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To enhance educational opportunities for students in remote areas, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has announced the establishment of a boarding school in Spiti. This new facility will offer free lodging, food, and education to students from geographically isolated regions, ensuring they are not deprived of learning due to the challenges posed by the region's terrain.
Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Ramdas Athawale, has urged Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik to raise the reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in higher education from 11.25% to 27%. This request aligns with the national average and aims to promote equality and more excellent educational opportunities for OBC students in the state.
IIT Madras and Ford India have joined forces in a two-year initiative to enhance road safety for young drivers. This collaboration seeks to reduce the high rate of accidents involving drivers aged 18-25 by conducting a comprehensive study of these incidents.
Goa Medical College (GMC) has received approval from the National Medical Commission (NMC) to increase its intake of MBBS students from 150 to 180, beginning in the 2024-25 academic year.
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati is currently in turmoil following the tragic death of a third student within a week, which has intensified ongoing protests and student unrest. This latest death has exacerbated tensions at the campus, where students and faculty have been on an indefinite strike since the initial incident.
To address the ongoing strike by junior doctors, Dr Manoj Pant, Chief Secretary of the Government of West Bengal, issued a letter today proposing a crucial meeting to restore normalcy in the state’s healthcare services.
The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has officially opened the registration window for Spot Round 2 counselling of the Bihar Diploma in Elementary Education (DElEd) for 2024.