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Guj: Inquiry ordered into video showing 2 teachers kissing
An inquiry has been initiated into a video showing a couple, reportedly teachers at a primary school in Dahod district, cuddling and kissing, a senior education department official said Sunday. The video, shot on a mobile phone inside a classroom located in Bhaman village in Sanjeli taluka, was posted on social media platforms. The identities of the two teachers in the video are not clear and an inquiry has been ordered, Dahod District Primary Education Officer N G Vyas said. He said some villagers had complained of "nuisance" in this connection and had submitted this video. "The inquiry will be conducted by the Taluka Primary Education Officer and a report will be submitted in a week or so after which we will take appropriate action," he said.
No flouting law on fee structure, ensure transparency: Gautam Buddh Nagar admin to pvt schools
The Guatam Buddh Nagar administration has asked all private schools in the district to adhere to the Uttar Pradesh Self Financed Independent Schools (Regulation of Fees) Act, brought in this year to check arbitrary fee hikes by institutes, according to officials. The schools have been asked to prepare their fee structures in accordance with the Act and publish it on their websites as well as share details with the district regulatory committee, headed by the district magistrate, within seven days, the officials said. The schools have also been directed to not change uniforms before five years and not select only particular shops for parents to buy books and dresses for their wards, as mandated by the Act, they said. The instructions were laid out during a meeting between the administration officials, principals of all private schools and representatives of the All Noida Parents' Association in Greater Noida on Saturday, according to an official statement. "The fee regulation act is ...
Empowering children to be future civic leaders (IANS Special Series)
While kids of their age were busy playing, 12-year-olds Jatin, Vikas and Ritesh joined hands to resolve the problem of garbage disposal and the unhealthy living conditions in their working-class neighbourhood in Shiv Vihar in north Delhi. At the same time, Aatrey, another pre-teen from Nilothi Nangloi, took the initiative to solve the problem of an unsafe road after his aunt met with an accident.
UP: Class 10 student thrashed by teacher and classmate, dies
A Class 10 student of J.P. Sharma Inter College in Babaeru area of Banda district, who was allegedly thrashed by a teacher and classmate at his coaching institute, passed away on Saturday.The 15-year-old boy, identified as Ayush alias Suraj, was allegedly thrashed by two individuals- Rishikant, a teacher, and Divakar, a student- on October 9, and immediately rushed to a hospital for treatment.The boy, who was later referred to a hospital in Kanpur for treatment, succumbed to his injuries.As per the deceased's father, Satish Gupta, Rishikant asked his son to pay a sum of Rs 10,000 in exchange for making him pass in an exam. As Suraj denied to pay the required amount, his father claimed that he was thrashed mercilessly by the teacher and student.Meanwhile, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Lal Bharat Kumar Pal said the deceased's body has been sent for post-mortem and a case has been registered against Rishikant and Divakar based on information available.In a similar incident, a ...
Teacher slits student's throat for rejecting marriage proposal
A school teacher allegedly slit the throat of a Grade-ninth student with a blade in Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool district on Saturday.The teacher, Shankar, who teaches Hindi at Rockwell High School allegedly entered into the girl's residence forcefully and attacked her with a blade, after she reportedly turned down a marriage proposal.The locals, on hearing the girl scream, rushed to the scene and shifted her to a local hospital. They thrashed the teacher black and blue and handed him over to the police. The accused also received injuries and was sent to the hospital by the police for treatment.A case under relevant sections of Indian Penal Code has been registered and further probe is on. Both the teacher and the student are out of danger.
Punjab CM transfers teachers for stripping girls
Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Saturday directed to transfer the teachers of a government school in state's Fazilka district, who were accused of allegedly stripping girl students after the discovery of a sanitary pad in the school's toilet.The Punjab chief minister has ordered the state Education Department Secretary, Krishan Kumar to initiate an inquiry into the incident.The Chief Minister directed Kumar to complete the investigation by Monday and take necessary action.The teachers were reportedly trying to find out which of the girls were wearing a sanitary pad.The chief minister initiated action after he was informed that instead of educating the girls about proper disposal of the pads, the teachers decided to strip them.Further disciplinary action, as per conduct rules, will be taken once the formal report is received, an official spokesperson of the Punjab government said, adding that the Chief Minister had asked Kumar to personally update him with the final ...
