Islamabad, July 3 (IANS) No Pakistani university has been ranked among the top 350 universities of the world in the recently revealed QS World Universities Rankings 2027, local media reported. The Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) ranked at the 381 spot globally is Pakistan’s top position in QS World University Rankings 2027, local media reported. “The rankings are, at best, a rough measure of quality. But they do reveal a lot. If we do not have a university in the top 350, it does say quite a bit a…
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New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) In a significant step towards strengthening bilateral economic ties, India and Mali institutionalised their growing commercial partnership through the inaugural India-Mali Forum for the Promotion of Exports, setting the stage for deeper trade and investment cooperation between the two countries, according to a statement issued by the Commerce and Industry Ministry on Friday. The two-day forum, held in Bamako under the theme “Reinforcing Trade and Strategic Partnerships”,…
Guwahati, July 3 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said that entrepreneurship training introduced at the school level is helping students develop practical skills and encouraging them to explore self-employment opportunities from a young age, citing the success story of a student who ventured into mushroom cultivation after attending a training programme. Sharing the story on social media, the Chief Minister said the state government wants the younger generation to be pre…
Islamabad, July 2 (IANS) Pakistan’s federal budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 has prioritised military spending over public welfare by increasing defence spending by 18 per cent to three trillion Pakistani Rupees (PK), showcasing the armed offers as the clear winner during attempts to meet economic stabilisation targets. The budget offers little to the human resources that actually drive economic growth. “The combined federal allocations for higher education, primary schooling, and healthcare …
Guwahati, July 2 (IANS) The Assam government has approved a series of reforms aimed at encouraging greater private participation in higher education by easing regulatory norms for establishing private universities in the state. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said the Assam Cabinet has introduced policy changes that will make it easier for reputed private institutions to invest in the higher education sector.”To harness Assam’s fullest potential we aim to expand access to quality …
Patna, July 1 (IANS) The Bihar Cabinet approved 29 proposals during its latest meeting on Wednesday, clearing a series of measures focused on education, transport infrastructure, religious tourism and public amenities.Among the key decisions are the establishment of five new Kendriya Vidyalayas, the modernisation of 31 bus stands under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, the development of the Lord Vaman Temple in Buxar, and the organisation of a state-sponsored pilgrimage to Somnath for…
Gandhinagar, July 1 (IANS) More than 16.35 lakh students were enrolled across 37,211 schools in Gujarat during the state’s three-day ‘Shala Praveshotsav and Kanya Kelavani Mahotsav’, Government Spokesperson and Minister Jitu Vaghani said on Wednesday, highlighting the outcome of the annual campaign aimed at improving enrolment and reducing school dropouts. Speaking after the Cabinet meeting, Vaghani noted that the campaign was conducted under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and …
Bhubaneswar, July 1 (IANS) Odisha School and Mass Education (S&ME) Department on Wednesday said prompt action has been taken to address errors detected in newly introduced school textbooks for Classes I to VIII, assuring that the corrected, error-free editions will be provided to students at the earliest. Speaking to media persons, Commissioner-cum-Secretary of the S&ME department, N. Thirumala Naik, said that new textbooks introduced for the current academic year had received feedback f…
Islamabad, July 1 (IANS) The Human Rights Council (HRC) of Pakistan has expressed serious concern over the tragic roof collapse at a private tuition centre in Lahore’s Kahna area, which claimed the lives of 14 children and left several others injured.The incident occurred on Tuesday when the roof of a private tuition academy collapsed, killing at least 14 children and injuring several others, local media reported, citing officials.Confirming the death toll, Punjab province Health Minister Khawaj…
Guwahati, July 1 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said the state government’s education-focused initiatives are benefiting more than 36 lakh students, asserting that various welfare measures have significantly reduced the financial burden on families while enabling children to pursue their academic aspirations. Highlighting the impact of the government’s interventions in the education sector, the Chief Minister said the initiatives have reached thousands of educationa…