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Decision of re-test in favour of students: CBSE chief on paper leak
Under attack over board paper leaks, CBSE Chairperson Anita Karwal today said that the decision to hold re-examination of two subjects was taken in favour of the students and the new dates for the tests would be announced soon. The remarks came a day after the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), in a circular, said that students would have to take re-test for Class 10 mathematics and Class 12 economics subjects. We have taken the decision in favour of the students and in utmost fairness. Very soon we will announce the dates (for re-test). Any further decision would also be taken in the favour of the students, she told reporters here. Students don't have to worry about anything. We are with them, she added. Reacting to the paper leak issue, the Congress demanded the sacking of Karwal for alleged lapse. The opposition party also sought the resignation of Human Resource Minister Prakash Javadekar and a probe by a high court judge. Javadekar termed the CBSE examination paper leak
Assam govt to bring in Bill to solve women's varsity impasse
The Assam government today announced to bring in a rectifying Bill to solve the impasse in the Assam Women's University where students are agitating over the demand for a permanent vice-chancellor since March 5. "We are in the process to rectify this issue. We have to repeal the current Act and bring in a fresh Act. We are bringing in a rectifying Bill," Education Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said in the Assembly. Sarma urged Speaker Hitendra Nath Goswami to take initiative to talk to the agitating students to end their indefinite strike at the varsity. The university is situated in Goswami's constituency of Jorhat. Goswami assured the House that the Assam Women's University (AWU) will be protected. "Here, only women will win. No BJP, no Congress will win," Goswami said after a stormy debate over the alleged irregularities in the AWU. Earlier, Sarma and former chief minister Tarun Gogoi traded charges over various issues related to the AWU, mainly regarding appointment ..
Students demand DU prof's removal over sexual harassment charges
A section of students of Delhi University (DU) today staged a demonstration on the campus, demanding expulsion of the head of the Chemistry department over complaints of alleged sexual harassment against the professor. The professor denied the allegations as "baseless". He told PTI that it was part of efforts to ruin his professional life. "I had questioned (many) teachers for their absence. My colleagues have their aspirations and they are levelling baseless allegations. How can you run a department if they do not turn up to work. They do not inform about leaves, neither do they pick up calls," the professor said. "I have all documents pertaining to my questions put to the teachers. They want to create a situation like JNU. This is such a sensitive issue that even those are not related to the issue will join hands to protest because everyone has a woman in their family," he said. According to the protesters, complaints were recently filed in the varsity's Internal Complaints ...
Tendulkar sanctions Rs 40 lakh for school
Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar has sanctioned over Rs 40 lakh from the MP Local Area Development (MPLAD) funds for construction of a school building in Bandipora district of North Kashmir. The letter that Tendulkar wrote to DM & District Collector (Office of Mumbai Suburban District, District Planning Committee), Deependra Singh Kushwah, is in possession of PTI. Tendulkar, in his letter, mentioned that the Imperial Educational Institute Drugmulla, which was established in 2007, had requested for funds and "the request must be scrutinised". The description of work requested include construction of a school building with 10 class rooms, four laboratories, an adminstrative block, six toilets and an assembly/prayer hall. Tendulkar wrote: "Further to the scrutiny, technical, financial and administrative sanctions may be issued within 75 days of the receipt of this letter. The sanctioned letter should be approved and completed if they are compliant under the guidelines of MPLAD ...
Rs 6,600-cr loan subsidy for 10 lakh students: Javadekar
The government will be spending Rs 6,600 crore in the next three years in the form of loan interest subsidy to help needy students, Union Human Resource Development Minister Prakash Javadekar said on Thursday.
Congress targets Modi in CBSE paper leak case, government assures strict action (Roundup)
The Congress on Thursday targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the CBSE paper leak and sought sacking of Human Resource Development Minister Prakash Javadekar as he expressed his determination to bring the guilty to book.
Become entrepreneurs, Naidu urges IIM students
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu today advised business management students to become entrepreneurs instead of beingmere job- seekers. "Now you are armed with a degree andMBA from an institute like IIM-Visakhapatnam. It is time to imagine,as imagination only will give you the wings for your career growth," he said in his address at the convocation of Indian Institute of Management (IIM)-Visakhapatnam here. He urged the IIM graduates to become entrepreneurs instead of being mere job-seekers and asked them to come to Amaravatito have a glimpse of his real-time management. He saidthe fourth industrial revolution had begun and it hinged on IT and IOT (internet of things). 'Make technology as the platform for building your dreams. Set goals and proceed systematically towards them," he told the students. He said earning money was only a by-product, the important thing was building a strong career that revolves around ethical values. The Chief Minister ...
