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  • Academic loss huge in J-K: Former governor N N Vohra

    Nov 20, 2019

    New Delhi, Nov 19: Former Jammu and Kashmir governor N N Vohra on Tuesday said the extent of academic loss in the union territory was huge and it brought bad reputation to the valley. He said this referring to some past "disruptions" in Jammu and Kashmir that resulted in such loss for a large number of students there. Vohra was speaking at a discussion on "Kashmir after 370", organized by think tank Observer Research Foundation.

  • Board exam timing changed to 1 pm

    Nov 16, 2019

    JAMMU, Nov 16: The timing of ongoing Board examination of Class 12th and Class 11th annual regular Session-2019 in Kashmir division has been changed from 12:30 pm to 1 pm in view of the commencement of 8th standard examinations. The new timing shall be effective from 18 November, 2019.

  • Lt. Governor inaugurates "North Zone Vice Chancellor's Meet" at SMVDU

    Nov 16, 2019

    Kakryal, Nov16: Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu, who is also the Chancellor of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), today inaugurated the “North Zone Vice Chancellors” meet 2019-20 organized by SMVDU under the auspices of Association of Indian Universities (AIU) here at SMVDU, Kakryal, Katra. Prof. Ravinder Kumar Sinha, Vice Chancellor, SMVDU, Sh. Talat Parvez Rohella, Secretary, Higher Education J&K, Dr.

  • Bank of Baroda Gandhi Nagar Celebrated Children's day

    Nov 15, 2019

    Jammu, November 14: Bank of Baroda Gandhi Nagar Jammu Celebrated Children’s day. To commemorate the celebrations, the Branch were tastefully decorated, sweets were distributed among children and prizes given for outstanding performances. The valued Customers of the bank also participated in the celebrations. The stand out feature of the day was Esna Malhotra, a class 5th Student who is a budding writer and one of her books viz.

  • SMVD University Organizes Invited Talk of Prof. Varun Arya

    Nov 14, 2019

    Jammu (Katra), November 14: The School of Languages & Literature (SoLL) organized a lecture by Prof. Varun Arya, Director & Founder, Aravali Institute of Management, Jodhpur, at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), Katra, on challenges and dilemmas of effective leadership. The lecture was attended by the students and faculty members of the university. At the onset, Dr. Saurabh, Head, School of Management, welcomed Prof.

  • JNU partially rolls back hike in hostel fees

    Nov 13, 2019

    New Delhi, Nov 13: The Jawaharlal Nehru University on Wednesday decided to partially roll back the hike in hostel fees following protests by students for 16 days. The decision was taken in varsity's Executive Council (EC) meeting which had to be shifted outside the campus at the last moment fearing agitation by students. "JNU Executive Committee announces major rollback in the hostel fee and other stipulations.

  • Chapter on snakes to be introduced in West Bengal secondary curriculum

    Nov 12, 2019

    Kolkata, Nov 12: The West Bengal government has decided to introduce a chapter on snakes in the secondary school curriculum from the next academic year, a senior education official said. This will educate students about the different types of snakes, what one should do at the sight of the reptile and their role in protecting biodiversity, he said.

  • DDC Budgam visits exam centers; Takes stock of arrangements

    Nov 11, 2019

    Budgam, November 11: District Development Commissioner (DDC) Budgam, Tariq Hussain Ganai today visited various examination centers set up at different educational institutions to take stock of the arrangements and facilities provided to the students in Budgam district. The DDC was accompanied by the Chief Education Officer Budgam and other officials of education department.

  • Visva Bharati played glorious role in nation building: Prez

    Nov 11, 2019

    Santiniketan, Nov 11: Hailing Visva Bharati University as an institute which has upheld the country's culture and ethos, President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday said his visit to the varsity was no less than a pilgrimage. Addressing the annual convocation of the university as a 'paridarshak' (visitor), Kovind said this "seat of learning" has played a glorious role in nation-building.

