The University Grants Commission (UGC) has approved guidelines for introducing skill-based courses and microcredentials in higher educational institutions (HEIs) across the country to bridge the skill gap and increase student productivity in the workplace.
The Directorate of Education, Delhi Government has directed the primary schools across the national capital to run in 'hybrid' mode from Tuesday in the wake of implementation of the anti- pollution Graded Response Action Plan's (GRAP) stage- III curbs.
In a move to aid the students of the country, the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), on Monday, announced a 20 per cent cut in its textbook prices for classes 9 to 12 with effect from the upcoming academic year.
The government will also implement a monetary reward scheme for higher education teachers whose research papers are published in renowned international journals.
The Scottish Church college authorities today suspended a professor of the institution allegedly in connection with sexual harassment of a student.
The decision to reinstate Prof. Bibekananda Mukherjee, who faces criminal charges of rape, as the Head of the Department of Visual Arts at Kalyani University has sparked widespread outrage and concern among students, faculty, and the broader community.
Around 16 lakh students of state-run, state-sponsored schools and madrassas will receive tablets from the state government soon. The students willl get Rs 10,000 which will be credited to their bank account from 5 September onwards.
Arambagh High School had a rare achievement as two of its teachers have received Shiksha Ratna award for the two consecutive years.
In an unprecedented move, the Centre has allowed the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to utilise Aadhaar-based authentication to verify candidates' identities voluntarily, both at the time of registration and during several stages of examinations and recruitment.
The programme marked a crucial initiative aimed at educating students and society in general about the risks associated with drug abuse while promoting a healthier, drug-free lifestyle.
