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Annual conference of Bodo students body commences in Kokrajhar; HM Amit Shah to be present on March 16
Kokrajhar, March 13: The 57th annual conference of the All Bodo Students Union (ABSU) commenced at Bodofa Fwthar, Dotma, Kokrajhar, with a series of inaugural ceremonies honouring key figures and institutions.
Delhi Speaker hosts 22 students from Ladakh as part of SERU project initiated by ABVP
New Delhi, March 13: Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Thursday hosted 22 students from Ladakh, who visited the assembly as part of the Student Experience in Regional Understanding (SERU) project initiated by the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP).
Amit Shah to visit Assam from March 14-16, to attend multiple events
New Delhi, March 12: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to visit Assam on March 14-16, during which he is scheduled to attend multiple programs, including the Annual Conference of All Bodo Students Union (ABSU), senior officials of the Assam Government said.
Tribal communities are flag bearers of Indian culture and traditions: Durgadas Uikey
New Delhi, March 9: The three-day Tribal students Parliament organised at the NDMC Convention Centre, witnessed participation of more than 300 tribal students from across the country.
Odisha launches International Student Facilitation Cell to address concerns of foreign students
Bhubaneswar, March 6: Following the recent controversy over the alleged suicide of female Nepali student and mistreatment of other students from the Himalayan country by the KIIT University authorities in Bhubaneswar, the Odisha Higher Education department on Thursday announced about launching of a dedicated International Student Facilitation Cell to address issues concerning foreign students studying in various educational institutions in the state.
Take immediate action for students with special needs: TN BJP to CM Stalin
Chennai, March 4: Tamil Nadu BJP spokesperson and senior leader ANS Prasad on Tuesday called upon state Chief Minister M.K Stalin to take immediate action to address the pressing issue of "inadequate support" for students with autism, disabilities, and special needs during exams.
Punjab to conduct psychometric tests for Class 10 girl students
Chandigarh, March 2: The Punjab government has introduced psychometric tests for girl students to discover their strengths and aptitudes, state School Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains said on Sunday.
NASA veteran Mike Massimino interacts with PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya students
New Delhi, February 27: Former NASA astronaut Mike Massimino interacted with PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya students in New Delhi on Thursday.
Britain launches 'Visa Fraud Ton Bacho' campaign
Jalandhar, Feb 27: The UK government on Thursday launched the ‘Visa Fraud Ton Bacho’ campaign here to help protect Indian citizens from the physical, financial, and emotional risks of visa fraud and irregular migration.
KIIT University row: Odisha minister says efforts underway to bring back Nepali students
Bhubaneswar, Feb 21: Odisha Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj said on Friday said that efforts are on to bring back the Nepali students and also assured them to bear the travel expenses of all the students returning back to their campuses at KIIT University in Bhubaneswar.
Nepal's students have started returning, everything is normal, says KIIT Additional Registrar
Bhubaneswar, February 21: Students from Nepal who had previously left Bhubaneswar's Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) following the tragic death of a Nepali girl on campus have now returned to the institution, an institution official said.
Odisha Higher Education Dept opens help desk for welfare of Nepali students
Bhubaneswar, Feb 19: Odisha Higher Education Department on Wednesday announced the opening of a 24x7 help desk to ensure the safe return of the students of Nepal who left the campus and the welfare of other Nepali students who are currently staying at the KIIT Deemed University in Bhubaneswar.
Kerala: Bus accident in Munnar claims three students
Munnar, February 19: Three students died after a tourist bus overturned near Echo Point on Munnar Top Station Road on Wednesday afternoon.
Row over Nepali students: Odisha govt forms high-level panel to probe allegations of ill-treatment
Bhubaneswar, Feb 18: The Odisha Government on Tuesday constituted a high-level fact-finding committee to enquire into the allegations of ill-treatment meted out to students from Nepal by the authorities of the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) in Bhubaneswar.
ABVP stages protest over death of Nepali student at KIIT University in Bhubaneshwar
Bhubaneshwar, February 17: Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) on Monday staged a protest demanding justice for the third-year B.Tech student from Nepal who was found dead at her hostel in the premises of Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT).
Hear it from the best experts: PM Modi calls upon students to tune in to Pariksha Pe Charcha episode to tackle exam stress
New Delhi, February 17: With the exam season underway, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on monday urged students to tune in to the latest episode of Pariksha Pe Charcha on February 18 at 11 am, where they can learn strategies to tackle exam stress and anxiety from "exam warriors"--toppers who will share their experiences on managing stress in the days leading up to examinations.
UAE launches landmark $60 million initiative to expand accessible education for visually impaired students in Ethiopia
Abu Dhabi, February 15: Under the directives of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE announced a new USD 60 million initiative from the Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation for the development of schools to support the educational needs of visually impaired students across Ethiopia.
Indian student community contributes over USD 8 billion annually to US economy, helps create jobs
Washington DC, February 15: Noting that more than 3,00,000 strong Indian student community contributes over USD 8 billion annually to the US economy and has helped create a number of direct and indirect jobs, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump have expressed their commitment to streamlining avenues for legal mobility of students and professionals, and facilitating short-term tourist and business travel.
