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Time of India
04-08-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Chaos after ‘rainy day' order lands late
Lucknow: Even as heavy rain since Sunday disrupted normal life in the city, delayed decision by the district administration regarding closure of schools up to class 12 added to chaos as most of the students had to return after reaching their schools. Many parents and students scrambled to make hectic arrangements to return home as they came to know about the order only after reaching the school. Children who reached by private school vans or public transport were stranded as these vehicles dropped them off and left. After getting information about closure, parents had to rush through waterlogged streets to pick their children. District inspector of schools (DIOS), Lucknow, Rakesh Pandey said the closure order was released at 6.30am through a WhatsApp message. "Schools will remain open on Aug 5 (Tuesday). No further closure has been announced," he said. "As soon as we assessed that the intensity of rainfall was severe enough to warrant a closure, the order was issued to ensure safety of students," Pandey said. However, several parents claimed they received the message only after 7.30am and by that time their children had already left for school. "The school gate closes at 7.30am. I received the message for closure after 7.30am. By then, my child had already reached the school, and the van had left after dropping him," said Anjali Verma, mother of a class 2 student. Shalini Yadav, mother of a class 3 student, said: "It had been raining heavily since Saturday, but no decision was taken till Monday morning. My son's school van dropped him at the gate, and then we were informed that the school was closed. I had to leave work, navigate flooded roads, and pick him up. This could have been avoided if the order was issued earlier." Rakesh Tiwari, father of two school-going children, said: "My kids reached the school by a tempo which left after dropping them. I had to drive to the school to bring them back." Poonam Srivastava, mother of a class 5 student, said that she was already at work when she got a call from a teacher to pick her daughter.
Time of India
30-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Rakesh Pandey elected president, Akhilesh Sharma secretary of Allahabad HC Bar Association
Rakesh Pandey and Akhilesh Kumar Sharma have been elected president and secretary, respectively, of the Allahabad High Court Bar Association (HCBA). Rakesh Pandey won the presidential post for the third time. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category healthcare Artificial Intelligence Healthcare Cybersecurity CXO Data Analytics MBA PGDM Design Thinking Data Science Technology Public Policy Project Management Finance MCA Management Product Management Degree Data Science others Digital Marketing Leadership Others Operations Management Skills you'll gain: Duration: 11 Months IIM Lucknow CERT-IIML Healthcare Management India Starts on undefined Get Details The polling was held on July 23 in which 8773 lawyers exercised their franchise for 28 posts of HCBA, which was 85 per cent of total voters. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This Could Be the Best Time to Trade Gold in 5 Years IC Markets Learn More After a mammoth counting of six days by a team led by chief returning officer Radha Kant Ojha, the results for the two posts were announced on Tuesday. However, according to other returning officers -- Vashistha Tiwaari, Mahendra Bahadur Singh and Anil Bhushan -- the counting will continue for the remaining 26 posts of office-bearers of HCBA, and the results will be announced in two days. Live Events Pandey defeated his nearest rival CP Upadhyay by a margin of 193 votes, where Pandey got 2121 votes while Upadhyay got 1928 votes. For the post of secretary, Akhilesh Kumar Sharma defeated his nearest rival Ray Sahab Yadav by a huge margin of 937 votes. Sharma obtained 2885 votes while Yadav obtained 1948 votes. Santosh Kumar Mishra obtained the third position by obtaining 1149 posts.
