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Cong politicising school fee hike issue: Rajasthan Minister
Rajasthan School Education Minister Vasudev Devnani alleged today that the opposition Congress was politicising the issue of fee hike in private schools. The BJP government is strict against arbitrary fees charged by private schools and a law in this regard was passed in the Assembly. But, the Congress is not interested in solving the people's problems and is doing politics on the issue, Devnani said at a press conference here today. He claimed that Rajasthan was the first state in the country to bring the Rajasthan Schools (Regulation of Fee) Act and implement it. He said that fee assessment committees had been constituted in 26,000 schools of the state and parents were part of the committee. District education officers have been directed to ensure that provisions of the Act are implemented, the minister added.
DUTA write to VC on alleged lapses in handling sexual harassment cases
The Delhi University Teachers Association (DUTA) today wrote to Vice Chancellor Yogesh K Tyagi seeking his intervention into alleged lapses in handling of several sexual harassment cases in the varsity. "In many such cases, the accused is in a position of authority such as head of department or principal, despite that he has not been asked to step down. "In many colleges/departments, elections of student representatives to the Internal Complaints Committee have not been held," DUTA President Rajib Ray said in the letter. "Even in cases where the committee has conducted an enquiry and submitted a report, the recommendations have not been placed before the Executive Council for implementation," he said. Ray said the failure of handling of cases in a time-bound manner is another major concern. He alleged that as a result, women students and employees of the university are facing continued harassment, intimidation and hostility in their workplace. This has vitiated the working ...
Common admission portal for international students launched
The Central government on Wednesday launched a common admission portal for foreign students to promote Indian education to "200,000 international students by 2023".
Govt launches 'Study in India' portal to woo foreign students
The government today launched a portal to project 160 premier universities and institutions of the country, including the IITs and IIMs, as ideal destination for higher education for foreign students. There are 15,000 seats for the 2018-19 academic session, with 55 per cent of these having fee waiver. The government aims at having two lakh international students studying in Indian institutions by 2023, the Union HRD Ministry said. Union Minister for External Affairs, Sushma Swaraj, Minister of State for HRD Satyapal Singh and diplomats from 30 countries were present during the launch of the "Study in India" portal. "We observed that the number of students coming to India for higher studies had become stagnant and more students were going to countries like Singapore and Australia. "That is when we decided to make a single spot information gateway to attract more students, make our visa process hassle free and also offer fee waiver to students, said Union HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar .
'How can anybody do such heinous act against a living form of Mata', says Mehbooba on Kathua incident
Terming the Kathua rape-murder incident as "alarming", Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti today expressed anguish that "a living form of the Mata" has been subjected to such "heinous" act in the land where girls are worshipped as a manifestation of Goddess Durga. Addressing the sixth convocation at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University here , the chief minister said the heinous act of the perpetrators "has shocked us as a society" and showed that the value system was facing a crisis. She batted for inclusion of value education in curriculum, saying "our material growth becomes meaningless, if we are not able to become a good human beings". "The entire set of rituals are practised in this part of the state (Jammu) as Kanya Puja, where minor girls have been worshipped as incarnation of Goddess Durga. How could anybody do such a heinous act against one such living form of 'Mata' in her own land", the chief minister said referring to the Kathua rape victim. She said that Trikuta .
SC reserves order on plea challenging MCI rules on quota in PG courses
The Supreme Court today reserved its order on a batch of petitions challenging the Medical Council of India's regulations dealing with reservation to in-service candidates in admission to post-graduate medical courses in respect of 50 per cent seats allocated to states. Tamil Nadu Medical Officers Association and others have assailed two amended provisions of the Post Graduate Medical Education Regulations which provide the criteria for granting quota or incentive marks to government doctors who serve in rural or remote areas, in admissions to PG courses. Regulation 9(IV) says the reservation of seats in medical colleges for respective categories in PG courses shall be as per applicable laws of the states and UTs and an all- India and state-wise merit list of the eligible candidates shall be prepared on the basis of marks obtained by them in National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET). It further provides that doctors in government service may be given weightage as an incentive of .
Aniket Singh launches scholarship programme for underprivileged students at IIT-Madras
"No child should ever miss out on great education because of lack of funds." It is with this belief that Aniket Singh, author of the book 'Intern Abroad this Summer', announced the launch of a scholarship program aimed at helping students who wish to study at IIT Madras. The scholarship of Rs. 4 lakhs, will help six students pursuing any course from the prestigious institution.For many brilliant students, securing that coveted seat at IIT after years of toiling is a dream come true. However, the joy of getting through the elite institute can get quickly replaced by the worry of finding finances to pay the fees. Many are unable to take up their admission, while others are forced to drop out of college mid-way due to a fund crunch.Determined to give back to the country and alma mater that has provided him with so much, Aniket has launched the scholarship which helps students cover the costs of tuition and accommodation that they will incur during their four years on campus. This gives .
