CBSE Class XII board exams cancelled, PM Modi says decision taken in students' interest
Jun 02, 2021, at 02:28 am
New Delhi/IBNS: In view of the "uncertain conditions" due to COVID and the feedback obtained from various stakeholders, the Centre on Tuesday decided that Class XII board exams of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) would not be held this year, the Prime Minister's Office said in a statement.
Covid-19: Digital gap fuels inequality among students worldwide
May 30, 2021, at 06:16 am
Education has always been rife with inequity worldwide and Covid-19 laid bare the widening gulf between haves and have-nots. Unequal access to technology left some kids stranded while others flourished – both in the United States and India, and across the globe. Ian Laird and DC Benincasa from USA and Shaibalina Choudhury from India report
Tips for Becoming a Better Online Educator
May 27, 2021, at 06:43 pm
The concept of online classrooms is comparatively new and unexplored for teachers and students. In addition to the logistical changes, the methodology also undergoes a drastic change when it comes to virtual education. In keeping with the changing times, educators need to familiarize themselves with this new medium of education but as it turns out, things can be slightly different when it comes to teaching students virtually. You may need to alter your teaching pace, clear doubts over virtualsessions, use audio-visual teaching aids and so on.Here are a few tips on how you can refine your teaching methods and keep students engaged.
May 22, 2021, at 11:02 pm
New Delhi: A High-level virtual meeting will be convened on Sunday with all the States/UT Education Ministers, Education Secretaries and Chairpersons of State Examination Boards and stakeholders to discuss the proposals for the conduct of exams for Class XII and entrance examinations for professional courses.
IIM Calcutta holds its 2021 Convocation online
May 16, 2021, at 04:12 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Indian Institute of Management Calcutta conducted its Annual Convocation 2021 through a virtual ceremony on May 15.
UPSC defers Civil Service prelims exams
May 13, 2021, at 07:49 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: UPSC has postponed the Civil Services preliminary exam which was scheduled on June 27 to October 10 due to the Covid-19 situation in the country, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has said.
IIM Calcutta to hold its 2021 annual convocation online
May 13, 2021, at 06:14 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: In keeping with the ongoing pandemic situation, the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIM Calcutta) has decided to take its Annual Convocation 2021 online.
Record number of students enrol for latest IIM Calcutta MBAEx program
May 06, 2021, at 03:33 am
Kolkata/IBNS: The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Calcutta recently welcomed the 15th batch of MBAEx students through virtual mode keeping in mind the pandemic.
Joy in South Sudan, as schools reopen after 14-month COVID lockdown
May 06, 2021, at 02:25 am
New York: The countrywide reopening of schools in South Sudan is a welcome step on the road to “normalcy” for youngsters, two in three of whom need humanitarian assistance, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Tuesday.
Jammu and Kashmir: Education Deptt proposes massive infra upgradation in Govt schools
Apr 28, 2021, at 10:06 pm
Srinagar: The J&K government is planning massive infrastructural upgradation in government schools across J&K.
Jammu and Kashmir: JU asks students, scholars to leave hostels within week
Apr 28, 2021, at 06:58 pm
Srinagar: University of Jammu on Monday, in view of upsurge in COVID19 cases, asked the students and scholars, still residing in the hostels to leave for their home within one week after taking proper permission from the concerned Wardens and Research Supervisors.
Jammu and Kashmir: Govt likely to do away with daily attendance of teachers in schools
Apr 25, 2021, at 06:38 am
Srinagar: The J&K government is considering to doing away with the daily attendance of the teachers in schools in view of the spike in COVID-19 cases reported on a daily basis.
Jammu and Kashmir: NIT Srinagar switches to online mode, postpones all exams
Apr 23, 2021, at 05:03 am
Srinagar: The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar has switched to online mode of education for all undergraduate, post graduate students besides the scholars enrolled in the institute.
Jammu and Kashmir: KU, JU teachers' attendance non-mandatory
Apr 21, 2021, at 10:49 pm
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Universities have made the attendance of the teachers non-mandatory during the closure period of the educational institutions. Both the Universities have shifted to online education.
Jammu and Kashmir: CUK VC inspects examination centers
Apr 20, 2021, at 11:38 pm
Srinagar: Central University of Kashmir (CUK) Vice Chancellor, Prof. Mehraj ud Din Mir on Monday inspected the examination centres of the varsity across various campuses and expressed satisfaction over the arrangements made in view of the COVID-19.
