New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) The Central government is set to introduce the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, in Parliament on Monday as part of its legislative agenda to further strengthen the legal framework against paper leaks and examination malpractices. According to sources, the NDA plans to field several young MPs to lead the discussion on the Bill. The ruling alliance is also preparing for an extensive debate, with proceedings expected to last between ei…
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Bhubaneswar, July 26 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday welcomed the setting up of the high-powered Task Force on examination reforms, saying the landmark initiative would pave the way for a more transparent, secure, and future-ready education ecosystem in line with the vision of the ‘Viksit Bharat’. In a post shared on X, the Chief Minister stated that the future of India’s students has always been the foremost priority of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.“The constitut…
Guwahati, July 26 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision to constitute a high-powered task force to strengthen the country’s examination system, saying the initiative would reinforce transparency, integrity and merit in public examinations. In a post on X, Sarma said, “I wholeheartedly welcome this excellent decision by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji.” The Chief Minister said a credible examination system rests on …
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) The Congress on Sunday dismissed the constitution of a task force on exam reforms, headed by Nandan Nilekani, as an exercise aimed to “fix” Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “compromised image”. Jairam Ramesh, Congress MP and General Secretary in-charge Communications, took to social media to criticise the creation of the task force.“Friends, in June 2024, after it bungled multiple examinations including NEET-UG, the Modi Government constituted a High-Level Com…
Amaravati, May 26 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Tuesday vented his ire on officials for failing to perform their duties to prevent pollution in the Godavari River.For the second consecutive day, he visited East Godavari district to personally inspect areas where effluents are flowing into the river.The Deputy CM, who also holds the portfolio of environment, personally inspected the pollution caused by the Andhra Paper Mills in Rajamahendravaram. Pawan Kalyan took se…
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan has set up a special expert task force to look into the damage caused to the litchi crop in Bihar and come up with a report on the remedial measures to help farmers within a week, according to an official statement issued on Friday.Farmers informed the minister about the extensive damage being caused to litchi crops due to the litchi stink bug at an interaction programme organised at the Central I…
United Nations, March 27 (IANS) As the world reels from the impact of the Strait of Hormuz chokehold, Secretary‑General Antonio Guterres on Friday announced a task force to address its humanitarian fallout. The group will develop a mechanism for moving fertilisers and related raw materials necessary to avert an agricultural crisis, Guterres’ Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said.He explained that the “primary focus” of the group, led by Under‑Secretary‑General Jorge Moreira da Si…
Mumbai, March 24 (IANS) Maharashtra Information Technology Minister Ashish Shelar, on Tuesday, in the State Assembly announced that the state government will formulate a comprehensive policy or law regarding the regulation of social media usage by minors in the state, which will be framed only after the report of the government-appointed task force. The Minister was responding to a ‘Calling Attention’ motion moved by Assembly member Rajesh Pawar regarding the impact of increasing usage of social…
Mumbai, Feb 25 (IANS) In response to the rising concerns over digital addiction among children and its adverse effects, the Maharashtra government on Wednesday announced the appointment of an expert Task Force comprising educationists, psychiatrists, child counsellors, technology experts, management consultants, doctors, legal experts, and senior government officials.State Information Technology Minister Ashish Shelar informed the Legislative Council that a comprehensive report on the matter wil…
Mumbai, Feb 11 (IANS) The state Agriculture Department has taken a major policy decision to establish a Task Force to curb farmer suicides in Maharashtra. Agriculture Commissioner Suraj Mandhare on Tuesday evening announced through a circular that this task force will recommend and implement comprehensive measures addressing mental health, social issues, economic challenges, and disasters arising from climate change.The formation of a Task Force takes places ahead of the upcoming Budget Session …