SC Gov. Sanford's lawyers ask court to keep ethics probe findings confidential during inquirySeptember 30th, 2009 SC gov asks court to keep ongoing probe secretCOLUMBIA, S.C. — Lawyers representing South Carolina Gov.
Reserve 50 percent seats for rural students in universities: KarunanidhiSeptember 30th, 2009 CHENNAI - Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi Wednesday urged the government to earmark 50 percent of the seats in central universities for students from rural areas.
Friends of SC governor's wife say she's working to fix marriage after his Argentine affairAugust 24th, 2009 Friends: SC governor's wife wants to save marriageCOLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina's first lady Jenny Sanford is working to fix her shattered marriage after her husband admitted a yearlong affair.
SC gov defends 1st-class flights, personal state plane trips as lawmakers call for probeAugust 11th, 2009 SC gov defends 1st-class fights, state plane useCOLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina Gov.
Gov says he supports 1st lady's decision to move out of residence, asks for privacyAugust 7th, 2009 SC gov says he supports 1st lady in moving outCOLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina Gov.
West Bengal universities sign MoUs with Chinese varsityAugust 5th, 2009 KOLKATA - Three leading West Bengal universities Wednesday joined hands with China's Yunnan University to develop higher education and student exchange programmes. Yunnan University and three leading universities of the state signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) aiming to work towards the integration of a mutually rewarding education system.
SC Gov. Sanford's own Republicans censure him over secret trip to Argentina to meet mistressJuly 7th, 2009 SC GOP censures Gov. Sanford over absence, affairCOLUMBIA, S.C.
Governor Sanford's wife warned him not to travel to ArgentinaJune 27th, 2009 COLUMBIA - Jenny Sanford, the wife of South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford, who has admitted to an extramarital affair, has said she had warned him not to travel to Argentina to visit his mistress. "He was told in no uncertain terms not to see her," Jenny said.
Spokesman says SC gov's last known contact with staff was Thursday; 1st lady unsure his localeJune 23rd, 2009 Unclear if SC governor has talked to staff in daysCOLUMBIA, S.C. — A spokesman for South Carolina Gov.
Obama administration wants to eliminate speedy reviews of mountaintop miningJune 11th, 2009 Obama looks to end expedited mining reviewsWASHINGTON — The Obama administration wants tougher environmental reviews for coal companies that mine the Appalachians by blasting off mountaintops and discarding the rubble in stream valleys. The administration plans to announce Thursday a proposal to eliminate the expedited reviews that have made it easier for mining companies to get approval for mountaintop mining.
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.
Australian varsities join government to condemn attacks on Indian studentsJune 3rd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Australian universities Wednesday joined their government in condemning the attacks on Indian students in that country. Glen Withers, the chief executive of Universities Australia - a body representing 38 universities, expressed regret at the attacks on Indian students.
French education minister says protesting university students won't get diplomasMay 11th, 2009 France: No diplomas for student protestersPARIS — France's education minister says protesting students who have blocked universities for months will not get diplomas. Xavier Darcos says just a handful of students protesting against a proposed university reform have succeeded in disrupting operations at several French universities.
Michigan State University gets $10 million from mystery donor, continuing a nationwide trendApril 23rd, 2009 Michigan State gets $10 million from mystery donorEAST LANSING, Mich. — An anonymous donor is giving Michigan State University $10 million.
President urges universities to study impact of slowdownMarch 6th, 2009 JAIPUR - President Pratibha Devi Singh Patil Thursday urged the universities in the country to study the socio-economic impact of the financial crisis that has 'altered the dynamics of the global economy'. 'The universities should study the socio-economic impact of the financial downturn both on the wider level and at the ground level,' she said, while addressing the 25th convocation ceremony of the University of Rajasthan here.