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Morning prayer by students, staff mandatory in Bihar schools
The Bihar government has made it mandatory for students and staff for schools run by it to hold morning prayers in which state songs be crooned using loudspeakers to instill discipline and punctuality among them. An order to this effect has been issued by Principal Secretary of Education Department R K Mahajan to all the District Education Officers (DEOs) and District Programme Officers (DPOs). The order issued on August 9 instructs to ensure holding of morning prayer with immediate effect in over 76,000 government schools and government aided ones. Mahajan told PTI that the purpose behind the exercise is to promote discipline and punctuality among the students and the staff in schools. "It has been decided to hold 'Chetna Satra/Prarthna Sabha' in every school (primary, middle and senior secondary) of the state using loudspeakers for qualitative running of the schools," the letter issued by Mahajan said. It said that all schools would have to chant prayer like "Meri ...
US students turn grief into tech startup after France attack
A group of California college students who were in France during a 2016 terrorist attack are turning their grief into tech tools to fight terrorism. Anjali Banerjee and several University of California, Berkeley classmates were in Nice two years ago when a man plowed a truck through a crowd, killing 86 people. They've built a startup called Archer that creates digital tools to help investigators, human rights workers and others tackle sanctions evasion, corruption, terrorism and other global violence. Amnesty International is using one of their tools to verify the authenticity of photographs documenting the massacre of Rohingya in Myanmar. The students hope to turn their data analysis tool into a for-profit company. Banerjee says they were inspired to act after having to rely on each other and the people of Nice during the chaotic hours after the attack.
Three students drown in Jyonha waterfalls during bath
Three students were drowned in the Jyonha waterfalls in Ranchi district while taking bath, the police said. The students went to Jyonha waterfalls for picnic. They went for a bath and drowned, Superintendent of Police (Rural) Ajit Peter Dungdung said. One student was saved from drowning by the villagers, he said. The identities of the students were yet to be established, the SP said. The SP said all the bodies were recovered from Jyonha waterfalls, situated under Angara police station.
Ravenshaw student suspended for 2 yrs for indiscipline
The Ravenshaw University authorities here today suspended a final year BBA student for four semesters on disciplinary grounds. This decision of the authorities came following an adverse report submitted by the University Disciplinary Committee against the student who was charged with indiscipline in the campus. "The student has been debarred from entering the hostel and university campus till June 2020," university Registrar Maheswar Agasti said. The Disciplinary Committee was asked to probe and submit a report on the fracas that took place in the Lalitgiri Hostel of the university in May and the student was found guilty by the panel, Agasti said.
TN Physical Education and Sports Univ gets first woman VC
: Senior academician Sheila Stephen has become the first woman to head the Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University as its Vice Chancellor. Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit, who is also the Chancellor of the University, appointed Stephen as Vice Chancellor, a Raj Bhavan release said here. Endowed with rich academic and research experience, she has more than 70 research publications in various journals. Stephen's overseas academic collaborations cover 14 countries, including Oxford University, London, Springfield College of Physical Education, Massachusetts, USA and Institute of Sport and Exercise Science, Worcester University, London. The term of her appointment would be for a three year period, the release added.
PM asks teachers, intellectuals for ways to improve quality of education
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today pitched for improving the quality of education in institutions like IITs and invited suggestions from teachers and intellectuals in this regard. He also stressed the need for innovation, saying that societies which do not innovate, stagnate. Addressing the 56th annual convocation of IIT-Bombay today, Modi announced a financial aid of Rs 1,000 crore for the institute, saying that six decades of "constant trying" had made it an institute of eminence. He said seven lakh engineers pass out of the country's educational campuses, and a collective effort was required to ensure they get high quality of education and acquire necessary skills. "I appeal to teachers and intellectuals present here that they should think about how quality can be improved and come up with suggestions. It is our responsibility to ensure that not only quantity but quality too is of high level. The government is also actively taking steps for this," Modi said. Heaping praise on ...
Partha for transparency in Jadavpur Univ admission process
West Bengal Education minister Partha Chatterjee has said there should be transparency in the admission process of Jadavpur university. Chatterjee told reporters he was fully aware of all the developments in the JU but did not wish to interfere, when asked about the university's decision to put on hold the process of history admission and sit-in demonstrations of the arts faculty students which began on August 8. "I have been watching the developments from a distance and if someone took up the issue with my department, we will talk to the JU authorities to ascertain the situation," he said here yesterday. Without naming anyone, Chatterjee said, "We also believe in the autonomy of JU. But those having talked about no interference into autonomy, won't they agree to the point that talent should be the only yard stick in assessing a student." The Arts Faculty Students' Union and a section of Jadavpur University Teachers' Association had alleged the education minister was ...