Sexual harassment case against teacher
Police on Saturday registered a case against the teacher of a reputed English medium school on charges of sexually harassing some girl students, police said. The Mathematics teacher of the school in the state capital has been accused of sexually harassing girl students of Class VI and VII for the last few months. The police have registered a case against the teacher, said Chandrasekhar police Inspector-In-Charge Deepak Kumar Mishra. Mishra said that the accused teacher has been absconding. The police registered the case based on a complaint lodged by the school authorities after it was revealed that the allegation against the teacher was true. The entire incident was captured by CCTV installed inside the school premises, an official said. As per the complaint, the teacher used to sexually harass girl students for the last few months. Earlier, the school authorities were informed about the teacher's activities by a girl student who hailed from Kharagpur and stayed in the
Alleged stripping of girls in Punjab school; CM orders probe
Amid reports of alleged stripping of girls after the discovery of a sanitary pad in a toilet, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Saturday ordered transfer of two teachers of a Fazilka government school pending an inquiry.
Teachers strip girls to check for sanitary pads, Punjab CM orders inquiry
Some students at a government girls' school in Punjab's Fazilka district were allegedly stripped by teachers to check which one of them was wearing a sanitary pad, after one was found discarded in the school toilet. A video clip showed some girls crying and complaining that teachers stripped them on the premises of their school in Kundal village three days back. Two teachers were transferred and an inquiry ordered after the matter was brought to the notice of Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, an official spokesperson said Saturday. The teachers were trying to find out which of the girls was wearing a sanitary napkin, after one was found in the school toilet, officials said. Instead, they said, the teachers should have educated the students on proper disposal of sanitary napkins. The chief minister directed Education Secretary Krishan Kumar to complete the investigation by Monday and take further action as necessary. The district education officer was asked to visit the school, ...
Four students of IGMC Shimla suspended for ragging
Four MBBS students of the Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital here were rusticated Saturday and an FIR was lodged for allegedly ragging a first-year student hours before the freshers' party, officials said. The four second-year students were suspended on the basis of the report of preliminary inquiry conducted by the anti-ragging committee of the college, IGMC principal Dr Ravi Sharma said. The parents of the four students were also informed about the suspension from the college and the hostel, he added. The first-year MBBS student had sent an anonymous complaint through an email to the anti-ragging cell of the Medical Council of India (MCI) Monday in which it was alleged that the 0four seniors ragged him a few hours before the freshers' party on October 29, an IGMC official said, adding that the MCI forwarded the complaint to the IGMC authorities. Subsequently, the IGMC anti-ragging committee headed by its principal Dr Sharma held a series of meetings, he said, adding that no .
President Kovind inaugurates Gyan Kumbh in Haridwar
President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday inaugurated the first Gyan Kumbh in Uttarakhand, which is being jointly organised by the Higher Education Department of the Uttarakhand Government and the University of Patanjali in Haridwar.While addressing the gathering, President Kovind said that the objective of the Gyan Kumbh is to enhance the quality of education in India. "The elixir that will come from Gyan Kumbh will help not only Uttarakhand but will also help in improving the quality of education in the whole country," he added.President Kovind also conveyed the need to educate the weaker section of the society. He also appreciated the efforts of Yoga Guru Ramdev, who was also present at the event, in spreading awareness about Yoga in the country.Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat said the event marked a "historic" day in the field of education."In comparison to our country, some small nations are far ahead of us (in terms of education), we have to develop better education
Four medical students suspended for ragging
Four students of the Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital here were suspended from the college on Saturday for ragging their junior, an official said.
Family urges Kashmiri youth who joined Islamic State to return home
Family members of a Kashmiri youth, who has purportedly joined terror outfit Islamic State, on Saturday urged him to abjure violence and return home.
