UPSC Result 2010: Civil Service, IAS and CISF LDC Results Declared on May 6

NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com) — The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared Civil Services ( Main ) Examination Result on May 6, 2010. A total of 875 candidates have been selected including 399 general (21 Physically Challenged candidates are included), 273 Other Backward Class (including 09 Physically Challenged candidates), 127 Scheduled Castes and … Read more »».

Meritorious quota candidate can opt for reserved seat: Apex court

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Friday ruled that if a candidate belonging to the reserved category succeeds on merit in the general category in the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examinations he could opt for reserved category seats to avail the cadre of his choice.

The results of the UPSC civil services exams were … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Meritorious quota candidate can opt for reserved seat: Apex court.

Sibal restores MPs’ quota in central schools

NEW DELHI – The central government has decided to restore the MPs’ quota for admission of students in Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs). Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal has, however, surrendered his share to recommend students for admission.

“In light of the sentiments expressed, we have decided to restore (the provision for) two nominations per member in … Read : Sibal restores MPs’ quota in central schools.

Omar joins Kashmiris to congratulate Shah Faesal

SRINAGAR – Shah Faesal had shown the way forward to Kashmiri students, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said Friday as congratulatory messages from political leaders, bureaucrats and others poured in for the Kashmiri doctor who had topped the Indian civil services exam.

“Faesal had shown the way forward to Kashmiri boys and girls,” …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

19 people in 3 states sickened by E. coli outbreak; tainted lettuce is suspected

E. coli outbreak sickens 19 people in 3 states

WASHINGTON – A food company is recalling lettuce sold in 23 states and the District of Columbia because of an E. coli outbreak that has sickened at least 19 people, three of them with life-threatening symptoms. The Food and Drug Administration said Thursday that 12 people had … Read more »».

Prakash Rajpurohit Calls Movies “Stress-Busters”

DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes .com)-Movies emerged to be a great stress buster for Prakash Rajpurohit who became second in the IAS Exam (Indian Administrative Services) 2009. Prakash Rajpurohit told the media that he was a little upset when the results of IAS Exam 2009 came out online which listed Prakash Rajpurohit in the second rank.However, the … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Prakash Rajpurohit Calls Movies “Stress-Busters”.

IAS Toppers Share Success Story

DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- IAS Toppers of 2010 shared their success story with the media about how they made it to the top in the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) Examinations. Reportedly, the IAS Exam (Indian Administrative Services) is regarded to be one of the most prestigious exams held in India.The IAS Toppers included … Original article on : IAS Toppers Share Success Story.

Quota for MPs in central schools restored

NEW DELHI – The Human Resource Development (HRD) ministry has decided to restore the MPs’ quota for admission of students in Kendriya Vidyalayas, the Rajya Sabha was told Friday.

HRD Minister Kapil Sibal said the decision was taken at a meeting of the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathana Thursday.
“We have decided to restore two nominations …. Read the original article  : here.

AP US History Practice Test

New York (GaeaTimes.com) AP U.S. History Exam is a test of the knowledge of the U.S. History. It starts with the first European explorations of Americas and continues to the modern times. The questions are mainly focused on the nineteenth and twentieth century events in political institutions and behavior, public policy, social and economic …. Original source  : AP US History Practice Test.

Kan. Senate passes bipartisan plan for raising taxes to avoid deficit in next state budget

Kan. Senate approves bill raising taxes
TOPEKA, Kan. – A bill increasing Kansas’ sales tax cleared the state Senate late Thursday night, a victory for Democrats and moderate Republicans who hope to avoid cuts in social services and aid to public schools.

Senators’ 23-17 vote advances the measure to the House, where a similar bipartisan coalition is …. Source  : Kan. Senate passes bipartisan plan for raising taxes to avoid deficit in next state budget.

Kan. Senate revises bipartisan plan for raising taxes to avoid deficit in next state budget

Kan. Senate rewrites part of bill raising taxes

TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Senate on Thursday rewrote parts of a revenue-raising plan without touching a proposed increase in the state’s sales tax aimed at preventing cuts in social services and aid to public schools.
The bill would provide $330 million for state government programs during the next … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Kan. Senate revises bipartisan plan for raising taxes to avoid deficit in next state budget.

