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SC to hear on May 31 plea on Class 12 exams

Newsmantra — Fri, 28 May 2021 08:38:14 +0000

The Supreme Court on Friday said it would hear on May 31 a plea seeking directions to cancel Class 12 examinations in the wake of the surge in COVID-19 cases across the country.

The matter came up for hearing before a bench of Justices A M Khanwilkar and Dinesh Maheshwari.

At the outset, the bench asked petitioner Mamta Sharma whether she has served the copy of the plea to the counsel representing the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).

When the petitioner said she will serve the copy of the petition to the parties, the bench observed, You do it. We will have it on Monday (May 31) .

We permit the counsel for the petitioner to serve advance copy of the petition to respondents namely the central agency, counsel for the CBSE and the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination, the bench said, adding, List on Monday (May 31) .

The petition has arrayed the Centre, the CBSE and the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination as respondents in the matter.

During the hearing conducted through video-conferencing, Justice Maheshwari observed that the CBSE is likely to take a call on this issue on June 1.

The counsel representing the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination told the bench that since the apex court is hearing the matter, the high courts should not deal with it.

Nothing will happen till Monday, the bench said.

When the petitioner told the bench that the top court can take suo motu cognisance on the issue, the bench said, Be optimistic. May be by Monday some resolution will be there. Let us have it on Monday .

The petition has sought directions to the Centre, the CBSE and the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination to cancel the Class 12 examinations and devise an objective methodology to declare the result within a specific timeframe.

Earlier on Sunday, a high-level meeting was held to decide the fate of 12th exam and during the meeting the CBSE had suggested two different options of conducting the exams which included converting existing schools to exam centres.

According to reports, the Union Education Ministry is open to the idea of allowing the students to appear for 12th exam from their own school. A final decision in this regard is expected to be taken on June 1 when the Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank would announce about the CBSE Class 12 Board Exam 2021.

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Schools to reopen in some state

Newsmantra — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 06:10:21 +0000

Schools to reopen in some state

Schools will reopen in Assam, AndhraPradesh, Tamilnadu state and kendriya vidyalya from today seven months due to coronavirus pandemic. According to officials of Assam Education Department, only students from Classes 6th to 12th will be allowed to attend the classes under strict COVID-19 guidelines. The officials added that a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) has been issued by the government in this regard.

The schools will follow an odd-even system to minimise the risk of coronavirus spread. Students in Classes 6, 8 and 12 will attend school on Monday, Wednesday and Friday while students of classes 7, 9 and 11 will attend classes on the other three days.

“All the students would not come into the schools at a time and they would attend the schools in different batches in morning and afternoon shift. Fixation of first batch and second batch of students would be done by the head of the institution,” the government said in a news release.

“The first batch of students would come at 8 a.m. and stay up to 12 noon and the second batch of students would come at 12.30 p.m. and stay up to 3.30 p.m.” it added.

Students from Classes 9 to 12 can start attending schools in Andhra Pradesh from today after coronavirus lockdown guidelines were eased as part of the “Unlock5” plan. The guidelines have been eased till the next update till November 30. The classes will be held for half a day every other day.

Assam and Rajasthan will also reopen schools today.

Students from Classes 6 to 8 can start going to school from November 23, while those in primary classes can go to school from December 14.

Schools with more than 750 students will be allowed to open once every three days and they will have to provide midday meal to those attending, Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy had announced in a video conference on October 20.

As per the SOP issued by the government, the schools have been asked to follow social distancing and other precautionary measures. The guidelines issued by the Assam government also includes a staggered timetable for general colleges, engineering colleges, polytechnic institutions and IITs.

It is to be noted that online education will continue for students who prefer to attend online classes.

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How to prepare ourselves for Online Education: As Students and as Institutions/ Teachers

Newsmantra — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 04:41:26 +0000

By Rahul Saxena

CEO Squad Connect

Online Education, as discussed in previous article and as we hear in media, is here to stay in some form or the other. It is therefore important for us as students and/or Teachers to prepare ourselves for this new way of teaching.

The most important thing to do is firstly to be ready in our mind to adapt to it. It’s a change in way of learning and only thing that will make it a happier experience will be our strong mindset and willingness to manage online education.

