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70 TN students hospitalised for eye irritation
As many as 70 students of a state-aided school here were hospitalised after they complained of eye-irritation reportedly due to exposure to glaring lights at the annual day function, police said today. Thirty-five adults, including parents and teachers, were also admitted to a nearby hospital, they said. Bright lights were put up on the stage during the annual event of the Erwadi Elementary School yesterday, police said. Some of them were too bright for the children to bear, they said. The lights were switched off after the students complained of irritation and swelling of eyes, they said.
Rape attempt on university student
Four unidentified persons allegedly attempted to rape a 21-year-old woman student after assaulting her on the University of Hyderabad (UoH) campus here, leaving her with minor injuries, police said today. Her male classmate also sustained minor injuries when he tried to save her from the attackers, police said. The incident occurred at a secluded place on the campus last night, Assistant Commissioner of Police (Madhapur Division) N Shyam Prasad Rao told PTI. After escaping from the attackers, the two post-graduate students alerted other students about the incident even as the four persons fled the scene, the police official said. A case has been registered against the attackers and a search was on to nab them, he said. Meanwhile, the University sources said that an internal inquiry was on into the incident. The university, in coordination with student organisations, would take necessary steps to ensure the safety and security of the students in the campus, the sources
NIT-Warangal expels five students, suspends two for 2 yrs
The National Institute of Technology-Warangal has expelled five students and suspended two others for two years as part of a disciplinary action against them in connection with a clash between two groups reported near the Institute recently. The disciplinary action was initiated by the administration yesterday against the students following a violent clash between two groups of students that occurred during an annual fest near the Institute's stadium on March 11, college authorities said. A B-Tech final year student was injured after he was stabbed in the "ghastly incident." Action was taken against seven students (all Msc students) under relevant sections of PG (Science and Management) Rules and Regulations of the Institute after their "involvement was proved" following an enquiry conducted by an Enquiry Committee and also based on the findings of the Deans' Committee, they said. "The competent authority of the Institute, after going through the Report of the Enquiry ..
Bengal village school sets example in instilling patriotism
Setting a novel example, people of this nondescript village in Nadia district stops all works for 52 seconds at 10.50 am every weekday to sing the National Anthem. People at home and those in moving motorbikes, auto-rickshaws, cycles and pedestrians on road stand still wherever they are and start singing. At that particular hour, students of the state run Abhainagar Primary School sing the 52-second-long National Anthem and it is echoed to nearby areas through loudspeakers. "We thought this would instill patriotism among the students and the people. We had requested the villagers, wherever they are, to sing the national anthem along with their children at the school. They agreed and the practice continues," said the school Headmaster Safikul Islam. A loudspeaker has been fitted around 100 feet away from the school building and those who hear the National Anthem being sung through it, join the chorus, Islam said. "I and two others were passing by the school with crops on .
Student faces suspension for not taking part in gun violence walkout
A high school student has been slapped with a suspension for staying in class during the National Walkout Day.Jacob Shoemaker, a senior in the school in Ohio, explained that he wanted to stay apolitical and not take sides in the gun-control debate consuming the country, reported Fox News.Citation_Mar17.jpgThe pupil of Hilliard Davidson High School further explained that had he gone outside for the walkout, it would be seen as a support for gun control. Contrarily, if he had stayed in the common area of the school, he would be seen as supporting gun violence and disrespecting the 17 lives lost in the Parkland, Fla. High school shooting February.As quoted by the Fox News, Jacob had met with the school's principal a day before the rally for about an hour to know more about the walkout and was conveyed that the walkout is being conducted for the "students to express themselves.Later on, he decided to stay in class and work on his course.On the return of his fellow classmates, he was ...
LGBT activists slam Kolkata school for accusing students of lesbianism
LGBT members and activists have slammed the actions of a school here, terming it "human rights violation and desensitisation of societal institutions", after the all-girl institute allegedly forced 10 of its students to write confessional statements about their "lesbian acts" in its premises.
