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Hans India
17 hours ago
- Politics
- Hans India
State Formation Day Special Gift: 100% fee exemption for journalists' children in private schools
Mahabubnagar: The Mahabubnagar District Educational Officer (DEO) Praveen Kumar has issued orders to all private schools to provide fee concessions for the children of accredited journalists. As per the orders, private schools must grant 100% fee exemption for one child and a 50% concession for a second child of accredited journalists. The decision came after the MBNR Press Club Executive Committee met with the DEO on May 26 and submitted a request in this regard. Responding positively, the DEO issued the orders on Monday, coinciding with Telangana Formation Day celebrations. The DEO clarified that a meeting with private school managements would soon be convened to ensure proper implementation of these orders. He also emphasized that all private schools must adhere to the guidelines. The Press Club members expressed their gratitude to the DEO for the positive response. Press Club President Narendra Chari lauded the DEO's move, describing it as a commendable gesture in support of journalists' families. He urged all private schools to implement the fee concessions promptly. Journalist parents have been advised to collect an official letter from the DEO's office, which includes details like accreditation number and the names of their children's schools, and submit it to the respective school authorities for availing the concessions. Furthermore, the Press Club announced plans to approach the District Intermediate Education Officer (DIEO) to request similar concessions—up to 50%—for journalists' children studying in private colleges. Among those present during the meeting were Press Club President Narendra Chari, General Secretary Narender Goud, Vice President Chintakayala Venkatesh, Joint Secretary Satish Kumar, EC Members Ravi Kumar, Ramana, Ramakonda, and senior journalists Ravinder Reddy, Kishore Kumar, Venkateshwar Rao, Jamalpur Nagaraju, Bandagi Gopi, and others.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Telangana temporarily shelves plan for counselling-based admissions to management quota seats
Hyderabad: The state govt appears to have temporarily shelved its plan to fill management seats in engineering colleges through the counselling process. The proposal was introduced last year after the Higher Education Council received numerous complaints regarding management and NRI seats being sold at exorbitant rates. "It seems highly unlikely that we will be able to conduct counselling for management and NRI seats this year," said an official from the Telangana Council of Higher Education. In the state, there are approximately 80,000 engineering seats. Of these, 70% are filled under the convenor quota through counselling, while the remaining 30% fall under the management and NRI quotas. According to the regulations, management quota seats are to be filled only after convenor quota seats have been allotted through counselling, following the issuance of a formal notification, and based on JEE, EAPCET, or Intermediate examination marks. "Colleges are required to fill even management and NRI seats on the basis of merit. However, very few follow these rules. Seats are awarded to students willing to pay the highest amount, regardless of their academic credentials," said Praveen Kumar, a faculty member at a private engineering college. With the exception of a few institutions, the majority do not adhere to the rules when filling seats under the B and C categories. These seats are often sold well in advance of the convenor quota admissions, in an effort to maximise profits.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Praveen Kumar alleges discrimination of students in gurukuls
HYDERABAD BRS leader and former IPS officer R.S. Praveen Kumar has accused the Congress Government of discriminating Dalit (Scheduled Caste) students of social welfare residential schools, and alleged that with the government support, IAS officer in-charge of those institutions Alugu Varshini had made disparaging remarks that there was nothing wrong if students cleaned their toilets. Speaking to newspersons, along with a few parents whose wards are studying in the gurukuls, on Saturday, he recollected Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy's comments that he was the 'pedda madiga and pedda mala' in the State (first Mala and Madiga, the sub-castes of SCs), Mr. Praveen Kumar, who functioned as the Secretary of residential educational institutions when in service, sought to know if Mr. Reddy was cleaning toilets in his home or his Cabinet colleagues were doing the same. The officer reportedly said there was nothing wrong if students cleaned their toilets. If that is the government's policy, a GO should be issued, he said. He criticised the government for posting an officer who was reluctant to talk to the parents as the in-charge of gurukuls. He alleged that the Inter second-year students of Gowlidoddi residential school were being told to pursue education outside, and the government had also closed the Sainik School for girls. He also sought to know why the Chief Minister had not announced a cash reward to Agasara Nandini for winning a medal in the Asian Athletic Championships.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Modern crew running room launched at New Kanpur stn
