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School management committees in Delhi to be known as Vidyalaya Kalyan Samitis
The school management committees (SMCs) in the national capital will now be known as Vidyalaya Kalyan Samitis with the Delhi Cabinet approving the renaming on Tuesday. The cabinet also decided that the funds will not be allocated as per the school building's size but on the basis of enrolment of students. "The fund requirement for this revamped scheme will be met from the budget head SMC Fund and an amount of Rs 56 crore has been proposed for the current financial year," an official statement said. The cabinet also approved the Directorate of Education (DoE)'s proposal for revision in remuneration of miscellaneous category of guest teachers. The department had proposed that the daily remuneration for miscellaneous category guest teachers may be brought at par with trained graduate teachers (with CTET qualification) and enhanced from Rs 1,050 to Rs 1,403 per day.
HC order on convent's plea over land acquisition for Metro
The Madras High Court has restrained authorities from issuing the notification for acquiring a portion of the playground of century-old Good Shepherd Convent here for the Metro Rail project. Justice V Bharathidasan passed the interim order on a petition by the school seeking to quash the June 13 last preliminary notice issued by the land acquisition officer proposing to acquire 3,590 sq m land of the institution for constructing a corridor for a Metro station. The judge directed the Land Acquisition Officer to give a personal hearing to the petitioner on October 1, consider the objections and pass orders on it before issuing a notification under section 3 (1) of the Tamil Nadu Acquisition of Land for Industrial Purposes Act, the judge added. Until final orders, the authorities were restrained from issuing any notification under the act, he said adjourning the petition by four weeks. The grievance of the petitioner was that almost 3/4th of the playground, provided by the .
Delhi Cabinet approves installation of CCTV cameras in govt schools
The Delhi Cabinet on Tuesday approved the installation of CCTV cameras in government schools in the city to ensure safety of students. The Delhi government had last year mandated installation of CCTV cameras in all schools covering classrooms, labs, corridors, parking, library, vacant rooms, the areas outside washrooms, corners and other inaccessible areas. "The cabinet accorded its administrative approval and the expenditure sanction for the installation of CCTV cameras in government schools under the Directorate of Education (DoE). "The department's proposal was to seek administrative approval and expenditure sanction for the project of supply, installation, testing, commissioning and comprehensive annual maintainance contract of CCTV cameras in government schools," an official statement said. It was also decided that an online access to parents be provided to be able to see their children's classrooms. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had directed to form a core committee in December
NSUI claims DUSU chief's mark-sheet fake, ABVP refutes charge
Accusing the newly-elected Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) President Ankiv Basoya of securing admission in the university using "fake certificate", the Congress-affiliated National Students' Union of India (NSUI) on Tuesday questioned the validity of his admission and his election to the union.
Prof R J Rao appointed VC of Barkatullah University
Professor R J Rao, Rector of Gwalior-based Jiwaji University, has been appointed as Vice Chancellor of Barkatullah University here, an official said. Madhya Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel made the appointment Monday, said a state Public Relations Department official. Rao will have a tenure of four years. Patel also gave additional charge as Vice Chancellor of Madhya Pradesh Bhoj Open University to D D Agarwal, who is secretary to the Governor, till further orders or the appointment of a regular Vice Chancellor, the official said. Six-month-long term of Professor Ravindra R Kanhere as Vice Chancellor of Bhoj Open University ended Monday, the official said.
Class 10 girl gang-raped at boarding school in Dehradun
A Class 10 girl was allegedly gang-raped by fellow students at a boarding school in Sahaspur in Dehradun district and the matter was kept under wraps by the school authorities for over two weeks, according to the police. Nine people -- four students accused of perpetrating the crime and five members of the school staff including its director, principal and administrative officer -- have been arrested, Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order) Ashok Kumar said. The matter came to light on Monday, over a month after it took place on August 14, he said. The survivor first confided her ordeal to her elder sister when she realised that she might be pregnant. Her elder sister, who studies in the same school, drew the attention of school authorities to the incident but instead of reporting the matter to the police, they tried to hush it up, the ADG said. They threatened to throw the two girls out of the school if they disclosed it to anyone, he said. The school authorities are ...
Class 10 student gang raped in Dehradun boarding school
The principal and two other officials of a boarding school here in Uttarakhand were arrested on Tuesday after a Class 10 girl student accused them of suppressing the matter of her gang rape by senior students in August, police said.