University education makes students more agreeable: study
Scientists have found that university education has a dramatically positive effect on the development of non-cognitive skills like conscientiousness, extraversion and agreeableness, in addition to the expected intellectual benefits. According to the researchers, university education coincides with the transition from adolescence into young adulthood. University training may alter this maturation process: Theoretically, it could boost, weaken, or even reverse population trends in personality trait maturation. It may impact character skills development by providing students with exposure to new peer groups and extracurricular activities including sport, politics, and art, they said. "Universities provide an intensive new learning and social environment for adolescents, so it is not surprising that this experience could impact on students' personality," said Sonja Kassenboehmer from the Monash University in Australia. "It is good news that universities not only seem to teach ...
Tribal students' protest spills onto streets
Around 350 tribal students of two government-run schools marched around 20 kilometres in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district protesting against the ill-behaviour of their headmaster.The incident took place yesterday, wherein the protesters alleged that the headmaster of Balidiha Ashram school had made casteist remarks against them.According to students, when they complained about the poor quality food served to them in the hostel, shortage of teachers and unlawful activities by outsiders in the school premises, the headmaster said, "You all adivasis, you are not supposed to be here rather you should be in a jungle."The students took to the streets with a motto to present their grievances before the district administration.Talking to ANI, Mayurbhanj's Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Gangadhar Nayak assured that the action will soon be taken against the accused teacher."We have taken cognizance of the issues of the students and will take action shortly against the concerned teachers," ...
Vice Prez Naidu bats for MBBS degree in Indian languages
: Batting for an educational system with greater emphasis on Indian history, heritage and culture, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu today favoured teaching professional degrees like MBBS in Indian languages. "I have always been impressing upon the need for children to be taught in their respective mother tongues in various States to underscore the importance of language," he said. Addressing the valedictory of the golden jubilee celebrations of Hindustan Group of educational institutions here, he said, "I look forward to the day when professional courses like MBBS are also taught in local languages." "Our education system must inculcate strong ethical, moral and humanistic values," he said. Stating that India was once known as 'Viswaguru', he said knowledge seekers from all corners of the world flocked to centres of learning in India, including Takshashila and Nalanda, in the olden days. Such a scenario changed following foreign invasions and the British colonisation, he ..
Education system should inculcate values: Venkaiah Naidu
Vice President M.Venkaiah Naidu on Friday said the Indian education system should inculate values and emphasis on the country's culture and heritage.
JNUTA seeks reinstallation of shifted chairpersons within three days
The Jawaharlal Nehru University Teachers' Association's (JNUTA) General Body Meeting on Friday demanded the reinstallation of seven Chairpersons and Dean swithin three days otherwise the teachers will launch a 'Satyagraha' protest against the varsity administration.
JNU professor, accused of sexual harassment, resigns from two administrative posts
A Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) professor, who has been accused of sexual harassment by a group of women students of the university, resigned from two administrative posts on "moral grounds" today. He, however, alleged that the allegation against him was a "motivated move" by students with vested interests. Speaking to PTI, the professor said, "I resigned on moral grounds. I am outraged because of this mala fide, motivated move, trying to malign my character. I feel mentally harassed." The students of the university's School of Life Sciences (SLS) have called a march to the Vasant Kunj police station at around 9 pm today, demanding the arrest of the professor. An FIR has been filed against the professor at the Vasant Kunj police station, following the allegation of sexual harassment. The professor held two administrative posts in JNU -- the director of the Human Resources Development Centre (HRDC) and the director of the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC). The university ...
Why do parents avoid government schools for their children?
Why do parents avoid government-run schools for their children?"The Principal is not present today, whenever this happens then it becomes very difficult for me to handle the children. I have to take care of the arrangements for the mid-day meal, fill the attendance registers and teach five classes simultaneously", said Poonam Singh, a teacher at the primary school at Ajgain village, 12 km away from Unnao district, near the city of Kanpur.At 9 o'clock in the morning when the children were supposed to be in their classrooms, they were playing outside the classroom. This situation can be seen in many schools in the state where you will find only one teacher for all the classes.We are talking about government schools in Uttar Pradesh where the government pays the teachers handsome salaries so those poor children can also get a good education and move ahead in life.While 139 children are registered in the school, only 60 were present. There are four more appointed teachers in the school ...