Next comes understanding of technology. Expert knowledge in technology is not required; basic knowledge will do. Understanding how internet works and how video conferencing tools work are basic things to adapt to. It may seem easy for lot of people but for many it maybe a big change. Nevertheless, do not be worried because of it. With time and practice we all can be accustomed to them.

Furthermore, as a student there could be concerns about how to manage notes while listening to a teacher. One can use a physical notebook as we do in classrooms and take notes. Sometimes classes are recorded too which can help. Also, sometime mobiles and computers can help too with typing notes in softwares such as Notes in phones or Microsoft Word in Computer. Another thing that can affect students is how to ask doubts when the question arises in mind. In classes we can do straightaway, but in online classes it may not be possible always, especially if they are pre-recorded classes or if asking questions during classes is not feasible.

If they are live classes then a student can wait till end of the class or follow instructions of teachers on how to ask questions. Otherwise, they can make note of them and ask them at end of class or personally. As Teachers, we must inform the students how they can ask questions or clear their doubts in a way that doesn’t affect flow of class, as well as, helps address concerns of students.

As Teachers, we must also help students know how the Institutions or Teachers themselves are there to assist students and help them in adapting to this new way of learning, especially notes and assignments. Lot of colleges and schools may use online servers or platforms to keep notes, etc. It is important to guide students on how to understand and work on the servers and find necessary information.

One more thing that us Teachers and Institutions need to take care of is what happens if our or the student’s internet does not work on a day. Can we use alternate methods such as emails or phones for teaching? We must find flexible methods.

In return, we as students must also be respectful and understanding towards our teachers for who adapting to this technological change may be harder. We must also give them time too to adjust and adapt.

One thing that is important for Students is to use only the recommended softwares or methods to take classes only. This will help keep us safe and secure while taking lessons. Further, if someone tries to bully online, do contact teachers or family.

One more thing that may come as a challenge is affect of Online Education on emotional health. Lot of students, as well as, Teachers have complained about it being lonely and affecting their emotional health. I am not an expert on emotional health but we can try some ways to keep ourselves connected with other students or Teachers through online meetings or interactions, even if it’s once in a week. We must remember due to current Covid-19 pandemic it may seem more lonely as we are all at home.

But once we are out of it, we can meet our friends and teachers socially and connect online for education, depending how the Institutions use Online Education then. But for now, let’s try to adapt to it and find ways to keep ourselves happy through online meetings/ hangouts or phone calls just to talk and meet friends/ Teachers. We are social animals and it’s important for us to be social. Let’s find ways to keep ourselves social in these lockdown times.

Also, if it affects you in any form, then do speak to your parents, teachers, family to take help and guidance. It is not something to be ashamed of and taking care of ourselves is a very strong thing.

Do note, we are together in this and together we all can make it a happy process for us all. It takes times to adapt to new things but with compassion and understanding towards each other we all can make use of it.

Let’s welcome this change with open minds and make sure to stay happy.

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Student Dies in Road Accident in After Harassment

Newsmantra — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 10:55:07 +0000

A bright student met an unfortunate accident in BULANDSHAHAR allegedly chased by local goons who are tying to stop her .

SUDHIKSHA BHATI was pursuing her higher studies in the United States, died after her two-wheeler met with an accident in Bulandshahr district of Uttar Pradesh. The family members of bhati have alleged that the accident took place because two bike-borne men were harassing her and chasing after her.

She had come home for holidays and was to return to the US on August 20.

Bhati was going to a relative’s house in Aurangabad with her uncle when her vehicle collided with another bike in Bulandshahr. She is believed to have died on the spot. Her family members have said that she was riding pillion when two bike-borne boys started harassing her and began performing stunts, which allegedly led to the accident.

Speaking to media on the incident, SP City Bulandshahr, Atul Kumar Srivastava said, “The girl Sudhiksha was going to a relative’s place with her uncle on a bike when she met with an accident and died on the spot. The bike she was riding pillion, collided with a Bullet motorcycle. A case has been registered in this regard and hunt is on for the owner of the motorcycle that collided with the bike of Sudhiksha’s uncle.”

