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Indian Express
7 hours ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
HP to seek help from IITs, ISRO to study causes of repeated natural disasters
Worried over frequent natural calamities, the Himachal Pradesh government would seek assistance from the Indian institutes of technology (IITs) in Mandi and Roorkee, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and other expert agencies to study the causes of such repeated disasters in the hill state, minister Vikramaditya Singh said on Wednesday. The public works minister, who visited Mandi town along with local MLA Anil Sharma and Mayor Virendra Bhatt Sharma to assess the damage and loss on Jail Road and other places due to flash floods triggered by a cloudburst on Monday night, said the Congress government in the state is extremely sensitive about the recurring natural disasters, particularly in Mandi district. Three people were killed in the Monday incident, a large number of vehicles were buried and several houses were inundated. So far, 21 people have died in Mandi district in rain-related incidents in the ongoing monsoon season. Of the victims, 17 died in cloudbursts, while 27 people are still missing. 'The state government is firmly standing by the affected people and providing relief to them. Restoration operations are going on in full swing and heavy machinery has been deployed to remove debris and clear the blocked roads,' Singh told reporters. The matter has been discussed in detail during a cabinet meeting and the government is preparing a report on an 'early-warning system' and climate change, the minister said, adding that the Centre's assistance would also be sought. Meanwhile, expressing concern over the rising frequency of natural disasters in Himachal Pradesh, including cloudbursts and flash floods, Congress spokesperson and Theog MLA Kuldeep Singh Rathore Wednesday said that unchecked environmental interference, unscientific excavation, illegal mining, and excessive tree felling could be contributing factors.
New Indian Express
16 hours ago
- Health
- New Indian Express
Education Ministry prioritises mental-health support to curb student suicide deaths
NEW DELHI: The process of strengthening and upgrading mental-health infrastructure in educational institutions has been accorded due priority, said Sukanta Majumdar, Minister of State for Education. To prevent the recurrence of student deaths by suicide, the government is providing psychological support to students, teachers, and families, and focusing on mental and emotional well-being, he said. He was submitting a written response to a query in the Rajya Sabha by MP Manoj Kumar Jha on the increasing instances of student deaths by suicide in Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs), including IITs, Central Universities and NITs, and the steps taken to ensure their well-being. The annual Accidental Death & Suicide in India (ADSI) reports by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) revealed that in 2022, student suicides allegedly accounted for 7.6% of the total suicide cases, compared to 8% in 2021 and 8.2% in 2020, Majumdar said.
India Today
20 hours ago
- Science
- India Today
IIT Bombay launches website for Joint Admission Test Masters 2026, opens Sept 5
IIT Bombay, which is the organising institute for JAM 2026, has launched the official website for the Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) can now visit for all related updates and admission JAM Online Application Processing System (JOAPS) will be active from September 5, 2025, allowing eligible students to apply for postgraduate science programmes offered across India's premier TO IIT POSTGRADUATE SCIENCE COURSES JAM is a national-level entrance examination for admission into various postgraduate courses, including MSc, Joint MSc-PhD, MSc-PhD dual degree, and other PG science degrees at top Indian per the JAM 2026 announcement, a total of 89 postgraduate programmes will be offered across 22 IITs for the 2026-27 academic year, covering more than 3,000 BASED ON INSTITUTE-SPECIFIC CRITERIACandidates who qualify in JAM 2026 will be eligible for consideration across participating institutes. However, admission is subject to the specific eligibility criteria (MEQ) of the admitting institute.A note on the official website states: 'The Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) has set the benchmark for undergraduate science education in the country for the past two decades.'The exam remains a pivotal route for students aiming to pursue advanced education in pure sciences from top technical institutes in India.- Ends
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Science
- Hindustan Times
IIT JAM 2026 website launched, registration begins on September 5 at jam2026.iitb.ac.in
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has launched its portal for the Joint Admission Test for Master's (JAM) examination 2026 for aspiring candidates. The online application process for JAM registration JOAPS will commence on September 5 2025 at the official portal IIT JAM 2026 website launched, registration begins on September 5 at Image) The admit cards will be available for download and printing on January 5, 2026. As per the circular, the examination is scheduled to be conducted on February 15, 2026, and the result will be announced on March 20, 2026. Here is how candidates can register themselves for the JAM examination:- 1. Visit the official website at 2. Register with all required details. 3. Log in with your ID and password. 4. Fill out the registration form. 5. Select your exam preference and city. 6. Upload all necessary documents. 7. Pay the registration fee online. The Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) is a national-level entrance examination conducted for admission to postgraduate programs such as MSc, Joint MSc-PhD, and other science programs offered by various IITs and participating institutes. Candidates are advised to visit the official JAM website for related updates.
Indian Express
a day ago
- Science
- Indian Express
IIT JAM 2026 registration from Sept 5, exam on Feb 15: Check important details
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has launched the official website for the Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) 2026. The online application window will open on September 5, 2025, and candidates will be able to apply through the official website at As per the website, the JAM 2026 examination will be held on February 15, 2026. IIT Bombay has also released the tentative schedule of important dates, paper-wise session timings, and examination city zones. JAM 2026 important dates According to information available on the official website, the exam will be held on February 15, 2026. The results will be announced on March 20, tentatively. JAM 2026 Tentative Exam Schedule (February 15, 2026 – Sunday) The tentative session-wise schedule for the JAM 2026 examination is as follows: JAM is a national-level entrance examination for candidates seeking admission to MSc, Joint MSc–PhD, MSc—PhD dual degree, and other postgraduate science programmes offered by the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and participating institutions. Candidates who qualify in the JAM 2026 examination will be eligible to apply for admission to academic programmes offered by participating institutes, provided they meet the required Eligibility Requirements (ERs) and Minimum Educational Qualifications (MEQs) as prescribed by the respective institutions. In addition to the IITs, the JAM 2026 score is also expected to be accepted by several other institutions including the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru, Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs), Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy (IIPE), Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), and Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs) such as the National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST) Shibpur, Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology (SLIET), and Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT) through the Centraliaed Counselling for MSc/MSc (Tech.) Admission (CCMN) process.
