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Indian Express
an hour ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
‘The guilty won't be spared': Tripura Minister Kishor Barman sets up team to probe fake fee cards row in Govt college
Days after a section of students alleged that fake fee cards were provided during admission at a government-run college in Tripura, newly appointed Higher Education Minister Kishor Barman on Wednesday stated that a team had been formed to investigate the matter and warned that anyone found guilty would not be spared. 'The issue was brought to the attention of the director and secretary of Higher Education. A team was formed to investigate the matter, and a report was sought. Anyone found guilty of fraudulent activities using fake fee cards will not be spared,' he told reporters during his first visit to Maharaja Bir Bikram University (MBBU) in Agartala on Wednesday after taking charge as Higher Education Minister. The allegation was raised by a few students of Ramthakur College of Agartala in the West Tripura district, where fake fee cards were purportedly used during undergraduate admissions this year. 'After taking charge as Higher Education minister, I conducted a review meeting at the state level. After the meeting, a decision was taken to visit all the universities under the Higher Education Department or state government to assess their present situation, their facilities, their problems, and the progress of the universities regarding the implementation of the National Education Policy and the kind of infrastructure required to adhere to the norms,' Barman said. Barman took stock of the infrastructure at the university and later interacted with the authorities and students of the MBB University, named after the state's last ruler, Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Debbarma. During the interaction, the students and faculty laid thrust on ways to improve the quality of the institute through state-of-the-art amenities. The minister said that as part of strengthening the university, there are plans to bring additional colleges, which are presently under Tripura University (central university), under MBB University. The government will also implement the decisions taken in the budget to develop the institute, he said. The minister said that he also plans to visit private academic institutions to assess whether better things can be implemented there.
Emirates 24/7
4 hours ago
- Science
- Emirates 24/7
Ministry of Higher Education unveils new calendar for university academic year 2025-2026
Following the Education, Human Development and Community Development Council's approval, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has announced a new academic calendar structure to be implemented across all public and private higher education institutions (HEIs) for the academic year 2025-2026, reflecting a shared commitment to advancing the national education system. The new structure introduces key changes to end-of-term holidays to create a more flexible and consistent academic calendar across UAE-based HEIs. Aligned with the 'Year of Community' objectives, the structure aims to foster family cohesion and support students through a balanced distribution of study and break periods. Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation and Acting Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, noted that the new academic calendar reflects the Ministry's commitment to creating an integrated university environment that meets student needs, enhances academic life and boosts student performance. Dr. Al Awar added: 'This step reflects our ongoing efforts to enhance the efficiency of the higher education system by aligning academic policies with community development goals and student needs. The changes mark a qualitative shift toward a more flexible, balanced system that supports students' well-being, community engagement and personal growth.' Under the new structure, the university academic year will start on 25 August 2025, with major holidays aligning with the school calendar. These include a four-week winter break from 8 December 2025 to 4 January 2026, with classes resuming on 5 January 2026, as well as a two-week spring break from 16 to 29 March 2026, with classes resuming on 30 March 2026. The academic year will end on 3 July 2025, offering a clearer and more balanced schedule that supports students' learning and wellbeing. All UAE-based higher education institutions must follow a unified academic year start and end date, with exceptions for international universities aligned with their home calendars. The mandate also allows flexibility in determining the start date of the academic year in line with the requirements of academic programs and specializations at higher education institutions, as well as flexibility in setting the end date of the academic year based on the timing of the summer semesters. While also allowing the flexibility to adjust the holiday dates by up to one week before or after the specified dates, provided the holiday duration remains unchanged. Adoption of the new academic calendar is a strategic move aligned with national efforts to advance higher education by offering a more flexible, high-quality experience that meets students' academic and personal needs. It reflects MoHESR's commitment to fostering an integrated learning environment that empowers students to reach their full potential, prepares them for the future and equips them to contribute to national development with the skills and creativity needed across vital fields.
Wall Street Journal
11 hours ago
- Politics
- Wall Street Journal
Columbia Reaches Deal With Trump Administration to Restore Federal Funds
Columbia University reached a deal with the Trump administration, ending a high-stakes confrontation that disrupted the U.S. higher-education industry and sparked a contentious renegotiation of academia's relationship to the federal government. As part of the deal, Columbia will pay $200 million to the federal government over three years to settle allegations the school violated antidiscrimination laws. The school also agreed to settle investigations brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for $21 million.
Yahoo
13 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
South Africa's Ramaphosa Axes Education Minister
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa ousted his Higher Education and Training Minister Nobuhle Nkabane, easing tensions within the governing alliance and clearing the path for the national budget to be approved. Bloomberg's Jennifer Zabasajja reports. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
BBC News
18 hours ago
- Politics
- BBC News
Lord Chris Smith becomes University of Cambridge chancellor.
Former Culture Secretary Lord Chris Smith has been elected as the next chancellor of the University of election followed a voting process which attracted 10 candidates, including anti-Brexit campaigner Gina Miller and broadcaster Sandi Smith, who has been the master of Pembroke College since 2015, will hold the ceremonial office for 10 said: "To be elected as chancellor of the university I love is a huge honour. I'm thrilled." "I look forward to being the best possible ambassador for Cambridge, to being a strong voice for higher education more generally, and to working closely together with the vice-chancellor and her team," he added. For the first time, the election process included online votes, and about 23,000 alumni and staff participated. The former MP served as secretary of state for culture, media and sport for the Labour government between 1997 and a statement, he wrote that as part of the election process, he said he was committed to diversity, and described himself as the "first openly gay Cabinet Minister anywhere in the world".He also served as chairman of the Environment Agency between 2008 and 2014, and concurrently chaired the Advertising Standards Authority between 2007 and Mohamed El-Erian, president of Queens' College, had the second highest amount of votes, followed by Ms Toksvig. Prof Deborah Prentice, the University of Cambridge vice-chancellor, said: "On behalf of everyone at the University, I offer my warm congratulations to Chris on his election. "I very much look forward to working with him and building on the strong relationship that we have developed since I became vice-chancellor. "Chris has had a long involvement with the University and brings a wealth of relevant experience to this important role."I would like to thank the other nine candidates for standing for the role and their willingness to serve Cambridge." Follow Cambridgeshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
