TERI University launches two new courses on 10th anniversaryJuly 29th, 2009 NEW DELHI - TERI University, associated with the think tank The Energy and Resources Institute, is starting two new courses this academic year, its tenth since getting deemed university status. The university, located here, is starting a specialised MBA programme on business sustainability, which will produce people able to manage businesses in such a way that natural resources do not get used up, chancellor R.K.
Antony says US, UK requested for 'observer' status in IONSJuly 22nd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Defence Minister AK Antony today informed the Rajya Sabha that the United States and United Kingdom have requested for "observer" status in the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS), an intiative of the Indian Navy to secure and stabilise the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). "Navies of UK and USA have forwarded requests seeking observer status in IONS," Antony said.
Deemed universities to be evaluatedJuly 13th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Minister of State for Human Resource and Development D Purandeswari on Monday informed the Lok Sabha that University Grants Commission (UGC) has started reviewing the functioning of deemed universities on a government direction. Purandeswari also said that HRD ministry has ordered an evaluation of the functioning of the deemed universities by an independent team of experts, which has been separately nominated by the government.
Government probing spurt in deemed universities: SibalJuly 7th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The government is probing the "spurt" in permissions granted for setting up deemed universities and examining whether they are following the norms laid down for them, Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Kapil Sibal said Tuesday. "We have set up a committee.
Deemed universities allowed to get rid of their 'deemed' tagJuly 7th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The University Grants Commission has allowed deemed universities to eliminate 'deemed' from their name, and identify themselves as universities, minister of state for higher education D Purandeswari on Tuesday said. Purandeswari told the Rajya Sabha in a written reply that the UGC has granted the use of term 'University' for such institutions.
Government mulling constitutional status to minorities panelJune 11th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Minister of State for Minority Affairs Salman Khurshid Thursday said the government was considering giving constitutional status to the National Minorities Commission and would decide on reservation for Muslims after studying the Andhra Pradesh and Kerala models. We want to give the minorities commission a constitutional status and will try our best for that, Khurshid told reporters after a meeting with the commission members.
Give industry status to retail sector: AssochamJune 5th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Assocham) Friday urged the government to provide industry status to the organised retail sector, which is expected to grow to 20-22 percent of the total retail market by 2010. In a note submitted to the ministries of commerce and industry and consumer affairs, Assocham president Sajjan Jindal has said providing industry status is the first basic step needed for reforming the Indian retailing sector.
Sibal cracks whip on two universities, halts 'deemed status' for others (Lead)June 4th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The human resource development (HRD) ministry Thursday issued show-cause notices to two institutions in Tamil Nadu after media reports said their officials were seeking Rs.20-40 lakh for admission. In a decision with far-reaching implications, the government also put in abeyance all proposals from private institutions seeking the status of "deemed-to-be" universities while asking the University Grants Commission (UGC) to review the performance of the existing ones.
Notice to two universities, no 'deemed status' to others for nowJune 4th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The government Thursday issued show-cause notices to two institutions in Tamil Nadu after media reports said their officials were seeking Rs.20-40 lakh for admission. The government also put in abeyance all proposals from private institutions seeking the status of "deemed-to-be" universities.
Nitish Kumar needs to clarify 'Special Status' demand: CongressMay 15th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Responding to the demand of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar that he will support that coalition which gives 'Special Status' to his state, the Congress has asked Kumar to clarify what he means by 'Special Status'. "Mr. Nitish Kumar needs to tell us what he means by 'Special Status' for Bihar.
Nitish to back any party over Bihar's special statusMay 15th, 2009 PATNA - Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced Friday that the Janata Dal-United (JD-U) would support any party in New Delhi that grants special status to his state for economic development. 'I am clear about extending support to any party or alliance that will grant the special category status to Bihar,' Nitish Kumar told reporters here after the release of the book 'Special Category Status - A Case for Bihar'.
Kasab forwards four fresh requests to courtApril 29th, 2009 MUMBAI - The lawyer representing Ajmal Amir Kasab, the lone surviving terrorist of the November 2008 terror strikes in Mumbai, on Wednesday told a Special Court that is hearing his case, that his client has made four fresh requests. Abbas Kazmi told reporters outside the court that Kasab's four demands include (1) Urdu language newspaper (2) His money should be placed in the jail account (3) He should be allowed to stroll in the verandah outside his jail cell and (4) He should be provided with flavored toothpaste.
Nagpur University building vandalised by studentsFebruary 21st, 2009 NAGPUR - The office of Nagpur University pro-vice chancellor was vandalised and parts of the main building were set ablaze allegedly by the acitivists of Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha who were protesting cancellation of admissions of five students. Subhash Belsare, registrar of the university, told IANS that apart from the varsity premises, chamber fittings and official car of pro-vice chancellor G.S.
Government to set up institute to combat droughts, floodsJanuary 28th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The union cabinet Thursday approved the setting of a National Institute of Abiotic Stress Management that will develop technologies to combat droughts, extreme temperatures, floods and salinity - which threaten agriculture. To be located in Malegaon in Maharashtra, the institute's mandate will be to pioneer research and ensure that these technologies when put in practice will lead to adaptation of crops, livestock, horticulture and fisheries to such stresses, said a cabinet note.
Court pulls up tenant for questioning landlord's social statusJanuary 21st, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Delhi High Court has pulled up a tenant for questioning the social status of the owner of the property in which he was residing and asked him to vacate the house immediately. Mohammad Shamim Siddiqui had rented out his house in Baljit Nagar to Gurdayal Wadhwa in Novemeber 1998 on a monthly payment of Rs.650.
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