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Delhi orders two schools to roll back fee hike
The Delhi government has ordered two private schools in the city to roll back their "arbitrary" fee hike after parents complained to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, an official statement said on Wednesday.
HC dismisses PIL against probe panel set up by guv into sex scandal involving woman lecturer
The Madras High Court today dismissed a PIL challenging the appointment of a committee by Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit to inquire into the alleged attempt by a woman college teacher to lure students to extend sexual favours in return for higher marks. Justices S Govindaraj and G R Swaminathan of the Madurai Bench held that the governor has the powers as the chancellor (of state-run universities) to order such an inquiry. Dismissing a PIL seeking to declare as null and void the order of the governor appointing the committee headed by retired IAS officer R Santhanam, the bench said the court cannot interfere with the powers of the governor. Purohit had on April 16 appointed the one-man committee to look into "certain immoral" happenings surrounding an assistant professor of Aruppukottai-based Devanga Arts College, affiliated to the Madurai Kamaraj University. The decision was taken in his capacity as the chancellor of the university, he had said. After opposition parties ...
Defending champions DAV enter All India School Regatta quarters
True to expectations, champions DAV School from Chandigarh, St Xaviers Kolkata and Jatragachi Pranvananda "B" from North 24 Parganas district sailed into the knockout stages in the senior and junior boys group at the All India Invitation School Regatta at the Rabindra Sarovar here on Wednesday.
Delhi Cabinet approves restructuring of SCERT, creation of two new DIETs
The Delhi Cabinet today approved restructuring of the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) and creation of two new District Institutes of Education and Training (DIETs). Currently SCERT Delhi is led by a Director and Joint Director and has a sanctioned capacity of 44 academic faculty posts and 101 non-academic posts. "The Delhi Cabinet has decided to restructure the SCERT and set up two new DIETS in Shahdara and South-East Delhi," Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia told reporters after the Cabinet meeting. According to a Delhi government official, "After restructuring, SCERT Delhi will be led by Director (Academic) and Joint Director (Administration)". "SCERT will have a total of 12 administrative divisions with a total of 103 academic faculty, five post-doctoral fellows and 191 non-academic staff. This includes a B.Ed division catering to intake capacity of 200 students a year," the official said. Currently there are only nine DIETs catering to the needs of 11
Chhattisgarh class 10 and 12 board exams: Girls outshine boys
Girls outshone boys in the results of class 10 and class 12 examinations announced today by the Chhattisgarh State Board of Education (CGBSE). The overall pass percentage of students of class 12 and class 10 stood at 77% and 68.04%, respectively. The results were announced by School Education Minister Kedar Kashyap in presence of senior officials of his department. This was for the first time that the results of both the board exams were declared on a same day. For class 12, the pass percentage for girls and boys stood at 79.40% and 74.45%, respectively, while for class 10 it stood at 69.44% for girls and 66.42% for boys. Out of 2,73,013 students who had registered for the CGBSEHigher Secondary School Certificate Examination(class 12), a total of 2,70,043 students, including1,31,234 boys and 1,38,809 girls, actually appeared for the exam. "A total of 2,07,111 students, i.e 77%, passed the exam," Kashyap said. Likewise, out of total 3,88,566 regular students who had ...
Outfit claims Hindu students being 'threatened' in Jamia; holds rally near varsity
An outfit which led a protest march near Jamia Millia Islamia University said today it was opposing the "intimidation" Hindu students were facing inside the campus. Yesterday, around 6 pm, a group of students, claiming to be from Jamia, took out the march to Gate 7 and allegedly raised slogans against Pakistan's founder Mohammad Ali Jinnah, such as "Jinnah premi desh chhodo" (Jinnah lovers, leave the country), and "Hinduon ko darana band karo" (Stop scaring Hindus). "Radical organisations on campus were threatening Hindu students after incidents like Kathua rape and AMU controversy. Two students, who are Hindus, were beaten up inside the campus. We organised this march to fight that intimidation," said Rahul Tiwari, one of the organisers of the march. "Such organisations are not just against Hindu students, but also against those who are not supporting their ideologies. This has been happening for four weeks now," Tiwari, who claims to be a student of the varsity, said. Meanwhile, the
BHU calm after night-long clashes between student groups
The situation is under control after night-long clashes between two student groups in Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in Varanasi -- the parliamentary constituency of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, police said on Wednesday.
PIL filed against publishing board exam results in media
Citing incidents of students committing suicide over failure to clear board exams, a PIL has been filed in the Madras High Court seeking handing over of results to parents directly instead of publishing them on websites and in newspapers. When the petition came up for hearing today, the court issued notice to the Tamil Nadu School Education Secretary and Director. The bench comprising justices V Parthiban and P D Audikesavalu posted the PIL filed by A Senthil Kumar for hearing after four weeks and directed the authorities to file the counter by then. Senthil Kumar, in his petition, said the results of the public examinations held for the students of class 10, 11 and 12 were published in newspapers and on websites. On seeing the results, the students who fail in the exams attempt suicide and some of them had also died, he said suggesting the alternative method of handing over the results to the parents at a parent-teacher meeting on the school premises. This can prevent suicides as ...