  • Students stage protest outside JNU over fee hike, dress code

    Nov 11, 2019

    New Delhi, Nov 11: Hundreds of students staged protests outside the Jawaharlal Nehru University on Monday over fee hike, curfew timings and dress code restrictions in the varsity. Students wanted to march towards the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), where Vice President Venkaiah Naidu is addressing a convocation, but the gates have been barricaded.

  • Startup entrepreneurs interact with school students at IIFS

    Nov 07, 2019

    Kolkata, Nov 7: Startup firms from diverse fields shared their experience with school students at the ongoing India International Science Festival. An estimated 100 startups are taking part in the exhibition at the IISF which began here on November 5.

  • School Edu Deptt organizes workshop on NISTHA, SHAGUNOTSAV

    Nov 06, 2019

    Jammu, November 06: One-day workshop on upcoming programs- National Initiative for School Head and Teachers Holistic Advancement- NISHTHA and Census of Schools SHAGUNOSTAV was conducted here today to orient participants about objectives and implementation of these schemes.

  • DPS Nagbani wins Gold Medal in U-12 inline speed 300 metres in skating

    Nov 04, 2019

    Jammu, November 04: The students of Delhi Public School Nagbani, Jammu-(West) participated in Sahodaya Inter -School Roller skating competition 2019-20 for boys and girls on 2nd November, 2019 which was held at JK Public School Kathua- (J&K). Rudra Chaudhary of class 7th won gold medal in 300 metres inline U-12 category. The Principal of the school R. K.

  • Krea University commences admission for BA, BSc Hons

    Nov 02, 2019

    Chennai, Nov 2: Krea University, backed by former ICICI Bank Chairman N Vaghul and Ashok Leyland former Chairman R Seshasayee, on Saturday said it has commenced admissions for its undergraduate programmes. The School of Interwoven Arts and Sciences began admissions for B A Hons and B Sc Hons programme for the academic session 2020-23.

  • SMVDU Students Bags 1st Prize at Voice of BT Contest at Amity University

    Oct 31, 2019

    Jammu (Katra), October 31: The "Voice for BT"- A North Zone Inter-Collegiate Public Speaking Contest on Biotechnology was held in October, 2019 at Amity University, Noida (U.P.), organized by the Association of Biotechnology Led Enterprises (ABLE) and supported by the firm Novozymes South Asia.

  • Rashtriya Ekta Diwas observed by APS Akhnoor

    Oct 31, 2019

    Jammu, October 31: As a step to promote the unity in the society Army Public School, Akhnoor on 31st Oct 2019 observed Rashtriya Ekta Diwas. The motive was to awake the enthusiasm of the children for the country’s oneness and unity which is the need of the hour.

  • DC B'la reviews class 10th Exam arrangements, inspects various centres

    Oct 29, 2019

    Baramulla, October 29: Deputy Commissioner Baramulla Dr. G N Itoo inspected various examination centres setup by the Board of School Education (BOSE) for 10th class which commenced today. Chief Education Officer G M Lone and other concerned officers also accompanied the Deputy Commissioner. DC visited examination centres established in GHSS for Boys Baramulla, GHSS for Girls Baramulla, St.

  • Army organised Inter School Quiz competition in Rajouri

    Oct 29, 2019

    Jammu, October 29: Army organised “Inter School Quiz Competition” at Govt Middle School, Kanyalkote in Rajouri District. The aim of the competition was to boost the general knowledge on a variety of subjects to include current affairs, personality development; induce healthy competitive spirit, general knowledge, science and technology amongst the students. A large number of students participated in this competition.

  • AISA accuses JNU admin of not paying salaries to contractual staff

    Oct 26, 2019

    New Delhi, Oct 25: The Left-affiliated AISA on Friday accused the Jawaharlal Nehru University administration of not paying the salaries of contractual staff. The All India Students' Association (AISA) said the rights of contractor workers such as sanitation workers and security guards are being violated on a daily basis. The sanitation workers have been on strike for the past two days, demanding their bonus.

  • Private school refunds money taken from EWS category student for books, uniform: DCPCR

    Oct 25, 2019

    New Delhi, Oct 24: The Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR) on Thursday said a private school refunded money taken for books and uniforms from a student admitted under the EWS category following its directions. The commission said it had received a complaint from the father of a class one student, alleging that his son had been denied free books and uniforms by the school.

