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No tolerance for irregularities in admission process: Mamata
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today paid a surprise visit to Ashutosh College in south Kolkata and warned of stern action against those who were indulging in irregularities during the admission process of colleges. Asutosh College in Hazra area is barely a few meters away from Banerjee's residence. She also interacted with the students and leaders of students' union of the college. "I was into student politics. We used to help students in getting admissions. If some people are demanding money in lieu of admission then this is absolutely wrong. The government will take strong action against them and will not spare them," Banerjee said. She said that many people from economically weak background come for admission to the college and it is a collective responsibility of all to ensure that these students do not face problem. State education minister Partha Chatterjee also visited two colleges in the northern part of the city - Jaipuria College and Maharaja ...
HC pulls up AAP govt for lack of basic amenities in 'aided' school
The AAP government was pulled up today by the Delhi High Court for lack of infrastructure and basic amenities, like water and toilet facilities, in a fully-aided, government school here. Terming the situation in the 100 per cent government- aided school as "pathetic", a bench of Acting Chief Justice Gita Mittal and Justice C Hari Shankar ordered immediate provision of water and toilet facilities in the school. The court also directed the Deputy Director of Education to conduct a physical inspection of Alok Punj Senior Secondary School at Karawal Nagar in north east Delhi to ascertain its other infrastructural inadequacies. The school was run earlier by a society, but was taken over by the Delhi government later. The bench ordered the Education Department official to file a status report within 10 days after carrying out the inspection and listed the matter for further hearing on July 30. "It is 100 per cent aided. Look at the facilities. This is pathetic," the bench said, adding ...
In a first, Assam House welcomes students for internship prog
Assam Assembly Speaker Hitendra Nath Goswami today welcomed 20 students who have been selected for an internship programme at the House, a first-of-its kind initiative in the state, urging them to take up politics as career to serve the society, an official release said. At the inaugural session in the Central Hall of the Assembly, Goswami asked the interns to make the most of the opportunity as it would benefit them in the future. Under the programme - Speaker's Research Initiative - students from different colleges and universities across the state would get a one-month opportunity to research on selected topics related to the Assembly in an "academic manner", the release said. The interns would be given access to the Assembly library and the archive folders for making reports on their research findings, it added. Speaking on the occasion, Leader of the Opposition Debabrata Saikia explained to the students the importance of opposition in a democratic system. Additional
NCERT suggests opening schools in minority areas
The NCERT has recommended opening schools in minority populated areas and giving their culture due representation in curriculum to address various problems like discrimination and harassment of minority community children. The National Council of Education Research and Training (NCERT) has also suggested that festivals related to religious minorities be celebrated in schools Besides some "general issues of discrimination and harassment faced by children of minorities, minority children go through some other modes of discrimination like a different school and classroom environment, cultural and religious domination", according to a manual drafted for the purpose by the NCERT. The council has also recommended sensitisation of all teachers to issues of cultural and religious diversity, especially in relation to religious minorities. "Children of minorities at times find the prayers in the school assemblies and picture of Gods and Goddesses on the walls alien to them as unfriendly ...
Kejriwal,Dalai Lama launch 'Happiness Curriculum' for Delhi govt schools
The Delhi government today launched 'Happiness Curriculum' for its school students, with the Dalai Lama gracing the occasion and saying that India can lead the world by uniting the modern and ancient knowledge and help it overcome "negative emotions" of the mankind. Launching the curriculum for students of nursery up to class 8, Delhi chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal termed the occasion "historical". Congratulating Delhi government for its initiative to include 'Happiness curriculum' in its schools, the Dalai Lama said "only India has the ability to combine modern education with ancient knowledge which is necessary for fulfilment of human emotions." He said such a combination will pave way for physical and mental well being, solving troubles caused due to negative and destructive emotions like anger, hatred and jealousy. The Dalai Lama called for revival of the ancient Indian knowledge in the country of its origin and its subsequent spread across the world including the countries ...
Education should not be religion based: Dalai Lama
Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Monday said the education system in the world should be based on common sense and scientific knowledge and not on religion.
Mamata pays surprise visit to Ashutosh College
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today paid a surprise visit to Ashutosh College in south Kolkata and warned of stern action against those who indulging in irregularities during the admission process of colleges. Asutosh College in Hazra area is barely a few meters away from Banerjee's residence. She also interacted with the students and leaders of students' union of the college. "I was into student politics. We used to help students in getting admissions. If some people are demanding money in lieu of admission then this is absolutely wrong. The government will take strong action against them and will not spare them," Banerjee said. She said that many people from economically weak background come for admission to the college and it is a collective responsibility of all to ensure that these students do not face problem. State education minister Partha Chatterjee on Saturday had announced that the West Bengal government will take "exemplary" action against ...
