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Modi wants scientists to spend time with students
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday urged scientists "to spend 100 hours a year" with school students to teach them various aspects of science.
PM opens Science Congress in Manipur
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the five-day Indian Science Congress at the Manipur University here.
The world needs more quality teachers: Brad Cohen whose book inspired film 'Hichki'
Passion, perseverance and a flair for building relationships with students are pre-requisites for the kind of teachers that the world needs, says American motivational speaker and educator Brad Cohen, whose book "Front of The Class" -- detailing how Tourette Syndrome made him the teacher he never had -- has inspired upcoming Bollywood film "Hichki".
ISC begins with fewer delegates and no plenary session
Shifting of venue at the last minute has hit the Indian Science Congress (ISC) hard, organisers said, adding that fewer delegates will attend the science carnival starting here today and plenary sessions will not be held. As many as 12 nobel laureates, who had confirmed their participation in the ISC, have backed out due to change of dates from January to March. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the science carnival today. It will continue till March 20. The annual science carnival was to take place from January 3-7 this year at Osmania University in Hyderabad. However, the varsity later conveyed its inability to host the ISC due to tensions on the campus. Following this, the Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA) decided that any university that wishes to host the ISC in the future must produce a letter from the chief minister and the governor of that particular state assuring all support to the event. ISCA general president Achyuta Samanta said nearly 12,000 ...
Initiatives for digitalization of education
(i) E-Pathshala, a web portal has been designed to disseminate e-resources including e-books developed by NCERT, SCERT/SIEs, State Boards.
FIR against JNU prof for molestation
A First Information Report (FIR) has been lodged against a professor of the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) for allegedly sexually abusing the female students in class.The professor has been identified as Atul Johri, who teaches life science at the university.A group of nine students have been protesting against the professor for the past days in the campus.The FIR has been lodged on the basis of complaint from seven out of the nine protesting students in the national capital's Vasant Kunj North Police Station.Police have been investing the case under Section 354 and 509 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
From student to child labourer?
A student in a government school in Ghaziabad was spotted carrying bricks to a construction site inside the school campus.One of the teachers said, "He is mentally challenged. We stop him from carrying bricks but he goes back to do the same."However, contradicting the teacher's claims, the student said that he was asked to bring the bricks by the labourers working in the school.
Kerala: Students injured as Holi celebration turns violent
The Holi celebrations in Farook College in Kerala's Calicut turned violent after few students were allegedly assaulted by the college staff members.The incident took place on Thursday evening when two students were rounded up and beaten by a group of faculties and staff members.According to reports, two students sustained injuries and were admitted to Kozhikode Medical College for further treatment.However, a faculty member also alleged being beaten up by the students.Earlier, the college management had denied permission to celebrate Holi on campus, citing security reasons.But after the exams, a group of students decided to celebrate the festival of colours, which is believed to have irked the management.A case has been registered in this regard and a probe is underway.
JNUTA condemns removal of chairpersons, deans opposing compulsory attendance
The Jawaharlal Nehru University Teachers Association (JUNTA) today condemned the varsity administration's move to remove a number of centre chairpersons and deans who are opposed to implementing the compulsory attendance system. Expressing "deep shock" over the move by the university administration, the teachers body has called for an emergency General Body Meeting tomorrow. "The JNUTA expresses deep shock at the string of post 9 pm communications replacing several centre chairpersons and deans of schools of the university and strongly condemns this act of the administration," JNUTA president Sonajharia Minz said. The Jawaharlal Nehru University administration had in January made minimum 75 per cent attendance compulsory for all students. However, if a student is absent on valid medical grounds then 60 per cent attendance will suffice. An office order issued yesterday said, "The Vice Chancellor has authorised to replace the existing Deans of Schools/Chairpersons of centres who have ...
ISC to start tomorrow with fewer delegates and no plenary session
Shifting of venue at the last minute has hit the Indian Science Congress (ISC) hard, the organisers said today, adding that fewer delegates will attend the science carnival starting here tomorrow and plenary sessions will not be held. As many as 12 nobel laureates, who had confirmed their participation in the ISC, have backed out due to change of dates from January to March. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the science carnival tomorrow. It will continue till March 20. The annual science carnival was to take place from January 3-7 this year at Osmania University in Hyderabad. However, the varsity later conveyed its inability to host the ISC due to tensions on the campus. Following this, the Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA) decided that any university that wishes to host the ISC in the future must produce a letter from the chief minister and the governor of that particular state assuring all support to the event. ISCA general president Achyuta Samanta said nearly .
Maharishi Balmiki Sanskrit University to be set up at Kaithal
The Haryana Assembly today passed a Bill to set up Maharishi Balmiki Sanskrit University at Kaithal. Maharishi Balmiki Sanskrit University, Kaithal Bill, 2018 was unanimously passed by the House to establish and incorporate a teaching-cum-affiliating university at Kaithal to facilitate and promote higher education with special emphasis in Sanskrit literature, vedas, philosophy, Indian culture and Indic languages and also to achieve excellence in these and connected fields, an official said. The Bill was moved by Education Minister Ram Bilas Sharma. As per the Bill, the higher education sector in Haryana need to respond to the dynamic changes happening all over the globe.
JNU replaces seven Chairpersons, Deans; teachers, students protest
The Jawaharlal Nehru University administration on Thursday issued notification removing seven Chairpersons and Deans for not complying or refusing to implement the recent attendance system, triggering protests from teachers and students.
