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Sourav Roy Barman
As part of the national bureau, Sourav Roy Barman covers education and Opposition parties, while also closely tracking political developments in Northeast India. He tweets @Sourav_RB
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Karnataka study shows eggs in mid-day meals help children’s growthSubscriber Only
August 09, 2022 04:30 IST
Currently, eggs are served in mid-day meals in 13 states and three UTs as part of “additional food items”, with the states/UTs picking the tab. The frequency ranges from five days a week to once a month.
Tue, Aug 09, 2022
IIT JEE Advanced 2022: Cut-off marks to take entrance test at 4-year low for SC, ST, OBC students, up for general category candidatesSubscriber Only
August 08, 2022 21:40 IST
The scores released by the NTA in percentile show that for general category candidates, the cut off for JEE (Advanced)-2022 is 88.4, which was 87.9 in 2021. In this category, the qualifying marks were 90.3 and 89.7 in 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Sun, Sep 11, 2022
CUET UG 2022: NTA opens fresh exam window after glitches hit Phase 2Subscriber Only
August 08, 2022 01:38 IST
The NTA announced Sunday that candidates who could not sit for the test between August 4-6 will now be accommodated in fresh slots between August 24-28 for which new admit cards will also be issued in a few days.
Sat, Aug 13, 2022
CUET: NTA releases fresh dates for those who failed to take the test between Aug 4-6Subscriber Only
August 07, 2022 20:55 IST
On Sunday, the fourth day of CUET-UG second phase which started on August 4, exams took place across 276 centres. The NTA did not announce any cancellations for the second straight day, in a respite from August 4 and 5, when major glitches hit the examination process inconveniencing over 50,000 candidates.
Mon, Aug 08, 2022
House panel expresses concern over fall in SC/ST scholarship scheme beneficiariesSubscriber Only
August 05, 2022 23:39 IST
In it report presented to Lok Sabha on Friday, the committee on welfare of SCs and STs, chaired by BJP MP Kirit Premjibhai Solanki, has “censured the discriminatory action” of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs whose guidelines govern the centrally sponsored schemes.
Fri, Aug 05, 2022
Mamata meets Modi, seeks release of dues under Central schemesSubscriber Only
August 05, 2022 17:08 IST
Banerjee is on a four-day visit to Delhi to attend a Niti Aayog meeting on August 7
Sat, Aug 06, 2022
At Mamata’s meeting in Delhi, Abhishek spells out House strategySubscriber Only
August 04, 2022 22:13 IST
The TMC chief’s visit to the national capital comes at a time the BJP is aggressively targeting the party over the alleged teacher recruitment scam in which suspended Trinamool leader Partha Chatterjee is in the custody of the ED.
Fri, Aug 05, 2022
CUET-UG 2022: DU, BHU receive highest number of applicationsSubscriber Only
August 03, 2022 11:16 IST
The CUET aspiramts have chosen around 54,555 unique combinations of subjects. In total, they have made 58.5 lakh applications by paying a common exam fee.
Thu, Aug 04, 2022
Tax, prices of many essentials were higher before GST: Nirmala SitharamanSubscriber Only
August 02, 2022 23:15 IST
“Many Opposition members said that due to imported inflation and because of the imported supply chain-related problems and global commodity prices, we are being impacted. These are realities and we are here to discuss. Nobody is in denial about price-rise,” Nirmala Sitharaman said.
Wed, Aug 03, 2022
After blow hot, blow cold, Mamata may reach out to CongressSubscriber Only
July 31, 2022 21:40 IST
Partha Chatterjee case, Jharkhand crisis may have prompted rethink.
Mon, Aug 01, 2022
NTA introduces JEE centres in Washington, Moscow for first timeSubscriber Only
July 31, 2022 01:26 IST
The NTA has also expanded JEE centres within India, bringing them to several remote areas in the country in coordination with local authorities like district magistrates and police, according to NTA director general Vineet Joshi.
Sun, Jul 31, 2022
AICTE and UGC to be merged? Govt revives plan for a new higher education regulatorSubscriber Only
July 30, 2022 00:27 IST
The previous draft of the Bill — Higher Education Council of India (Repeal of University Grants Commission Act) Bill’ — was introduced in January, 2018. But it was never finalised, and within two years, the NEP, 2020, was announced.
