Jaipur, July 24 (IANS) In a significant administrative reshuffle amid nationwide concerns over examination paper leaks and alleged irregularities in competitive exams, including NEET, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has appointed 1994-batch Rajasthan-cadre IAS officer Naresh Pal Gangwar as the new Secretary, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education.The appointment comes at a time when the Centre is facing mounting pressure over the credibility of the National Testing…
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Kolkata, June 30 (IANS) Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and other premier institutions will now independently proof-check designs of major bridges being built along National Highways in the country. This move will not only ensure safety but also lead to long-term cost savings. This landmark decision was taken by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on June 30. The premier institutions will be empanelled for independent proof-checking of hydraulic studies and the design of major…
Ahmedabad, June 25 (IANS) The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has proposed installing a large statue of Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee at the Sabarmati Riverfront in the city as part of a plan to commemorate his birth anniversary and highlight his contribution to nation-building, Standing Committee Chairman Kamlesh Patel said on Thursday.The proposal was among several civic decisions and directions discussed following the Standing Committee meeting, after which the Chairman briefed on key deve…
Ahmedabad, June 24 (IANS) Ahmedabad civic officials are weighing the complete reconstruction of the 53-year-old Subhash Bridge after a panel of leading bridge experts concluded that replacing the ageing structure would be the safest and most durable long-term solution. Ahmedabad Municipal Commissioner Banchhanidhi Pani said on Wednesday that experts from IIT Roorkee, IIT Gandhinagar, renowned bridge specialist Mahesh Tandon and other experienced engineers had carried out a detailed technical ass…
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee and WRI India on Saturday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening collaboration in areas such as sustainable batteries, electric mobility, resource efficiency, battery recycling, clean energy transition and policy research. The partnership seeks to facilitate joint research projects, academic collaborations, policy studies, knowledge-sharing initiatives, workshops, training programmes, conferences an…
New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) The Union Education Ministry on Friday dismissed allegations of data breach in Joint Entrance Examination (Advanced) results, deprecating attempts to undermine public trust in the examination conducted by IIT Roorkee for more than 1.79 lakh students. In a message on social media platform X, the Ministry said, “There have been several misleading and factually incorrect reports regarding data breach and privacy violations with respect to students who took JEE (Advanced) ex…
Mathura, June 3 (IANS) A startling case of sexual exploitation and blackmail under the guise of spirituality has emerged from the Govardhan area of Mathura, where police have arrested a man posing as a ‘sadhu’ who allegedly used online religious discourses and bhajan-kirtan sessions to target educated young women employed in well-paying jobs, officials said on Wednesday. According to the police, the accused is a qualified mechanical engineer who allegedly lured women through spiritual gather…
Kota, June 1 (IANS) JEE Advanced 2026 All India Rank (AIR) 1 holder Shubham Kumar on Monday said that his journey to the top rank had been rewarding and fulfilling. He expressed happiness over his achievement.Shubham’s outstanding performance led to another strong showing by Kota students, further reinforcing the city’s reputation as one of the country’s leading centres for IIT-JEE preparation.Speaking to reporters, Shubham said, “The journey has been quite good. After securing AIR 1, I …
New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has announced the results of the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced 2026, bringing an end to days of anticipation for engineering aspirants across the country. Shubham Kumar from the IIT Delhi zone emerged as the overall topper, while Arohi Deshpande secured the highest rank among female candidates. Shubham Kumar secured the top position in the Common Rank List (CRL), scoring 330 out of 360 marks.More than 56,000 st…
New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday said that the government is working on a war footing to deliver adequate drinking water to every citizen of the capital.After a review meeting, the Chief Minister said that the government is paying equal attention to immediate relief measures as well as long-term solutions so that the water situation can be permanently controlled in the future, said a statement.The Chief Minister informed that due to the water availability bei…