'Fake' certificates: MMC summons 53 doctors for questioning
The Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC) has summoned 53 doctors for questioning, amid the allegations that they procured fake passing certificates for the additional degree courses of the College of Physicians and Surgeons (CPS), a top office-bearer of the MMC said today. The MMMC has already suspended 20 doctors from the same college, after their additional degree certificates were found to be fake, the office-bearer said. The council had found that the 20 doctors had procured passing certificates despite failing in the exams conducted by the CPS. "We have decided to dig further into the certificate controversy surrounding the College of Physicians and Surgeons, which offers PG diplomas and fellowships. 53 doctors have been summoned for questioning," Dr Shivkumar Utture, president of the MMC, told PTI. "We will be verifying their actual score and the certificates issued to them," he said. The council will hold a hearing in this connection on April 21 in Mumbai. The 20 ...
Over 17K students take part in sixth BSE International Financial Olympiad
Over 17,000 students from across India took part in the recently held sixth BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange) International Finance Olympiad.The aim of the event, which was jointly organised by the Eduheal Foundation (EHF) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) was to promote awareness about financial literacy and to discover the best young talent in finance.The Eduheal Foundation is an international NGO promoting education and health.Students participating in the Finance Olympiad were selected from over 600 schools for the national-level year-long competition. Over 125 students competed to win the competition.The first round of the BSE International Financial Olympiad covered 202 cities in 24 Indian states and 108 students were selected for the final in Mumbai.The award function was held at the iconic BSE Convention Hall and winners received cash scholarships worth Rs.15 lakhs to pursue higher studies.Dr. Sandeep Ahlawat, Managing Trustee, Eduheal Foundation, said, "Being leaders in ...
Wyoming district allows armed staff in area cited by DeVos
The Wyoming school district where US Education Secretary Betsy DeVos suggested that teachers might need to be armed to protect children from grizzly bears voted on doing just that, though concerns about school shootings worry parents more than the possibility of big bruins on the prowl. The 4-2 vote by the Park County School District No. 6 board in the town of Cody near Yellowstone National Park came after more than six months of discussion and debate. Under the proposed policy, school employees would need to have at least 24 hours of initial firearms training and annual recertification to carry concealed guns at school. "Unfortunately we have people in our country who want to cause harm to students and at some point you have to respond to that threat. And that's what this board decided to do with the policy they adopted," said Superintendent Ray Schulte. The policy was up for a final vote after passing two earlier votes 5-2. Nationwide, some districts are discussing arming teachers ..
Students clash with security forces in Kashmir
Over two dozen students and security men were injured as students in different parts of the Kashmir Valley clashed with security personnel on Wednesday to denounce the rape and murder of an eight-year-old girl.
Messi, Neymar leading campaign for school lunches
A team headed by soccer greats Leonel Messi and Neymar da Silva Santos has just formed on the social networks with the aim of ensuring that Latin American and Caribbean children receive the equivalent of 10 million school meals.
Gorakhpur University exams postponed after papers leaked online
Mathematics and Sociology examinations in Gorakhpur University were postponed on Tuesday after question papers were allegedly found to be circulating on WhatsApp.Gorakhpur University Public Relations Officer (PRO) Harsh Kumar Sinha said that a high power committee has been set up to investigate the matter."Mathematics and Sociology papers went viral and as a result, we postponed the examinations. This is technically not a paper leak as the exam for the paper which went viral wasn't held. High power committee has been set up in university for investigation," said Sinha.On Monday night, the Mathematics paper was allegedly leaked followed by the sociology paper today.A case has been filed against Dr. Amerendra Singh, Director of Examination, Gorakhpur University under sections 420 (Cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property) of Indian Penal Code, section 66 (Computer-related offences) of Information Technology Act and section 10 (penalty for leakage) of the Uttar Pradesh ...
IndigoLearn raises $150K to expand its student base, product portfolio
EdTech startup IndigoLearn announced that it has raised USD 150,000 funding in its seed round.With the new inflow of funds, the company is looking to expand its student base ten fold in the next 12 months, along with new product launches scheduled in the coming months.With byte-sized modules and rich visual-content based learning pedagogy, IndigoLearn has launched courses for students pursuing CA, CS and CMA in the last 12 months. In next 12-15 months IndigoLearn is planning to launch learning modules for other global professional courses and students of classes XI and XII."We have received excellent response from the student community to the new-age way of learning. Noticeably, a large number of students are from non-metro locations. Our pass percentages are 50 percent higher than the average and we have tens of rank holders amongst our students, including all India first rankers. Students want us to launch modules for additional subjects quickly; funds raised in this round would be .
