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Will make sure Marathi is made compulsory subject in all schools: Devendra Fadnavis
Our government will ensure that Marathi education is made compulsory in all the schools of the state, said Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday."Despite the fact that the Marathi language was obligated academically, it has been informed to us that some state and national boards like Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and Indian School Certificate Examinations (ICSC) are not complying with the set norms," Fadnavis added.The BJP leader had said on Sunday that as much as 13 new bills will be tabled and the presenting of budget too will be held during the monsoon session in the Maharashtra Legislative Council.Highlighting upon strengthening the implication of Marathi, he further added, "If need be, all necessary amendments will be done to achieve this objective. We'll make it a rule to enforce Marathi and will ensure its inclusion in all schools across Maharashtra, no matter which board they are functioning under."The 14th Maharashtra Assembly Elections are set to be held
Three dozen students crying inconsolably without reason foxes authorities
A shocking video of over three dozen students, mostly girls, crying inconsolably together without any apparent reason in their classroom have flummoxed J&K education authorities, prompting them to provide psychological counselling to children. The authorities swung into action soon after the video related to the last week incident occurring on two consecutive days, June 13 and 14, at a school in Kathua near here went viral. Nearly three dozen students, mostly girls, of the government high school at Bani in Kathua could be seen in the short video clip lying on the floor and crying inconsolably as their teachers try to console them. "On June 13, the impact was less but on the next day soon after the morning assembly was over and the children were heading for their classes, such a behaviour was witnessed," Kathua Chief Education Officer Prem Nath told PTI. The officer said he immediately deputed teams from nearby schools and the concerned sub-divisional magistrate and tehsildar along
Singapore MathGym launches operations in India
Singapore MathGym, an after-school program offering Math skill courses from the age group of 4 to 14 have launched their India operations on 19th June 2019. Its Indian Headquarters is based out of Chennai.The courses offered to improve the thinking and math skill of a child. It is a proven fact that Math skills taught in the formative years in a child are designed to provide the foundation children need, to succeed in elementary school and beyond."Singapore MathGym is an enrichment program that has a focused vision to empower children to evolve into critical, creative and self-inspired thinkers as well as learners for life. In India, majority of the children memorize Math up to the Higher secondary level and struggle thereafter. This program aims to make the learning of Math more enjoyable while laying a foundation in higher-order math skills," said Aspire K Swaminathan, Head - Indian Operations."Tomorrow's challenges can't be solved by yesterday's skill set," he added.How does this ..
School Eduction Secretary advises students to teach yoga to their parents
School Education Secretary Rina Ray Thursday had some advice for students on the eve of International Day of Yoga teach your parents yoga and ask them to breathe in and out if you think they want to scold you. Ray, who is the secretary of the Department of School Education and Literacy in the HRD ministry said principals and school teachers must also learn yoga. "Please teach your parents yoga. They would not get angry. If your parents want to scold you, teach them 'pranayam' and ask them to breathe in and out," she said. Ray was speaking at the valedictory function of the National Yoga Olympiad organised by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT). "Yoga is like an oxygen mask. When we face pressure situations, we have to stay strong. We will become strong through yoga. Subsequently, our family, society and the country will also become powerful," she said. She added that principals and teachers must do yoga as it will help them stay calm and reduce tress ...
Govt striving to increase seats in higher educational institutes by 2024: President
The government is striving to increase the number of seats in higher educational institutions by one-and-a-half times by 2024, President Ram Nath Kovind said Thursday. Addressing the joint sitting of both the Houses of Parliament in the historic Central Hall, he said research is being encouraged in higher educational institutions and to strengthen this effort, there is a proposal to establish a National Research Foundation'. "This proposed foundation will work as a bridge between different Departments of the central government, science laboratories, higher educational institutions and industrial institutions," Kovind said. The president also said 'Pradhan Mantri Innovative Learning Programme' will be started since it is the government's responsibility to provide appropriate opportunities, environment and quality education to enhance the talent of children. He said the government is striving to increase the number of seats in the country's higher education system by one-and-a-half ...