Two engineering students feared to have drowned in Narmada
Two students of a government engineering college in Jabalpur district have gone missing after slipping into the deep water of the Narmada near here, police said. Police have deployed divers to search for them (in case they have drowned), said sub-inspector O P Dholpuri of Ghansor police station. Kshitij Pratap Singh (20) and Sidhant Singhai (20) were out for a picnic with six other students from the college. While bathing, Kshitij slipped into deep water, and Sidhant, who tried to help him, also went missing, the officer said.
23 govt teachers suspended during inspection in Srinagar
The Jammu government today suspended 23 teachers here for their abysmal achievements, an official said. The step was taken by Director School Education Kashmir G N Itoo during a surprise inspection of government schools here. "Itoo has suspended the entire teaching staff of Government High School Rangtaing, Middle School Aalikadal and Middle school Rehbaab Sahib for their abysmal achievements in these schools," an official statement said. Itoo interacted with the students in these schools and enquired about the teaching and learning process. The Director also sought an explanation from the Zonal Education Officer Zaldagar for non-compliance of instructions regarding academic monitoring of schools falling in her zone. "There will be no compromise in quality of education and any teacher found neglecting duties shall face action under rules," Itoo said.
Decision of re-test in favour of students: CBSE Chief
Under attack over the board paper leaks, CBSE Chairperson Anita Karwal today said that the decision to hold re-examination of two subjects was taken in favour of the students and the new dates for the exams would be announced soon. The remarks came a day after the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), in a circular, said that students would have take re-test for Class 10 mathematics and Class 12 economics subjects. We have taken the decision in favour of the students and in utmost fairness. Very soon we will announce the dates (for re-test). Any further decision would also be taken in the favour of the students, she told reporters here. Students don't have to worry about anything. We are with them, she added. The Congress has demanded the sacking of Karwal for the alleged lapse. The opposition party has also pressed for the resignation of Human Resource Minister Prakash Javadekar and a probe by a high court judge. Javadekar had termed the CBSE examination paper leak issue ...
Yogi asks women to raise voice against injustice
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath today asked women to raise their voice against injustice and atrocities. The chief minister was speaking at an award function here. "The state government is committed towards the security and welfare of women and all necessary steps have been taken in this regard...women should not tolerate injustice and atrocities and raise their voice against it," Adityanath said. He said that helpline number 181 has been started to extend security to women and 1090 service was already functioning in the state. Referring to schemes being taken up for the welfare of women, he said a woman battalion is being raised in the PAC besides 'Shabari Sankalp Yojna' for checking malnutrition and 'Ahilyabai Yojna' for free education upto college level is being implemented in the state. The chief minister said that a positive change can be brought in society by treating boys and girls equally. As many as 129 women and girls were awarded the Rani Laxmibai Veerta award .
CBSE paper leak another 'pitfall' of centralised education:DMK
Opposition DMK in Tamil Nadu today termed the CBSE paper leak as "another pitfall" of centralised education and said that re-exam amounted to "injustice" against students and parents. "#CBSEPaperLeak is another example of the pitfalls of centralised education. Re-examination is nothing less than injustice for 28 lakh students and parents," DMK Working President M K Stalin tweeted. The re-examination "shatters our collective faith in our national education system," Stalin, Leader of Opposition in the state assembly, said. He urged the Prime Minister's office and and Union HRD Ministry to inquire into the episode and take action. The CBSE on Wednesday announced re-examination for class 10 mathematics and class 12 economics following reports of paper leaks even as Union HRD minister Prakash Javadekar has promised to put in place a new "leak-proof" system to conduct the board examinations.
CBSE retests not an issue if syllabus remains same, says Rani Mukerji
Reacting to CBSE's decision of re-examination of Class 12 economics and Class 10 mathematics papers, actor Rani Mukerji today said the retests should not be a matter of concern for students if they are well prepared and the syllabus does not change. In the wake of reports claiming paper leaks of the two papers, the Central Board of Secondary Education announced the retests yesterday. When asked to comment about CBSE's decision, Rani told reporters, "If the students are prepared for the exams and the syllabus doesn't change, it doesn't matter if the exams are held again. If students are just mugging up then it'll be a problem. If they're preparing from day 1 then it doesn't matter." The 40-year-old actor was speaking at the success celebration of her recent release, "Hichki", in which she plays a school teacher who has Tourette's Syndrome. "Of course, it changes their vacation plans a bit. That might take a beating I guess. But in terms of students, I am sure they all are very bright,"
Students stage protests against CBSE's re-examination decision
A group of students staged a protest against the CBSE question paper leaks at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on Thursday, demanding either a re-examination of all subjects or none at all.The Economics question paper of class XII, held on March 26 and Maths question paper of class X, held on March 28 were leaked on social media hours before the examination.Leveling allegations on the CBSE which suggested that more than one question paper was leaked, one protester said, "The CBSE should re-schedule all exams because multiple papers have been leaked, or just apprehend the ones involved and not hold any re-examinations at all, and what guarantee is there that the re-examination papers won't be leaked. No CBSE official has been arrested yet, they might just leak it again."Raising slogans of 'we want justice', one of the agitated students branded the re-examination decision as 'hanging the students without getting hurt' and said, "If they wanted to hang someone, hang the CBSE bosses, arrest the ...
