New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) on Friday launched the prospectus for the Academic Session 2026–27, announcing 30 new programmes with no fee hike for any courses, an official said. The 150-page prospectus, launched by the Vice Chancellor Mazhar Asif, outlines comprehensive guidelines for admissions across undergraduate, postgraduate, advanced diploma, PG Diploma, Certificate and Diploma programmes.It also provides detailed information on eligibility criteria, application li…
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Rajkot, Feb 13 (IANS) Students in Gujarat are being equipped with practical skills alongside academics under a state-wide initiative to promote self-reliance.Led by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the programme targets students from classes 9 to 12, combining vocational training with traditional studies to prepare them for employment and entrepreneurship.At Shree Chandrasinhji Higher Secondary School in Rajpara, Kotda Sangani Taluka, Rajkot district, pupils are receiving hands-on training in 11 …
Ahmedabad, Feb 13 (IANS) The Ahmedabad Municipal Transport Service (AMTS) on Friday inducted 28 new electric buses into its fleet, as Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel flagged them off in Ahmedabad, marking the first phase of a planned rollout of 225 electric buses for the city. According to an official statement, the 28 state-of-the-art buses are equipped with advanced cybersecurity systems and Fire Detection and Suppression Systems (FDSS).For the first time in India, mandatory cybersecuri…
Ahmedabad, Feb 12 (IANS) The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has approved a 33 per cent reservation for women in all upcoming recruitment processes, alongside clearing development works worth Rs 216 crore at its weekly Standing Committee meeting held on Thursday.Standing Committee Chairman Devang Dani said the reservation would be implemented in all future recruitment advertisements issued by the civic body.“The Standing Committee has approved 33 per cent reservation for women in forthco…
Bhubaneswar, Feb 8 (IANS) Governor of Odisha, Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati, on Sunday said that true success in life does not lie merely in professional achievements or material prosperity, but in becoming good human beings and responsible citizens who contribute meaningfully to society.While speaking at a school programme at Kaniha, in Angul district, Kambhampati urged students to imbibe the values of dedication, discipline and integrity that the institution has upheld for over seven decades. He sa…
Itanagar, Feb 6 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen K.T. Parnaik (Retd.) on Friday emphasised that the state’s education department must ensure every child and young person has access to quality learning, relevant skill development and supportive institutions that foster confidence and prepare them to thrive in a rapidly changing world.An official said that during a meeting with State Education Minister P.D. Sona and Commissioner (Education) Amjad Tak at Lok Bhavan, the Governor underscor…
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s unique annual interaction “Pariksha Pe Charcha” with students, parents, and teachers is set to be aired on Friday in an expanded format and renewed emphasis on mental well‑being and child‑centred learning in its ninth edition. The programme, which began as a direct conversation between the Prime Minister and schoolchildren, has grown into a nationwide movement aimed at reframing how society views examinations and academic pressure.On Thu…
Bhubaneswar, Feb 3 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday said universities have a special responsibility to act as catalysts of inclusive growth, innovation and social transformation. Addressing a gathering at the Convocation ceremony of Fakir Mohan University in Balasore district of Odisha, Murmu said that the growth, security and technological development of all sections of society will accelerate the country’s progress.”All universities in the country have a crucial role to play in this …
Jaipur, Feb 3 (IANS) Keeping pace with changing times and emerging career demands, the Rajasthan School Education Department is set to transform career guidance from a one-time formal activity into a continuous, life-shaping process for students.The initiative aims to empower school students to make informed and confident career choices by strengthening the state’s guidance system in a structured and sustainable manner.Dalchand Gupta, Deputy Director, Vocational Education, said, “Children today …
New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) India has made notable gains in school enrolment and higher education institutions, the government stated in the Economic Survey 2025-26 on Thursday.The Survey tabled in the Parliament by the Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, credited the achievement to strengthened infrastructure and teacher capacity, due to policies such as the Right to Education Act 2009, and the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP).Other measures include updated UG…