Education News in India

Fitness norms for entry into armed forces to be relaxed 6/Jan/2011
The medical fitness norms for entry into the armed forces are soon going to be more flexible. A comprehensive amendment to the medical fitness criteria for new entrants in the Army, Indian Air force and Navy is on cards to further standardise norms for the aspirants, said Lieutenant General Naresh ..
Oz immigration dept warns students' backlash on new reforms 5/Jan/2011
Australian government is expecting a sharp drop in flow of overseas students, including Indians, into the country following reforms in its migration rules. The Department of Immigration's Red Book released yesterday has warned its incoming minister Chris Bowen of a backlash from the international students ..
ISRO to launch two large communication satellites this year 5/Jan/2011
ISRO today said it plans to launch at least two large communication satellites within this calendar year to tide over the scarcity of transponders due to the failure of two consecutive GSLV missions. The space agency has also decided to turn to the tried and tested ..
Prof Satapathy selected for Srivani award 5/Jan/2011
Prof Harekrushna Satapathy, distinguished educationist and vice-chancellor of Rashtriya Sanskrit University at Tirupati has been selected for the prestigious 'Ramakrishna Jayadayal Dalmia Srivani Alankaran Award' for his Sanskrit epic 'Bharatnatyam'. The award, instituted by Dalmia Charitable Trust, ..
IGNOU regional centre inaugurated 5/Jan/2011
Defence Minister A K Antony inaugurated the Regional Centre of the Indira GandhiNational Open University (IGNOU) at a function here. Speaking on the occasion, he expressed the hope that the centre would help in the progress of education. A joint effort was necessary from ..
Restore autonomous structure of MCI, demands IMA 5/Jan/2011
The Indian Medical Association today demanded that the autonomous structure of the Medical Council of India be restored and the current board of governors appointed by the Government be dissolved at once. At a press conference here, the IMA also opposed the implementation of the short-term rural medical course ..
Centre directs MCI to withdraw notification on entrance tests 5/Jan/2011
The Centre has directed MCI to withdraw immediately, its notification making entrance tests the sole qualification for admission to graduate and PG courses in all medical colleges from 2011-12. The Health Ministry, in a January 3 letter to the Chairman, Board of Governors of MCI (Medical Council of ..
Bihar to introduce transparent procedure to appoint VCs 5/Jan/2011
Amid allegations of corruption in appointment of of Vice Chancellors and pro-vice chancellors, Bihar government today decided to adopt 'a transparent' procedure for such appointments, besides setting up a board for recruitment of lecturers in universities. State Human Resources Department Minister P K Sahi ..
'Doctors should work to improve healthcare in rural sector' : Dr. Kalam 5/Jan/2011
Stressing upon the need for improvement of healthcare and infrastructure in rural areas, former President A P J Abdul Kalam called upon doctors to come forward for development of medical services in this sector. He also suggested doctors to prescribe only needful treatment instead of unnecessary and ..
MCD to earmark money for nursery students for uniforms 5/Jan/2011
The MCD is planning to earmark Rs 2.5 crore for children studying in nursery classes in its schools to help them buy uniforms. The MCD education committee has decided to implement this from next academic season, officials said. The civic body has 47,000 nursery students. Currently, monetary ..

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