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PTE Academic, Brisbane's James Cook University ink scholarship pact
PTE Academic, the computer-based test for English proficiency for immigration and study abroad, has partnered with James Cook University, the second oldest university in Queensland, to provide scholarship for test takers who score 64 on PTE Academic.The AUD 13000 scholarship will help students realize their aspiration to study in Australia."With PTE Academic, we not only provide the learners with the test they need, we provide resources to maximize their chance of success. The scholarship program of JCU, Brisbane, which starts from January 2018, will support students and learners to get access to education in Australia and live their dreams," Vikas Singh, Managing Director, Pearson India.Globally, PTE Academic is accepted by thousands of academic programmes in the USA, UK, Canada, Singapore, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand.PTE Academic scores are accepted when applying to migrate to Australia and New Zealand. Most recently, it was accepted by Engineers Australia for migration ...
Schools in Kashmir re-open after vacation
The secondary and higher secondary schools in Kashmir today re-opened after three-month long winter vacation, the state education department said. The schools were closed since December 1 last year, 15 days earlier than the schedule time, due to intense cold wave conditions in the region. "The students of class 9, 10, 11 and 12 (secondary and higher secondary) today resumed class work as the winter vacation for these classes came to end yesterday," an official of the education department said. The primary schools will open on March 5, he said.
Schools can't withhold admit cards of board students on any pretext: CBSE
The CBSE has warned schools against withholding of admit cards of class 10 and 12 students on any pretext, including poor performance in pre-board examinations. The warning comes following several complaints received by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) about withholding of admit cards by certain schools and in some cases charging of fee for their release. "Several instances of not issuing admit cards by various CBSE affiliated schools on grounds of performance of students in pre-board tests (conducted by schools internally) have come to the notice of the board. It has also been noted that some schools are charging fees for release of the admit card," CBSE controller of examination KK Chaudhary said in an advisory to schools. Mentioning the Rule 15 of Examination Bye-Laws, the CBSE said, "In no case the heads of affiliated schools shall detain eligible candidates from appearing at the examination. The practice has been viewed very seriously by the board and is violative .
Odisha launches 'Khushi' to provide free sanitary napkins
The Odisha government on Monday launched a scheme 'Khushi' to provide free sanitary pads to 17 lakh girl students across the state.
Students return to Florida school after shooting
Thousands of students and parents poured into the school in Florida where a mass shooting nearly two weeks ago claimed 17 lives.
Trump says Florida school shooting is top of agenda
President Donald Trump says the deadly mass shooting at a Florida high school is the top issue he wants to discuss with the nation's governors. Under pressure to act to stem gun violence on school grounds, Trump planned to solicit input from the state chief executives during meetings Monday at the White House.The governors are in Washington for their annual winter meeting. But socializing was the focus Sunday night as Trump and first lady Melania Trump hosted the governors for an annual black-tie ball. In brief remarks before dinner beneath dimmed lights in the State Dining Room, Trump said the governors are "very, very special people." "The job you do is really incredible. It's not easy, but we're very proud of you and we're very proud to have you here," he said as tall candles flickered and bouquets of hydrangeas adorned an assortment of round and oblong dinner tables. Previewing today's talks, Trump said they would also discuss the economy "and many other things." Seventeen ...
Canadian minister launches Maple Assist App
Maple Assist Inc. has launched the Maple Assist App, a groundbreaking mobile application designed to be a one-stop shop for all you need to know about studying in Canada.Developed in India, the Maple Assist App is supported by four leading colleges from Ontario, Durham College, Fanshawe College, Georgian College and St. Clair College.It is expected to reach out to over 100,000 international students desirous of studying in Canada, hailing from countries like India, China, Philippines, Japan, Brazil and Mexico.The Maple Assist App was launched by Navdeep Bains, Canada's Minister for Innovation, Science and Economic Development. The new venture is also supported by Scotia Bank, Air Canada, HDFC Credila, and the Indo-Canadian Business Chamber (ICBC).The launch began with a presentation on how the app works, how it was created and the gap that it fills in the Canadian education market by directly connecting potential students with Canadian colleges and universities. Saurabh Malhotra ...
