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Free online learning platform by professionals turns boon for students
But when the pandemic struck, it got wings and is now the best friend of students from Class 6 to 12 in India and the Middle East. Though these four engineers sitting in various places of the globe, it was the common bind that being former students of Government Engineering College, Thrissur, they decided to move forward and found what they wished.
Delhi govt may get additional time to prepare for CBSE Class 10 results
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has accepted the request made by the Directorate of Education of the Delhi government to extend the deadline for the Class 10 results. According to the CBSE, a results committee comprising the school principal, five teachers, and two external examiners, can hold a special programme to send the result sheet of Class 10 students.
CBSE's 'dost for life' app to counsel students from class 9 to 12
With the help of the app, students and parents will be able to get answers to their questions on education, health and social topics. This mobile counselling app of the CBSE is named 'dost for life'. According to the CBSE, the app is to be used to improve students' psycho-social wellness. From Monday, this app will be fully available for students.
Harvard introduces Covid-19 vaccine requirement for students
"To reach the high levels of vaccination needed to protect our community, Harvard will require Covid vaccination for all students who will be on campus this fall," the elite university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, announced on Wednesday. According to the statement, exceptions would only be granted for medical or religious reasons.
IIT-K launches Mission Bharat O2
The manufacturing challenge task force will be led by Prof. Amitabha Bandyopadhyay, Professor In-charge, Innovation & Incubation, IIT Kanpur, Srikant Sastri, President, TiE Delhi-NCR, and Rahul Patel, Head of Strategic Initiatives, SIIC, IIT Kanpur. The SIIC had, last year, supported its incubated companies to develop indigenous products like Swasa N-95 mask and Noccarc V310 ventilator.
DU teachers' union warns against termination of 12 ad hoc teachers
According to the DU SC/ST/OBC Teachers' Forum, of the 12 ad hoc teachers, five have tested positive for Covid-19. The overall condition of teachers suffering from the infection is quite bad. Their families have been struggling with a financial crisis while they have been terminated.
Karnataka postpones PUC board exams amid Covid spread
"The Education Department has decided to postpone the final year board exams of the 2-year PUC on the advice of the technical advisory committee on Covid crisis management," he told reporters here. Practical exams in science subjects had already been deferred. The department had also received representation from students and their parents to put off the annual exams, as the state is in the grip of the pandemic.
Student visa holders whose classes begin from August 1 can enter United States: US Embassy
This clarification from the US Embassy in India came after American President Joe Biden had signed a proclamation suspending the entry of certain non-immigrant travellers who have been physically present in India. This proclamation came into effect on Tuesday (May 4) at 9:30 IST.
Offline exams in higher institutions postponed across the country
This decision will be applicable to all central higher educational institutions across the country. Apart from this, such higher educational institutions will also have to postpone offline examinations, which receive financial support from the central government.
Andhra govt postpones Class 12 board examinations
The Andhra Pradesh government on Sunday decided to postpone the Class 12 board examinations conducted by the state board after the Andhra Pradesh High Court asked it to reconsider its decision to hold the board exams. The state government has to submit an affidavit in this regard to the court by May 3.
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