Education News – Weekly Newsletter for January 24-31, 2011

Educational institutions closed in Jammu

JAMMU – After deporting three Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders to Punjab, the Omar Abdullah government Tuesday announced closure of all educational institutions in Jammu as a precaution to prevent trouble in the city and other parts of the region.

The government announced closure of all schools, colleges and universities as official agencies apprehended …. Original article  : Educational institutions closed in Jammu.

Delhi University celebrates Northeast Festival

NEW DELHI – Over 500 students from the northeast interacted with police officers on the issue of security and enjoyed a colourful cultural programme as part of the Delhi University’s Northeast Festival Monday.

Organised with an aim to foster a special bond with students of the region and make them more aware of safety measures, … Original source on Gaea Times at : Delhi University celebrates Northeast Festival.

Year of India in Canada to kick off in March

TORONTO – India has unveiled year-long activities and programmes for its Year of India in Canada with the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Carleton University to fund an India Chair at the university’s Canada-India Centre for Excellence in Science, Technology, Trade and Policy.

The Year of India in Canada will start March 4 …. Source  : Year of India in Canada to kick off in March.

Indian students of sham US varsity face deportation (Repeating for all needing)

WASHINGTON – Hundreds of Indian students, mostly from Andhra Pradesh, face the prospect of being deported from the US after a “sham” university in California was shut down for allegedly selling US visas to willing students.

The Tri-Valley University in Pleasanton, a suburb in San Francisco Bay Area, was raided Tuesday and charged with helping … Read more >>>.

Gay elements to be taught to four-year-olds in Britain

LONDON – Young children in Britain as young as four are to be taught about homosexuality in their maths, geography, science and English textbooks.

As part of a government-backed drive to “celebrate the gay community”, maths problems could be introduced that involve gay characters and in geography classes, students will be asked why homosexuals move …. Source  : Gay elements to be taught to four-year-olds in Britain.

Students must get level playing field in competitiveness: President

NEW DELHI – President Pratibha Patil Tuesday said that there should be a level playing field so that students from all sections of society can attend premier institutions like Indian Institutes of Technology.

“Our endeavour should be to create a level playing field in educational competitiveness so that students from all sections of society can …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Kurup, Mahapatra among Padma awardees for education, literature

NEW DELHI – Veteran Malayalam poet O.N.V. Kurup and Oriya poet Sitakant Mahapatra are among 25 people named for the Padma honours in the field of literature and education this year.

While the two got the Padma Vibhushan, the second highest civilian honour, three were awarded Padma Bhushan and 20 were given Padma Shri … Original article on : Kurup, Mahapatra among Padma awardees for education, literature.

Indian students of sham US varsity face deportation

WASHINGTON – Hundreds of Indian students, mostly from Andhra Pradesh, face the prospect of being deported from the US after a “sham” university in California was shut down for allegedly selling US visa to willing students.

The Tri-Valley University in Pleasanton, a suburb in San Francisco Bay Area, was raided Tuesday and charged with helping … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Indian students of sham US varsity face deportation.

States responsible for implementing RTE: Sibal

NEW DELHI – As schools in the national capital have been reported not cooperating in taking students from economically weaker sections, Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal Tuesday said it is the state governments’ responsibility to ensure that schools implement the Right to Education Act.

Speaking at a function to mark achievements … Read more »»».

Ragging is violence, not to be tolerated: President

NEW DELHI – President Pratibha Patil Tuesday strongly condemned incidents of ragging in educational institutions, saying it is violence and should not be tolerated.

“Cases of ragging in educational institutions are also disturbing. Ragging is violence, Patil said in her address to the nation on the eve of the 62nd Republic Day. …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Ragging is violence, not to be tolerated: President.

Right to education to cover secondary schools soon: Sibal

NEW DELHI – Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal Tuesday hoped the Right to Education (RTE) act will cover secondary schools in the coming years.

In the coming five years similar rights will cover secondary education, Sibal said while addressing a function organised by the ministry and UNICEF.
He said the act …. Source  : Right to education to cover secondary schools soon: Sibal.

Have resigned, but not under pressure: Deoband vice chancellor

DEOBAND – Drawing flak for his alleged praise of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, Deoband Islamic seminary’s vice chancellor Maulana Mohammad Ghulam Vastanvi Wednesday said he has quit but not under any pressure. He also alleged that it was a “conspiracy” against him.

“I have resigned from the post…I don’t want there should be any … Read more >>.