Road blockade over admission procedure of state-run school
Agitated parents blocked a road Monday morning in the busy Jadavpur area, in the southern part of the city, to protest against the admission procedure of a state-run school. Jadavpur Vidyapith, a 60-year-old government-sponsored school, recently issued a statement to notify the introduction of a lottery system for admission to Class V from the next academic session. The agitators all parents of students who study at a primary school located on Jadavpur Vidyapith's premises alleged that they were not apprised of the rule during admission to the nursery section. They also claimed that the authorities of Jadavpur Vidyapith had been directly inducting students from primary school 'Kisholoy' so far. Aditi Saha, one of the guardians, said they were made to believe that their children will be allowed to continue their studies till Class 12 during admission to Kisholoy. "Now, the authorities of state-aided Jadavpur Vidyapith are issuing a notice to introduce a new system. This .
Symbiosis International wins two awards at EAIE Conference
Symbiosis International (Deemed University) participated in the "Global India Education Forum" at the 30th European Association for International Education's Annual Conference which took place from September 11-14, 2018 in Geneva, Switzerland, to promote Internationalization of Indian Education.Dr. Vidya Yeravdekar, Pro-Chancellor, Symbiosis International (Deemed University), has been awarded the "Exemplary Leader in Internationalization of Indian Education" and Symbiosis International (Deemed University) was adjudged as the "Most Promising University in West India".The award was conferred by Mr. Rupert Merrick, Director at BMI, UK, Russell Dover, Director, International Higher Education at the College Board, USA and Mr. Siddharth Jain, Chief Consultant at Discovery Education Media Private Limited, India.EAIE is the acknowledged European center for expertise, networking and resources in the internationalization of higher education. It represents over 5000 plus individuals across 90 ...
Changing India determined to achieve cleanliness: Javadekar
Films like "Toilet Ek Prem Katha" and "Padman" symbolise a changing India that is determined to achieve cleanliness, Union Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Prakash Javadekar said here on Tuesday, after presenting the "Swachh Vidyalaya Puraskar" awards to schools from various parts of the country. Cleanliness had now become a movement in which schools and students were playing a crucial role, he added. A total of 52 schools selected from among 6.5 lakh, including over 45,000 private schools, were presented the "Swachh Vidyalaya Puraskar" 2018 awards at the function organised by the HRD Ministry at the Ambedkar International Centre. "No one would have imagined that films like 'Toilet Ek Prem Katha' and 'Padman' would be made and they would become popular. This is the changing picture of a changed India. This is our changed determination that we will achieve cleanliness," Javadekar said, addressing the students and teachers from various states. The HRD Ministry had launched the .
Teacher, 3 students electrocuted in Pakistan
A teacher and three students were electrocuted at a private school in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Tuesday, the police said.
Armed men attack school in Cameroon's English-speaking area
Armed men attacked a school in Cameroon's southwest English-speaking region, wounding more than 20 people, a government official said Monday. An unknown number of armed men, using machetes and homemade guns, staged the attack on Saint Joseph's College near Buea late Sunday, according to South West Region governor Bernard Okalia Bilai. No one was killed, he said. The wounded children were rushed to hospitals and hundreds of parents started pulling their children from schools. "It is a terrible situation. We are not safe at home, our children not safe at school," said Enanga Luisy, a mother of two students. At least half a dozen schools in Buea have asked parents to take home their children. Last month, armed separatists used social media to warn parents against sending their children to school. The government, however, assured the parents it had taken enough security measures to protect the schools. The violence comes weeks ahead of Cameroon's Oct. 7 presidential elections that ...
JNU teachers take out rally against violence
Before the Jawaharlal Nehru University administration banned protests and rallies in campus Monday, the varsity's teachers' association took out a peace march against the incidents of violence. The march, which was also attended by students and university staffers, started from Ganga Dhaba and culminated at Chandrabhaga Hostel. The teachers and students are also carrying out a night vigil against the attack and the ban imposed by the administration on protests and gatherings. The JNUTA expressed its serious concern at the situation in the varsity "where several students, including many women, have been targets of mob violence within the university". "The administration seems to have been standing by as a mute spectator. An air of insecurity is prevailing in the campus as there are several reports of incidents and there is a palpable lack of response on the part of the administration," the JNUTA said. The JNUTA accused the administration of having an "uneven approach" and blamed it for
JNU administration disallows processions on campus
Following incidents of alleged violence in the Jawaharlal Nehru University, its administration Monday banned processions, demonstrations, rallies on the campus, apprehending "disruption of peace" if such events are held. Members of the RSS-affiliate Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad and the Left-backed All India Students' Association (AISA) clashed early Monday, with both groups accusing each other of attacking their supporters, hours after the JNU Students' Union (JNUSU) poll results were announced. Violence erupted on the campus after a united front of Left student groups Sunday won all four central panel posts in the union defeating the ABVP by considerable margins. The JNU Teachers' Association also took out a protest march in the evening against the incidents of campus violence. An hour after their protest march commenced, the university banned processions and rallies. "It is to inform all the stakeholders of the university that due to the prevailing situation on the campus, any
NCPCR recommends one nation one election, says it will benefit students
The NCPCR Monday recommended "one nation one election" proposal, saying teachers who remain occupied due to multiple polls would be able to give more time to students if simultaneous elections were held. Priyank Kanungo, member of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights, said such elections would benefit children the most. The commission have undertaken a desk review regarding implementation of section 27 of the Right to Education Act and involvement of teachers in non-academic activities. After perusal of the relevant reports and data, it has been observed that repeated engagements of teachers in election-related activities result in loss of precious academic time of students. Since school infrastructure and resources are also utilised during elections, 10 day per election are spent in the election related activities, the NCPCR report said. As ensuring fundamental rights of all children is a collective responsibility of all, the NCPCR has detailed out a representation .
