President’s nod for AMU centres in Kerala, Bengal

ALIGARH – President Pratibha Patil has approved the setting up of two outstation centres of Uttar Pradesh’s Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), one each in West Bengal and Kerala, an official said here Thursday.

AMU vice chancellor P.K. Abdul Azis said the approval from the president was received Wednesday.
Patil gave the approval in the capacity …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : President’s nod for AMU centres in Kerala, Bengal.

Karnataka PUC Results 2010 to be declared on 6th May

BENGALURU, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com) — The Karnataka PUC results are expected to be announced today. According to sources, PUC Results 2010 will be announced by 6 PM today.
PUC is the Pre University Course that takes two years of program, conducted by the education board of India. Students aspiring entry to a reputed university have to …. Original article  : Karnataka PUC Results 2010 to be declared on 6th May.

Researchers report increasing number of older, unmarried and better educated mothers

Study: Older, unmarried, educated moms on rise

New mothers in the U.S. are increasingly older and better educated than they were two decades ago, according to a study on the state of American motherhood released Thursday by the Pew Research Center.
But that doesn’t mean women are waiting for just the right moment: The study also found … Read : Researchers report increasing number of older, unmarried and better educated mothers.

Police detain 2 in separate threats on children following attacks at schools

Police detain 2 in separate threats on children

SHANGHAI – Police said Thursday they have detained two men suspected of threatening children following a wave of attacks at schools in China that prompted orders for police and security guards to watch over students as they enter and leave schools.
Liu Yongche, 39, was detained on May 2, … Read : Police detain 2 in separate threats on children following attacks at schools.

Kansas Senate passes $13.6B budget, still needs new revenue to balance

Kan. Senate approves $13.6B budget
TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Senate on Wednesday approved a $13.6 billion state budget that protects education funding and social services but requires $350 million in tax increases.

The vote was 23-17. During a daylong debate, senators rejected proposals that would have pushed the chamber toward balancing the budget without increasing taxes.
Senate … Read more »»».

Citing safety, Calif lawmakers seek temporary ban on use of metal baseball bats in high school

Calif. lawmakers seek temporary ban on metal bats

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – A California legislative committee advanced a bill Wednesday that would place a two-year moratorium on the use of metal bats in high school baseball, responding to safety concerns that were raised when a Marin County teenager was severely injured earlier this year.
The moratorium would allow … Read more »»».

Field trip by African-American students in Mich. to meet scientist meant to inspire, draws ire

Field trip for black students in Mich. draws anger

DETROIT – A school district in Michigan is defending its intentions after a field trip by African-American elementary students drew complaints from excluded children and their parents.
Officials said Wednesday that 30 students from Dicken Elementary School in Ann Arbor met last week with an African-American rocket scientist …. Source article  : Field trip by African-American students in Mich. to meet scientist meant to inspire, draws ire.

Virginia AD: Family of slain student supported teams’ play in lacrosse tournaments

Va. AD: Slain student’s family backed teams’ play

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – The University of Virginia says the family of slain lacrosse player Yeardley Love supported the men’s and women’s team competing in post-season play.
At a news conference in Charlottesville on Wednesday, U.Va. Athletic Director Craig Littlepage said university officials had consulted members of both teams and … Read : Virginia AD: Family of slain student supported teams’ play in lacrosse tournaments.

ACLU sues to stop Conn. school district from holding high school graduations at megachurch

Conn. ACLU sues to stop graduations at church

HARTFORD, Conn. – The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a federal lawsuit seeking to stop two Connecticut high schools from holding their graduation ceremonies at a megachurch.
The state ACLU chapter and Americans United for Separation of Church and State filed the lawsuit Wednesday. They allege that it’s … Original source on Gaea Times at : ACLU sues to stop Conn. school district from holding high school graduations at megachurch.

Cinco De Mayo History

San Francisco (GaeaTimes.com) Cinco de Mayo is a minor voluntary holiday in Mexico to commemorate and rejoice Mexican army’s unlikely victory over the French forces at the battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. It is observed in America and some other part of the world as a celebration of Mexican Heritage and pride. …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Cinco De Mayo History.

World Bank approves $292 mn for education in Bangladesh

DHAKA – The World Bank has approved an additional $292 million for two ongoing projects in Bangladesh to improve infrastructure and education in the country, the bank said Wednesday.

Of the total amount, $257 million will be given for infrastructure development under the Investment Promotion and Financing Facility (IPFF) Project and $35 million for bringing disadvantaged …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : World Bank approves $292 mn for education in Bangladesh.

8.8 mn euros for strengthening Balochistan’s education system

QUETTA – Global NGO Save the Children with financial assistance from the Netherlands has launched an 8.8 million euros Balochistan Education Programme to provide access to quality basic education to more than 73,000 children over the next five years.

The programme will run in three districts of Balochistan – Quetta, Mastung and Qila Abdullah – and … Read : 8.8 mn euros for strengthening Balochistan’s education system.

10th Results Of CGBSE To Be Announced Soon

CHHATTISGARH, India, (GaeaTimes.com) The Chhattisgarh Board of Secondary Education or the CGBSE which has its headquarters in Raipur announced that it will declare the results for the 10th standard examinations very soon. Candidates who had appeared for the examination can get to know their results by simply logging on to the official website of the … Read more »»».

Delhi University teachers demand VC’s resignation

NEW DELHI – A day after the Delhi University Students Union (DUSU) demanded the resignation of the vice chancellor over the radiation leak fiasco, the university’s teachers’ association Wednesday staged a rally making a similar demand.

The teachers also sought an impartial enquiry into the incident, which caused the death of one person and radioactive …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Delhi University teachers demand VC’s resignation.

Retired judge to probe Jamia recruitment irregularities

NEW DELHI – Jamia Millia Islamia is launching an independent inquiry into suspected irregularities in appointments and promotions during the tenure of the previous vice chancellor, Prof Mushirul Hasan, it is reliably learnt.

The decision was taken by the Executive Council of Jamia Millia Islamia at its meeting April 29, university sources told IANS. … Read more : Retired judge to probe Jamia recruitment irregularities.