Sun, Jul 31, 2022
With tea, talk and idlis, protesting MPs brave rain, mosquitoes, ‘indifferent’ govtSubscriber Only
July 29, 2022 03:59 IST
Among those trying to keep spirits up is TMC’s Dola Sen, a veteran of many a street battle who knows the role of a hot cuppa in keeping a dharna going. She has been on hand with multiple flasks of steaming tea, offering a wide choice to her colleagues.
Fri, Jul 29, 2022
5 Questions | Home ministry must conduct probe into air ambulance availability in Lakshadweep: Mohammed Faizal PPSubscriber Only
July 28, 2022 03:45 IST
'Patients have to be taken to places like Kochi as critical ones cannot be kept under observation for too long. There is no night landing facility either. The last helicopter has to take off by 3.30 pm.'
Wed, Jul 27, 2022
Ram Nath Kovind: The promise, and the PresidentSubscriber Only
July 25, 2022 20:06 IST
As Dalit head of state, Kovind's appointment was as hailed for its symbolism as Droupadi Murmu's now. But in the end, his symbol will be his steadfast silence
Tue, Jul 26, 2022
IIT-Madras considers setting up campus in Tanzania; Nepal, Lanka too send requestsSubscriber Only
July 25, 2022 04:30 IST
The recommendations made in a draft report prepared by a 16-member committee — headed by IIT Council standing committee chairperson Dr K Radhakrishnan — are acting as a possible roadmap for the expansion plans, according to officials privy to the developments.
Tue, Jul 26, 2022
More PhD applications from SC, ST, OBC candidates at IITs in last 5 years: Govt dataSubscriber Only
July 23, 2022 03:58 IST
Share of applications getting accepted by IITs remains largely same across social categories
Sun, Jul 24, 2022
In IIMs, few SCs, STs admitted to PhD, pool shallow over the yearsSubscriber Only
July 22, 2022 04:40 IST
Between 2018-19 and 2021-22, the 20 IIMs received 1,636 PhD applications from SCs, and selected 50 (3.05%);403 from STs and selected 15 (3.72%); 3,110 from OBCs and selected 130 (4.18%).
Fri, Jul 22, 2022
3,669 reserved teaching posts vacant in central universities: Govt notifies in Rajya SabhaSubscriber Only
July 21, 2022 05:08 IST
According to the response, to a question raised by CPI(M) MP AA Rahim, 988 teaching posts of SC category, 576 ST, 1,761 OBC and 344 PWD (persons with disabilities) are lying vacant.
Thu, Jul 21, 2022
Explained: The NEET ‘dress code’ that can lead to ‘overzealous’ officials harassing women aspirantsSubscriber Only
July 18, 2022 22:26 IST
NEET aspirants in Kerala were allegedly asked to remove their innerwear before entering the exam centre. The detailed — and also vague — guidelines on what examinees should or should not wear to the test are to blame.
Tue, Jul 19, 2022
NEET-UG aspirant made to remove innerwear, says her father; NTA flags dress codeSubscriber Only
July 18, 2022 18:33 IST
In the complaint, the father alleged that “many students” who attended the exam at Mar Thoma Institute of Information and Technology at Ayur in Kollam were forced to remove their innerwear although this is not a requirement under norms mandated by the National Testing Agency (NTA), which conducts NEET.
Tue, Jul 19, 2022
Monsoon session begins today; Govt, Opposition brace for a stormy startSubscriber Only
July 18, 2022 04:35 IST
32 Bills likely to be introduced; all-party meet on Sri Lanka tomorrow.
Mon, Jul 18, 2022
CUET UG 2022: Attendance dips to 74% on day two of entrance examSubscriber Only
July 16, 2022 19:45 IST
This exam will be used by 90 universities to carry out admissions to the undergraduate courses.
Sun, Jul 17, 2022
Eyeing Gujarat, Himachal polls, AAP goes with Yashwant Sinha for PresidentSubscriber Only
July 16, 2022 18:19 IST
The AAP's pledge to support Yashwant Sinha would ensure he gets over 4 lakh votes, even as Droupadi Murmu is comfortably poised to sail through the election by expectedly garnering at least 6.60 lakh votes.
Sun, Jul 17, 2022
NIRF Rankings 2022: Rated best in the country, IIT Madras now eyes foreign expansion through Master’s tie-upsSubscriber Only
July 16, 2022 02:19 IST
While talks are underway with multiple foreign universities in this regard, IIT Madras is also gearing up to welcome 45 international students to its campus. These students will pursue full-time postgraduate degrees in the academic session 2022-24.
Sun, Jul 17, 2022Journalism of Courage
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