Jammu and Kashmir: KU to start online classes for students
Apr 20, 2021, at 11:13 pm
Srinagar: The authorities at the University of Kashmir (KU) have decided to conduct classes in online mode except for the courses which require physical presence of students on account of laboratory, research and internship.
COVID-19: CISCE cancels Class 10 ICSE examination
Apr 20, 2021, at 03:33 pm
New Delhi: The Council for Indian School Certification Examination (CISCE) on Monday cancelled the Class 10 ICSE examination due to 'worsening' COVID-19 situation in the country.
Delhi govt orders summer vacation in city schools from tomorrow till June 9
Apr 20, 2021, at 02:44 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Delhi government on Monday issued a circular advancing the summer vacation in all schools in the national capital after announcing a six-day lockdown in view of an unprecedented rise in Covid-19 cases.
Centre postpones IIT-JEE (Main) exams amid Covid surge
Apr 18, 2021, at 05:19 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The third session of the Joint Entrance Examination (Main) has been postponed amid a surge in the Covid-19 situation in the country, Union Education Minister Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank announced on Sunday.
Jammu and Kashmir: NIT Srinagar hosts virtual lecture on 'building new start ups'
Apr 18, 2021, at 12:14 am
Srinagar: The Department of Humanities, Social Sciences and Management (HSS&M), National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar Thursday hosted a virtual lecture on process of ‘building a start-up’.
COVID-19 surge: ICSE,ISC exams deferred, new dates to be announced by June 1st week
Apr 17, 2021, at 12:42 am
New Delhi: The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations on Friday deferred the ICSE (Class 10) and ISC (Class 12) examinations amid rising COVID-19 cases in the country.
Centre postpones NEET Post-Grad entrance exam scheduled for Sunday amid Covid surge
Apr 16, 2021, at 03:27 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The NEET-Post Graduate medical entrance exams - scheduled to be held on Sunday - have been postponed "in light of the surge in COVID-19 cases", Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan informed on Thursday evening.
Apr 15, 2021, at 06:01 am
Toronto/IBNS: Although the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the economy has taken precedence over matters, its impact on the education sector has not been any less. In fact, developing countries like India are still trying to come to terms with the shift from traditional classroom teaching to that online.
Schools in Delhi closed until further notice amid surge in Covid-19 cases
Apr 10, 2021, at 05:17 am
Delhi/IBNS: The schools in Delhi will remain closed until further notice amid a huge surge in Covid-19 cases, Chief Minister Avind Kejriwal said on Friday.
Jammu and Kashmir: Deliver online classes from schools: DSEJ to Teachers
Apr 09, 2021, at 11:26 pm
Srinagar: The teaching and non-teaching staff in Jammu division schools has been asked to attend the schools as per routine to deliver online classes for students during the closure of the schools.
Jammu and Kashmir: NIT Srinagar winds up physical classes over COVID-19 concerns
Apr 02, 2021, at 10:39 pm
Srinagar: The authorities at National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar have decided to discontinue holding physical classes of the students over COVID-19 concerns. The Director NIT Srinagar, Prof. (Dr) Rakesh Sehgal while talking to Greater Kashmir said they have decided to discontinue offline classes of first year and second year students after seven positive cases were reported from the institute within this week.
Jammu and Kashmir: Govt likely to authorise DCs on continuing schools
Apr 02, 2021, at 10:00 pm
Srinagar: The J&K government is mulling to authorise the District Disaster Management Authorities (DDMA) headed by the Deputy Commissioners to decide about continuation of classes in the schools.
South African cricketer Jonty Rhodes holds virtual fitness workshop for EuroSchool students
Apr 01, 2021, at 03:09 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Jonty Rhodes, the former South African cricketer, who is considered one of the best fielders of all times, credited his prowess on the cricket field to lessons learned during swimming or playing hockey.
Amid rising COVID cases, DSEK bars Govt, private schools to conduct pen-paper exams
Apr 01, 2021, at 12:06 am
Srinagar: The Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) has barred all the government and private schools to schedule any pen-paper test till the commencement of Term-1 assessment of students in the schools.
Jammu and Kashmir: Education Department shifts focus on children of tender age
Apr 01, 2021, at 12:04 am
Srinagar: The School Education Department has shifted its focus on providing quality education to children of tender age group.