Policy Matters
Teachers demand pay hike in Manipur
In Manipur, hundreds of teachers are protesting against the non-implementation of the sixth pay commission. The teachers in the state are demanding hike in their salaries.
News
K-12
4,000 Kerala schools to get high-speed net
At least 4,000 Kerala schools will get access to high-speed broadband internet connectivity, thanks to a deal between the state government and the state-run BSNL.
K-12
Antony to look into fees charged by Sainik Schools
Defense Minister A.K. Antony on Sunday promised that the issue of high fees charged by Sainik Schools, the chain of institutions run by the defense ministry, will be looked into.
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Jamia Millia Islamia to flag off cycle rally
The Jamia Millia Islamia will flag off its annual cycle rally from the Indo-Pak border on Monday that will reach the capital on March 8, a statement here said.
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Four more Indian students freed of radio tags in US
US authorities have removed radio tags of four more Indian students of the sham Tri Valley University (TVU) in California closed on charges of immigration visa fraud last month.
Higher Education
IGNOU launches programme to reach out to underprivileged
The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has developed a new programme called Ability Development and Inclusive Programme in order to make education more accessible for the underprivileged.
Higher Education
IIT-Kharagpur challenges liar tag to registrar by CIC
The Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur has filed a writ petition against the Central Information Commission
Higher Education
Jamia’s minority status won’t make it a madrassa – VC
Minority status for Jamia Millia Islamia will not change the secular nature of the 90-year-old university, says Vice Chancellor Najeeb Jung.
Higher Education
NCTE develops code of professional ethics for teachers
The National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) has developed a Code of Professional Ethics for school teachers on the recommendations of a Committee constituted for the purpose under the Chairmanship of Prof. A.K. Sharma, former Director,...
K-12
CISCE class 10, 12 exams from Monday
The Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) and Indian School Certificate (ICS) examinations conducted by the Council for Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE) for classes 10 and 12 respectively are set to begin from Monday.
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Youth from Naxal affected areas to be provided training for employability
Considering the requirement of skilled manpower in hospitality sector, the ministry of tourism has launched a special programme called ‘Hunar Se Rojgar’ for creation of employable skills amongst youth in the age group of 18 to...