  • NH1 news Highlights

    Oct 24, 2019

    BJP-Shiv Sena on road to power in Maharashtra, no clear winner in Haryana New Delhi: The BJP-Shiv Sena alliance looked set to return to power in Maharashtra while Haryana could be a cliffhanger with no clear majority for either the BJP or the Congress, Election Commission trends indicated as votes for the assembly polls held this week were counted on Thursday.

  • Govt middle school found locked during inspection in JK, inquiry ordered

    Oct 23, 2019

    Jammu, Oct 23: Authorities in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir ordered an inquiry after a government middle school was found locked during an inspection in a remote village, officials said on Wednesday. District Development Commissioner Angrez Singh Rana ordered withholding the salary of all the seven teachers posted in the school at Bhatan village for their unauthorised absence from duty, the officials said.

  • 1.6 lakh students to appear in upcoming BOSE exams in JK

    Oct 23, 2019

    Jammu, Oct 23: As many as 1.6 lakh students will appear in the upcoming Board of School Education (BOSE) examinations at 1,502 centres across Kashmir, where only a total of 20.13 per cent students are attending schools post August 5, officials said on Wednesday.

  • 6 new lizard species found in Western Ghats by scientists

    Oct 22, 2019

    Aurangabad, Oct 22: Six new lizard species of 'Dravidogecko' family have been identified in the Western Ghats by a group of scientists, who claim it to be a significant development as only one species of the genus was known so far.

  • Students attendance in Kashmir 20 per cent, in Jammu 100 per cent

    Oct 20, 2019

    New Delhi, October 20: A little over 20 per cent students in Kashmir and 100 per cent in Jammu have started attending schools and there is no restriction on the movement of people anywhere in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Sunday. While all of the 1,02,069 landline phone connections were restored till October 18, a total of 84 per cent mobile phone connections were restored in 22 districts till last Friday.

  • DDC Kishtwar inaugurates science exhibition, book fair

    Oct 19, 2019

    KISHTWAR, OCT 19: District Development Commissioner (DDC) Kishtwar, Angrez Singh Rana today inaugurated 7th District Level Science Exhibition and Book fair under SAMAGRA scheme 2019-20 here at Government Girls Higher Secondary School. Among others present on the occasion were SSP Dr. Harmeet Singh Mehta, CEO Kuldeep Kumar Sharma, Dy. CEO Rajinder Kumar Sen, Principal DIET Kishtwar Ashok Kumar, Field Advisor from SIE Jammu V.

  • Row over 'exclusion' of Shivaji from Std 4 books under new board

    Oct 18, 2019

    Pune, Oct 18: Just days ahead of the Maharashtra assembly polls, controversy erupted on Thursday over `exclusion' of the history of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj from Class IV books of the Maharashtra International Education Board (MIEB). While opposition Congress and NCP lashed out at the government, state minister Vinod Tawde said chapters on the iconic 17th century Maratha warrior king will feature in the Class VI history textbook.

  • AAP questions holding BDC elections in Oct and not in Nov 2019

    Oct 16, 2019

    Jammu: The J&K Aam Aadmi Party activists, under Founder & National Council Member S. Deep Singh, held a press conference at Press Club Jammu on 16-10- 2019 and deliberated at length over the political scenario in the state in general & Block Development Councils elections in particular. While addressing the media persons, S.

  • 10th Foundation Day Celebrations Start at Shoolini University

    Oct 16, 2019

    SOLAN, India, Oct. 15: To mark ten years of the existence of Shoolini University, a week-long celebration started on the University campus on Monday. The University was established in 2009 and has emerged among top universities of the region during the short period. It has a strength of about 3500 students out of whom nearly 2000 stay in hostels within the campus.