Innovate or stagnate, says PM; praises IITs
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said a society will stagnate without innovation and called for collective efforts to improve the quality of higher education. The IITs have built brand India globally and now, become an "instrument for transformation". Innovation and enterprise are the foundation of making India a developed nation, Modi said addressing the 56th annual convocation of the Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay (IIT-B). The prime minister said, "Any society that does not innovate, stagnates. Make India the most attractive destination for innovation. Innovate in India and innovate for humanity." "It is not just the government efforts. New ideas come from young minds at campuses and not government buildings and fancy offices," he said, adding that innovation was the buzzword of the 21st century. Seven lakh engineering students pass out every year, and a collective effort is required to ensure they get high quality of education and acquire necessary skills, Modi said. The .
Jason Mraz, Virginia students join forces for performance
Singer Jason Mraz gave back to the performing arts school he attended as a child by inviting students to join him onstage for a TV concert.
Set to transform higher education, Indian School of Hospitality celebrates its grand opening
Indian School of Hospitality, one of the country's most unique educational institutions was inaugurated today by Amitabh Kant, CEO, NITI Aayog.Frits van Paasschen, Former CEO of Starwood Hotels and Resorts and Author of Amazon Bestseller 'The Disruptors' Feast' was the guest of honour along with Michel Rochat, CEO - Ecole hoteliere de Lausanne. The mission of ISH is to bring in a new-age educational philosophy and reimagine higher education for the upcoming generation of talent.The Indian School of Hospitality bases its unique approach to higher education on a balance of understanding the current needs of the global hospitality industry with those of today's millennial student. With a faculty comprising of hospitality industry experts and culinary veterans, the curriculum is tailor-made to prepare students to anticipate change and disruption within the global landscape - and become the disruptors of tomorrow themselves.Through a campus that combines technology with high-end design, ...
IIT-Bombay to get Rs 1,000 cr financial aid: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced a financial aid of Rs 1,000 crore to the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay.Speaking at the convocation ceremony of IIT Bombay, the Prime Minister said, "The confidence I can see on your face confirms that we are moving in the right direction. IIT Bombay will get a financial aid of Rs 1000 crore. It was a large number of IIT students, who built the IT sector of India, brick by brick."The Prime Minister stated that innovations and enterprise are going to be the foundation stone for making India a developed economy and further voiced his hope that a long-term sustainable technology-led economic growth is possible on this foundation.Describing IITs as 'India's Instrument for Transformation', the Prime Minister said, "Innovation is the buzz-word of the 21st century. Any society, which does not innovate, will stagnate. India is emerging as a hub for start-ups which shows the thirst for innovation. We must make India the most ...
No university set up Mahatma Gandhi chair despite UGC nod: HRD
No university in the country has established Mahatma Gandhi chair despite the nod from the University Grants Commission (UGC), according to HRD Ministry officials. In order to enrich the academic resources of the university system, the UGC has formulated a scheme for establishment of chairs in universities in the name of nobel laureates, illustrious persons and persons of eminence in areas of their outstanding contributions. "Mahatma Gandhi chair is one of the chairs approved by the UGC in the subjects or areas of peace and non-violence, freedom movement and national integration. However, Mahatma Gandhi chair has not been established in any university and no proposal was received by UGC from any varsity in this regard," a senior HRD Ministry official said. However, students have been interested in Gandhian studies and have enrolled in undergraduate, postgraduate, M.Phil and Ph.D programmes in the subject in recent years. According to official statistic, 419 students enrolled ...
Student attacks classmate with sharp weapon in MP's Chhatarpur
A Class-8 student was allegedly attacked by his classmate with a sharp-edged weapon inside a school here on Saturday, after the two had an argument.The incident took place in Chhatarpur's Sanmati Vidhya Mandir school.The victim is said to be in a critical state.More details are awaited.This incident has come to light months after the Supreme Court rolled out guidelines and advisories to all states pertaining to safety and security of children, after the brutal killing of a seven-year-old boy at a school in Gurugram.In the guidelines, the judicature had clearly mentioned, "School management should compulsorily insist for police verification certificate with antecedent and address verification while appointing/hiring teachers, physical instructors, lab technicians, drivers, janitors and other support staff including the security."It also mentioned that school management should make security guard responsible to go round the entire campus and classrooms after the school is over to ensure
Mumbai: One student dies, over 200 hospitalised in alleged medicine poisoning case
A 12-year-old girl, studying in BMC School number 4 at Baiganwadi died and over 200 students were admitted to the hospital on Friday after allegedly consuming folic acid and iron tablet, distributed in the school.Chandani Mohd Raza Shaikh complained of vomiting after consuming the medicine, following which she was rushed to the Rajawadi Hospital in Mumbai where she was declared brought dead.Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Shahji Umap told ANI that the deceased's father said that the illness started after consumption of folic acid and iron tablet, provided by the school.211 students of the school have been admitted to Rajawadi Hospital while 36 children are undergoing treatment at Shatabdi Hospital. The DCP said that food poisoning is the suspected reason for the illness of so many students.Meanwhile, parents of the affected students demanded an investigation into the matter and alleged that they were not allowed to meet the school authorities."We don't know what tablets had been ..
