Delhi's private schools in favour of online exams for upto class 8, assessment to be project based

New Delhi, Feb 25: Various private schools in the national capital plan to promote students upto class 8 or assess them on the basis of projects and assignments through the year in view of continuing closure of schools due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

CBSE issues guidelines for class 9, 11 exams; recommends new academic session begin from April 1

New Delhi, Feb 11: The Central Board of Secondary Education has directed schools under it to take steps to identify and resolve learning gaps, and then conduct examinations for Classes 9 and 11 by following COVID-19 safety protocols.

Nizamia Education Group (NEG) starts counselling for eligible students in Jammu and Kashmir

Jammu, October 15: Nizamia Education Group (NEG) formally started counselling process for students eligible for free education under Nizamia Scholarship in Jammu.

Jamia entrance exam date announced

New Delhi, September 27: Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) announced on Sunday that entrance tests for admission to 126 undergraduate, postgraduate and diploma programmes will commence from October 10.

Govt seeks applications from children, spouse of terror victims for MBBS, BDS courses

New Delhi, Sep 22: The Union Home Ministry has sought applications from the spouse and children of victims of terrorist attacks for pursuing MBBS and BDS courses in medical and dental colleges under the central pool.

DSEJ organises webinar on 'School Reopening Program'

Jammu, September 21: To sensitize Principals/ Headmasters and staff members about the various guidelines and processes related to reopening of schools, the Directorate of School Education Jammu in collaboration with Bharti Foundation organized a webinar, here today.

Partial reopening of schools in Jammu region from today, attendance to be voluntary

Make JK hub of knowledge, innovation by implementing NEP in letter and spirit: Prez

New Delhi, Sep 20 Determined efforts should be made to make Jammu and Kashmir a hub of knowledge, innovation and learning by implementing the new National Education Policy (NEP) in letter and spirit, President Ram Nath Kovind said on Sunday.

New education policy aims to achieve twin objectives of inclusion, excellence: President

New Delhi, Sep 19: The new National Education Policy (NEP) aims to reorient the education system towards meeting the needs of the 21st century by achieving the twin objectives of inclusion and excellence, President Ram Nath Kovind said Saturday.

LG Manoj Sinha congratulates students scoring high marks in JEE

Srinagar, Sep 14: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday congratulated two residents of the union territory for scoring high percentiles in the prestigious JEE Mains examination. With 99.

NEP 2020 undermines role of states, WB not implementing it for time being: Edu Minister

Kolkata, September 07: West Bengal education minister Partha Chatterjee on Monday said the new National Education Policy (NEP) undermines the country's federal structure, and it will not be implemented in the state any time soon.

RS members demand women reservation in Parliament, state assemblies

New Delhi, Mar 8: Several Rajya Sabha members on International Women's Day on Tuesday pushed for at least one-third reservation for women in Parliament and state assemblies, saying this will ensure they get adequate representation.

Women farmers take centre stage at protest sites

New Delhi, Mar 8: Thousands of women farmers held protest marches and delivered speeches at the Singh, Tikri and Ghazipur protest sites at Delhi's borders on International Women's Day.

RS adjourns for the day; to meet at usual time

New Delhi, Mar 8: The Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the day without transacting any legislative business amid an uproar by Opposition members who were demanding a discussion on the rising fuel prices.

CM Rawat leaves for Delhi amid speculation of leadership change in U'khand

Dehradun, Mar 8: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat left for Delhi on Monday amid growing speculation about a leadership change in the state. An official at the chief minister's office here confirmed his departure but said the visit was of a "routine nature".

RS adjourned till 1 pm after opposition uproar over rising fuel prices

New Delhi, Mar 8: The Opposition's persistent demand for a discussion on "huge and frequent" increases in petrol, diesel and LPG prices on Monday led to an uproar in the Rajya Sabha, which was adjourned twice in quick succession. The Rajya Sabha was first adjourned around 10.