DSJ students protest against 'inadequate' facilities
Scores of students of Delhi University's Delhi School Of Journalism protested here on Monday against the administration "for not providing adequate lab facilities" in the department. Around 100 students gathered at the department and did not attend classes. They staged a protest at the main gate of the Delhi School Of Journalism (DSJ). Following the protest, police detained a student from the site, who was later released in the evening. "We are demanding media lab facilities, photography and camera instruments, better faculty members and removal of present Officer on Special Duty (OSD) of the department," said Prashant Yadav, a DSJ student. He said despite paying a fee of Rs 67,500, they are not having basic amenities for studying media courses. The protesting students said they will go on an indefinite hunger strike if their demands are not met by the authorities. A representative of the Delhi School Of Journalism claimed the students protested outside the office of the varsity's ...
PM Modi offers prayers at Kashi Viswanath temple
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accompanied by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, offered prayers at the Kashi Vishwanath temple here on Monday on the occasion of his 68th birthday.Thereafter, the Prime Minister paid a surprise visit to Manduadih railway station here, where he was seen interacting with locals.Prior to this, Prime Minister Modi was welcomed by students of Kashi Vidyapeeth at his parliamentary constituency, where he interacted with students gathered there.The children gathered at the school welcomed the Prime Minister with birthday wishes and thunderous applause.At another gathering of school students, Prime Minister Modi urged the young children to focus on sports and play outdoors.During the second day of his visit to Varanasi, the Prime Minister will lay foundation stones of a number of developmental projects.
ABVP, Left members clash hours after JNUSU poll results, FIRs registered
Members of the RSS-affiliated ABVP and the Left-backed AISA clashed early Monday, with both groups accusing each other of attacking their supporters, hours after the JNU Students' Union (JNUSU) poll results were announced. Violence erupted on the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) campus after a united front of Left student groups Sunday won all four central panel posts in the union defeating the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) by considerable margins. While the AISA alleged that ABVP members randomly attacked students, with a former student being almost "lynched" and the new JNUSU president being beaten up, the RSS-affiliate claimed its activists were attacked by Left supporters and three were injured. This is the second incident of the two groups clashing on campus, the last being on Saturday ahead of the counting, which was suspended after election authorities cited "forcible entry" and "attempts to snatch away ballot boxes". Five FIRs have been registered in connection ...
JNU: Clashes between ABVP, AISA members trigger fear among students
Clashes between members of the RSS-affiliated ABVP and the Left-backed AISA early Monday triggered fear among students in the campus, even as security was tightened to prevent any further untoward incident. A PhD scholar, who did not wished to be identified, expressed apprehensions that clashes could break out again late night and feared for her security. "Even girls were attacked by ABVP activists in hostels, the assailants had come armed with hockey sticks and metallic chains. The whole academic atmosphere of the campus has been vitiated," she alleged. Tension prevailed in the campus early hours as the two groups clashed accusing each other of attacking their supporters, hours after the JNU Students' Union (JNUSU) poll results were announced. In the afternoon, the situation came a bit under control, but a sense of fear and unease among students was palpable. Mediapersons' entry was banned by the authorities late afternoon, security guards said. A posse of police and Central Reserve .
Modi turns teacher for school children at Varanasi (Third Lead)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who turned 68 on Monday, donned the hat of a teacher during his visit to Varanasi, his parliamentary constituency, as he interacted with students at a primary school in Narur village here and gave them tips on life.