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Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Low attendance on Hamare Shikshak App despite orders
Indore: Despite orders from the divisional commissioner to ensure 100% teacher attendance through the 'Hamare Shikshak' app by July 31, Indore district saw no compliance. Not a single Block Resource Coordinator (BRC) submitted the mandated 100% attendance certificate, and app usage among teachers remains abysmally low. According to the District Project Coordinator (DPC) office, the directive required BRCs to certify that all teachers in their respective blocks started marking attendance on the app. However, even ten days after the deadline, no certificates were received, and attendance levels showed no significant improvement. Current records reveal that only about 10% of the district's govt school teachers are using the app to mark attendance. The 'Hamare Shikshak' app, rolled out statewide on July 1, was designed to digitally capture teachers' attendance in real time and upload it directly to the Education Portal 3.0. Officials hoped the system would improve transparency, curb absenteeism, and allow higher authorities to monitor attendance remotely. Teachers, especially those working in rural parts of Indore district, have expressed strong reservations. Many cite poor mobile network coverage as a major hurdle, making it difficult to log attendance consistently. Others say the app was launched without sufficient field testing, leading to frequent technical glitches. "We come to school to teach, not to spend time troubleshooting an app," said one teacher, reflecting the frustration among staff. Officials warned that failure to record attendance on the app could be treated as absence and may result in salary deductions. Despite this, adoption has been slow. Indore district has around 1,100 govt schools employing roughly 6,500 teachers, but only a small fraction have embraced the digital system. DPC Sanjay Kumar Mishra said, "Attendance through the app is mandatory as per govt orders. All BRCs were instructed to submit 100% compliance certificates, but none did so. Necessary steps will now be taken to ensure full implementation." The situation has once again highlighted the challenges of enforcing digital monitoring in govt schools, as technological limitations and user resistance continue to hinder policy execution in the Indore district. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Time of India
30-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Differently abled students in govt schools to get regular physiotherapy
Prayagraj: Children with disabilities enrolled in govt schools in Prayagraj will now receive regular physiotherapy sessions aimed at enhancing their quality of life and learning capabilities. The initiative is part of Samagra Shiksha programme under its Integrated Education component. The programme specifically targets children aged 6 to 14 who are affected by various types of disabilities and are already enrolled in schools. Basic Shiksha Adhikari (BSA) Devvrat Singh said a physiotherapist, Rajendra Kumar Yadav, was temporarily appointed for the academic session 2025-26, up to May 31, 2026. "He is instructed to visit at least 50 schools every 20 working days in a month and provide therapy to each identified child at least twice a month. The services will be extended to children who require physical rehabilitation in accordance with medical advice." The visits will be confined to schools that have students with special needs. In Prayagraj district, 7,200 differently abled children are currently registered, with the highest number—476—in Bahiriya Block. Bahadurpur and Chaka blocks follow with 324 and 354 children respectively. Among these, 60 were identified as requiring physiotherapy. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Beyond Text Generation: An AI Tool That Helps You Write Better Grammarly Install Now Undo To further support these children, medical assessment camps will be held at block resource centres (BRCs) starting Aug 1. The first camp will be organised at Manda, followed by camps in Meja on Aug 2, Uruwa on Aug 4, Jasra on Aug 5, Shankargarh on Aug 6, Kidhiara on Aug 7, and Karchhana on Aug 8. These camps will include medical examinations, disability certification and distribution of assistive devices. District coordinator for inclusive education Vikas Pandey said under the PM SHRI scheme, additional camps will be organised from Aug 5 onwards. These will begin with a camp at BRC Jasra for students of Composite School Bikar. Subsequent camps will be held at various locations including BRC India (Aug 13), BRC Saidabad (Aug 18), BRC Holagarh (Aug 20), BRC Phulpur (Aug 26), and BRC Koraon (Aug 30).
Economic Times
18-06-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
UK replaces passport stickers with eVisas for some: What you need to know if you're planning your travel
The UK Home Office has started digitizing its immigration system, replacing physical visa stickers with electronic visas (eVisas) for various work and other visa routes. Applicants must create a UKVI account to access their eVisa, while employers need to adjust right-to-work policies. This change aims to streamline the process, reduce travel restrictions, and modernize immigration status verification. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Also Read: UK study visa applications witness a sharp rise despite graduate route cuts Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Create a UKVI account Link their current passport to their eVisa Check their account for accuracy Generate and carry an 'S' share code in case their eVisa is not viewable while travelling Verify that new employees have completed all steps in the pre-travel checklist Conduct right-to-work checks online using the eVisa system Guide applicants with dependants on the differing procedures for family members View their visa status and expiry Share their immigration status with landlords or employers using time-bound share codes Update personal and travel document details Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Non-European nationals granted UK entry clearance through work and specific other visa routes now no longer receive a physical visa sticker in their passports. Instead, applicants will be issued an electronic visa, or eVisa , accessible through a UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) account. The move, that kicked off on June 15, is part of the Home Office's plan to fully digitise the UK's immigration to the UK Home Office guidance, this change applies to those applying under the Skilled Worker (including Health and Care), Global Business Mobility, Global Talent, International Sportsperson, Temporary Worker (including Creative Workers and Government Authorised Exchange), Youth Mobility Scheme, and Student visa under these routes will no longer need to hand over their passports at visa application centres for visa vignette placement, reducing travel restrictions and courier delays. They can remain mobile during the processing period, though may still be called for an interview on short with stays under 90 days or dependants of main applicants will continue to receive vignette stickers in their eVisa serves as a digital record of a migrant's immigration status, replacing several physical documents such as biometric residence permits (BRPs), biometric residence cards (BRCs), passport endorsements, and visa vignette stickers. This rollout builds on earlier implementation through the EU Settlement Home Office said, 'Updating your physical document to an eVisa does not affect your immigration status or the conditions of your permission to enter or stay in the UK.'Expired BRPs and BRCs are no longer valid for travel. Travellers must ensure their eVisa is linked to a valid passport before entering the UK. If the eVisa is not properly linked, carriers may refuse under 18 must also have individual UKVI accounts, with parents or guardians managing them where who have other physical evidence of indefinite leave to remain (ILR) or indefinite leave to enter (ILE), such as wet ink stamps or vignette stickers, are advised to apply for a no-time-limit (NTL) eVisa. Individuals eligible under the Windrush Scheme or those applying under the EU Settlement Scheme can also receive an Home Office reiterated that, 'Millions have already received their eVisas since 2018 and more categories will follow as we fully transition to digital status.'Applicants are advised to follow guidance carefully, especially before international travel, and to keep both their passport and immigration details updated in the UKVI system.
