Reading of Constitution made mandatory on Republic Day in Maharashtra

IANS | January 2, 2025 7:18 PM

Mumbai, Jan 2 (IANS) Amid an ongoing verbal duel between the ruling and opposition parties over alleged disrespect to the Constitution, the Maharashtra Government has made the reading of the Constitution’s preamble in schools across the state on Republic Day, January 26, mandatory.

New syllabus in Uttarakhand, free higher education for orphans: Kumaun varsity V-C Prof Rawat (IANS Interview)

Ganesh Bhatt | December 31, 2024 12:22 PM

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) Uttarakhand is preparing to roll out a new undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) syllabus next year, developed under the leadership of Kumaun University Vice-Chancellor Prof Diwan S. Rawat. In an exclusive interview with IANS, Prof Rawat discussed the motivations, plans, and collaborations shaping the University's new initiatives, which include free education for orphans and a Rs 100 crore grant from the Central Government under the Prime Minister's Higher Education Campaign. He also discussed the tie-ups with American, Japanese, French and German experts. The university is also connecting with Indian military experts.

Kashmir's patron saint and stir over omitted school lesson

Kavya Dubey | December 30, 2024 11:05 AM

Srinagar/New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) When cultural heritage is sought to be safeguarded, the traditional values that instil catholicity and inclusiveness might be expected to be lighthouses standing amid rough waves—but quite the contrary nearly happened in Kashmir. The mere gesture spoke volumes and drew out voices loud and assertive.

BPSC rules out cancellation of prelims test

IANS | December 27, 2024 11:43 PM

Patna, Dec 27 (IANS) In response to the ongoing protests by Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) candidates, the Commission said on Friday that the 70th Integrated Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination (CCE) 2024, will not be cancelled.