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NDTV
2 days ago
- NDTV
Student Pours Petrol On Teacher, Sets Her On Fire. He Was In Love With Her
Bhopal: In an incident that has left Madhya Pradesh stunned, an 18-year-old student set a 26-year-old guest teacher at his former school on fire on Monday. The accused, identified as Suryansh Kochar, former student of Excellence School (Utkrisht Vidyalaya) in the Kotwali police station area in Narsinghpur district, allegedly carried out the attack over a personal grudge stemming from a complaint the teacher had made against him. According to the police, the incident took place around 3:30 PM when the accused went to the teacher's residence carrying a bottle filled with petrol. Without warning, he poured the inflammable liquid on her and set her ablaze before fleeing the scene. The victim, who sustained 10-15 percent burn injuries, was immediately rushed to the district hospital where she is currently undergoing treatment. Doctors have confirmed that the burns, while serious, are not life-threatening. The accused and the teacher were known to each other for over two years, with police confirming that Suryansh had developed a one-sided attachment towards her. The student had been expelled from the school where the teacher taught a couple of years ago and was studying in another school. Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDOP) Manoj Gupta stated that the teacher's decision to report an objectionable comment made by the accused during the school's Independence Day celebrations may have triggered the violent retaliation. "This is a case of one-sided affection and personal vendetta," SDOP Manoj Gupta said. "The teacher wore a saree for the school's August 15th program, which the accused commented on inappropriately. She lodged a complaint, which angered him. He then planned and executed this attack. A case under Section 124A and other relevant IPC sections has been registered. Further action will follow after recording the victim's full statement." The Kotwali police acted swiftly and arrested the accused from village Kalyanpur under the Dongargaon police station area within hours of the incident. He is currently in custody, and a detailed investigation is underway.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Teacher doused with petrol, set on fire by student
Bhopal: A 26-year-old guest teacher at an Excellence School was set ablaze by an 18-year-old student, who allegedly poured petrol on her and lit the fire in Narsinghpur on Monday afternoon. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The teacher sustained about 25% burn injuries and is undergoing treatment at the district hospital, where her condition is said to be stable. "The victim is a 26-year-old guest teacher at the Excellence School. The accused is 18 years and one month old and a class 12 student of the same institution. He went to the victim's house with petrol late on Monday afternoon, doused her with it, and set her ablaze. She has sustained 25% burns and is stable," Additional SP Narsinghpur Sandeep Bhuria told TOI. He added, "The accused escaped after the incident, but was arrested within hours." "The actual cause that triggered the incident will be clear once the investigations are over. The accused and victim were known to each other," Bhuria further told TOI. Sources said one of the possible reasons behind the crime could be a complaint the victim made earlier. On Independence Day, she wore a saree to school, and the accused allegedly passed objectionable comments. The teacher objected and complained, after which the accused is believed to have held a grudge. When asked about it, Bhuria said, "We are investigating from this and all other aspects too. The investigation is going on. "
Al-Ahram Weekly
22-07-2025
- Science
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Egypt opens online application for STEM, Excellence schools
Egypt's Ministry of Education has opened online applications for the 2025–2026 academic year for the country's Schools of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), as well as the Secondary School for Excellence in Ain Shams, the ministry announced Tuesday. Applications will remain open until 31 July via the ministry's official platform. Admission exams for STEM schools are scheduled from 16 to 19 August, while the Excellence School in Ain Shams will hold its entrance exams on 20 and 21 August. To be eligible, applicants must be Egyptian nationals under the age of 18 as of 1 October 2025, and must have passed the Basic Education Completion Certificate (First Round) for the 2024/2025 academic year. STEM and Excellence school eligibility Students applying to STEM schools must meet one of the following criteria: Achieve a minimum total score of 274.5 (98 percent) with no subject-specific requirements; Or obtain at least 266 (95 percent) and score full marks in one of the following subjects: English, Mathematics, or Science. Meanwhile, Male students applying to the Excellence School in Ain Shams must have scored at least 252 (90 percent) in their final preparatory school exams. Application process Students who register online must print their completed application form, have it signed by their guardian, and submit it to their local educational administration's Student Affairs and Exams Department. Required documents include: Two recent passport-sized photos. A certified copy of the preparatory certificate or a success statement with grades. A copy of the birth certificate. Proof of application fee payment. Manual applications are accepted for eligible students unable to register online. These include: Students in the Our Children Abroad programme. Students with non-equivalent certificates who took placement exams. Students who received sports incentive grades or improved scores after exam appeals. Students with approved patents. Students from international schools with officially equated curricula. Azhar Institute students who completed their preparatory certificate this year. Only Egyptian nationals meeting all admission requirements will be allowed to sit the entrance exams. Exam seat numbers, dates, and locations will be announced via the ministry's website. About STEM schools in Egypt Egypt currently has 21 STEM schools nationwide, offering advanced curricula focused on applied sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics. These schools aim to develop problem-solving, teamwork, communication, and leadership skills essential for the 21st-century workforce. The STEM initiative, launched in 2011 with support from USAID, is implemented in partnership with the Franklin Institute, the 21st Century Partnership for STEM Education, and the Teaching Institute for Excellence in STEM. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