TN Governor denies association with lecturer accused in sex scandal
Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit on Tuesday categorically denied having any association with a college professor arrested for asking her students to extend sexual favours to university officials in exchange of financial and academic rewards.In the audio clip of Nirmala Devi's conversation with her students, she also mentioned she was close to Purohit.Countering her claim, Purohit told media, "I've not even seen her face till date, she hasn't met me."He further assured stringent punishment for the accused and said, "Let the police do its job. As far as the university is concerned, the Vice Chancellor narrated everything to me and I've set up a committee for investigation."An audio clip of the Mathematics professor at Devanga Arts College in Aruppukottai, went viral where she was heard asking her students "to adjust with some officials" of the university, for higher marks and monetary rewards.On the basis of the audio clip, Nirmala Devi was arrested earlier in the day.
MoU for Aeronautical Engineering College in Patiala
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed today in the presence of Chief Minister Amarinder Singh for the establishment of Punjab State Aeronautical Engineering College (PSAEC) in Patiala. The MoU, which has been signed between Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University (MRSPTU), Bathinda and Punjab State Civil Aviation Council (PSCAC), Patiala, seeks to create synergies between the two for the creation of PSAEC as a Constituent College of the MRSPTU. The chief minister assured of total support for the initiative to develop the proposed institute as one of the leading aeronautical engineering colleges in the country. He said that this college adjacent to the Patiala Aviation Club would enable the students to secure sufficient practical knowledge and flying experience. The agreement will further facilitate collaboration for the development of various training facilities at Patiala Civil Aerodrome, he said.
e-rickshaw service started on JNU campus
An e-rickshaw service was started on the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) campus here on Tuesday to promote eco-friendly mobility of people.
AAP-Centre tussle: Appointment of 9 advisors cancelled; Sisodia calls it conspiracy to derail 'edu revolution' in Delhi
The tussle between the AAP Government and the Centre further escalated today with the cancellation of appointment of nine advisors to Delhi ministers, including those assisting Deputy CM Manish Sisodia, following the Union Home Ministry's directions which said these posts were "not sanctioned". Launching a scathing attack on the Centre over the issue, Sisodia said that the Narendra Modi government's order was a "conspiracy to derail" the "education revolution" in Delhi. Since no BJP government has been able to deliver anything in education and health sectors, the Centre is trying to paralyse the AAP government, he alleged, adding his advisor Atisi Marlena, who was playing a "vital role" in improving the education system, has been "targeted". According to an order issued by General Administration Department of the Delhi government, the MHA had written in its letter that these posts on which the appointees are officiating are not in the list of posts approved for the ministers and the ..
UP univ cancels papers after leak
DDU Gorakhpur University today cancelled the exams in two subjects after their papers, one of which matched the original, surfaced on social media. The BA/BSc part one Mathematics and BA part two Sociology papers went viral on social media yesterday, a day before the exams were to be held. A committee formed under Pro Vice Chancellor S K Dixit found that the Mathematics paper was actually leaked while the Sociology paper available on social media didn't match the actual question paper. The Deen Dayal Upadhyaya University Gorakhpur has informed police about the paper leak. It sent letters to district magistrates and superintendents of police of the concerned districts, drawing their attention to the incident. The new dates for the two papers will be decided on April 19, university officials said. University spokesman Harsh Sinha said some "miscreants" had tried to create problems. He said the Sociology paper which went viral was based on the previous years' papers while the Mathematics
PM undermining Delhi education system: Sisodia
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants to "undermine" Delhi's education system, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said today after the Union Home Ministry cancelled the appointment of nine advisors. The BJP-led government, Sisodia said, targeted his advisor Atisi Marlena through the order as she played a vital role in improving the education system. "Prime Minister Narendra Modi has decided to undermine Delhi's education system, that is why this order has been issued today," Sisodia said at a press conference. Of the nine advisors, only four are currently working with the Delhi government. The Delhi government today cancelled the appointment of nine advisors after the Union Home Ministry said the posts were "not sanctioned". According to an order issued by General Administration Department of the Delhi government, the ministry wrote in its letter that the posts are not in the list of posts approved for ministers and the chief minister. "No prior approval of the central government has ..
