Kolkata: Internal assessment is set to account for 25% of the marks awarded to undergraduate students at Calcutta University, a move aimed at encouraging students to attend classes regularly and bringing the institution in line with National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.The proposal will be placed before the CU Syndicate at its next meeting, scheduled for…
Ghaziabad: Three minors have been apprehended for allegedly stabbing a 17-year-old boy to death in Loni Border following an argument over a remark made by his friend on the boys’ appearances.Police said Vinesh, a resident of Loni Border, had gone to the market with his 16-year-old friend on Friday when they passed the three boys…
Carlo Ancelotti says he’s enjoying his first stint as a national head coach a lot after 34 years in coaching From Zizou, Xavi To Klopp, Mancini, a slew of successful club managers follows the Italian to helm national teamsPanaji: What happens when one of the most decorated managers in club football takes over the world’s…
Varanasi: Achieving a major milestone in quality policing, the Chowk police station has become the first police station in the Varanasi Commissionerate to receive ISO-9001:2015 certification.The certification was awarded for meeting the prescribed quality standards during a third-party audit. The assessment covered several key areas, including prompt disposal of public complaints, systematic maintenance of records,…
Students protest at Gujarat University Samras hostel after worm, earwigs were found in their meal Ahmedabad: A meal at the Samras girls’ hostel near Gujarat University triggered a protest after students allegedly found a worm and earwigs in the food. The students said they had repeatedly complained about the meal quality, but the problems persisted….
Chandigarh: The first Panjab University Senate election after months of agitation over restoration of the elected body has produced a new mix in the Registered Graduates constituency, with only one of the three prominent faces of the student-led protest making it to the 15-member Senate, while seven elected candidates will enter the house for the…
COEP, JSW join hands for Rs 800 crore indigenous battery technology centre Pune: COEP Technological University and JSW Projects have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to set up what they describe as India’s first indigenous battery prototyping and pilot-scale research and development centre at the university’s Chikhali Research Park, with an investment of over…
Surat: The city’s textile markets will remain open on Sundays until Diwali, as traders move to handle rising festive demand, clear pending orders and accommodate buyers travelling to the city ahead of Navratri and Diwali.The Federation of Surat Trade and Textile Associations (FOSTTA) announced the decision after appeals from trade participants who sought more business…
Agartala: Tripura’s village committee elections were largely peaceful on Monday, barring a few reports of voter intimidation and allegations of polling irregularities.State Election Commission (SEC) officials said about 79% of voters had cast their ballots by 6 pm. The turnout could rise as voters were still queuing at several locations.SEC secretary Anurag Sen said there…
Lucknow: A college student staying with relatives in Barabanki has accused a youth of stalking, harassment and death threats after she stopped speaking to him.The student, a resident of a village in the Dariyabad area, is currently living with relatives in the city while continuing her studies.In her complaint to police, she said she had…