Teachers must have a discerning eye: President Kovind
President Ram Nath Kovind said on Saturday that teachers can play a pivotal role in bringing about a qualitative change in higher education by discerning the special abilities of students and bringing out the best in them. Inaugurating a two-day conference called 'Gyankumbh' at Patanjali Yogpeeth here, the president said the discerning eye of a teacher plays a big role in the growth of a student. "So you must be sensitive towards your students and ensure that their merit does not go unnoticed because of their poverty or some other handicap," he said. Noting that history was full of examples where teachers honed the skills of their disciples to help them rise to eminent positions, the president cited the example of Chanakya who recognised the talent of Chandragupta who came from a humble background and made him one of the most illustrious kings of ancient India. "Every child is born with certain special ability. It is the teacher's responsibility to recognise that ability and bring the
Another Kashmiri student joining militancy is 'hugely worrying': Omar
Former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday expressed his displeasure over a Kashmiri student in Noida allegedly joining militancy and called the incident as "hugely worrying".
Guj: 3 lakh collegians to get tablet PCs for Rs 1000 each
Three lakh first-year college students in Gujarat will get tablet computers worth Rs 11,000 for a token sum of Rs 1,000, said Chief Minister Vijay Rupani Saturday. It is the second year that the students in the state are getting such tablets, christened "Namo E-Tab", with Rupani stating that his government wanted to make this distribution an annual event. Rupani said Rs 30 crore that will be collected from students, in the form of a token fee of Rs 1,000, will be used to provide internet and Wi-Fi connectivity to college campuses and libraries to benefit students. Rupani was speaking Saturday after an event to distribute tablets to Gujarat University and Gujarat Technological University students. "Three lakh first-year college students will get tablets for a token sum of Rs 1,000. The distribution programme is being held in college campuses across the state. The objective is that in this age of technology, students will be able to enhance their knowledge and connect to .
Kovind calls for more participation in education
President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday exhorted people from all streams of the society to ensure their participation and contribution to education.
HC stays admission through NEET in Ayurveda, Unani colleges
The Allahabad High Court Friday stayed till November 12 admissions in Ayurveda and Unani colleges through NEET on the basis of lowered percentage marks. The Centre, in consultation with the Uttar Pradesh government, had taken a decision to reduce the percentage for granting admission through the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). Hearing a bunch of petitions on the issue, Justice Vivek Chaudhary of the Lucknow bench said Friday, "Till the next date of listing, no further admission with regard to the Ayurveda and Unani medical colleges shall be made by the respondents on the basis of reducing percentage through NEET." The court passed the order on the writ petition filed by PK Chaudhary and others. At the time of hearing, principal secretary, medical and health, of the state government was present in the court. It was submitted on behalf of the petitioners that there is no age limit provided under law for admission to Ayurveda and Unani medical colleges, but while taking ...
Oxford University Press, CENTA join hands for Teaching Professionals' Olympiad
Teaching Professionals' Olympiad, a national competition for teachers, will be held in December in 46 cities in India and also in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The fourth edition of the competition is organised jointly by Oxford University Press (OUP) and Centre for Teacher Accreditation (CENTA). In a statement, OUP India said it will sponsor the top two winners of TPO 2018 English tracks (Middle School and Secondary/Senior Secondary) to attend the two-week Oxford English Language Teachers' Academy Masterclass at the University of Oxford. Talking about the association with CENTA, OUP India Managing Director Sivaramakrishnan Venkateswaran said, "Initiatives such as the TPO help teachers to gain insights into their competencies and create a developmental path for themselves. At OUP, we help teachers to accelerate their developmental journey by offering a wide range of online and offline teacher development programmes, including courses that are certified by the University of Oxford." This year, .
This Jharkhand girl headed Australian High Commission for a day
Making India proud, a 22-year-old girl, Pari, hailing from a Naxal-affected village in Jamshedpur, took charge of the Australian High Commission for a day.Pari, who advocates for child rights and their development in remote rural areas, got selected by Plan India, a child rights organisation providing children, especially girls, with access to education, healthcare, protection, and livelihood opportunities.The 22-year-old emerged victorious in a programme held every year to celebrate the United Nation's International Day of the Girl Child, after which she was presented with the opportunity to head the Australian High Commission.Coming from the region where people live in fear due to Naxal activity, Pari believes there is an urgent need of spreading education in remote rural areas if one wants to get rid of Naxals."With proper education, one can fight against Naxalism and their beliefs. We should provide education to every child so that they can decide what's right or wrong. With ...