GUWAHATI: Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu on Tuesday, August 4, reviewed the impact of recent floods on educational institutions in Charaideo district, directing officials to expedite restoration work in 110 flood-affected schools to ensure the early resumption of academic activities. ALSO READ: Assam: Hailakandi Police Form SIT to Probe Alleged Gangrape and Murder of Class…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has announced a series of relief and rehabilitation measures for people affected by the ongoing floods, including enhanced financial assistance for families of deceased and missing persons, cash relief for severely affected households, and support for students who have lost educational materials. ALSO READ: Assam Dairy Goes International, Exports Ice Cream…
GUWAHATI: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has been appointed as the new Education Minister after President Droupadi Murmu accepted the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan, who stepped down amid protests over alleged examination paper leaks. ALSO READ: Behind the Wheel: Green Bus Drivers Say Guwahati's Traffic Problems Go Beyond Them The President's office confirmed Joshi's appointment…
GUWAHATI: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on Saturday, July 25, saying the decision was taken to safeguard the future of students and prevent "anti-national forces" from exploiting the ongoing youth protests at Delhi's Jantar Mantar. ALSO READ: PM Modi Speaks to Assam CM, Assures All Possible Support for Assam Flood Relief Pradhan announced his…
GUWAHATI: Parliament witnessed continued disruptions for the fifth consecutive day on Friday, July 24, as proceedings in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were repeatedly interrupted over the NEET paper leak controversy and the Opposition's demand for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. ALSO READ: Rukminigaon Remains Under Water as Flooding Disrupts…
GUWAHATI: The Centre has appointed senior IAS officer Naresh Pal Gangwar as the new Secretary of the Department of Higher Education, replacing Vineet Joshi, who has been transferred to the Ministry of Panchayati Raj. ALSO READ: US Imposes 10% Tariff On Goods Imported From India Under New Forced Labour Rules The appointment comes at a…
GUWAHATI: In a significant administrative reshuffle amid mounting protests over examination paper leaks, the Centre has replaced Education Secretary Vineet Joshi, marking the first major bureaucratic move since demands for accountability intensified across the country. ALSO READ: Sonam Wangchuk Ends 26-Day Hunger Strike After Centre Assures NEET Reforms According to a late-night government notification issued…
GUWAHATI: A huge crowd of people gathered at Chachal in Guwahati on Thursday, July 23, to protest against Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and express solidarity with activist Sonam Wangchuk and student protesters demanding education reforms. ALSO READ: Assam Police Seize Yaba Tablets Worth ₹2.4 Crore in Cachar, Three Held The protest began around 12…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has launched the Second Chance Education (SCE) initiative to help out-of-school adolescents and young adults, especially girls and young women, complete their education and build better career opportunities. ALSO READ: 'Jurassic Park' Star Sam Neill Passes Away at 78 The programme was officially launched in Morigaon on July 9 through a…
Kaziranga University on Monday, July 6, unveiled a roadmap aimed at positioning the institution as a strategic knowledge and innovation partner in the development of Assam and the North-East through education, research, innovation, entrepreneurship and industry collaboration. The roadmap, announced at a press conference by Pro Chancellor of Kaziranga University, Basant Khetan, aligns with…
GUWAHATI: The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has introduced major reforms to India’s higher-education accreditation system under the National Education Policy 2020, shifting the emphasis from periodic grading toward continuous institutional improvement. ALSO READ: Farmer IDs introduced for small tea growers under Assam registry portal Under the revised framework, NAAC will adopt a Binary Accreditation model…
The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 has introduced a transformative vision for higher education in India. Among its most significant reforms is the emphasis on multidisciplinary education, marking a clear departure from the traditional model of specialised institutions dedicated to single disciplines such as engineering, medicine, law, or teacher education. For decades, standalone institutions…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Higher Education Department has made Aadhaar details and Aadhaar-linked bank accounts mandatory for students seeking benefits under various government welfare schemes administered by the department. ALSO READ: Assam Cabinet Approves 2% DA Hike, Declares Dibrugarh as Second State Capital Region In an official communication issued by the Director of Higher Education, Assam on…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has proposed projects worth ₹59.25 crore for the 2026-27 financial year under Article 275(1) of the Constitution, focusing on improving educational infrastructure, livelihoods and socio-economic development in tribal areas across the state. ALSO READ: Food Safety Team Seizes Chemically Ripened Mangoes in Guwahati’s Fancy Bazaar; Stock Destroyed According to Chief Secretary…
GUWAHATI: Recent data from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6, 2023–24) points to a notable social improvement trend in Assam, marked by higher female education levels and a sharp decline in adolescent motherhood and pregnancy rates. ALSO READ: Garbage Transit Point Opposite Regional Dental College Raises Hygiene Concerns in Guwahati The survey shows that the…
GUWAHATI: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday, May 15, announced that the NEET UG examination will be conducted entirely in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode from next year, marking a major reform in the national medical entrance examination system. ALSO READ: Mystery Biometric Drive Busted in Assam; Two Held for Collecting Youths’ Facial Data Addressing…
প্ৰায়ে সময়ে AREA 51 ক লৈ উত্থাপিত হৈ বিভিন্ন প্ৰশ্ন কিন্তু, Area 51 হৈছে আমেৰিকা যুক্তৰাষ্ট্ৰৰ নেভাদা প্ৰান্তৰ এখন অতি গোপনীয় সামৰিক ঘাঁটি।এই স্থানটো লাছ ভেগাছৰ পৰা প্ৰায় ৮৩ কি:মি উত্তৰে অৱস্থিত।ইয়াক Unit 51, Dreamland, আৰু Groom Lake বুলিও কোৱা হয়। কিন্তু, বৰ্তমান সময়তও বিভিন্ন মানুহে Area 51 ত চৰকাৰে এলিয়েনৰ মৃতদেহ আৰু তেওঁলোকৰ প্ৰযুক্তি…
