Education News in India

Students being fined for speaking in Tamil 21/Oct/2010
A private technical institute at Bagalur, near Hosur, is imposing fine, the maximum amount being Rs.1,700, on students pursuing diploma courses, for talking in Tamil on its campus. Condemning the act of Don Bosco Sahai Institute governed by the Chennai-based Selesian Institution of Graphic Arts, P. ..
Bangla course for bureaucrats 20/Oct/2010
Ever thought that there could be a large community living in Bengal who would be interested in taking a crash course in Bangla? If you think that is surprising, here is a news for you. The state government has been plagued by the problem because at least 50% of its officers are not Bengali and have little or no ..
Delhi students prepare for Obama visit 20/Oct/2010
The American Center will organize a 'Rock with the US Presidents' quiz show for college students, ahead of US president Barack Obama’s visit to the national capital. The quiz will be on US presidents, with special focus on Obama. The show will take place in the Hard Rock Cafe in South Delhi's Saket ..
Put science on a pedestal: PM 20/Oct/2010
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, while inaugurating the 21st general meeting of the Academy of Sciences for the developing World, urged developing countries to put science on a pedestal and stressed the need for collaboration among scientific communities of these countries. He asked the developing world to ..
Meghalaya teachers call off strike 20/Oct/2010
The school teachers in Meghalaya, who were on an indefinite strike demanding payment of arrears, called it off after the state government assured that their dues will be cleared before Christmas. The strike had affected over 50, 000 students in the state. The teachers under the banner of Khasi Jaintia ..
Protest over removal of Mistrys novel from syllabus 20/Oct/2010
Group activists in the national capital demanded removal of Mumbai University’s vice chancellor Rajan Welukar. This was in response to the removal of author Rohinton Mistry's novel 'Such a Long Journey' from the syllabus of the University of Bombay. Coming together under the umbrella of Sahmat ..
Mah govt mulls E-Library facility for medical colleges 20/Oct/2010
Maharashtra Government is considering a plan to provide E-Library facilities in medical colleges in the state. Minister of State for Medical Education Varsha Gaikwad said the E-Library would help students easily avail educational references. There are presently 14 medical colleges, three ..
'Technological varsity at Kakinada to be made top class' 20/Oct/2010
Union Minister of State for Defence M Pallam Raju said the Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU) at Kakinada near here will be developed as a "world level" varsity. The JNTU has produced many top-class professors, scientists and others. It has a history of achieving good results ..
Pravin Pardesi takes charge as Acting VC of Amravati varsity 20/Oct/2010
Divisional Commissioner Pravin Pardesi took charge as the acting Vice-Chancellor of Sant Gadgebaba Amravati University. He took over from Kamal Singh, who completed her five- year term today. Registrar Dinesh Joshi and other officers, teachers and employees of the varsity were present on the occasion. ..
DU puts off first semester exams by 2 weeks 20/Oct/2010
With a substantial number of academic days lost due to teachers' agitation, the Delhi University has put off the first semester exams by over two weeks. The semester exams will now be held between December 6 and December 14, the University said in a statement. According to the original ..

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