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Cabinet approves PM Vidyalaxmi scheme for collateral-free student loans and interest subvention; check who is eligible

Nov 07, 2024, at 05:05 am

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday announced the approval of PM Vidyalaxmi, a new Central Sector program aimed at providing financial assistance to deserving students, ensuring that financial constraints don’t hinder access to higher education.

UN report lauds India's 'remarkable progress' in human development as HDI ranking improves to 134

Mar 15, 2024, at 01:45 am

New Delhi: India witnessed an increase in its Human Development Index (HDI) value in 2022, rising from 0.633 to 0.644, a positive trend after a decline in 2021, according to the latest report from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

PM Modi inaugurates permanent campus of IIM Sambalpur

Feb 04, 2024, at 07:38 am

Sambalpur (Odisha): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the permanent campus of IIM Sambalpur in Odisha.

Kolkata's Loreto College apologizes after its 'English Medium Only' admission policy sparks controversy

Jul 05, 2023, at 03:53 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Loreto College, one of the oldest prestigious educational institutes of Kolkata, has apologized after its 'English Medium Only' undergraduate admission policy sparked a widespread debate.

Lecturer's monthly salary Rs 4,800: West Bengal's Bankura University draws flak for recruitment notice

Mar 29, 2023, at 08:09 am

Kolkata/IBNS: A recruitment notice by West Bengal’s Bankura University, inviting PhD or NET-qualified candidates as guest lecturers at a meager remuneration of Rs 300 per class, has triggered a wave of criticism.

India emerged as education and healthcare hub for Global South: S Jaishankar

Jan 13, 2023, at 03:57 pm

New Delhi: India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said India has also emerged as an education and healthcare hub for the Global South.

Age limit and education crucial in politics: Rajinikanth

Mar 12, 2020, at 12:21 pm

Chennai/IBNS: Taking a plunge in the politics of Tamil Nadu, southern superstar Rajinikanth on Thursday said "age limit" and "education" are crucial in politics setting a roadmap for the 2021 assembly elections in the state, media reports said.

Indian army promotes education in bordering areas of Arunachal Pradesh

Nov 28, 2019, at 09:00 pm

Guwahati/IBNS:  The Indian Army has been constantly working with the local administration of Arunachal Pradesh to promote education and development in the border areas. 

Improve work culture and quality of education in govt schools: Yogi tells officials

Jun 17, 2019, at 09:09 pm

Lucknow, Jun 17 (UNI): Asking officers of the education department to improve work culture and quality of education in the state-run schools, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that if any file stays for more than three days in an office action would be taken against the officer.

We must revamp our education system to equip our youth with the knowledge: Naidu

Jun 09, 2019, at 03:39 pm

New Delhi, June 9 (IBNS): Vice President of India. M. Venkaiah Naidu has called for the revamping of our entire education system to equip our youth with the knowledge, skills and attitudes required for the 21st century.

Educational institutions must strive to become centers of excellence: Vice President Naidu

Mar 27, 2019, at 05:37 pm

New Delhi, Mar 27 (IBNS): Venkaiah Naidu has called upon all educational institutions to work towards becoming centers of excellence providing quality, affordable, meaningful education to students.

Country where it’s too dangerous to go to school

Mar 11, 2019, at 02:34 pm

Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, Mar 11 (UNI) Desks and chairs are piled up in the corner of a school with no children. On the blackboard, the date has been written down: 15 December 2018.

Education we impart must lead to self discovery, enlightenment and awakening of an individual: Vice President Naidu

Mar 01, 2019, at 05:28 pm

New Delhi, Mar 1 (IBNS): Vice President of India M. Venkaiah Naidu has said that the education we impart in our schools, colleges and universities must lead to self discovery, enlightenment and awakening of an individual.

All Universities should teach various subjects including Science and Technology in their respective mother tongues: Vice President Naidu

Jul 06, 2018, at 06:14 pm

New Delhi, July 6 (IBNS): Vice President of India M. Venkaiah Naidu has appealed all the Universities in the country to teach various subjects including Science and Technology in their respective mother tongues.

Education should encourage critical thinking, make students come out with innovative solutions: Vice President

Apr 21, 2018, at 05:03 am

New Delhi, Apr 20 (IBNS):  Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu has said that education should not only prepare the youth to face challenges of a technologically-driven knowledge society, but also make them analyze critically and come out with innovative solutions to the problems faced by people. 

Education is the most powerful weapon which can be use to change the world: Vice President Naidu

Feb 28, 2018, at 01:35 am

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IBNS): Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu has said that education is the most powerful weapon which can be used to change the world.

Education must mould a strong character and inculcate ethical and moral values among students: Vice President Naidu

Feb 19, 2018, at 11:25 pm

Mumbai, Feb 19 (IBNS): Vice President of India, M. Venkaiah Naidu on Monday said that education must mould a strong character and inculcate ethical and moral values among students.

Education is a key instrument in developing social infrastructure: Vice President Naidu

Nov 13, 2017, at 02:03 am

New Delhi, Nov 12 (IBNS):  Vice President of India M. Venkaiah Naidu has said that education is a key instrument in developing social infrastructure - for it breaks the vicious cycle of poverty and underdevelopment.

Education must build character and promote good conduct: Vice President

Nov 06, 2017, at 11:21 pm

New Delhi, Nov 6 (IBNS):Vice President of India M. Venkaiah Naidu has said that Education must build character and promote good conduct.

Mother language should be made mandatory for school education: Vice President

Oct 15, 2017, at 12:08 am

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IBNS): Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu has said that the mother language should be made mandatory for school education in all States.

Education is crucial to harness the energy of our young people and use it to make our country a developed society, says President

Sep 20, 2017, at 11:11 pm

New Delhi, Sept 20 (IBNS): Indian President Ram Nath Kovind addressed the inaugural function of the golden jubilee celebrations of Jesus & Mary College in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Delhi: Kejriwal lauds deputy Manish Sisodia for strengthening education

Apr 06, 2017, at 02:46 pm

New Delhi, Apr 6 (IBNS): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday lauded his deputy and state Education Minister Manish Sisodia for the latter's effort in strengthening education across the national capital.

Arunachal Pradesh governor institutes awards for excellence in education

Mar 08, 2017, at 12:37 am

Guwahati, Mar 7 (IBNS): Arunachal Pradesh governor P.B. Acharya has instituted Awards in the names of eminent personalities for outstanding students of fourteen Government Colleges of the State every year.

Education which encourages skill development holds key for solving unemployment: Sonowal

Sep 11, 2016, at 01:51 am

Guwahati, Sept 10 (IBNS) : Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday said that education that addresses skill development holds the key in creating employment avenues and solving unemployment problems to a great extent.