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Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Maharaja's College begins year-long celebration marking 150th anniversary of inception
Kochi: The year-long celebrations kicked off on Tuesday at Maharaja's College marking its 150th year of inception. Students, teachers and former students assembled at the college to mark the event, as well as the inauguration of a new college auditorium by chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan. "In the academic domain, Maharaja's has always been among the top educational institutions in the state. The college is also known in the field of politics as well. The visit of Mahatma Gandhi to the college is historic. The contributions made by the students here to the national movement are a shining chapter of history," said Vijayan. The minister of higher education, R Bindu, said that over the past four years, the govt implemented various development projects at Maharajas College. "Rs 10 crore was allocated for the construction of the boys' hostel, Rs 9.4 crore for academic block, Rs 12.21 crore for library complex, and Rs 6.9 crore for the construction of a synthetic track," she said. According to Bindu, infrastructure projects worth Rs 15.94 crore were realised. The renovation of the auditorium, staff hostel and development of the chemistry block were included in the project. "Additionally, Rs 9.51 crore was allocated for a synthetic hockey turf during this period," said Bindu. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like One of the Most Successful Investors of All Time, Warren Buffett, Recommends: 5 Books for Turning... Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Click Here Undo College principal Shajila Beevi said the celebrations will feature a wide array of academic and non-academic events, coordinated by various committees. "We plan to involve our distinguished alumni from diverse fields to lead and contribute to these committees," she said. The inaugural event was also attended by minister P Rajeeve, prominent alumni and elected representatives from Ernakulam district were also present.
The Hindu
7 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Kerala marching ahead with inclusive and sustainable development: Bindu
Kerala is marching ahead with inclusive and sustainable development, Minister for Higher Education and Social Justice R. Bindu has said. She was addressing the valedictory session of the Ente Keralam Exhibition and Trade Fair here on Saturday, held in connection with the fourth anniversary celebrations of the Left Democratic Front government. Dr. Bindu said the government had taken great strides to ensure land, housing, education, healthcare, employment, and basic amenities for all under a development model rooted in social justice. 'It is a matter of pride that this government has succeeded in implementing such people-centric development programmes,' she said. 'Over 4.52 lakh homes have been constructed under the LIFE Mission, with constructions ongoing to surpass five lakh beneficiaries. Land titles have been distributed to four lakh people. Internationally benchmarked public health and education services were made widely accessible. Over 7.5 lakh people were employed through the 'Vijnana Keralam' (Knowledge Kerala) initiative, aiming to hit 20 lakh jobs as promised in the manifesto,' she said, listing the achievements of the LDF government. Minister for Revenue and Housing K. Rajan, who presided over the event, described the expo as a transparent progress report of the government, open to the public without any exaggeration or filters. The event served as a platform to showcase Kerala's development model to the world, he said. Held at Thekkinkadu Maidan, the seven-day exhibition drew massive crowds. The event offered a unique opportunity for the public to engage with the achievements of the past nine years, brought to life through various stalls and digital experiences. There were 189 stalls, including 151 by government departments and 38 commercial stalls, at the expo.
The Hindu
22-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Higher education curriculum will prioritise employment, research: Kerala Minister
The Kerala government's approach to higher education stresses both employment readiness and research excellence, says Minister for Higher Education R. Bindu. She highlighted that the introduction of four-year honours degree programmes was a step in this direction. The Minister was speaking at a seminar titled 'Career Planning and Management' organised by the Higher Education department as part of the Ente Keralam exhibition and expo. Dr. Bindu noted that Kerala had initiated a transformative shift in education, aiming at enhancing students' employability and entrepreneurial capabilities. The government had implemented a credit-based curriculum allowing students to explore diverse subjects and had established incubation centres in colleges to support innovative business ideas. She encouraged students to pursue entrepreneurship and cited a few successful student-led ventures as examples. 'Students should have the freedom to learn according to their interests,' she said, adding that institutions like ASAP (Additional Skill Acquisition Programme) were offering skill development courses in cutting-edge fields, including Artificial Intelligence. 'Kerala's new educational vision is a response to the need for a knowledge economy and aims at finding solutions to contemporary challenges using intellectual capital,' the Minister said. V.P. Jagathy Raj, Vice-Chancellor of Sreenarayanaguru Open University, delivered the keynote presentation. Winners of the Ente Keralam-themed quiz were felicitated.
The Hindu
21-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Bindu case: SEWA Union takes out march to State Police Chief's office
Domestic workers under the banner of the SEWA (Self Employed Women's Association) Union took out a march to the office of the State Police Chief demanding immediate action against police officers and the employer of Bindu, a Dalit domestic worker who was illegally detained on a false charge of stealing a gold necklace from her employer's house. Activists Mercy Alexander of Sakhi, Vinitha Vijayan, Sreeja Neyyattinkara, SEWA Union president Ramani B. and secretary Sonia George, and Seeta Dasan, also of SEWA, led the march. Inaugurating a dharna later, Ms. Alexander said the police action at the instance of Ms. Bindu's employer was shameful to an enlightened society that Kerala was. They sought against Ms. Bindu's employer, dismissal from service of Peroorkada sub inspector Prasad, and compensation for loss of job and dignity. The SEWA Union warned of strong protests if the Home department did not take steps to get justice for Ms. Bindu.
The Hindu
20-05-2025
- The Hindu
CM flays police handling of Peroorkada case; promises necessary action
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday condemned the police's handling of the case in which a Dalit woman was falsely accused of theft at Peroorkada in the district. Alluding to the misconduct that has brought the Peroorkada police under the scanner, the Chief Minister flagged various lapses, including the wrongful detention of 39-year-old Nedumangad native R. Bindu at the police station and the misbehaviour being meted out to her. 'The police did not act in accordance with the law, and a probe is currently under way into the issue,' he told mediapersons in Kozhikode. He asserted that there was no delay or oversight on the part of the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), which intervened promptly to initiate an inquiry based on the woman's grievance. 'However, we could not agree to her demand to intervene in a case that is under police investigation. We communicated to her that necessary steps will be taken,' he said. Theft charge Ms. Bindu, a domestic worker, was taken into custody by the Peroorkada police on April 23 on the charge of stealing a gold necklace from her employer, Omana Daniel. While the complainant later withdrew her complaint after finding the jewellery in her own home, various lapses were found on the part of the police officers in handling the case. Peroorkada sub-inspector Prasad S.G. was suspended by District Police Chief (Thiruvananthapuram City) Thomson Jose on the basis of an inquiry report by Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), District Special Branch, on Monday. The probe found that the action of the sub-inspector was 'unbecoming of an officer' and caused mental agony to the victim. He was also found guilty of gross indiscipline and abuse of power. Lapses by two officers A separate investigation by the ACP, Cantonment, reportedly uncovered lapses by two other officers who violated standard procedures. These included detaining the complainant without just cause and transporting her for evidence collection during late hours, contrary to prescribed norms. The District Police Chief is expected to take necessary action based on the findings. Ms. Bindu also indicated her intention to file a defamation lawsuit against her former employer for the false theft allegations. Women's panel Meanwhile, the Kerala Women's Commission has also called for a comprehensive probe into the incident.