University Of Kashmir VC Awarded Padmashri

KASHMIR, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Riyaz Punjabi the Vice Chancellor of University of Kashmir has been conferred the coveted Padma Shri award on this Republic Day. The VC said in a speech that he got his inspiration from visionaries like Rabindranath Tagore and Jawaharlal Nehru. He said “I dedicate this award to the great minds of … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : University Of Kashmir VC Awarded Padmashri.

Vedanta University: Apex court orders status quo

NEW DELHI – The Vedanta University project in the holy city of Puri in Orissa will continue to remain stalled as the Supreme Court Friday ordered status quo in respect of land acquired or sought to be acquired for the varsity.

An apex court bench of Justice D.K. Jain and Justice H.L. Dattu ordered status … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Vedanta University: Apex court orders status quo.

US Opens \’American Corner\’ in Jaffna

COLOMBO – The US embassy has opened an \’American Corner in Jaffna in Sri Lanka\’s north to broaden educational opportunities and improve IT and English language skills in the Tamil heartland.

US ambassador Patricia A. Butenis declared open the American Corner Tuesday. This is the third such centre in the country after Kandy, Oluvil and Colombo.
…. Original article  : US Opens \’American Corner\’ in Jaffna.

JNTU, Synopsis to launch new software design programme

HYDERABAD – Synopsys, the US-headquartered world leader in software designing, and Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU) in Hyderabad Friday signed an agreement to establish microelectronics programme at the JNTU.

The programme is aimed at training local talent and providing highly skilled specialists that can address the complex design requirements of semiconductor industry companies, an official … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : JNTU, Synopsis to launch new software design programme.

Andhra seeks help for students stuck in US

HYDERABAD – With many students from Andhra Pradesh facing the possibility of being deported from the United States following the closure of Tri-Valley University, the state government Friday urged the Indian government to take up the issue with the US authorities.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy has requested the ministry of … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Andhra seeks help for students stuck in US.

Indian students of ’sham’ US varsity launch petition campaign

WASHINGTON – Facing the prospect of deportation following the closure of a “sham” university in California, hundreds of its Indian students have launched a campaign to seek help from the US authorities.

Indians, mostly from Andhra Pradesh, make up about 95 percent of students of Tri-Valley University in the Silicon Valley, which was shut …. Source  : Indian students of ’sham’ US varsity launch petition campaign.

After 33 years, it’s ‘homecoming’ for Nepal president

KOLKATA – It was a trip down the memory lane for Nepal President Ram Baran Yadav who on Friday returned to the city where he had taken his medical science lessons 33 years ago.

Attending the 177th Foundation Day of the Calcutta Medical College, from where he had obtained his MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine …. Read the original article  : After 33 years, it’s ‘homecoming’ for Nepal president.

NCC strength to grow to 15 lakh: Prime Minister

NEW DELHI – The National Cadet Corps (NCC), India’s tri-services movement to groom school and college students into disciplined citizens, will grow in strength by two lakh and touch the 15-lakh mark soon, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said here Friday.

“I am very happy to inform you that in recognition of the good work done [..] Read the original article: here.

IBAB, IGNOU announce new masters course in science

NEW DELHI – In a new venture, the Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology (IBAB) Friday announced it was collaborating with the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) for a science discipline course.

The programme, masters in bioinformatics and biotechnology, will be a regular course the IBAB campus in Bangalore and students with bachelors degree … Read : IBAB, IGNOU announce new masters course in science.

Students’ strike hits medical college hospitals

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM – Normal functioning at the five medical college hospitals in Kerala continued to be hit for the fourth day Friday as post-graduate students have struck work, demanding a stipend hike and fee reduction.

The strike called by Kerala Medical Post Graduates’ Association turned more serious after the house surgeons also joined it Thursday.
In …. Read the original article  : here.

US move of tagging Indian students unacceptable: Krishna

BANGALORE – India Sunday slammed the US authorities for tagging some Indian students duped by a ’sham university in California.

The way some of the students have been treated by authorities is unacceptable, Krishna told reporters here.
In the opinion of the government of India the developments were unavoidable and adding insult to injury, he …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : US move of tagging Indian students unacceptable: Krishna.

UAE charity pays fees for 2,800 pupils

Abu Dhabi, Jan 29 (IANS/WAM) A charity organisation in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) paid school fees for around 2,800 needy students in 2010.

The Zakat Fund offered a sum of 10 million dirhams ($2.7 million) through its “Read Project”.
This initiative lifted the financial burden off nearly 1,000 families, said Abdullah Bin Oqeidah Al … Read more >>>.