Elephant deaths continue unabated in Odisha, 8 deaths in March so far

Elephant deaths continue unabated in Odisha, 8 deaths in March so far

Officials discovered an elephant carcass at Kuldiha Sanctuary in Balasore district on March 24 and tusks of the elephant were said to be missing. Image for representational purpose only. | Photo Credit: The Hindu Notwithstanding court and National Green Tribunal (NGT) orders concerning the safety of elephant population in Odisha’s famed wildlife sanctuaries, jumbos continue […]

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Meghalaya CM writes to Union Education Minister seeking exemption from CUET exam

Meghalaya CM writes to Union Education Minister seeking exemption from CUET exam

Newly sworn-in Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma. | Photo Credit: ANI Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has written to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan urging him to exempt the state from conducting Common University Entrance Test (CUET). In a letter dated March 7, the Chief Minister said, “The State of Meghalaya has recently undergone […]

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Engaging e-commerce players to push sales of goods produced by tribals: Dharmendra Pradhan

Engaging e-commerce players to push sales of goods produced by tribals: Dharmendra Pradhan

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said that steps are being taken to enhance the production and marketing of forest produce of tribal communities. File | Photo Credit: PTI The government is taking steps to enhance the production and marketing of forest produce of tribal communities and engaging with e-commerce players like Amazon and Flipkart to push their […]

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EWS quota verdict historic, a victory for PM’s mission: BJP

EWS quota verdict historic, a victory for PM’s mission: BJP

It would open up new doors of opportunities for the economically weaker sections, says Pradhan It would open up new doors of opportunities for the economically weaker sections, says Pradhan Bharatiya Janata Party leaders and Ministers on Monday lauded the Supreme Court verdict upholding the validity of the 103rd Constitutional Amendment providing 10% reservation to […]

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Teachers, parents welcome NCF for kids, split over learning in mother-tongue

Teachers, parents welcome NCF for kids, split over learning in mother-tongue

Ten days have passed since the Union Education Ministry launched the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) for children across different age groups, including the first-ever such framework for children between the ages of 3 and 8, and it has already generated a lot of discussion amongst educationists and parents. From welcoming ideas like the emphasis on […]

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Teach in mother tongue until age 8, new language can undo learning: NCF

Teach in mother tongue until age 8, new language can undo learning: NCF

THE National Curriculum Framework (NCF) for foundational stage education, released by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday, has recommended that the mother tongue should be the primary medium of instruction for children till eight years of age, in both public and private schools, saying a new language “reverses the entire learning process” in the […]

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Mizoram CM asks for Centre’s help to set up new campus of Mizroram University

Mizoram CM asks for Centre’s help to set up new campus of Mizroram University

Highlighting the need to establish more higher education institutions in Mizoram, Chief Minister Zoramthanga called on Union Education and Skill Development Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thurday evening in Delhi. He also apprised him of improving education in the state, a statement issued by the state government said. The chief minister sought the Central government’s help […]

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Education minister invites US Educational institutes to partner with India for skilling and transformation

Education minister invites US Educational institutes to partner with India for skilling and transformation

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan called upon US educational institutions to partner with India in rapidly transforming education and skilling landscape. Calling for greater academic collaboration between higher education institutions in both the countries for offering twinning programmes, joint degrees and dual degree programmes, Pradhan said, “The new National Education Policy (NEP) has lays emphasis […]

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‘No proposal to merge NEET, JEE with CUET,’ says Education Minister

‘No proposal to merge NEET, JEE with CUET,’ says Education Minister

While interacting with students studying at coaching institutes in Kota, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said that there is no proposal to merge the medical entrance exam NEET and engineering entrance exam JEE with CUET. Last month, UGC chairperson M Jagadesh Kumar said that there are plans to merge the national-level engineering and medical entrances […]

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Education minister on NEP: India’s guiding light for achieving vision of G20

Education minister on NEP: India’s guiding light for achieving vision of G20

Union Minister for Education, Dharmendra Pradhan said that the new National Education Policy (NEP) is based on foundational principles of access, equity, quality, affordability and accountability. It is India’s guiding light for promoting lifelong learning opportunities and achieving the shared vision of G20. Pradhan was addressing the gathering at the G-20 Education Minister’s meeting in […]

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