French International School in Delhi now open for Indian students
The French International School here, which was set up in 1960 and has students from 47 nationalities, has now opened its doors to Indian students. The Ambassador of France to India, Alexandre Ziegler, made an announcement in this regard today. "The Lyce Franais International de Delhi (French International School in Delhi) has been here for decades now and yet is not quite well known in the Delhi education landscape. "We want this to change. LFID is not only a French school. It actually enrolls students from 47 nationalities. But believe it or not, it couldn't till last year enroll Indian nationals. This absurd situation had to change," he told reporters. The Ambassador further said that among the 316 students enrolled in the school, only half are French, 123 hold other nationalities. "I am proud to announce that 25 Indian families have already chosen the LFID as the International school for their children. Currently 25 per cent of the curriculum is being taught in English while rest .
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Strong action against those involved in AMU campus violence: DM
The district administration today warned that strong action will taken against those involved in the AMU campus violence on May 2, when a row broke over a portrait of Muhammad Ali Jinnah. "The magisterial probe which is currently being conducted has identified all those who indulged in hooliganism and violence in all the incidents which took place between May 2-8, Aligarh District Magistrate Chandra Bhushan Singh said. "Strong and exemplary action will be taken against those involved in the violence," he said in a statement. Singh said videographic evidence is helping the authorities identify those who played an active role in all incidents. AMU students clashed with the police on May 2 demanding action against right-wing protesters who had earlier entered the campus demanding the removal of the Pakistan founder's picture hanging on the walls of the student union office for decades. They alleged that the police had let off the Hindu Yuva Vahini protesters they had detained. The police
Tamil scholar passes away
: Tamil scholar Arivoli died in a private hospital here today following a brief illness. He was 80, hospital officials said Born in Sikkal in Nagapattinam district, he had authored 120 books. He is survived by wife and two daughters. He worked as a professor in Anna University and Poompuhar College and was a debate moderator.
AMU VC meets Rajnath amid ongoing row over Jinnah portrait
Aligarh Muslim University Vice Chancellor Tariq Mansoor today met Home Minister Rajnath Singh to discuss issues concerning the premier academic institution, engulfed in controversy over a portrait of Muhammad Ali Jinnah on its premises, an official said. Singh assured Mansoor of all help from the Central government in restoring normalcy in the university, the official privy to the meeting said. Mansoor later told reporters that the meeting was fixed long ago and had nothing to do with the current controversy. "I have requested the home minister to send Central government officials for the recruitment of students in central services like the engineering service," he said. The vice chancellor said the portrait of the Pakistan founder had been hanging in the AMU students' union office since 1938 and it was a non-issue. BJP MP Satish Gautam had written a letter to Mansoor objecting to the portrait, triggering a row that led to two youths being arrested in connection with incidents of ...
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Occupy Universities in Chile demands end to gender violence
The occupation of about a dozen Chilean universities by female students demanding an end to harassment, machismo and sexist education has entered its fourth week.
Punjab Board Class X results: Gurpreet Singh tops with 98%
The merit list for the class tenth examination of Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) was declared on Tuesday, with Ludhiana boy Gurpreet Singh topping the exams.A student of Shri Harikrishan Sahib School in Ludhiana, Gurpreet Singh secured 98 percent in the exams.Speaking to ANI, Singh said the results came as a surprise to him as he did not expect to bag the top spot."I am happy and quite surprised to know that I have topped the exams. I want to thank all my teachers," he said, amid the celebration by his parents and relatives, on his achievement.The complete result will be uploaded on the PSEB website on Wednesday.
Chandrababu Naidu launches programmers for education, backward class
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday launched various programme for the development of the state.Naidu urged on involving industry leaders as guest lecturers in the education sector.The Chief Minister also released the Andhra Pradesh State Learning Report, compiled by the National Achievement Survey on classes 3, 5 and 8 here, while addressing the collectors conference.Talking on the occasion, Sandhya Rani, Commissioner of School Education, presented the developments of the department and called on the collectors for action to be taken.Rani spoke about the Vidya Vikaasam, a comprehensive Strategy and Action Plan to accelerate and improve learning outcomes of students through remedial programmes, teacher training, academic monitoring, assessments, technology integration in classrooms and others.Rani even requested the district collectors to set up task forces to review and close down unrecognised schools and regulate and monitor private schools.Dr. Sujata ...
Parents allege daughter injured due to school authorities negligence
The parents of a school girl have alleged that she sustained injuries in the school due to the negligence of the school authorities in southwest Delhi, the police said. The incident was reported to the police on April 24. The girl, a nursery student, fell down while playing in the school. Her parents in the police complaint alleged that it was due to the negligence of the school authorities that their daughter sustained severe injuries to her ears. Police said that they are yet to record the statement of the girl. No case has been registered in the matter yet, they added.
Odisha CM starts reviewing performance of departments
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday started reviewing the performance of different departments of his government, ahead of the completion of his government's four years in office, said an official.
Goel visits Delhi govt school, announces Rs 25 lakh for its revamp
Union minister Vijay Goel today visited a Delhi government-run school in Mustafabad and announced a fund of Rs 25 lakh for its development. He said it is expected that the Delhi government will spend it to "change the face" of the school as it lacked facilities. The condition in which the students are studying, brought tears to my eyes, Goel said. "I am always happy to resolve matters of public interest," Goel said, announcing Rs 25 lakh from his MPLAD fund to revamp the school. He hit out at the AAP government for its "tall claims" of revolutionising the education sector in Delhi. "Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Education minister Manish Sisodia continue to make tall claims, but in reality the picture is quite grim," the union minister said. They must take concrete measures instead of "publicity and fake promises", he stated.