Agartala, July 19 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday said that academic excellence alone is not enough, asserting that students must first become good human beings and dedicate themselves to the welfare of society and the nation. The Chief Minister also launched a sharp attack on the CPI (M), alleging that during its rule the state witnessed an atmosphere of fear and political intimidation that adversely affected the education system and deprived students of a conducive learning …
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Panaji, July 16 (IANS) Philosopher and author Acharya Prashant, speaking at length on the NEET paper leak, the student suicides and the protests that have followed, has said the crisis is not merely an administrative lapse but “a sign of a far deeper crisis in our education system and our society.”Amid the ongoing student protests at Jantar Mantar and educationist Sonam Wangchuk’s eighteen-day fast, he urged Wangchuk to end his hunger strike and appealed to the government to open a dialogue.Spea…
Srinagar, July 3 (IANS) Chief cleric and senior Kashmiri religious leader, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, on Friday called for responsible conduct from those in media or those using social media. Mirwaiz addressed the Friday congregation at the historic Central Jama Masjid at Srinagar when he urged individuals, society and especially the media to uphold responsibility, restraint and moral accountability in public conduct.Referring to the sayings of the Prophet — “Beware, every one of you is a guardian/sh…
Ranchi, June 29 (IANS) Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Monday distributed appointment letters to 1,042 intermediate and graduate-trained assistant teachers selected for government schools in Jharkhand.At an event held at the Tana Bhagat Indoor Stadium in Ranchi, Chief Minister Hemant Soren urged the newly-appointed teachers to play a meaningful role in strengthening the education system.Congratulating the appointees, the Chief Minister said they have been entrusted not just with jobs bu…
Thiruvananthapuram, June 23 (IANS) Kerala has intensified its crackdown on drug networks through ‘Operation Toofan’, with 2,954 cases registered and 3,176 people arrested so far, Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala informed the Assembly on Tuesday.The Minister said the government was aiming to turn the campaign into a mass movement against drug abuse and had launched a wider social mobilisation drive by bringing prominent personalities into the fight.As part of the initiative, Chennithala has b…
Hyderabad, June 12 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Friday called upon people to take up the eradication of the child labour system in society as their social responsibility. The Chief Minister gave the call on the occasion of World Day Against Child Labour.“Childhood is the birthright of every child. The right to study, play, grow joyfully, and have opportunities to realize their dreams is a natural right of every child. It is our collective responsibility to ensure that t…
Srinagar/Jammu, June 6 (IANS) Police in J&K said on Saturday that it has attached property valued at Rs 3.5 crore belonging to two notorious drug peddlers in Srinagar district, while the property of another drug peddler valued at Rs 1.5 crore was attached in Poonch district. A police statement said that continuing its sustained crackdown against drug trafficking and acting firmly against assets acquired through the proceeds of narcotics trade under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir …
Dhaka, June 5 (IANS) Bangladesh has witnessed a troubling deterioration in social safety indicators, with cases of child abuse, rape, domestic violence, and sexual harassment in educational institutions regularly making headlines across the country, a report has highlighted. Citing social analysts and psychologists, ‘Pressenza International Press Agency’ reported that the “terrifying” surge in crime is being fuelled by four key factors: widespread drug abuse, declining moral values, weak social …
Mumbai, May 17 (IANS) Actress Saba Azad reflected on how, despite all the talk for progress, society still finds it difficult to accept ambitious women.Speaking to IANS exclusively, the ‘Who’s Your Gynac?’ actress stated that the system in general is built to help men succeed, while women often have to work twice as hard to make a mark for themselves.She was asked, “Do you think society still finds it difficult to accept ambitious women unless they have support from somewhere else?”Reacting to t…
Srinagar, May 5 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor (L-G) Manoj Sinha said on Tuesday that every family broken by drug addiction is a crack in the society. L-G Sinha joined a large people’s movement in Budgam as part of drug-free Jammu and Kashmir campaign and assured the citizens that every arm of administration would act with resolve and unity to confront the issue and ensure that the threat is effectively eliminated.He appealed to every family, social organisation, spiritual and poli…