Commercialisation of education adversely impacting its quality: Dhankhar | Education

Commercialisation of education adversely impacting its quality: Dhankhar | Education

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday said commercialisation of education is adversely impacting its quality which is not good for the future of the nation. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said that industries are the biggest beneficiaries of research and innovations, which give power to the nation in front of the world.(PTI) Speaking at a function … Read more

Educational institutions reopened in Tripura after a week closure due to flood | Education

Educational institutions reopened in Tripura after a week closure due to flood | Education

ByPriyanka Deb Barman, Agartala Aug 27, 2024 05:10 PM IST Tripura schools have been reopened on Tuesday after a week closure due to flood. Those schools where relief camps are still functioning are not reopened yet. Nearly a week after all educational institutions were declared closed due to flood caused by incessant rainfall, the Tripura … Read more

IIT-Madras gets largest-ever single donation of Rs 228 cr from alumnus | India News

IIT-Madras gets largest-ever single donation of Rs 228 cr from alumnus | India News

4 min read Last Updated : Aug 06 2024 | 8:15 PM IST The Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-Madras) has received the largest single donation in its history of Rs 228 crore from industrialist and its alumnus Krishna Chivukula. This donation is one of the largest-ever made to an educational institution in India. … Read more

Kerala CM issues directions to make schools safe, drug free before reopening | Education

Kerala CM issues directions to make schools safe, drug free before reopening | Education

Thiruvananthapuram, With the new academic year scheduled to begin on June 3 in Kerala schools, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday issued a slew of directions, which included anti-drug activities, to ensure educational institutions were safe for students when they reopen. Kerala CM issues directions to make schools safe, drug free before reopening Vijayan at … Read more

Educational institutions in Kerala to be shut till May 6 due to extreme heat conditions | Education

Educational institutions in Kerala to be shut till May 6 due to extreme heat conditions | Education

The Kerala government on Thursday ordered the closure of all educational institutions including professional colleges till May 6 and instructed police, fire force and military units to avoid drills and parades during day time as part of measures to tackle the extreme heat conditions in the state. The Kerala government on Thursday ordered the closure … Read more

UGC Orders District-level Panels For Higher Educational Institutes, Notifies Regulations

UGC Orders District-level Panels For Higher Educational Institutes, Notifies Regulations

Home Education Ragging Menace: UGC Orders District-level Panels For Higher Educational Institutes, Notifies Regulations UGC has asked the states to establish district-level panels aimed at curbing the menace of ragging. Ragging is a serious offence. (File) Ragging Menace: In accordance with the directives issued by the Supreme Court in a 2009 judgment, the University Grants … Read more

Are you renting with no plans to buy? Here’s what the federal budget has for you

Are you renting with no plans to buy? Here’s what the federal budget has for you

The federal government tabled its annual budget on Tuesday with a promise to open the door to homeownership for millennial and Gen Z renters. You’ll have to read the fine print to find measures for young renters who can’t buy a home — or just don’t want to. In her budget document, Finance Minister Chrystia … Read more

Assam govt to introduce Meitei script in educational institutions

Assam govt to introduce Meitei script in educational institutions

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma (File Photo/ANI) Guwahati: Assam government has decided to introduce Meitei script in educational institutions across the state. The decision was made in a state Cabinet meeting that happened late on Sunday night. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma chaired the meeting. The state Cabinet has given approval to introduce Meitei … Read more

Ram Temple Pran Pratishtha: Gujarat declares half-day for govt offices, educational institutions on January 22

Ram Temple Pran Pratishtha: Gujarat declares half-day for govt offices, educational institutions on January 22

For the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony at the Ayodhya Ram Temple on January 22, the Gujarat government has announced a half-day in the state on Monday. According to a notice issued by the Gujarat government, all government offices and educational institutions in the state will remain closed on January 22 until 2:30 pm. The decision aims … Read more