Educators need to do 'surgical strike' on hunger, violence, unemployment: Sisodia
Hunger, unemployment, illiteracy, violence and hatred in society need to be fought through education, Deputy CM Manish Sisodia said on Thursday and asserted educators of Delhi government are committed to carry out "surgical strikes" on these ills. The purpose of education is happiness of the children and how they use it and contribute to happiness of others in the society, Sisodia said at an administrative capacity building programme for heads and inspectors of Delhi government schools. 'In newspapers we read headlines that make us sad. The army can not do a surgical strike on it, you will have to do it. The teachers and education staff of Delhi will conduct surgical strike on these ills of unemployment, hunger, illiteracy, violence and hatred that become headlines in newspapers," he said. Sisodia, who is also Education minister of Delhi, highlighted achievements of the AAP government in uplifting education sector in Delhi and laid emphasis on 'happiness' curriculum and ...
J-K: Students trashed by teacher in Doda hostel for being late for class
In a heinous incident of corporal punishment, students at a boy's hostel in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district were allegedly beaten up by their teacher for turning up late for class.A video of the incident that occurred at the Gujjar Bakerwal Boys Hostel, which has gone viral on the internet, a teacher of the school is seen trashing students of Class 6, 7, 8 and 10 at the hostel for being late for class by 10 minutes.Officials of Childline reached the hostel to investigate the matter.Childline coordinator Minaskhi Raina said, "After the video went viral on social media, we went to investigate the matter with authorities of hostel and students. During the enquiry, the teacher confessed to the act. Further enquiry about this matter is going on and they have assured to take strict action against the teachers for the inhuman act."She added that if the hostel authorities fail to submit the report within two days, an FIR will be lodged against the teacher as per the law.She further said ...
Ride on time: Recycled bikes get Myanmar kids to school
The clangor of bells in the air, Myanmar children race home from school on recycled bikes shipped from Singapore and Malaysia, donated to give them easier access to education in a nation where more than half live in poverty. Thae Su Wai will no longer need to trudge 10 kilometres (six miles) for two hours to and from lessons, she told AFP, beaming. "I'll have more time to study and play with friends," she said, as she excitedly wheels away her new bicycle at Nhaw Kone Village school near Yangon. The 11-year-old is among the first 200 students to receive bicycles as part of "Lesswalk", the brainchild of Mandalay entrepreneur Mike Than Tun Win. He grew up and was educated in Singapore before returning home eight years ago with a business degree. "I saw students walking for many hours to get to school and I felt really sorry for them," the 33-year-old told AFP. UNICEF estimates 55 percent of children in Myanmar live in poverty, while half of 17-year-olds enter adulthood with little or no
Andhra: Six-year-old dies after tree branch falls on school roof
A six-year-old student died and one other sustained injuries after a tree branch fell down on the roof of a Municipal Elementary School in Tenali town on Wednesday, police said.The deceased has been identified as Sandeep.Soon after the incident, both the students were shifted to district level hospital in town, where Sandeep was declared brought dead while the other is undergoing treatment.Further details are awaited.
IIT-Bombay, IIT-Delhi, IISc-Bangalore among top 200 in prestigious QS global rankings
Three Indian institutes -- IIT-Bombay, IIT-Delhi and IISc-Bangalore -- have found place among the top 200 in the prestigious Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings released on Wednesday. The QS global rankings 2020, which was released in London, has 50 new entrants globally and India-based O P Jindal Global University (JGU), established in 2009, has become the youngest university to break into top 1,000 in the prestigious rankings. IIT-Madras, IIT-Kharagpur, IIT-Kanpur and IIT-Roorkee are also among the top 400 institutes. IIT-Guwahati, ranked 491, saw a decline in its ranking since 2019 when it was placed at 472. The Delhi University improved on its 2019 rank of 487 and is placed at 474 in the latest rankings. HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' tweeted, "It is a matter of great pride that in the prestigious QS rankings, IIT-Bombay, IIT-Delhi and IISc (Bangalore) have been included in the top 200 institutes. "I wish to congratulate everyone on this occasion. We are ..
