central city of Wuhan "violently arrested" three of its members on Sunday, with one of them pinned to the ground by at least three officers. That follows Friday's police raids on the homes of at least 10 activists who were detained in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou, including students from some of China's top universities, the group had said earlier. Jasic Workers Solidarity rose to prominence this summer when student activists threw support behind efforts to form a workers' union at Chinese welding machinery company Jasic Technology in southern Guangdong province to agitate for better working conditions. That triggered police raids in August that swept up a number of the group's members and student activists, according to Jasic Workers .