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To prioritise the safety and well-being of students across the national capital, Education Minister Atishi has mandated weekly inspections of all schools under the jurisdiction of the District Directors of Education (DDES). This directive comes on the heels of a recent incident where a boundary wall of a government school collapsed due to heavy rainfall, underscoring the urgent need for rigorous oversight of school infrastructure.
Gulab Chand Kataria, the UT administrator, has approved the allotment of 1.7 acres of land to construct a new Government Model Senior Secondary School in Sector 39-B, Chandigarh. This move, announced on Monday, reflects a solid commitment to expanding and enhancing educational infrastructure in the region.
The Indian Embassy in Tel Aviv has recently issued an urgent safety advisory for all Indian nationals, including students, residing in Israel amid the growing tensions in the region. This advisory comes in response to escalating conflict between Israel and Lebanon, along with broader regional instability, particularly after recent events that have heightened the risk of violence.
A recent video showing a student being beaten by a group of people at Eden College in Dhaka has sparked widespread outrage and concern. However, an investigation by Alt News has revealed that the video has been shared with a false narrative, claiming it depicts an attack on Hindus. In reality, the video shows a Chhatra League leader being punished by his peers for alleged extortion and harassment of students.
The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kozhikode is set to host Coop Pitch 2024, a highly anticipated event to foster entrepreneurship and cultivate innovative ideas among students and startups. Scheduled from October 16 to 18, 2024, this event is expected to be a significant milestone in the Indian entrepreneurial ecosystem. It serves as a platform for aspiring entrepreneurs to connect, learn, and showcase their creativity.
Aimed at bolstering the global presence and scientific foundation of Ayurveda, the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) and Amity University have joined forces through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on advancing research, education, and training in this ancient Indian system of medicine.
In a transformative initiative aimed at modernising madrassa education and integrating it with mainstream academic systems, the Uttar Pradesh government has announced the establishment of two universities dedicated to affiliating madrassas across the state.