NCERT books to carry QR codes from 2019: Javadekar
NCERT published textbooks will carry QR codes from next year, which will provide web links to films or related reading content to help students understand subjects better, Union minister Prakash Javadekar said today. Quick Response (QR) Code is a machine-readable code consisting of an array of black and white squares, which are essentially web links that can be read by smartphone cameras. Javadekar also announced that students who take education loans will not have to pay the interest for the duration of the course plus one year. He said the government has made a provision of Rs 6,600 crore for bearing the interest component on the loans. Nearly 10 lakh students would avail the benefits from 2017-18 to 2019-20, with the government bearing about Rs 2,200 crore per year towards interest costs on education loans, the minister said. Under the scheme, the government will bear the interest cost on education loan up to Rs 7.50 lakh for students from families with less than Rs 4.5 lakh ...
Student body demand high-level probe into CBSE paper leak case
The Delhi unit of All India Democratic Students' Organisation today demanded a high-level probe into the CBSE question paper leak case, and said it showed the board's "utter negligence" in conducting examinations fairly. The students' body staged a demonstration on Parliament Street against the leakage of papers of two subjects and accused the central government of making false claims in providing good governance. "We demand high-level inquiry into the leaks and appeal to the students and parents to initiate a movement till all the demands are met," AIDSO vice president Rahul Sarkar said. A large number of students from various schools participated in the protest and raised slogans against CBSE and Ministry of Human Resource Development over the way they had handled the examination process. "It has shocked lakhs of students who had prepared day and night for exams. This system has failed to stop corrupt practices and few people including high officials who are busy in making money at .
Sack CBSE chairman for paper leaks: Shantaram Naik
Goa Congress' outgoing president Shantaram Naik today demanded sacking of CBSE chairman in connection with paper leaks and handing over the matter to the CBI for investigation. "The CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) chairman should be sacked and if found criminally responsible or negligent, he should be put under arrest," Naik, who resigned as the state Congress president recently, said in a statement. Naik's resignation is not yet accepted by the Congress top brass. The Delhi Police's crime branch is investigating the alleged leak of Class 12 economics and Class 10 mathematics papers after registering two separate cases in the matter. In the wake of reports claiming paper leaks, the CBSE yesterday announced re-examination of the two papers. Referring to alleged leaks of papers, Naik said the Union HRD Ministry seemed interested only in "painting the Education Policy in saffron". He said Prime Minister Narendra Modi should be held responsible for a "criminal ...
Congress seeks removal of Javadekar, CBSE Chairperson
The Congress on Thursday demanded that Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Prakash Javadekar and CBSE Chairperson Anita Karwal should be sacked for the leakage of Class 10 and Class 12 question papers and sought an independent investigation in the matter.
CBSE leak: Police trying to reach 'point of origin'
Delhi Police on Thursday said it is investigating the leak of Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) question papers by trying to reach the "point of origin" of the papers circulated through WhatsApp ahead of the examinations.
Tendulkar sanctions 40 lakh for a school in Kupwara
Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar has sanctioned over Rs 40 lakh from the MP Local Area Development (MPLAD)funds for construction of a school building in Kupwara district of Kashmir. Imperial Educational Institute Drugmulla, was established in 2007 is the only school in the locality. It currently has 1000 students studying in classes one to ten. The works requested by Tendulkar include construction of a school building with 10 class rooms, four laboratories, adminstrative block, six toilets and an assembly/prayer hall. Tendulkar, as a member of Rajya Sabha, also sanctioned funds for construction and upgradation of classrooms of the school, located in Sewri, south Mumbai Through MPLAD, the former cricketer has sanctioned 7.4 cr funds for around 20 projects of schools and educational institutes covering the areas of West Medinapur in West Bengal, Nellore District in Andhra Pradesh, Mumbai, Solapur and Ahmednagar in Maharashtra, Hamirpur in Himachal Pradesh, Kasargod in Kerala, Tiruppur in
