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.

Emerging tech jobs in India to surge 20 pc next year, GenAI roles to see highest salaries

IANS | December 30, 2024 6:23 PM

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) Indian IT/tech ecosystem is projected to contribute 10 per cent to India’s GDP by 2025, with at least 20 per cent rise in emerging tech roles next year, a report showed on Monday.

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.

Cane-charge and water cannons: Patna Police crack-down on BPSC aspirants' protest

IANS | December 29, 2024 9:19 PM

Patna, Dec 29 (IANS) The protest by Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) aspirants demanding a re-examination of the 70th Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) intensified on Sunday in Patna. The situation had come to such a pass that the police resorted to cane-charge and the use of water cannons.

While CM Atishi joins PTM at Delhi school, sanitation workers share their pain over ‘delayed’ salaries

IANS | December 28, 2024 8:17 PM

New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Atishi attended the mega PTM (parent-teacher meeting) event at Kalkaji’s Sarvodaya Vidyalaya on Saturday and held a fun-filled interaction with children as well as their parents.

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.

J&K: Anganwadi workers train under ‘Poshan bhi, Padhai bhi’ scheme in Poonch

IANS | December 26, 2024 6:38 PM

Poonch, Dec 26 (IANS) A training camp organised under the aegis of the Ministry of Women and Child Education in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, saw dozens of Anganwadi workers getting trained for successful implementation of ‘Poshan bhi, Padhai bhi’ scheme in their respective towns and villages.

Anna University student raped inside campus, Chennai police commence probe

IANS | December 25, 2024 2:16 PM

Chennai, Dec 25 (IANS) A student of Anna University was allegedly raped by two men inside the campus early on Wednesday morning, police said.

'Exceptional case..': Delhi HC orders revision of CLAT-2025 results

IANS | December 22, 2024 6:27 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) The Delhi High Court has ordered the Consortium of National Law Universities to revise the results of the CLAT (Common Law Admission Test)-2025 examination.

Kejriwal announces Dr Ambedkar scholarship for Dalit students ahead of polls

IANS | December 21, 2024 2:49 PM

New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) Ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections, Aam Aadmi Party's national convenor and former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday announced the 'Dr Ambedkar Scholarship' scheme which aims to empower children from the Dalit community to pursue higher education at universities worldwide without financial constraints.

Education

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

Emerging tech jobs in India to surge 20 pc next year, GenAI roles to see highest salaries

Kashmir's patron saint and stir over omitted school lesson

Cane-charge and water cannons: Patna Police crack-down on BPSC aspirants' protest

While CM Atishi joins PTM at Delhi school, sanitation workers share their pain over ‘delayed’ salaries

BPSC rules out cancellation of prelims test

J&K: Anganwadi workers train under ‘Poshan bhi, Padhai bhi’ scheme in Poonch

Anna University student raped inside campus, Chennai police commence probe

'Exceptional case..': Delhi HC orders revision of CLAT-2025 results

Kejriwal announces Dr Ambedkar scholarship for Dalit students ahead of polls

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