Kids unable to hold pencils due to excessive touchscreen use: experts
Excessive use of phones and tablets is preventing childrens finger muscles from developing sufficiently, making it increasingly hard for them to hold pens and pencils, UK doctors say. "Children are not coming into school with the hand strength and dexterity they had 10 years ago," said Sally Payne, the head paediatric therapist at the Heart of England foundation NHS Trust in the UK. "Children coming into school are being given a pencil but are increasingly not be able to hold it because they do not have the fundamental movement skills," said Payne. "To be able to grip a pencil and move it, you need strong control of the fine muscles in your fingers. Children need lots of opportunity to develop those skills," she said. "It's easier to give a child an iPad than encouraging them to do muscle-building play such as building blocks, cutting and sticking, or pulling toys and ropes," Payne was quoted as saying by the 'Guardian'. Mellissa Prunty, who runs a research clinic at Brunel University
Nigeria confirms 110 girls missing after Boko Haram school attack
The Nigerian government today confirmed that 110 girls were missing after a Boko Haram school attack in the northeast, following days of silence on the children's fate. "The Federal Government has confirmed that 110 students of the Government Science and Technical College in Dapchi, Yobe State, are so far unaccounted for, after insurgents believed to be from a faction of Boko Haram invaded their school on Monday", the information ministry said in a statement. The statement came after authorities were unable to account for 110 of the school's 906 students, the ministry said. The kidnapping has raised questions about the military's repeated claims that the Islamist militants are on the verge of defeat, after nearly nine years of bitter fighting. It has also revived memories of the 2014 mass abduction of more than 200 schoolgirls from Chibok that shook the world. On Monday night, terrified pupils fled the boarding school night when heavily armed fighters in military fatigues and ...
IAF postpones online admission test at several centres due to technical problems
The Indian Air Force today said it has postponed an online admission test at several centres across the country due to technical problems. The Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) and Selection Test for Airmen Recruitment (STAR) was to be conducted at 536 centres in 99 cities but it could be held at around 450 centres only, an IAF official said. He said it was the first ever online AFCAT and STAR test, adding that IAF had brought in Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), a government of India, undertaking, to conduct the test. "The maiden online AFCAT for selecting officers was planned to be conducted on February 25, 2018, simultaneously at 536 Centres in 99 cities," the IAF said. It further said the exam could be successfully conducted at approximately 450 centres. "Due to certain technical problems the exam at a few centres has been postponed," the IAF said in a statement. The exam for the candidates of these centres would be conducted at a later date which would .
Haryana govt to introduce Gayatri Mantra in school prayers
The Haryana government has decided to introduce recitation of Gayatri Mantra during the morning prayers in schools of the state, Education Minister Ram Bilas Sharma said. Sharma said the decision was taken after a meeting with school principals, teachers and other stakeholders on Friday and a notification in this regard would be issued on Tuesday. The decision has drawn criticism from the Congress, which said the Khattar government should "learn from Gita the lesson of Karma (doing one's work selflessly) before teaching its sermons to the students in schools". "Among the prayers to god, Gayatri Mantra is the supreme mantra...we have decided to add recitation of Gayatri Mantra in the morning prayers conducted at schools," he said. The minister claimed that the decision to include Gita shlokas in school syllabus taken soon after the formation of the BJP government had yielded positive results. Slamming those opposing the move, Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar today said, "The concept .
Jammu University given Rs 2.50 cr to start own engineering college: J-K Govt
The Jammu and Kashmir government has given go-ahead to University of Jammu for starting its own engineering college and Rs 2.50 crore has been provided to it as initial grant-in-aid for the purpose, state Education Minister Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari said today. He said the main aim of opening a new engineering college was to provide adequate opportunity to the youth for growth and development. "The move came after the government decided to keep the two engineering colleges established in Kathua and Ganderbal under Rashtriya Uchchattar Shiksha Abhiyan, under the control of higher education department," Bukhari said at a function here. Asserting that the government has accorded top priority to education, he said the engineering colleges at Safapora in Ganderbal district and Janglote in Kathua district have already started functioning with 60 seats each. "Our target is to revamp the existing education system to make it compatible with present day challenges," the minister said. Bukhari
Awarness programme on opening savings accts held for tribals
An awareness programme on opening savings accounts was held today for tribals of 10 hamlets around Isha Yoga Centre, on the city outskirts, by the Coimbatore Postal Department. Assistant Superintendent, Postal Department, Coimbatore region, P Sairam said opening savings accounts would help one overcome these financial needs and dwelt on schemes like 'Selva magal semippu thittam','Prime Minister's Accidental Insurance Scheme and Life Insurance Scheme, to help them. The program was organised through Isha Outreach,which has been providing educational scholarship for students from tribal and non tribal villages around the Center since 2011, a release said. About 60 students received scholarship this year, 12 for school education, 41 for college and seven for Polytechnic education.