  • DPS Nagbani celebrates Blue Day

    Oct 15, 2019

    Jammu, October 15: The students of pre-primary wing of DPS Nagbani celebrated Blue Day today. It was a pleasant and cool blue day for the kids. The significance of blue color was explained to the students through a series of activities. The dress code of the day was blue. Excitement and enthusiasm was visible everywhere as all the children came dressed up in different shades of blue. The classrooms were decorated with blue balloons.

  • Goa University to digitise and transliterate Konkani texts

    Oct 15, 2019

    Panaji, Oct 15: In a bid to bridge the linguistic and literary gap among Konkani speakers, Goa University is planning to digitize and transliterate the multi-script language, a varsity official said on Tuesday. The university will use 'Konkanverter', developed by the World Konkani Centre at Mangaluru in Karnataka, to transliterate (convert text from one script to another) Konkani texts, he said.

  • William, Kate meet kindergarten children at Pak school

    Oct 15, 2019

    Islamabad, Oct 15: Britains' Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton on Tuesday visited a girls' school here and interacted with students in their first engagement on a five-day visit to Pakistan. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrived in Islamabad on Monday, the first royal trip to the country in more than a decade. The couple visited the Model College for Girls located in Islamabad.

  • His Holiness The Dalai Lama Awarded Honorary Doctorate by Chitkara University

    Oct 15, 2019

    CHANDIGARH, India, Oct. 15: His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama arrived at Chitkara University Punjab campus amidst rapturous welcome through a sea of students & staff waving, on October 14, 2019. His Holiness was received by Chitkara University Chancellor Dr. Ashok K Chitkara and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Madhu Chitkara and offered a traditional welcomed by Tibetan students studying at Chitkara University.

  • Third Annual Convocation Ceremony Will be Celebrated in Apex Professional University

    Oct 14, 2019

    GUWAHATI, India, Oct. 14: Apex Professional University (APU), Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh is holding its 3rd Convocation on Tuesday, October 15th, 2019 at its sprawling and lush green campus. The Convocation Ceremony marked APU's journey of student excellence and commitment towards employable and professional courses. APU, Pasighat at present is running 1. School of Education & Social Sciences 2. School of Law & Juridical Sciences 3.

  • 'Partnerships between Indian, Australian varsities will help bolster knowledge exchange'

    Oct 12, 2019

    New Delhi, Oct 12: Partnerships between Indian and Australian universities will help bolster exchange of knowledge and skills, an official of the University of Queensland has said. In 2019, over 800 Indian students enrolled at the University of Queensland, comprising the fifth-largest international cohort, Deputy Director International Marketing and Recruitment, University of Queensland, Alison Campbell, said.

  • IMA Celebrates 100 Years at Middle East and India Regional Conference

    Oct 12, 2019

    Centennial celebration takes place as participants discuss the future of the management accounting profession Bangalore, Karnataka, India Business Wire India India's rapid digital transformation and its impact on the management accounting profession was the backdrop of IMA (Institute of Management Accountants) celebrating its centennial year at the seventh Middle East and India Regional Conference in Bangalore.

  • DPS Nagbani celebrates World Animal Day

    Oct 04, 2019

    Jammu, October 04: To promote awareness of and understanding about the need to protect, manage and enhance nature, DPS Nagbani celebrated World Animal Day in the school. The children from Pre-Nursery to Prep. cme dressed up as different animals and participated in fancy dress competition. A discussion was also held to engage the students’ attention and create awareness on various issues like cruelty towards animals, animal rights violations etc.

  • Education dept official held while taking bribe from student

    Oct 03, 2019

    Thane, Oct 3: An official of the education department has been arrested by the anti-corruption bureau of Thane Police for allegedly accepting bribe from a student. The accused was identified as Hirman Mali, an education inspector. The student had got admission to a junior college for std XI, but he wanted to switch to a college near his house, an ACB release said here.

  • New book on digital transformation features chapter on AI written by AI

    Oct 02, 2019

    New Delhi, Oct 2: There is no dearth of books on Artificial Intelligence (AI), but a new book on the subject can safely claim to be one of a kind, as it features a chapter on AI written by AI itself. Titled "The Tech Whisperer", the book has been penned by digital transformation expert Jaspreet Bindra.

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