Holding a separate examination for recruitment of IPS officers where their “mental makeup” and “inclination for policing” can be checked has been mooted by a Parliamentary Committee. Besides, the panel has also recommended to the government making changes in the […]
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NABARD sanctions Rs 129.82 cr for govt schools in Tamil Nadu: India
The funds were sanctioned for creation of additional infrastructure in 131 government higher secondary schools in these districts The National Bank for Agricultural and Rural Development (NABARD) has sanctioned Rs 129.82 crore to Tamil Nadu for creating additional infrastructure in […]
Continue reading »Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan scheme to receive funding from external agencies soon: India
New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has okayed the Ministry of Human Resource Development’s recommendation to bag funding from external agencies for Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan scheme. The scheme will receive $500 million from International Development Association […]
Continue reading »Gehlot asks teachers to spread awareness on welfare schemes: Rajasthan, India
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot today called upon government teachers to create awareness about social welfare schemes of the state among the masses. Several initiatives have been taken for the welfare of people, which should reach the real beneficiaries and […]
Continue reading »New KIAMS entrepreneurship club, Udaan, aims to encourage students to think beyond: India
With the creation of an entrepreneurship cell, Kirloskar Institute of Advanced Management Studies (KIAMS) has taken one more step towards providing its students a holistic learning environment. Founded by second-year KIAMS student Shailendra Chaturvedi, the club aims to promote creative thinking among […]
Continue reading »BISP to train 0.15 mln per year under Waseela-e-Haq: Pakistan
Islamabad, Aug 12 (APP): Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has targeted training of 150,000 trainees per year through its special initiative of Waseela-e-Haq. According to BISP, the key features of this initiative are a recognized training format leading to certificate-based […]
Continue reading »Plan for free cycles to girl students of minority communities : India
New Delhi, Aug 13 (PTI) Planning Commission is considering a proposal for distributing free bicycles for class nine girl students belonging to the minority communities, government told the Rajya Sabha today. “The Working Group constituted by the Planning Commission for […]
Continue reading »UP govt to send scholarship money for minority students to bank accounts: India
Lucknow, Aug 13 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh government has decided to send scholarship money to all eligible students belonging to minorities and studying in pre-matric classes by directly to their accounts in nationalised banks. The order will also cover students enrolled […]
Continue reading »Kerala announces a slew of welfare schemes: India
Joining the nation in celebrating the 66th Independence Day, the Congress-led UDF Government in Kerala today announced a slew of schemes based on its 10-point development and welfare initiative. Delivering the Independence Day address at the Central Stadium here, Chief […]
Continue reading »Andhra students intensify stir over cap on fee reimbursement: India
Hyderabad : Opposition parties and students’ groups in Andhra Pradesh Thursday intensified their protest against the government’s move to cap the reimbursement of tuition fee of engineering and other professional courses at Rs.31,0000 per annum. Protesters tried to lay siege […]
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