SFI leader stabbed to death on college campus in Kerala
A SFI leader was stabbed to death and two others were injured in an attack allegedly by members of a pro-Islamic outfit at a college here, police said today. They were attacked allegedly by workers of the Campus Front and its parent outfit Popular Front of India (PFI) inside the Maharaja's College, Ernakulam, campus last night, they said. The condition of one of the injured students is said to be serious. Three workers of the PFI and the Campus Front have been taken into custody in connection with the incident, police said. The Students' Federation of India (SFI), the student wing of the CPI(M), has called for a state-wide protest today against the killing of Abhimanyu (20). The SFI leader, a second-year degree student at the college, was a resident of Vattavada in Idukki district and also a member of the organisation's Idukki district committee. The body has been kept at the Ernakulam General Hospital's mortuary. Police suspect that issues between student activists over using college
5 school children injured in bus accident in UP
At least five school children were injured after their bus overturned today on the Thanabhawan road here, police said. The children were students of the Nalanda Public School. The vehicle's driver was also hurt in the incident, they said. The injured have been admitted to a hospital here. Station House Officer V C Tiwari said of the injured children four are from Niyamu village and one from Pipalshah village.
Burari deaths: Saw them playing cricket last night, says friend of 2 minors
A friend of the two minor boys, who were among the 11 people found dead in north Delhi's Burari today, said he had seen them playing cricket last night. The 15-year-old boys were Class 9 students of Virendra Public School, their friend, Jatin, said. He said, "I saw them playing last night. Bhavnesh uncle was happy seeing them. It is hard to believe they are not here with us." Devesh Malik, one of the neighbours of the family, said their children were finding it hard to come to terms with what had happened. "Our children are scared. They are not able to gauge what has happened," he added. Ten of those dead were found hanging from an iron-mesh in the ceiling for ventilation, while the body of a 77-year-old woman was lying on the floor in another room of the house, the police said. Those who were found hanging had their mouth taped and their faces covered with cloth pieces cut from a single bedsheet. The woman found dead on the floor was without a blindfold and had been allegedly ...
Over 60 Afghan girl students poisoned, hospitalised
More than 60 students of a girl school were mysteriously poisoned in Jabalus Saraj district of Afghanistan's eastern Parwan province on Sunday, a police official said.
US, Australian students enjoy heritage, museum walks
The 81st Ekamra Walks Old Town Circuit the fourth Museum Walk today attracted students from Australia and the USA as they participated in the two events besides the local people. While 25 walkers joined the morning heritage walk, 70 persons participated in the Museum Walk in the afternoon, organisers said. The Ekamra region covers the Old Town area of modern-day Bhubaneswar, adorned with an abundance of temples. The Museum Walk was held at Kala Bhoomi in Gandamunda area along the Pokhariput-Khandagiri Road. Pratibha Singh, a post-graduate student from Deakin University, Australia, was very happy to see the monuments during the Ekamra Walks. Though she is from Indian city Udaipur in Rajasthan, she is currently studying in Australia and on an internship with five others at a management school here. "This is my first visit to Odisha and I found the city in particular beautiful with nicely preserved monuments and I hope more and more visitors should come and explore the ...
Govt school head mistress booked for beating up students
A case has been registered against the headmistress of a government school in Bantwal near here for allegedly beating up class four children for not doing homework, police said today. The accused, Sharada beat up all children in the class on June 29 for not completing their homework. After one of the students came forward to lodge a complaint with the police, a case was registered at the Ullal police station yesterday, they said. Childline sources said the incident took place on June 29 when the teacher found that the children had not completed their homework and started beating them with a cane. The child who filed the complaint, was so shattered by the incident that he did not enter his home after returning from school, they added. When his father asked for the reason, the boy showed bruises all over his body following which the child was taken to a private hospital. Later, parents of four more students also reported the cruel act of the teacher to the police and the ...