Kanpur: The Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) launched a modern crew running room at New Kanpur Station, Prayagraj Unit, on Friday which was commissioned by Praveen Kumar, managing director of DFCCIL. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Many railway officials were present on the occasion. The impressive G+4 building spanning 7,242.55 square metres, features contemporary amenities including solar installations, roof-mounted 88KW (184 panels) and stand-mounted 412KW (762 panels), projected to generate 8,21,000 KWH annually, with cost savings of Rs 7.7 per unit. During the opening ceremony, Praveen Kumar said, "This crew running room is not just a building, it's a solution designed to meet the operational demands of our freight services while ensuring the comfort and safety of our crew members. With modern technology and sustainable practices woven into the very fabric of this facility, we are taking a crucial step towards a world-class railway infrastructure." The room's ground floor includes a dining area with a modular kitchen, a simulator room for training, and a crew lobby with waiting and recreation areas. The first floor has a spacious conference hall and yoga r Kumar said that providing excellent facilities enhances crew morale and service quality. The building employs sustainable materials like BULA OPUS, maintaining aesthetics while being environmentally responsible. The facility accommodates 150 beds, expandable to 300, serving crews from Deen Dayal Upadhyay (DDU), GMC, Prayagraj (PRYJ), Prayagraj Cheoki (PCOI), Tundla (TDL), Jhansi (JHS), and Khurja (KRJ). Five rooms with attached facilities are designated for female staff. "The completion of the running room building was a priority for us, and the collaborative efforts of everyone involved are truly commendable", Kumar said.
Business Upturn
23-05-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
Andersen Consulting Adds Collaborating Firm 2i Solutions
By Business Wire Published on May 23, 2025, 10:09 IST San Francisco, United States: Andersen Consulting expands its technology and transformation capabilities through a Collaboration Agreement with 2i Solutions, a technology consulting firm bringing deep ERP and other specialized technological expertise to deliver end-to-end digital transformation solutions to clients. Founded in 2005, 2i Solutions advises clients on enterprise technology transformation, specializing in SAP implementation, support, and customization. With a strong focus on delivering intelligent business solutions, the firm offers services across SAP S/4HANA migration, cloud enablement, data analytics, AI, and enterprise automation. 2i Solutions works with a variety of clients in the utilities, insurance, pharmaceutical, and manufacturing industries, including within the public sector. Their industry-specific solutions and global capabilities allow them to assist companies seeking agility, scalability, and innovation in their IT landscape. 'We are excited to collaborate with Andersen Consulting as it enhances our ability to be a top-tier service provider in this growing ecosystem and provides us with a larger geographical presence to better serve our clients,' said Praveen Kumar, managing director of 2i Solutions. 'Together, we will empower enterprises to navigate complexity and achieve digital resilience through smarter, more efficient technology solutions.' 'This collaboration further supports our business transformation and technology transformation capabilities to help clients accelerate innovation and achieve operational excellence,' said Mark L. Vorsatz, global chairman and CEO of Andersen. 'Praveen and his team have strong knowledge of SAP, cloud technology, and AI, and their addition strengthens our global presence as we continue to expand our platform to provide our clients with seamless, integrated consulting solutions.' Andersen Consulting is a global consulting practice providing a comprehensive suite of services spanning corporate strategy, business, technology, and AI transformation, as well as human capital solutions. Andersen Consulting integrates with the multidimensional service model of Andersen Global, delivering world-class consulting, tax, legal, valuation, global mobility, and advisory expertise on a global platform with more than 20,000 professionals worldwide and a presence in over 500 locations through its member firms and collaborating firms. Andersen Consulting Holdings LP is a limited partnership and provides consulting solutions through its member firms and collaborating firms around the world. View source version on Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with Business Wire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same. Business Wire is an American company that disseminates full-text press releases from thousands of companies and organizations worldwide to news media, financial markets, disclosure systems, investors, information web sites, databases, bloggers, social networks and other audiences.