Time of India
18-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
UK replaces passport stickers with eVisas for some: What you need to know if you're planning your travel
Live Events You Might Also Like: UK may rethink non-dom inheritance tax as wealthy foreigners exit Create a UKVI account Link their current passport to their eVisa Check their account for accuracy Generate and carry an 'S' share code in case their eVisa is not viewable while travelling Verify that new employees have completed all steps in the pre-travel checklist Conduct right-to-work checks online using the eVisa system Guide applicants with dependants on the differing procedures for family members View their visa status and expiry Share their immigration status with landlords or employers using time-bound share codes Update personal and travel document details You Might Also Like: UK study visa applications witness a sharp rise despite graduate route cuts Non-European nationals granted UK entry clearance through work and specific other visa routes now no longer receive a physical visa sticker in their passports. Instead, applicants will be issued an electronic visa, or eVisa , accessible through a UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) account. The move, that kicked off on June 15, is part of the Home Office's plan to fully digitise the UK's immigration to the UK Home Office guidance, this change applies to those applying under the Skilled Worker (including Health and Care), Global Business Mobility, Global Talent, International Sportsperson, Temporary Worker (including Creative Workers and Government Authorised Exchange), Youth Mobility Scheme, and Student visa under these routes will no longer need to hand over their passports at visa application centres for visa vignette placement, reducing travel restrictions and courier delays. They can remain mobile during the processing period, though may still be called for an interview on short notice.(Join our ETNRI WhatsApp channel for all the latest updates)Applicants with stays under 90 days or dependants of main applicants will continue to receive vignette stickers in their eVisa serves as a digital record of a migrant's immigration status, replacing several physical documents such as biometric residence permits (BRPs), biometric residence cards (BRCs), passport endorsements, and visa vignette stickers. This rollout builds on earlier implementation through the EU Settlement Home Office said, 'Updating your physical document to an eVisa does not affect your immigration status or the conditions of your permission to enter or stay in the UK.'Expired BRPs and BRCs are no longer valid for travel. Travellers must ensure their eVisa is linked to a valid passport before entering the UK. If the eVisa is not properly linked, carriers may refuse under 18 must also have individual UKVI accounts, with parents or guardians managing them where who have other physical evidence of indefinite leave to remain (ILR) or indefinite leave to enter (ILE), such as wet ink stamps or vignette stickers, are advised to apply for a no-time-limit (NTL) eVisa. Individuals eligible under the Windrush Scheme or those applying under the EU Settlement Scheme can also receive an Home Office reiterated that, 'Millions have already received their eVisas since 2018 and more categories will follow as we fully transition to digital status.'Applicants are advised to follow guidance carefully, especially before international travel, and to keep both their passport and immigration details updated in the UKVI system.
New Indian Express
08-06-2025
- New Indian Express
Delhi Police arrest man for Rs 30.47 crore fraud in foreign trade benefits using forged remittance documents
NEW DELHI: Delhi Police's Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has arrested a man for allegedly cheating and forgery to fraudulently obtain trade benefits worth Rs 30.47 crore under the Foreign Trade Policy by submitting fake remittance documents, officials said on Saturday. The case was registered in 2017 after a private bank reported that 467 fake Foreign Inward Remittance Certificates (FIRCs) had been submitted by 18 account holders while processing export documents. 'The FIRCs were dated between 2013, and 2015. Based on these forged FIRCs, the bank issued Bank Realisation Certificates (BRCs) to the account holders. These were then used to claim export benefits from the office of the Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT),' a senior police officer said. He added that the FIRCs, involving crores of rupees, were issued in the name of another bank. Under the Foreign Trade Policy, exporters could claim duty drawback and duty credit scrips. The duty credit scrips were issued after payment was received in the exporter's account and BRCs were submitted to DGFT. These scrips were used to pay customs duties and could be transferred. 'The accused, Angad Pal Singh, owned five firms with his father and brother and used forged FIRCs to obtain and sell scrips worth `30.47 crore. He fled abroad and was deported from the US after being arrested by the CBI in another case. He was taken into EOW custody on June 2,' DCP (EOW) Vikram Porwal said.
