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NCERT Textbook Row | Rationalisation of contents fully justified, says UGC chief Jagadesh Kumar

UGC Chairman Jagadesh Kumar on June 16 slammed academicians objecting to the rationalisation of NCERT textbooks, saying there is no merit in their “hue and cry”, and asserted that carrying out revisions in content is justified.

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Governor to inaugurate VCs conference; UGC chairman to address them

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Centre announces new guidelines for granting deemed university status

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan released the UGC (Institutions Deemed to be Universities) Regulations, 2023, which will replace the 2019 guidelines.

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As West Bengal implements 4-year UG honours course, Mamata says format advantageous for students

In the backdrop of some teachers’ bodies slamming the West Bengal Government’s decision to introduce a four-year honours course at the undergraduate level from this academic year, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on June 1 said that the decision to adapt to the new system was taken so that students from…

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University Grants Commission forms panel to curb violations in teacher appointments and awarding of Ph.D.s

The Commission, in its 568th meeting, decided the standing committee, in which top academicians would be members, would periodically select a few institutions, collect information regarding faculty appointments and the award of Ph.D.s, and verify documents to ensure that the rules have been followed

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Mental health: UGC orders setting up students service centres in all higher education institutions

The UGC has constituted an expert committee to comprehensively examine all issues relating to students’ mental health, physical, psychological and emotional well-being on the campus of HEIs. The UGC is planning to implement the committee’s recommendations, including setting up of SSCs.

The Hindu

CUET examination begins largely glitch-free

The second edition of the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) began on May 21, with over 14 lakh candidates set to appear for the crucial exam for undergraduate admissions.

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An upbeat KSOU aims to upturn admissions after NAAC grade

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Tributes paid to ‘beautiful’ young mum and ‘amazing guy’ found dead in Scots flat

The bodies of Tianna Charite, 22, and Keiran Nelson, 23, were discovered at the property in the Orchardgate area of Cupar, Fife, on Tuesday.

Daily Record

UGC launches new user-friendly website, two portals

Chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC) Prof. M Jagadesh Kumar, on Tuesday launched the redesigned UGC website, UTSAH (Undertaking Transformative Strategies and Actions in Higher Education) and POP (Professor of Practice Portal) portals. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Contract lecturers of universities seek regularisation

The BRS government which regularised the contract lecturers of Degree Colleges and Junior Colleges has failed to regularise the services of university contract lecturers

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Madin Academy felicitates former student

Madin Academy here felicitated its former student Nasih Adani for winning the UGC junior research fellowship by overcoming his visual impairment. Visually impaired from birth, Nasih joined Madin Academy after SSLC, and was supported by Madin Able World in his studies.

The Hindu

Greater Manchester village creates a Royal Trail with life-sized cutouts of Charles for King's Coronation weekend

"There have been some great comments, and lots of selfies"

Manchester Evening News

Central universities faculty appointments to shift to CU-Chayan portal

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has launched CU– Chayan, a unified faculty recruitment portal for Central Universities.

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33-year-old found dead, kin, former colleagues call it ‘institutional murder’ by DU

“We stayed together. The main reason he died by suicide is because he was replaced…he used to say that ‘I have lost my job’ and was often stressed,” said a relative of Samarveer Singh, a 33-year-old ad-hoc lecturer who was found dead at his home in Delhi.

Daily Mirror

Twenty Iranian schoolgirls rushed to hospital in latest suspected 'poisoning' attack

Since the brutal killing of Mahsa Amini by the nation's 'morality police' Iran has been rocked by unrest including a spate of suspected poisonings targeting girl's schools

Daily Record

Tiny fox cub found ‘lifeless and soaking wet’ on Scots railway line saved by hero ranger

The four-week-old baby was scooped up into a fleece jacket and kept warm until he could be taken to the Scottish SPCA's wildlife centre in Fishcross, near Alloa, on Tuesday.

Daily Record

Dog dies after major fire breaks out at Scots ice cream shop on farm

Emergency services were called to the scene at Over Langshaw Farmhouse in Galashiels at around 3.49am on Saturday, March 18, but the parlour has been completely destroyed.

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Iran Rearrests Female Activist Hours After her Release

Iranian security forces rearrested prominent activist and journalist Sepideh Gholian hours after she walked free from jail chanting slogans against supreme leader Ali Khamenei, activists said Thursday. Gholian, 28, was freed Wednesday from Tehran's Evin prison after spending over four years behind bars following a conviction related to her reporting…

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27 places every Liverpool parent took their kids at the weekend

Some attractions still exist today, whereas others are now confined to history

Irish Mirror

Footage emerges of Celtic and Rangers fans clashing outside of Hampden Park

The two sides met in the Scottish League Cup final with Celtic winning 2-1.

Daily Record

Masked raiders caught on CCTV stealing £20k of tools from Scots business in 8 minutes

The industrial unit belonging to ToolboxHire.com was targeted in Newbridge, near Edinburgh, on Sunday night with the thieves making a speedy getaway just minutes before police arrived.

Daily Mirror

Hundreds spared the noose as Iran Ayatollah offers thousands of protesters amnesty

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei confirmed thousands will be pardoned or have their sentences dramatically reduced after four months of protests saw 522 Iranians killed

Dynamite News

UGC Extends Deadline To Submit Feedback On Foreign Universities

University Grants Commission on Monday announced the extension of the last date to receive comments, suggestions, and feedback on the setting up of campuses of foreign higher educational institutions in India to February 3. Read on for Details:

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Couple horrified to find cable tie 'handcuffs' attached to bed frame after checking into hotel room

There were also traces of 'suspicious-looking white powder' on the bedside cabinet

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