Sisodia urges LG to ensure safety of school teachers
Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia today urged Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal to ensure adequate security arrangements are made in government schools in Delhi and take action against those involved in a recent attack on a teacher inside school premises. He was referring to the attack on a teacher by a mob, which broke into the school in north-west Delhi's Narela on February 21. In a letter to Baijal, Sisodia highlighted security issues involving female teachers and students as the Delhi Police falls under the jurisdiction of the LG. "It is a matter of grave concern if teachers are not safe within the premises of their school. Since the Delhi Police comes under the LG, I would request him to ensure that the swift action is taken in this case and adequate security arrangements are made for all government schools in Delhi," Sisodia, who also hold the education portfolio, said. Seeking a swift action, the AAP leader also referred to the recent alleged assault on Delhi Chief Secretary ..
School owner apprehended for spreading communal hatred
A school-owner was apprehended from Hyderabad airport on Sunday on grounds of allegedly spreading communal hatred among the students.M.M. Akbar, the managing director of Peace International School, Kochi, was allegedly spreading communal hatred among students through books which were not prescribed in the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum, which the school tends to follow.In lieu of reports from the district collector and education department, the Kerala government has now issued an order to shut the school down.
DU invites bids for online entrance test
The Delhi University (DU) has invited bids from private players for conducting 'Online Computer-based Entrance Test' for different courses across 18 cities for the upcoming 2018-19 academic year. The test is for select under-graduate and all post-graduate, M Phil and Ph.D courses. The online entrance test will be held for admission to "select under-graduate, all Post Graduate, M Phil and Ph.D courses", an e-procurement notice issued by the the university said. The bidder will have to conduct the exam, handle its administration, logistics and process results and give it to the university, it said. Following criticism from student circles, the DU last year had shelved its decision to hold online entrance tests for its M Phil, Ph.D and PG programmes as it felt conducting these along with the offline format was not feasible. "Question paper will be objective-type with multiple choice questions of two hours duration. Medium of the test would be English or Hindi or both and will be ...
Dating app Tinder facilitates infidelity: study
The popular dating app Tinder, which is supposed to help people form new relationships, is increasingly helping youngsters cheat on their romantic partners, a study claims. However, the app also makes it easier to catch cheaters, researchers said. Scientists from the Texas Tech University in the US showed that a significant number of college students are using Tinder to meet what they called "extradyadic partners" - that is, a partner outside of and in addition to the partner in a committed, romantic relationship. "A couple of years ago, one of my students shared the story that she had come across a friend's boyfriend on Tinder, and she was not sure whether she should tell her friend," said Dana Weiser, an assistant professor at Texas Tech. "So, although Tinder may make it easy to meet potential partners, the potential for exposure may be high," Weiser said. Among the 550 undergraduate students who participated in the study, 12.5 per cent had spent time with someone they met on ...
ITBP men to learn Chinese to enhance security mgmnt skills
When it comes to security of the country's borders, the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) wants to leave no stone unturned and has now geared up to even break the language barrier with their Chinese counterparts. With this aim, around 25 jawans and officials of the ITBP will take up a one-year certificate course in the Chinese language at the Sanchi University of Buddhist-Indic Studies in Madhya Pradesh's Raisen district. The university's registrar, Rajesh Gupta, feels the step would be helpful for the ITBP, which has to deal with the Chinese-speaking people along the Sino-India border. Two ITBP inspectors and as many jawans have already completed the course and are currently posted at the borders. Now, more personnel of the force have been inspired to learn the Chinese language at the university, which is located around 12 kms from the UNESCO world heritage site of the Sanchi Stupa - the hemispherical brick structure built over the relics of Buddha. "In the academic ...
After 'Bhagwad Gita', Haryana school kids to recite 'Gayatri Mantra'
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Haryana is all set to make students in government schools of Haryana recite the "Gayatri Mantra" during morning prayers.
Tamil Nadu Govt, Microsoft tie-up to accelerate cloud technology adoption
Reaffirming its commitment towards transforming the education landscape, the government of Tamil Nadu on Saturday announced signing an agreement with IT Major Microsoft to improve the integration of technology in teaching and learning in the state.The partnership was announced by minister for school education, Government of Tamil Nadu, K.A. Sengottaiyan at an event attended by academia and regulators.The partnership aims to reform education sector, build tech capacity and enhance digital literacy across all levels.As a part of the agreement, Microsoft will adopt seven schools identified by the government and train their teachers and students around building 21st century skills which includes critical thinking, creative coding and gaming, app development, robotics, and entrepreneurship.It will also offer its Microsoft Innovative Educator Program to all educators in primary, secondary, vocational and tertiary education across the state.Additionally, the company will train and provide a .