Satendra Bhati, the girl’s uncle who was riding the bike, said, “…We had reached Bulandshahr when two boys on a Bullet bike started overtaking us several times and started performing stunts. Suddenly, he overtook us and applied the brakes, due to which our bike lost control and we met with an accident. My niece suffered head injuries and collapsed on the spot.”

The Samajwadi Party raised questions over the law and order situation in Uttar Pradesh and said that today, there is no fear of police in the criminals. Speaking to the media, party spokesperson Anurag Bhadauria said, “The UP government has failed and is only busy in doing politics of religion and caste. The government was making tall claims about law and order in the state but all those claims have fallen face-first today. There is no fear of police in the criminals today all because of the failed governance by the state government.”

Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati also launched an attack on the Yogi Adityanath-led Bharatiya Janata Party government in the state over the issue and demanded strict action against the culprits. “The promising student Sudiksha Bhati, who was going on a bike with her uncle in Bulandshahr, lost her life due to the eve-teasers, which is extremely sad and condemnable. How will daughters progress? UP government should take strict legal action against the culprits immediately, this is a strong demand of BSP,” the BSP chief tweeted.

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BHU Muslim Sanskrit professor left to home

Newsmantra — Thu, 21 Nov 2019 05:22:47 +0000

An assistant professor for Sanskrit at Banaras Hindu University’s Sanskrit Vidya Dharam Vigyan (SVDV) Firoze Khan returned to his native place in Jaipur as students of his department continued with their protest Meanwhile, a section of students of the university came out in support of Khan.

Dr Firoze Khan had gone into hiding after joining at the registrar office. . However, Head of Department (HoD) told that Firoze has left for his hometown in Jaipur.

earlier Khan had expressed hope that the students will come around. he said I was never made to realise I am a Muslim as i learned Sanskrit from childhood but now its getting controversial .

Meanwhile, a section BHU students came out openly in support of Firoze Khan for the first time. Holding banners with ‘We are with you Dr Firoze Khan’ written on it, the students marched from the university’s Lanka Gate to Ravidas Gate.

Actor and former BJP MP Paresh Rawal has also condemned the protest over the appointment of a Muslim professor in the Sanskrit faculty, saying he is “stunned by the protest” against Firoze Khan.

“Stunned by the protest against professor Feroze Khan. What has language to do with religion? Irony is professor Feroze has done his masters and PhD in Sanskrit (sic),” Paresh Rawal tweeted.in another tweet Paresh Rawal said : By same logic great singer late Shri Mohammad Rafi ji should not have sung any bhajans and Naushad Saab should not have composed it.”

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JNU STUDENT MARCH TOWARDS PARLIAMENT BUT STOPPED

Newsmantra — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 13:06:31 +0000

Demanding a complete rollback of the hostel fee hike, thousands of JNU students today started their protest march from the university campus towards the Parliament amid heavy police deployment. Authorities imposed prohibitory orders under Section 144 in and outside the university and stopped the march a kilometer away from the university gate after the students crossed three layers of police barricading.

Entry and exit points of three Delhi Metro stations near Parliament have been shut down temporarily due to the ongoing JNU protest, authorities said on Monday. “As advised by Delhi Police, trains are not halting at Udyog Bhawan and Patel Chowk. Exit/Entry gates for Udyog Bhawan, Patel Chowk and Central Secretariat have been closed temporarily,” the DMRC tweeted.

In face of unrelenting protests, the police has resorted to lathi charge. The JNU students are gathered near the Safdarjung tomb. After the resistance of police force, the protesting JNU students took an alternate route from Bikaji Cama Place to continue their march towards Parliament against the recent fee hike implemented in the university.

Cong spokesperson Pawan Khera, says the crackdown by Police shows that the government is afraid of the youth. “It clearly shows that this govt is afraid of the youth of India. It is afraid of any University which encourages free school of thought. The proposed fee hike would make JNU one of the most expensive universities, students are right in demanding a roll back,” he said. Meanwhile Delhi Police PRO has said that they will inquire into lathi charge allegations made by JNU students.

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