E. coli outbreak possibly linked to lettuce sickens 19 in OH, NY, MI; college campuses hit

E. coli sickens 19 in OH, NY, MI
WASHINGTON – An E. coli outbreak possibly linked to tainted lettuce has sickened at least 19 people in Ohio, New York and Michigan, including students on three college campuses, prompting a recall throughout much of the country.

Freshway Foods of Sidney, Ohio, said it was recalling romaine lettuce sold …. Source  : E. coli outbreak possibly linked to lettuce sickens 19 in OH, NY, MI; college campuses hit.

E. coli outbreak linked to lettuce sickens 19 in OH, NY, MI; college campuses hit

E. coli sickens 19 in OH, NY, MI
WASHINGTON – An E. coli outbreak possibly linked to tainted lettuce has sickened at least 19 people in Ohio, New York and Michigan, including students on at least two college campuses, prompting a recall throughout much of the country.

Freshway Foods of Sidney, Ohio, said it was recalling romaine …. Read the original article  : here.

Virginia women’s lacrosse team to attend slain teammate’s funeral; memorial funds set up

Women’s lacrosse team to attend teammate’s funeral

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – The Virginia women’s lacrosse team will take a break from preparing for final exams and an anticipated berth in the NCAA tournament to travel to Maryland and pay its respects to slain teammate Yeardley Love.
School officials said the team plans to attend Friday’s visitation in Towson … Read more : Virginia women’s lacrosse team to attend slain teammate’s funeral; memorial funds set up.

Michigan lawmakers say they’re still trying to reach school employee retirement deal

Lawmakers still trying for school retirement deal

LANSING, Mich. – Michigan lawmakers said Thursday that a potential money-saving plan aimed at coaxing thousands of public school employees into retirement this summer hasn’t yet failed.
Negotiators from the Republican-led Senate and Democrat-run House did not manage to agree on a compromise retirement plan before the Legislature adjourned for …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Michigan lawmakers say they’re still trying to reach school employee retirement deal.

Wash. Supreme Court: Public libraries policy on filtering Internet content is OK

Wash. Supreme Court upholds Web filtering policy

OLYMPIA, Wash. – Public libraries’ refusal to disable content-blocking Internet filters for adult patrons does not run afoul of the state constitution, the Washington state Supreme Court ruled Thursday.
In a 6-3 ruling, the majority said libraries have discretion about which Internet content to allow, just as they decide which …. Source article  : Wash. Supreme Court: Public libraries policy on filtering Internet content is OK.

Foundations help secure $93M in bonds for Aspire charter school network expansion in Calif.

Foundations help Aspire charter network expand

SEATTLE – The Gates and Schwab Foundations announced Thursday they will back a California charter school network’s efforts to secure $93 million in tax-exempt bonds to help them expand and serve more than 4,000 new students.
The unique financing arrangement is known as a Program Related Investment.
Both the Bill & Melinda …. Source  : Foundations help secure $93M in bonds for Aspire charter school network expansion in Calif..

Justice Dept. looking into why college scholarships are awarded on annual basis

Justice Dept. questions awarding of scholarships

INDIANAPOLIS – The Justice Department’s antitrust division is looking into how NCAA schools award scholarships.
The NCAA confirmed the inquiry by releasing a statement on its website Thursday. It said the Justice Department wants to know why universities award scholarships on a year-to-year basics. The NCAA said it is because they … Original article on : Justice Dept. looking into why college scholarships are awarded on annual basis.

Morgan Hill high school students sent home over choice of clothing on Cinco de Mayo

Morgan Hill students sent home over clothing

MORGAN HILL, Calif. – The parents of several San Francisco Bay-area high school students who were sent home after showing up in clothing with American flags on Cinco de Mayo are blasting the school’s decision.
An assistant principal at Live Oak High School in Morgan Hill told the group of … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Morgan Hill high school students sent home over choice of clothing on Cinco de Mayo.

Court rules against partiality in admission

GANDHINAGAR – Local universities cannot be “partial” in giving admissions to students of their own state, the Gujarat High Court has held.

A division bench of Chief Justice S.J. Mukhopadhaya and Justice Akil Kureshi held, “By admitting local students ahead of all outside students without prescribing any quota for either of the streams and that too … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Court rules against partiality in admission.