Meeting between HRD minister, state education ministers postponed
A meeting scheduled for June 22 between HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank and state education ministers on the National Education Policy has been postponed to the first week of June, officials said. The meeting has been postponed due to the ongoing Parliament session and the demand for more time to study the policy. The National Education Policy and the recruitment against vacant posts in educational institutions will be on the agenda when the HRD Minister will hold the meeting. After the meeting, the policy is likely to be finalised. Pokhriyal had assumed the charge of the ministry on May 31. Officials said the Union minister will hold the meeting with state education ministers to discuss the education policy, which will be finalised after a discussion with state governments. Public feedback has been sought on the policy till June 30.
IIT Delhi to hold open house for women candidates on June 23
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi will organise an open house on June 23 for the women students who qualified the JEE (Advanced) this year. During the counselling at the IIT Delhi on June 23, women students will get an opportunity to discuss their choice of branch/institute with faculty, current students and alumni. They will find out about the lives of women students at the IITs in general and the IIT Delhi in particular, a statement released here said. Representatives from the IIT Mandi will also turn up for the open house at the IIT Delhi to share information about their campus. The first session of the open house will start at 10 am. The second will commence at 2 pm. The duration of each session will be three hours. This year, around 17 per cent of the seats in every branch of the IITs have been designated as "female-only seats". This has been done by creating sufficient supernumerary seats, without any reduction in the number of seats available to non-women ...
APAI for bridging institution-industries gap
Association of Professional Academic Institutions (APAI), West Bengal, Wednesday stressed the need for bridging the gap between academic institutions and industries. It seeks to motivate and guide students to remain in West Bengal and pursue engineering and technical education at affordable costs, APAI officials said announcing its four-day counselling fair from June 21 here. Prof Saikat Maitra, Vice Chancellor of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT), APAI president Taranjit Singh and general secretary Satyam Roychowdhury were present on the occasion. Singh said, "The main objective of APAI Fair is to reach out to students and present them with the best opportunities available in Bengal that will help further their career. The right guidance towards choosing a career path based on one's interest and aptitude is extremely vital." The fair will showcase a plethora of opportunities across education segments with a focus on engineering and technical ...
DU's first cut-off to be out on June 28
Delhi University will announce its first cut-off for admission to various undergraduate courses in its colleges on June 28. The varsity announced its revised admission schedule Wednesday. DU had earlier extended its registration date to June 22 after the Delhi High Court ordered it to follow the last year's eligibility criteria for granting admission. The varsity said the first cut-off will be released on June 28, second on July 4, third on July 9, fourth on July 15 and fifth on July 20 for undergraduate courses. The first admission list will be put up on July 17 for postgraduate courses, second one July 22, third on July 27 and fourth on August 2.
On Rahul Gandhi's birthday, NSUI offers to pay fee of slain security personnel, farmers' children in DU
Congress will pay a year's fee of Delhi University students whose security personnel or farmer parents died on duty or committed suicide due to farm loan, party's student wing NSUI announced on Wednesday.The scheme was announced on the occasion of Congress President Rahul Gandhi's birthday."The children of slain Armymen, paramilitary personnel, policemen who lost their lives on duty and farmers who committed suicide can register who wish to take admission in UG courses in Delhi University this year can register nsuifordu@gmail.com. NSUI will pay their first-year fee after ascertaining their identity," NSUI's National President Neeraj Kundan said here.NSUI will reimburse the students' fee in case they already submitted it to the university, he said, adding that the programme reverberates Rahul Gandhi's thinking.Asked whether the decision has been taken in view of the student polls, the NSUI leader said that the organisation wanted to celebrate its leader's birthday by forwarding his ...