Actor Mithun Chakraborty joins BJP ahead of PM's rally in Kolkata

Kolkata, Mar 7: Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty on Sunday joined the BJP at Brigade Parade Ground here ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mega rally. Chakraborty was welcomed into the fold by BJP national general secretary Kailash giya and state president Dilip Ghosh among others.

WB polls: BJP releases first list of 57 candidates; pits Suvendu Adhikari against Mamata Banerjee

New Delhi, Mar 6: The BJP on Saturday released its first list of 57 candidates for the West Bengal assembly polls and fielded Suvendu Adhikari from his home turf of Nandigram, from where Trinamool Congress president and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has already announced her candidature.

NGO moves SC, seeks appointment of regular CBI director

New Delhi, Mar 4: A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking a direction to the Centre to forthwith appoint a regular CBI director.

Rahul accuses Modi govt of carrying out raids against those who are pro-farmers

New Delhi, Mar 4: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi used three popular Hindi idioms on Thursday to hit out at the government and accuse it of carrying out raids against those who are pro-farmers.

Congress, NCP slam Centre over I-T raids on Kashyap, Taapsee

Mumbai, Mar 3: Maharashtra ruling allies Congress and the NCP on Wednesday criticised the Income Tax raids on filmmaker Anurag Kashyap and actor Taapsee Pannu, and termed the action as an attempt to suppress the voices of those who speak against the Modi government and put forth "facts".

China has mobilised conventional and cyber forces to threaten India: Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi, Mar 3: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said that China had mobilised its conventional and cyber forces to threaten India and warned that the government's "cowardice" would have tragic consequences in the future.

Amazon Prime Video announces all-female led series on International Women's Day

Mumbai, Mar 8: On the occasion of the International Women's Day, Amazon Prime Video announced "Hush Hush", an upcoming original series from the streamer, led by an all-female cast and crew.

NCB files charge-sheet in drugs case related to Sushant death

Mumbai, Mar 5: The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Friday filed a charge-sheet before a special court here in a case related to drugs angle in the death of filmstar Sushant Singh Rajput last year, naming 33 accused, including actor Rhea Chakraborty and her brother Showik.

Without sight, but sightless not in my path: Big B pens poem post surgery

Mumbai, Mar 4: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan on Thursday shared a poem about his eye surgery, saying that he is in the "sweet company" of those who care for him. The actor, who had revealed about the eye surgery on March 1, also expressed his gratitude to fans for their well wishes in the poem.

Shreya Ghoshal announces pregnancy

Mumbai, Mar 4: Popular playback singer Shreya Ghoshal on Thursday announced she is expecting her first child with her husband, entrepreneur Shiladitya Mukhopadhyaya. The 36-year-old singer took to Instagram and shared her picture cradling the baby bump.

Love story is dead in Hindi cinema: Karan Johar

Mumbai, Mar 3: Filmmaker Karan Johar, the man behind popular love story "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai", says the romance genre, which dominated the 1990s, has completely vanished from Bollywood today as the audience is not invested in watching such stories on the big screen.

Kartik Aaryan-starrer 'Dhamaka' to release on Netflix

Mumbai, Mar 2: Actor Kartik Aaryan on Tuesday announced that his upcoming film "Dhamaka" will be heading to the streaming platform Netflix. The Ram Madhvani-directed thriller will see Aaryan play a journalist named Arjun Pathak, who covers the live broadcast of a terror attack in Mumbai.

Amitabh Bachchan confirms undergoing eye surgery: Sight difficult, progress is slow

Mumbai, Mar 1: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan on Monday revealed he has undergone an eye surgery, two days after hinting about a medical condition on his official blog.

JKAACL's 2 day JK Gojri folk music programme begins at Jammu

JAMMU, FEBRUARY 26: A two day Jammu and Kashmir Gojri folk music programme, organized by Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art Culture and Languages (JKAACL), began today at K L Sahgal hall, Jammu.