Skirting the issue! Skirts on the way out as school uniforms become gender-neutral in UK
Skirts as an option for schoolgirls is increasingly on the way out as schools across Britain adopt more gender-neutral uniform policies. According to a 'Sunday Times' analysis of the uniform policies of schools in England, at least 40 secondary schools have stopped girls from wearing skirts, while others are consulting on a ban. The change to trousers for all comes as schools try to cater to the needs of transgender pupils. The move by schools come as the UK government prepares to clarify the rights of transgender people in changes to the country's Gender Recognition Act. A consultation paper is expected on Tuesday. Priory School in Lewes, East Sussex, which banned skirts last year, said pupils had questioned why its uniform was different for boys and girls, and that the needs of transgender students must be taken into account. Crawshaw Academy, near Leeds, is "consulting on implementing a gender-neutral uniform (trousers only)," the newspaper reports. Copleston High School, in ...
Academicians give thumbs down to Centre's move to scrap UGC
The Centre's decision to scrap the University Grants Commission (UGC) and bring in a new regulatory body in the higher education sector has not gone down well with academicians, who have questioned the move saying politicians should not be involved in academic matters. The Human Resource Development (HRD) Ministry had last week announced its decision to replace the UGC with the Higher Education Commission of India (HECI) by repealing the UGC Act, 1951. According to a draft, which has been placed in the public domain by the ministry to seek feedback from the stakeholders, the new commission will solely focus on academic matters and monetary grants would be under the purview of the ministry. "It is clear that as per the new norms, the authorisation is going to be given and maintained not only on the basis of what a university has at that particular point of time, but it would be contingent on achieving a set of goals over a decade. "We can expect these goals to be about ...
Suspended U'khand teacher asks Chief Minister to apologise
Uttara Bahuguna, the teacher who was suspended after she "violated the decorum" of a Janata Darbar session, asked Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat to apologise for "insulting" her.This came after Uttarakhand Education Minister Arvind Pandey on Saturday apologised and assured Bahuguna a quick solution to the matter."Why the Education Minister apologized, he did not do anything. It was the chief minister's fault and he should have apologised. It was the chief minister who insulted me," the teacher said.On Thursday, Chief Minister Rawat directed the police to take Bahuguna into custody for allegedly protesting at his Janata Darbar session in Dehradun.The Chief Minister also ordered her suspension, after she allegedly used abusive language and showed indecency, while seeking a transfer from a remote location.Later on Friday, School Education Secretary Bhupinder Kaur Aulakh said Uttara Bahuguna has been suspended, as she "violated the decorum".
Discourage parents from using private vans to ferry children: Delhi govt tells schools
The Delhi government has directed all schools here to discourage parents from hiring private vans to ferry their wards, claiming that most of these vehicles operate illegally and pose a threat to safety of children. The government's directive to schools to sensitise parents on the issue comes after incidents in which the life of students was put in danger by private vehicles due to non-adherence of motor vehicles laws. "It is observed that for transportation of school children in Delhi primarily three modes of transport are being used-- vehicles owned by the educational institutions, vehicles hired by the educational institutions and vehicles hired by parents or guardians themselves," the Directorate of Education (DoE) said in a letter to schools. The first two modes of transport are easy to monitor and it has been observed that the operators, generally, follow the guidelines regarding transportation and safety of school children under the Delhi Motor Vehicles Rules, 1993, it ...
Police: Teacher, 70, offered 16-year-old girl iPhone for sex
Police say a 70-year-old Long Island math teacher gave two 16-year old students cash for nude or revealing photos and offered one of them a top-of-the-line iPhone if she'd have sex with him. Jairo Inswasty was charged Thursday with endangering the welfare of a child. He was immediately suspended from his teaching position at Central Islip High School. Suffolk County police said Inswasty paid one student $5 for a bikini photo and the other student USD 150 to pose for nude photos. Police Commissioner Geraldine Hart says Inswasty later offered the second student an iPhone X to have sex. She declined. No phone number was listed for Inswasty. Court records did not list a lawyer who could speak on his behalf. Inswasty's union did not immediately respond to a message.
Education can better the world, says CJI Misra
Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra today said that education can better the world and called upon students to acquire knowledge uprightly. "Nelson Mandela once said about education that it is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world," Misra said at the foundation stone laying ceremony of National Law Institute in Jabalpur. Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, MP Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, MP High Court Chief Justice Hemant Gupta and Patna High Court Chief Justice Rajendra Menon were present on the occasion. The CJI called upon the students to acquire knowledge uprightly. He had, yesterday, inaugurated a new district and sessions court building constructed at a cost of Rs 192 crore.
Adopting British education system was blunder: Satyapal Singh
Union Minister of State for Human Resources Development Satyapal Singh on Saturday said the country's intellectual class was "corrupt" which is unfortunate and adoption of the British education system was a "grave mistake".