AMU, BHU laud UP cabinet's draft mandating 'no anti-national activities on campuses undertaking'
Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) on Wednesday applauded the Uttar Pradesh cabinet's decision to crack down on anti-national activities on university campuses."We have zero tolerance policy and I think every institute should have the same. Our alumni are in 108 countries around the world. You won't find a greater national movement anywhere else," said AMU Public Relations Officer (PRO) Omar Saleem Peerzada.Uttar Pradesh cabinet has cleared a draft ordinance asking universities to give an undertaking that anti-national activities won't be allowed on their campuses."We induce nationalist character in students and synch their energies to channel it for the development of the country. I think this is paramount as youngsters are the energy of a nation," said Peerzada.BHU students also praised the decision saying: "We should congratulate the UP cabinet on the appreciable decision they have taken. This decision should have been taken at a national level.""This will prevent students from ...
Anti-national activities will not be tolerated in universities in the state: UP Deputy CM
Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Dinesh Sharma, on Wednesday, asserted that anti-national activities would not be tolerated in private universities in the state."If the universities engage in activities including any seminar which are anti-national in nature, then action would be taken on them as per this law. Some time back, in some universities, anti-national activities happened but there were no provisions to control them," he said.He also stressed upon the need for regulating private universities in the state as it will ensure better functioning of these universities."Private Universities Act has been conceived so that these universities could work in a smoother environment. 27 private universities are active till now and some new universities have put in their applications. They will be given three months time by the Higher Education Council to accept the regulations by the universities. If the universities don't give their acceptance in three months, it will be considered .
Teacher alleges expulsion from school after maternity leave
A pre-primary teacher of a government school here has slammed authorities of the institution alleging that they were not permitting her to rejoin duty after maternity leave. They had also verbally insulted her over her marital status and pregnancy, the 33-year-old woman, who has approached the Deputy Director of Education (DDE) over the denial of job to her, alleged. The woman had served as a daily wage staff in the institution for the last five years. A police complaint was also lodged by her against the school and parent and teachers' association (PTA) for the alleged character assassination and verbal abuse. In the complaint, she has alleged that they had made derogatory remarks about her second marriage and pregnancy at a recent PTA meeting held in the school. However, the school management refuted the allegation, saying she was a temporary staff appointed by the PTA and her removal from service had nothing to do with the remarriage or pregnancy. "I have worked in ...
Finwego raises $1.7 mn from SAIF Partners, others
Fintech venture Finwego Wednesday said it has raised USD 1.7 million (about Rs 11.84 crore) from SAIF Partners along with a group of HNIs and angels in a fresh round of funding. The seed round will be utilised for expansion, growing a profitable book and strengthening tech and data infrastructure, a statement said. Incubated at the Harvard Innovation Labs, Finwego delivers tech-enabled lending products to stakeholders in the school ecosystem, including management, parents, teachers and vendors. It is currently operational in Tamil Nadu. The company plans to apply for an NBFC licence and will soon expand to other parts of the country, the statement said. Finwego has already on-boarded over 200 schools in the last six months and is planning to expand to more than 1,000 schools by the end of this financial year, it added. "Our aim here at Finwego is to deliver customised lending products for the rapidly growing private school education space in India. With the infusion of new funds, we ..
Puducherry: Students protest against govt for preservation of decades old institution
A group of students organised a protest against the Puducherry government, appealing for preservation and development of the historic Calve College Government Higher Secondary School here, last week.The protesters from Student Federation of India (SFI) and Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) launched the protest in form of a cycle rally which witnessed wide participation from the locals. The educational institution, an important spot in the city, has existed since the 19th century."In the last six to seven years, the Puducherry government shut some classes here and has also been shifting students from here to other institutions. Now, the government has not even issued applications for plus one admissions; they are ready to destroy it," a senior member from DYFI told ANI.