Time of India
13-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
BAMS admissions 2025: NCISM drops 50% PCB mark requirement in Class 12, but NEET remains mandatory
NCISM revises BAMS 2025 eligibility, drops PCB cut-off but keeps NEET-UG requirement BAMS admissions 2025: Students seeking admission into the Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) courses will no longer be required to score a minimum of 50% in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) in Class 12. The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) has removed this eligibility criterion starting from the 2025 academic year. The new guidelines state that a simple pass in Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, or Biotechnology will now be sufficient to apply for BAMS programmes. However, the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) will remain a compulsory requirement for admission to Ayurveda colleges. Eligibility criteria revised for all categories of candidates According to a notification issued by NCISM Secretary Sachchidanand Prasad, the earlier eligibility norms had mandated a minimum score of 50% in PCB subjects for general category students and 40% for those from SC, ST, and OBC backgrounds. These percentage-based cut-offs have now been removed for all categories. The revised rules also officially recognise Biotechnology as a qualifying subject alongside Biology. Candidates from diverse academic streams who have passed Class 12 with any of these subjects will now be eligible for admission, provided they clear NEET-UG. Rule applicable from 2025 admission cycle onwards The updated eligibility criteria will apply to admissions beginning from 2025. The BAMS course, which falls under the Ministry of AYUSH, is offered across numerous institutions in India. More than 22 lakh students appeared for NEET-UG 2025, competing for over 40,000 BAMS seats available in 598 Ayurveda medical colleges across the country. Despite the change in academic eligibility, NEET-UG remains the standardised gateway for all BAMS aspirants. AYUSH Medical Association supports the move As reported by the TNN, Rakesh Pandey, National Spokesperson of the AYUSH Medical Association, stated, 'Thousands of students will benefit from this decision.' He further added that NEET counselling is expected to take place as scheduled and will proceed without disruption, as quoted by the TNN. The revised policy is expected to broaden access to Ayurveda education by removing rigid academic cut-offs while retaining NEET-UG as the sole screening mechanism for admission. Institutions will continue to follow the NEET-UG merit-based counselling process as per the AYUSH Ministry's regulations. TOI Education is on WhatsApp now. Follow us here . Ready to navigate global policies? Secure your overseas future. Get expert guidance now!
Time of India
13-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
No Class 12 marks bar for Ayurveda admissions from 2025; NEET still mandatory
Aspiring Ayurveda students will benefit from a recent policy change by the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM). The commission has eliminated the minimum marks requirement in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in Class 12 for BAMS admissions. BHOPAL: Aspiring Ayurveda students will no longer need to meet a minimum marks threshold in Class 12 to gain admission to Ayurveda medical colleges. The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) has eliminated the previous requirement of scoring at least 50% in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) for general category candidates, and 40% for SC/ST/OBC categories. According to a notification from NCISM secretary Sachchidanand Prasad, a passing grade in Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, or Biotechnology is now sufficient for eligibility. Biotechnology has also been officially recognized as a qualifying subject. The revised rule applies to admissions starting in 2025. The NEET exam remains a mandatory requirement for entry into Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) courses. This year, over 22 lakh students took the NEET 2025 exam, competing for more than 40,000 BAMS seats across 598 Ayurveda colleges in India. Rakesh Pandey, national spokesperson of AYUSH Medical Association, stated, "Thousands of students will benefit from this decision. NEET counseling is expected to proceed on time."
Time of India
04-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
RTE admissions: 51% students in MP enroll in three days
Indore: The Right to Education (RTE) admission process for academic year 2025–26 is underway in Madhya Pradesh, with 51% of the 83,483 students, who were allotted seats in the first round, having confirmed their admissions as of Wednesday evening, just three days after the reporting process began on June 2. According to latest data from School Education Department, 42,366 students have completed admission reporting, while 41,117 are yet to report to their allotted schools. Across the state, districts have shown varied progress. Niwari continues to have the lowest admission reporting at 30%, followed by Jhabua at 39%, and Sidhi and Guna at 41%. In contrast, Pandhurna and Burhanpur have reported the highest confirmation rate of 63%, followed by Khandwa at 60%, Shajapur at 59%, Seoni 59% and Bhopal at 56%. "The process is underway smoothly. Parents should report to the allotted schools with all verified documents to confirm the admission. Once the first round of admissions is complete, the process for the second round will commence," said state RTE controller Rakesh Pandey. In Indore district, out of 5,126 allotted seats, 2,532 students have confirmed admission so far, while 2,594 are yet to report. Indore had received over 14,000 applications for 6,825 RTE seats and now stands at a 49% reporting rate. District project coordinator Sanjay Mishra appealed to parents to complete the process on time. "Parents must complete the formalities with the required documents before June 10 to secure their child's admission," he said. The School Education Department is continuing its outreach to ensure eligible families complete the admission process. Officials noted that parents still have several days left to approach their allotted schools. Under the RTE Act, private schools are required to reserve 25% of entry-level seats for children from economically weaker and disadvantaged backgrounds. The first round of allotment covers admissions to nursery, KG and class 1. With the June 10 deadline nearing, education authorities are encouraging parents to act promptly and make full use of this opportunity for free, quality education under provisions of the Act.