Salman to begin 'Pathan' shoot with Shah Rukh

Mumbai, Feb 25: Superstar Salman Khan will start shooting for his extended cameo in Shah Rukh Khan's next, action-thriller "Pathan", from Thursday. Backed by Yash Raj Films (YRF), "Pathan" is helmed by "War" director Siddharth Anand.

Madhuri Dixit clocks 22 million followers on Instagram

Mumbai, Feb 24: Actor Madhuri Dixit on Wednesday thanked her fans for their continuous love and support as crossed the 22 million followers mark on Instagram. The 53-year-old actor celebrated the moment by posting a picture of herself from the sets of her reality show "Dance Deewane".

Amitabh Bachchan, Emraan Hashmi-starrer 'Chehre' to release in April

Mumbai, Feb 23: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan and actor Emraan Hashmi-led mystery thriller "Chehre" is set to have a theatrical release on April 30. Directed by Rumy Jafry, the film also stars Annu Kapoor, Krystle D'Souza, Drithiman Chakroborthy, Raghubir Yadav and Siddhanth Kapoor.

Gavaskar ''remains my hero'', says Tendulkar

Mumbai, Mar 6: Every person needs a hero and for a young Sachin Tendulkar while growing up, the only person he would aspire to become was none other than India's original 'Little Master' Sunil Gavaskar.

Rijiju bats for hosting Olympics in India

New Delhi, Mar 5: Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday pitched for hosting the Summer Olympics in the future, saying the Olympic movement is not complete till India hosts an edition of the quadrennial sporting extravaganza.

India reach 153/6 in reply to England's 205 at tea on Day 2

Ahmedabad, Mar 5: India lost two more wickets in the middle session to reach 153 for six in their first innings at tea on the second day of the fourth and final Test against England here on Friday.

Day 2: Rohit defends but India struggle at 80 for 4 at lunch

Ahmedabad, Mar 5: Rohit Sharma traded his natural attacking instincts for a cautious approach even as India lost three important wickets, including that of skipper Virat Kohli, to reach 80 for 4 at lunch on the second day of the fourth and final Test against England here on Friday.

India remove dangerous Stokes, England 144 for 5 at tea

Ahmedabad, Mar 4: Ben Stokes displayed the indefatigable side of his batsmanship in his 24th Test half-century but India did well enough to get breakthroughs at the right moments to leave England reeling at 144 for 5 at tea on the opening day of the fourth and final match on Thursday.

Dhoni in Chennai; CSK training camp for IPL-2021 likely from Mar 9

Chennai, Mar 4: Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has landed here to take part in the team's training camp likely to begin on March 9 in the lead-up to the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Axar Patel makes early inroads as England struggle to 74/3 at lunch

Ahmedabad, Mar 4: A scarred England were once again done in by Axar Patel's straight deliveries before partially recovering to reach 74 for 3 at lunch during an intriguing opening session of the fourth and final Test against India here on Thursday.

PSL postponed with immediate effect due to COVID-19 outbreak

Karachi, Mar 4: The ongoing Pakistan Super League was on Thursday postponed with immediate effect after three more cricketers tested positive for COVID-19, taking the total number of cases in the T20 event to seven.

Kohli bats for rotation policy in age of bio-bubbles

Ahmedabad, Mar 3: India skipper Virat Kohli feels rotation policy is the way forward in the age of bio-bubbles as mental fatigue caused by restrictive quarantines will make it extremely difficult for players to stay hungry.

'THE MATCH': With Lord's in sight, India ready to cook England's goose

Ahmedabad, Mar 3: A ruthless India will not take their foot off the pedal while taking England for another "spin ride" in the high-stakes Test series finale starting Thursday, aiming to not just complete another dominant home performance but also realise their World Test Championship dreams.

ICC 'Player of the Month': Ashwin, Root, Mayers in contention among men

Dubai, Mar 2: Seasoned India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin along with England captain Joe Root and West Indies' new batting sensation Kyle Mayers were on Tuesday nominated for the ICC 'Player of the Month' for their exceptional performances in February.