School girl dies, 161 hospitalised after taking tablets under Central scheme
A 12-year-old girl student of a Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) school died and 161 other students took ill following a medical dose administered at the school, officials said on Friday.
HC pulls up CBSE for not enforcing no homework order
The Madras High Court today pulled up the CBSE for not issuing a circular to all affiliated schools to implement the court's recent order banning homework for students of classes I and II. "The Central Board of Secondary Education has not understood the seriousness of this case and the directions issued by the court. CBSE authorities think they are like CBI but that's not so," Justice N Kirubakaran said. He said the CBSE secretary should appear in the court if the circular was not issued by August 17. The court also directed the appearance of education secretaries of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry if they failed to respond to a circular issued by the central government in connection with the no homework rule by that date. Justice Kirubakaran passed the direction on a petition by advocate M Purushothaman, seeking a direction to the CBSE to follow only NCERT-prescribed syllabus and books. In an interim order issued on May 29, the judge had directed the Centre to instruct state governments to
Hyderabad's Osmania University denies request for Rahul Gandhi's visit
The Osmania University has dismissed a request made by student organisations regarding Congress President Rahul Gandhi's visit to the university, citing security concerns.Rahul was proposed to deliver a talk on "Education & Employment" in India and Telangana in the university. However, the university declined permission for the same as the Congress president is under special security coverage.Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee spokesperson Saravan Dasoju claimed that Chief Minister Kalvakuntla Chandrashekar Rao is scared of getting exposed of his "dubious development" model and under the pretext of security, he did not allow Rahul's visit to take place in Osmania University."KCR has failed to fulfill his electoral promises in terms of education and employment. 5000 schools were closed down, scuttling of the fee reimbursement scheme, universities are being dictatorially controlled by the government and no faculty recruitment is taking place and overall education is in shambles," .
HC raps AAP govt for not admitting students without 55% in NIOS class 10 exam
The Delhi High Court today pulled up the AAP government for not admitting in schools the students who have not scored a minimum of 55 per cent in their class 10 exams conducted by the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS). Justice Siddharth Mridul was of the view that the Delhi government ought not to adopt a policy of exclusion in the matter of admissions in Delhi government schools. The court sought response of the Delhi government as to why such students were not being granted admission in schools run by it and listed the matter for further hearing on August 13. It asked where such students would go to pursue their education if the government denies them admission. It also questioned the upper age limit of 17 years prescribed by the Delhi government for admission in class 11. The court was hearing a plea moved by NGO Social Jurist against a May 15 circular of the Directorate of Education (DoE) laying down a minimum of 55 per cent marks in NIOS class 10 exams to be admitted in
Gujarat Govt rolls out financial aid schemes for general
The Gujarat Government today announced various schemes for students and young entrepreneurs from economically backward sections of general category communities who do not get benefit of reservations. The announcement comes ahead of Patidar quota agitation leader Hardik Patel's proposed hunger strike from August 25. To qualify for 'economically backward' category, the person's family income should not exceed Rs 3 lakh per annum. The schemes were devised by the Gujarat Unreserved Educational and Economical Development Corporation (GUEEDC), set up by the BJP government in the state this year in the wake of Patidar quota agitation. Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel said the schemes were approved by Chief Minister Vijay Rupani yesterday. Under the schemes, students wanting to take admission for self-financed medical, engineering, pharmacy, nursing, architecture and other technical courses will get educational loans upto Rs 10 lakh at 4 per cent interest from GUEEDC, he ...
Schools with no students to be closed down in Arunachal
The Arunachal Pradesh cabinet today decided to close down all schools running without students by the end of this month after proper verification, an official release said here. The number of such schools would be known only after completion of the verification, sources in the Chief Minister's Office said. The cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Pema Khandu also decided to send teachers from those schools to other schools running with deficit teachers. The release said the cabinet took serious note of reported out-of-turn promotions in the education department and approved immediate revocation of all such promotions. The cabinet also okayed the proposal of the District Re-organisation Bill, 2018 for creation of three new districts - Lepa Rada, Pakke-Kesang and Shi-Yomi. The bill would be introduced in the forthcoming assembly session from August 27, the release said.