Life is bigger than any exam: Gautam Adani urges students to look beyond exams after JEE failure suicide
New Delhi, February 14: Gautam Adani, Chairperson of the Adani Group on Thursday urged students to look beyond exams after a devastating incident in Gorakhpur, where an 18-year-old girl died allegedly by suicide after failing the JEE-Mains Exam.
Results of JEE Mains declared; 14 out of 12 lakh candidates score 100 pc in Paper 1
New Delhi, February 11: The National Testing Agency (NTA) declared the results for the first paper of the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Mains), the B.E./B.Tech paper on Tuesday. According to the testing agency, the results of the 2nd paper, of B.Arch/B.Planning will be declared later.
Bihar students appreciate PM Modi's 'Exam Pe Charcha' initiative
Patna, Feb 10: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's interactive session 'Exam Pe Charcha' received overwhelming appreciation from students across Bihar on Monday.
Jammu students applaud life lessons given by PM Modi on 'Pariksha Pe Charcha'
Jammu, Feb 10: Students from Jammu on Monday expressed their deep appreciation for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's insightful 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' (PPC) programme, calling it a game-changer for both their academic and personal growth. The Prime Minister's words of wisdom not only helped them alleviate exam-related stress but also provided valuable life lessons that they plan to carry forward.
Welfare of students very close to Government's heart: Jaishankar in Rajya Sabha
New Delhi, February 6: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday assured that the government closely monitors the welfare of Indian students, particularly in regions affected by tensions or violence.
Majority of Australians believe migration too high, oppose cutting student intake: survey
Canberra, Feb 5: A majority of Australians think the country's migrant intake is too high but oppose cutting international student numbers, a survey has found.
Ireland: Indian Embassy mourns demise of two nationals in accident, assures support to kins
Dublin, February 2: The Indian Embassy in Dublin expressed deep condolences over the death of two Indian nationals, Cherekuri Suresh Chowdary and Chithoori Bhargav, in a car accident in Ireland's County Carlow.
University of Southampton expands to India with new campus in 2025: British Council director highlights UK's commitment for Indian students
By Shruti Chaturvedi, New Delhi, January 31: The first UK campus in India will open its doors as the University of Southampton begins operations in Gurugram in August 2025, said Alison Barrett MBE, Country Director India, British Council highlighting the UK's commitment to welcoming Indian students, with over 173,000 currently studying in the UK.
US: Oklahoma moves to ask immigration status in public school enrollment
Houston, Jan 29: The State Board of Education of Oklahoma has voted to advance a rule requiring parents to report immigration or citizenship status when enrolling students in public schools.
Himachal CM Sukhu announces Rs. 1000 for girl students, pledges education reform on 'Balika Diwas'
Dharamshala, January 24: On the occasion of Balika Diwas, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu visited the Government Girls Senior Secondary School in Dharamshala and announced a financial incentive of Rs 1000 for each of the 351 girl students enrolled at the school on Friday. The CM emphasised improving education quality and instilling confidence in government school students, according to the official statement.
Andhra Governor express grief over death of three students in Raichur road accident
Vijayawada, January 22: Governor of Andhra Pradesh S Abdul Nazeer has expressed anguish and profound grief on the death of three students of Veda Patashala of Mantralayam and the driver in a road accident near Sindhanur of Raichur district in Karnataka on Wednesday, said a statement.
Poor education forcing youth to go abroad, says Kejriwal; condoles death of Indian student in US
New Delhi, January 20: Aam Aadmi Party national convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday highlighted the need for providing better education facilities and opportunities to students, so that they are not "forced to go abroad."
Student from Hyderabad shot dead in Washington
Hyderabad, Jan 20: A 26-year-old student from Hyderabad was killed when unidentified assailants opened fire on him in Washington DC.
Teacher-student ratio to be key factor in merger of West Bengal govt schools
Kolkata, Jan 13: With West Bengal education minister Bratya Basu recently hinting at merger of government-run schools, the department's officials have started working out a strategy to implement the unification, keeping in mind a balanced teacher to student ratio in each amalgamated school.
India's biggest strength is its youth, says LS Speaker Om Birla at an event in London
London, January 12: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Saturday (local time) during his official visit to the United Kingdom, addressed over 180 Indian students at an event in London, emphasising the growing importance of India's youth in the global landscape.
Tibetan activists slams China's attempt to replace 'Tibet' with 'Xizang' during mournful events
Dharamshala, January 10: The Tibetan people in-exile feel sad as China is using the term 'Xizang' for Tibet to gain global recognition in the wake of the recent earthquake in the region.
TRUST scholarship amount row: TN rural students seeks raise
Chennai, Jan 5: The parents of students appearing for the Tamil Nadu Rural Students Talent Search (TRUST) exam have called for an increase in the scholarship amount provided to beneficiaries.