Education News – Newsletter for November 3, 2010

For St Xavier’s College, Obama visit ‘once in a lifetime opportunity’

MUMBAI – The excitement is palpable. The 130-year-old St Xavier’s College here is waiting with baited breath for US President Barack Obama to address 300 students on its premises Nov 7 and can’t help but feel a sense of pride for being the chosen one.

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Indian varsities powerhouses of knowledge, says Kalam

ALIGARH – Indian universities hold great potential, and are the powerhouses of knowledge, former president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam said at a convocation here Tuesday.

“Our universities hold great potential for preparing India’s next generation to face the upcoming challenges. They are the powerhouses of knowledge,” Kalam, a Bharat Ratna awardee, said while addressing students at … Read more »»».

World Bank helps Meghalaya set up hospital

NEW DELHI – For addressing the shortage of medical staff and improving health services, the World Bank is supporting Meghalaya in India’s northeast to establish its first public-private partnership for a new hospital and medical college, a statement said Tuesday.

According to the statement, International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank group, …. Original source  : World Bank helps Meghalaya set up hospital.

Jharkhand plans English schools in villages

RANCHI – The Jharkhand government will open English medium schools in 203 blocks of the state, Chief Minister Arjun Munda announced here Tuesday.

“In the current financial year, we will open English medium schools in 41 blocks while the rest will be opened in the next financial year,” Munda told reporters.
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