Sibal asks new central universities to have common entrance testOctober 13th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal Tuesday said the new central universities should conduct a common entrance test for admissions, while having different courses from one another. "The new central universities should look at conducting a common entrance test for admission to their courses, to enable common counselling so that students and their families are saved the trouble of going to various locations for tests and counselling," Sibal said.
AMU committee to identify courses for new campusesOctober 7th, 2009 ALIGARH - The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) Wednesday constituted an advisory committee to prepare a framework for academic activities to be undertaken in its upcoming centres in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Kerala, Maharashtra and West Bengal. "The 12-member committee has been entrusted with the task of identifing courses that the university should offer at its new centres planned in the five states," AMU spokesperson Rahat Abrar told reporters here.
Four more IIMC branches on the waySeptember 8th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni Tuesday announced plans to set up four more branches of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), India's premier institute of journalism. Soni also announced the upgradation of the IIMC into an international media university.
Kerala cabinet expandedAugust 17th, 2009 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - Kerala Chief Minister VS Achuthanandan's cabinet was expanded on Monday with the induction of three more ministers. State Governor R.S.
Toonz Academy ties up with Anna UniversityJuly 9th, 2009 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - Toonz Academy, a leading animation training institute, has tied up with the Anna University Coimbatore, it was announced Thursday. Toonz Academy is the training division of the Toonz Animation Studios operating from the Technopark campus here.
DU starts counselling sessions for PG coursesJune 16th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Worried about how to get admission for post graduation in Delhi University's south campus? Fear not, as a two-day counselling session which began Tuesday will provide answers to the questions that may be bothering you. The south campus offers a total of 21 post graduation courses, including master's degrees, M.
Over 100,000 apply for admission to Delhi UniversityJune 15th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Over 113,000 forms were submitted - more than double the number of seats in Delhi University colleges - for various graduate and post-graduate courses, varsity officials said Monday, the last day of form submissions. "In total some 115,000 forms were sold, of which 113,471 forms were submitted by the students this year.
Bird Academy, Delhi University introduce specialized travel and tourism coursesJune 10th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Bird Education Society for Travel and Tourism, a part of the diversified Bird Group, Wednesday announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Delhi University to introduce three specialised travel and tourism courses. As part of the MoU, world-recognized courses in travel and tourism will be offered to all the affiliated colleges of Delhi University as well as to students of School of Open Learning (SOL) and Non-Collegiate Womens Education Board.
Kerala chief minister not to step down: Ruling frontMay 9th, 2009 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - Denying media reports that there was a crisis in the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government in Kerala, the ruling coalition said there was no question of removing Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan.
15 new central universities by next academic sessionApril 30th, 2009 NEW DELHI - At least 15 more central universities, in addition to the existing 20, will be set up and start functioning from next year, the government said Thursday. The decision was taken at a two-day conference here during which vice-chancellors of the 15 new central universities presented their plans before the University Grants Commission (UGC) - the regulator of these institutions.
Delhi to have country's first varsity for social sciencesApril 15th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The country's first university exclusively for students of social sciences and humanities, the Ambedkar University, Delhi (AUD) will start enrolling students from this academic year for its post graduate course. 'The university will function through its various schools and centres spread across the capital.
Italian 'slow food' movement delegation to visit KeralaMarch 20th, 2009 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - A 15-member Italian delegation from the University of Gastronomic Sciences [UNiSG], an academic institution founded by the 'Slow Food' movement, will visit Kerala Saturday, the organisers said in a statement Thursday. The 'Slow Food' movement is against the fast food culture and promotes traditional food items of the respective countries.
Kerala okays new 2,400 MW thermal power plantFebruary 3rd, 2009 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - The Kerala government Wednesday gave its nod to set up a 2,400 MW thermal power plant in the state facing shortages of electricity supply. Chief Minister V.S.
Delhi to have post graduation courses in homoeopathyJanuary 12th, 2009 NEW DELHI -Delhi will now have its first post graduation courses in homeopathy. Delhi Health Minister Kiran Walia Tuesday inaugurated the course at Nehru Homeopathic Medical College and Hospital in South Delhi.
Congress in poll mode, launches 'save Kerala campaign'January 10th, 2009 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - The Congress Sunday announced the launch of three-phase 'save Kerala campaign' targeting the Left Front's 'poor governance' in the state ahead of the Lok Sabha elections due in April-May. The first phase of the campaign would begin with a series of seminars and lectures by experts in various parts of the state, state Congress president Ramesh Chennithala told reporters here.
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