Odisha varsity closed indefinitely fearing students' unrest
The Central University of Orissa (CUO) was today closed for an indefinite period due to apprehension of violence during an on-going agitation by students, Vice-Chancellor Sachidananda Mohanty said. Students were asked to vacate the university situated at Sunabeda in Koraput district, and police personnel were deployed at the campus to prevent any untoward incident. "As there was possibility of violence during the agitation, the university was closed sine die to avoid any untoward incident in the campus," Mohanty said. Press for their 60-point charter of demands, the students held a dharna last evening after a meeting with the authorities remained inconclusive. The students were demanding, among others, appointment of permanent professors, round-the-clock healthcare facilities at the campus, hostel facilities for research scholars, 24-hour water supply in hostels and installation of ATM counter. Student leaders said there was no need for indefinitely closing the ...
Science and technology can bolster change: Sonowal
Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today said thoughts motivated by science and technology have the potential to bolster change and urged students to adopt a progressive attitude to keep the pace of society in tandem with developed countries. "Development sans science and technology is not permanent. If the students need to go forward they need to take the help of science and technology as their launch pad," said Sonowal. "We need to take concerted efforts to popularise science and technology among the young minds and help them adopt new concept of science and technology based on participatory approach," he said. The chief minister also unveiled the 'Science on a Sphere' equipment at the Regional Science Centre. He also called upon the students to take advantage of the new instrument to garner more knowledge about the hidden facts of the universe.
JNU students allege sexual harassment by professor
A group of women students of the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) today levelled allegations of sexual harassment and financial irregularities against a professor of the School of Life Sciences (SLS). However, talking to PTI, the professor, a vocal supporter of the university administration's compulsory attendance initiative, claimed that he was being targeted for his stand on the issue. At a press meet held on the campus, the women students of the SLS issued a statement that said, "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." Another statement issued by the students said, "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." A 26-year-old student, who went missing and was later traced to her relative's house, had also sent an e-mail to the ...
SCIENCE CONGRESS (MAIL)
Shifting of venue at the last minute has hit the Indian Science Congress hard, the organisers today said stating that fewer delegates will attend the science carnival starting tomorrow, with no plenary sessions taking place. Twelve noble laurates, who had confirmed their participation for the ISC, have backed out due to the change of dates. The ISC was to take place in Hyderabad from January 3-7 but had to be postponed after Osmania University confirmed expressed its inability, citing law and order problem. The move has also led to the Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA) taking a decision that any varsity that wishes to host the science congress in future must produce a letter from the chief minister and the governor of that particular state assuring all support to the event. The science carnival will be held from March 16-20. It will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi tomorrow. ISCA general president Achyuta Samanta said nearly 12,000 delegates, scientists and ...
'Decision on Konkan varsity before start of new academic year'
Maharashtra government is "positive" on setting up an independent university for the Konkan region, education minister Vinod Tawde said today. "Keeping in mind students' interests, the government is positive on establishing a separate university for the Konkan region," Tawde told the Legislative Council here. "A decision will be taken before the beginning of the new (academic) year after holding discussions with public representatives from Konkan," Tawde said. Raising the issue, Niranjan Davkhare of NCP said the Mumbai University has 800 colleges under its jurisdiction, and the number of colleges is increasing every year, increasing the administrative burden. The varsity becomes difficult to access for colleges in Konkan, especially in Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts, he said. "Therefore it is necessary to have a separate university for 45 colleges in Ratnagiri,38 in Sindhudurg and 20 in Raigad," Davkhare said. Students and parents from the three districts as well as .
No proposal to extend ambit of RTE Act: HRD
The Centre today ruled out any proposal for extending the ambit of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009 from nursery to secondary level. Minister of State for HRD, Satya Pal Singh, informed the Rajya Sabha that the government has merged three centrally sponsored schemes to serve the purpose. "There is no proposal for extending the ambit of RTE Act, 2009 at present. However, in pursuance of the announcement in the budget this year, i.e. to treat school and education holistically without segmentation from pre-nursery to class 12, the education department has prepared an Integrated Scheme on School Education," he said. The scheme has been prepared by subsuming the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) and Teacher Education (TE), the minister added.
CM skips visit after LS bypoll drubbing
After BJP's defeat in Lok Sabha by-elections in Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur and Phulpur constituencies, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath today cancelled his scheduled visit here because of "unavoidable reasons" and sent his deputy Dinesh Sharma in his place. Adityanath was scheduled to take part in the ongoing All India Lok Kala Sangam at Deendayal Shodh Sansthan today. The organisers of the programme said that the chief minister's visit has been put off due to unavoidable reasons. Meanwhile, on BJP's loss in the bye-elections, the deputy chief minister said, "Victory and defeat are part of politics...the party had posted an impressive win in the local body elections prior to this." He said the state government has taken note of over 10 lakh students dropping out of board examinations and the process has started for appointing 10,000 teachers to ensure students' proper attendance in schools from the next academic year. "The Yogi government is committed to bring out ...
PM Modi to open Indian Science Congress in Manipur tomorrow
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday will visit Manipur to open the Indian Science Congress (ISC).He is also scheduled to inaugurate several projects and address a public reception function.The Prime Minister will deliver the inaugural address at the 105th session of the ISC at Manipur University.Imphal will become the second city to host this event in the North-East.At Luwangshangbam, the Prime Minister would inaugurate Luwangpokpa Multi-Sports Complex, ST Girls Hostel (Liberal College) and Rani Gaidinliu Park (Mantripukhri). He would also lay foundation stones for several projects including National Sports University, 15 transit accommodations for doctors and teachers, 1000 Anganwadi Centres etcetera.
