Education News – Newsletter for November 9, 2010

Meghalaya varsity students call off protest

SHILLONG – Students of Meghalaya’s North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) Monday called off their indefinite strike against the appointment of A.N Rai as the vice chancellor after Chief Minister Mukul Sangma said he would take up their demand with the central government.

The Meghalaya Tribal Students Coordination Committee (MTSCC) and NEHU Students Union (NEHUSU) … Read : Meghalaya varsity students call off protest.

Obama announces India-US education summit

NEW DELHI – Taking ties in the field of education to the next level, India and US will hold their first education summit next year.

According to government officials, the summit-level talks involving top leaders from the two countries, are also expected to include leading universities from both countries.
“Building on our successful … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Obama announces India-US education summit.

Oman, India to enhance relations, says envoy

NEW DELHI – Omani ambassador to India Humaid Ali Al-Maani Monday said India and Oman share a very special bond and their relationship will be “enhanced” further.

India is a very special partner for Oman and we are working to enhance this relationship further, not only in our cultural cooperation but in trade and political …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Oman, India to enhance relations, says envoy.