Tribal students march 20 km to lodge protests
Around 200 tribal students of two government-run residential schools braved the hot sun and marched about 20 kilometres in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district today protesting against the ill behaviour of their headmaster, bad food served in the hostel and transfer of a school headmistress. Nearly 100 students of a residential high school at Balidhia marched the distance and presented their complaint against their headmaster to the additional district magistrate and district welfare. The ADM said the headmaster was suspended from his job on the basis of the complaints of the students, who said he would he would make casteist remarks against them. They also complained about the low quality of food served to them in the hostel, shortage of teachers and unlawful activities by outsiders in the school premises. Hundred tribal girl students of a tribal residential high school too met Karanjia sub-collector and demanded the transfer of the head mistress and revocation of transfer ...
Students motivated to make their career in defense sector
Top ranking officials of three wings of defense services today sought to motivate the students to make their career in defense sector which has employment opportunities. Inaugurating an Aayutha Expo 18, a Defense Expo a defense weapon expo cum career guidance programme organised at Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology, Col Sameer Arora of Indian Army, interacted with the students and said that army has good avenues and defense department is most dedicated organisation in our country. Students could choose army as one of the best career options and do serve for the nation, he said. Capt Dr P Amuthakumar of Indian Navy said that colleges should provide right career guidance to the students and developing the employability skills is the responsibility of the students and the colleges. P Venu Gopal of Indian Air Force, said that the Force is the fourth largest in the entire planet now now and safeguards the nation excellently in all situations. Different types ..
Cop counsels stress-struck boy to take board exam
A policeman played good samaritan counselling a class X boy student to take his board exam after the latter was found wandering near here driven by fear over appearing for the test which began today. Not only that, Madhavan Nagarajan, the beat officer of Ambagrathur area, pleaded with the chief examiner of the centre and obtained special permission to let the boy take the exam, which had started by the time they reached the venue, a top police official said. Shortly before the exam was to start at 10 am, Nagarajan noticed the student of the government higher secondary school at Ambagrathur moving around aimlessly on a nearby street. "The officer understood that the student was under fear to face the exam. He started talking to the student in a friendly manner and helped him overcome the fear," Karaikal District Superintendent of Police Vamseedhar Reddy said in a release. Madhavan gave him confidence and took him to the school around 10.40 am. But the examination had begun
British Council to felicitate 100 Indian women
As many as 100 Indian women will be awarded the British Council's 70th Anniversary Scholarships to mark the organisation's 70th anniversary in India here on Saturday. It is the organisation's largest investment in a scholarship programme in India, according to a top official.
UP: Over 40 students hospitalised after consuming mid-day meal
More than 40 students of Kasturba Gandhi School in Uttar Pradesh's Etah were admitted to a hospital due to food poisoning after consuming mid-day meal.Meanwhile, Etah District Magistrate Amit Kishore has ordered a magisterial inquiry into the incident.Students falling ill after consuming mid-day meal has been making headlines for quite some time now.In December last year, 28 students fell sick after consuming 'Khichdi' served at a school in Mumbai.There have been many instances of finding snake, lizard in mid-day meal that leads to food poisoning of children.
JNU prof booked over sexual harassment claims by women students
A case has been registered against a professor of the Jawaharlal Nehru University's School of Life Sciences (SLS) following allegations of sexual harassment against him by a group of women students, police said today. The FIR was registered at the Vasant Kunj police station in southwest Delhi, they said. At a press meet held on the JNU campus yesterday, the women students had issued a statement, "The professor often makes sexually-coloured remarks, open demands for sex and comments on the figure of almost every girl. If a girl objects, he holds a grudge against her". "There is a financial nexus between the professor and the administration. No instrument has been purchased for years, but still crores of rupees have been spent," it said. The Delhi Police said they would be questioning the professor soon. The JNU professor, however, told PTI, that he was being targeted by the Left-leaning students. "The girls, who have levelled the allegations against me, had received a mail from me on ..
LG lauds AAP's initiatives in education, healthcare
Lt. Governor Anil Baijal addressed the Delhi Assembly on the first day of the Budget Session on Friday, stressing on the city government's accomplishments.
