Education News – Newsletter for January 3, 2011

Code of conduct planned for central varsities, says Sibal

CHENNAI – The central government is planning to introduce a code of conduct for central universities to bring about transparency and autonomy with accountability through self-regulation, Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal said Monday.

Speaking at the inaugural session of the 98th Indian Science Congress here, Sibal said the ministry recognises that … Read more >>>.

Goa college cancels two papers after MBBS exam leak

PANAJI – The Goa Medical College (GMC) has ordered a probe after two MBBS question papers were leaked prior to the exams, forcing their cancellation.

Speaking to IANS Monday, GMC dean V.N. Jindal said the report on the leakage of the Medicine paper I and II for the 100-odd third year students submitted to …. Original article  : Goa college cancels two papers after MBBS exam leak.

Agra schools close for two days as mercury dips

AGRA – Agra schools will remain closed Monday and Tuesday due to the intensive cold wave conditions in the Taj city, district magistrate Amrit Abhijat said.

With Wednesday a holiday due to Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti, there are chances that the schools will reopen only Jan 10, said a teacher Hari Dutt Sharma.
The … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Agra schools close for two days as mercury dips.

Nursery admission process to begin in all Delhi schools Monday

NEW DELHI – Nursery admissions in Delhi will start in a full-fledged manner Monday as parents gear up to brave the cold while queuing up at schools for buying application forms.

We are all prepared to start the year by lining up for the admission form, said Yashika Malik, a software professional whose daughter turned …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Nursery admission process to begin in all Delhi schools Monday.