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IGNOU launches programme for teachers
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAY 25, 2011 09:25 AM IST
IGNOU launches programme for teachers
The Indira Gandhi National Open University's (IGNOU’s) School of Education (SOE) has launched a two year diploma in elementary education (DElEd) to be offered from July academic session.
The course is developed by SOE faculty in close collaboration with an experienced group of experts drawn from leading educational institutions in the country.
The programme will enhance the understanding and competencies of in-service teachers at elementary level.

Liberal education is going to be the future of education: FLAME University VC
By Nilesh Mathur
PUBLISHED ON JAN 25, 2021 08:46 PM IST
- Universities need to explore the uncharted path and innovative methods when it comes to pedagogy, and playing the role of facilitators in a student's journey of finding their goals and preparing them for their future.

Delhi HC pulls up SDMC for not requisitioning special educators in schools
ANI, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JAN 25, 2021 07:15 PM IST
The bench consisting of Justice Najmi Waziri was hearing a plea that sought a direction to SDMC to send the requisition of as many as 1,132 vacant posts of Special Educator (Primary) to DSSSB.

Anurag Ramola from Uttarakhand awarded Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar
By HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, Dehradun
PUBLISHED ON JAN 25, 2021 06:15 PM IST
- Ramola was selected for the award for his achievements in the field of art and culture. He has been conferred, according to him, with 19 international awards, 38 national awards, and over 70 state and district awards.

Committee formed under CM to choose MPPSC chairperson, members
PTI, Bhopal
UPDATED ON JAN 25, 2021 05:45 PM IST
Committee formed under CM to choose MPPSC chairperson, members

ICAI CA January 2021: Notice for Bihar exam centre change released
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Akhilesh Nagari, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JAN 25, 2021 05:00 PM IST
- According to the notification, candidates appearing for the ICAI CA January 2021 examinations at Central Public School, Jaldhari Chowk, Madhubani, Bihar, will now have to appear for the examinations at Central Public School at Gandhi Chowk, Madhubani.

72% outlets near educational institutes in 25 cities display tobacco: Survey
PTI, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JAN 25, 2021 04:31 PM IST
72 pc outlets near educational institutes in 25 cities display tobacco at the eye level of kids: Survey

NIFT application correction window 2021 opens, here's direct link
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Akhilesh Nagari, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JAN 25, 2021 04:11 PM IST
- Candidates who have registered for the NIFT entrance exam 2021 can make corrections in their application forms online at nift.ac.in on or before January 28, 2021.

SLPRB Assam Police SI Admit Card for PET, PST released, here’s how to download
Edited by Nilesh Mathur
PUBLISHED ON JAN 25, 2021 03:19 PM IST
- Candidates can download the Assam Police SI PET/PST Admit Card from the official website of State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB), Assam.

PM Modi interacts with award-winning children
PTI, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JAN 25, 2021 02:16 PM IST
PM Modi interacts with award-winning children

32 children awarded Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar
PTI, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JAN 25, 2021 01:40 PM IST
In a statement, the Ministry of Women and Child Development said the awardees are from 32 districts of 21 states and Union territories.

UP Vidhan Sabha answer key 2021 released, here's direct link to check
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Akhilesh Nagari, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JAN 25, 2021 01:11 PM IST
- Candidates who have appeared in the preliminary examination can check the UP Legislative Answer Key online at uplegisassemblyrecruitment.in.

Strict Covid curb norms for UP Board 2021 practical exams
PUBLISHED ON JAN 25, 2021 12:59 PM IST
- UP Board students reporting at their examination centres for practical exams to be held between February 3 and 22 will witness unprecedented steps aimed at keeping them safe from the pandemic.

Investment in upskilling can boost global GDP by $ 6.5 trillion by 2030: Report
PTI
PUBLISHED ON JAN 25, 2021 12:48 PM IST
Country-wise, India has the second highest additional employment potential at about 23 lakh, after the US at close to 27 lakh, but much more than 17 lakh for China

Chicago teachers move toward strike; district delays return
Bloomberg
PUBLISHED ON JAN 25, 2021 12:39 PM IST
The Chicago Teachers Union said in a statement Sunday that 71% of its voting members approved a resolution to “conduct remote work only” when kindergarten through eighth-grade teachers were scheduled to report to work in-person on Monday, according to the union, which cited safety concerns.

ADB calls for reforms to build resilient education systems amid Covid-19
ANI, Manila
UPDATED ON JAN 25, 2021 12:11 PM IST
- Education and training systems have experienced unprecedented disruptions due to Covid-19 with an estimated 1.7 billion students affected by school closures worldwide.