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The Joint Entrance Examination Council (Polytechnic) announced the official counselling schedule for JEECUP 2024 today. The counselling process, which determines admissions into various polytechnic institutes across the state, commences on July 12th, 2024.
To curb the rising student suicides in Kota, the district administration has issued a standard operating procedure (SOP) to ensure the implementation of regulatory guidelines for coaching centres, hostels, and paying guest accommodations. This comes nine months after the Rajasthan government directed districts to establish protocols to protect students' mental health.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken a decisive step towards safeguarding the dignity and rights of beggars across India by issuing a groundbreaking advisory. This advisory, in accordance with directives from the Supreme Court, mandates a series of comprehensive measures aimed at protecting and rehabilitating individuals compelled to beg.
The Karnataka government has taken a significant stride in supporting students from marginalised backgrounds by announcing a substantial increase in the monthly stipend for SC/ST students preparing for the Civil Services examination in New Delhi. The stipend has been immediately elevated from Rs 10,000 to Rs 15,000.
A shocking and disturbing incident has come to light in Bengaluru, where a three-year-old girl student was allegedly sexually assaulted by her female teacher at a private school. The parents of the child have filed a complaint with the police, leading to the registration of a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
The delay in publishing new textbooks for Class 6 students has sparked criticism and concern across India, with political parties and educational authorities weighing in on the issue. Despite the commencement of the school year, the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has yet to release essential textbooks for Science, Mathematics, and Social Sciences, leaving students without vital learning materials.
The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) has rolled out the much-anticipated schedule for the On-Demand Exams (ODE) 2024, offering flexibility and accessibility to Class 10 and 12 students across India. Released on July 5, 2024, this schedule details the commencement dates for the exams, catering to the diverse needs of learners seeking alternative educational pathways.