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Time of India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Teacher aspirants demand STET, several injured in clash with police
Patna: Several teacher aspirants, demanding the Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) before the Teacher Recruitment Exam (TRE)-4, were injured in a clash with police during a protest on Thursday. Police had to resort to use of force and lathicharge as they smashed down the metal barricades near JP roundabout and Dak Bungalow crossing in the state capital, in a thwarted bid to march towards the CM House on 1, Anne Marg. Many were seen carrying tricolours and placards, on which it was written, "No STET, no vote". Town ASP Mohibullah Ansari told this newspaper that no one was detained or arrested. "The police stopped the teacher aspirants from entering the restricted area. The protest started from a college. They were first stopped at JP Roundabout and again at Dak Bungalow crossing. A water cannon vehicle was called, but it was not used. They are protesting every day in the city, causing severe traffic jam situations," he said. At JP roundabout, the chief secretary even called a delegation of five candidates to meet him. After the meeting, the protesters raised their demand that the STET be held before TRE-4, and that CM Nitish should give information about this through a social media post. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Most Beautiful Women In The World Undo An aspirant said if the STET is not held before the TRE-4, then the BEd and BTC-trainee students of sessions 2022-2024 and 2023-2025 will not get a chance to participate in the recruitment process as the students will not have the required eligibility to become teachers. "Without clearing the STET, we will be ineligible to apply for TRE-4," said the aspirant. The protest began at Patna College and proceeded towards Dak Bungalow Crossing. The protesters alleged that the police struck them with batons even as they peacefully raised their voices with the demands. The police officers, however, said that they exercised "remarkable restraint since morning" before being attacked by the demonstrators. Some individuals even allegedly attempted to tear the police uniform, prompting the cops to use batons and kick the protesters. Patna superintendent of police (central) Diksha said the demonstrators gathered near Dak Bungalow crossing, disrupting traffic movement. "The protesters attempted to jump the barricades despite repeated requests by police personnel to vacate the roads. Additional police forces were deployed, and mild force was used to disperse the protesters to maintain law and order in the city," she said. The demonstrators said that the govt was planning to release vacancies for the Bihar Public Service Commission's TRE-4, but the STET exam had not been conducted this year. As per the exam calendar, STET is to be held twice a year, however, not a single round has held been held so far, an aspirant said. Rahul Kumar, a protestor, said they come out on the streets with a hope that the govt will fulfil their demands. The protesters said that there should be transparency in the education department. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and s ilver prices in your area.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Several teacher aspirants injured in clash with police
Patna: Several teacher aspirants, demanding the Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) before the Teacher Recruitment Exam (TRE)-4, received minor injuries in a clash with police during a protest on Thursday. Police had to resort to use of force and lathicharge as they smashed down the metal barricades near JP roundabout and Dak Bungalow crossing in the state capital, in a thwarted bid to march towards the CM House on 1, Anne Marg. Many were seen carrying tricolours and placards, on which it was written, "No STET, no vote". Town ASP Mohibullah Ansari told this newspaper that no one was detained or arrested. "The police stopped the teacher aspirants from entering the restricted area. The protest started from a college. They were first stopped at JP Roundabout and again at Dak Bungalow crossing. A water cannon vehicle was called, but it was not used. They are protesting every day in the city, causing severe traffic jam situations," he said. At JP roundabout, the chief secretary even called a delegation of five candidates to meet him. After the meeting, the protesters raised their demand that the STET be held before TRE-4, and that CM Nitish should give information about this through a social media post. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Upto 15% Discount for Salaried Individuals ICICI Pru Life Insurance Plan Get Quote Undo An aspirant said if the STET is not held before the TRE-4, then the BEd and BTC-trainee students of sessions 2022-2024 and 2023-2025 will not get a chance to participate in the recruitment process as the students will not have the required eligibility to become teachers. "Without clearing the STET, we will be ineligible to apply for TRE-4," said the aspirant. The protest began at Patna College and proceeded towards Dak Bungalow Crossing. The protesters alleged that the police struck them with batons even as they peacefully raised their voices with the demands. The police officers, however, said that they exercised "remarkable restraint since morning" before being attacked by the demonstrators. Some individuals even allegedly attempted to tear the police uniform, prompting the cops to use batons and kick the protesters. Patna superintendent of police (central) Diksha said the demonstrators gathered near Dak Bungalow crossing, disrupting traffic movement. "The protesters attempted to jump the barricades despite repeated requests by police personnel to vacate the roads. Additional police forces were deployed, and mild force was used to disperse the protesters to maintain law and order in the city," she said. The demonstrators said that the govt was planning to release vacancies for the Bihar Public Service Commission's TRE-4, but the STET exam had not been conducted this year. As per the exam calendar, STET is to be held twice a year, however, not a single round has held been held so far, an aspirant said. Rahul Kumar, a protestor, said they come out on the streets with a hope that the govt will fulfil their demands. The protesters said that there should be transparency in the education department. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and s ilver prices in your area.
The Hindu
04-08-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Nitish Kumar announces domicile policy, new welfare schemes in Bihar
In poll-bound Bihar, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday (August 4, 2025) announced yet another sop for the implementation of a domicile policy for the recruitment of teachers across the State. Earlier, ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, Mr. Kumar had announced a slew of SOPs aimed at the welfare of the poor and marginalised sections of society. 'Since forming the government in November 2005, we have been consistently working to improve the education system. To strengthen it, a large number of teachers have been appointed', Mr. Kumar said in a social media post. He added, 'The Education Department has been instructed to amend the relevant rules to give preference to domiciles of Bihar in teachers' appointments. This will be implemented from TRE-4 (Teachers Recruitment Exam-4) onwards. TRE-4 will be conducted in 2025, and TRE-5 will be held in 2026. The STET (Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test) will be held before TRE-5', announced Mr. Kumar in the post in Hindi, apparently, keeping in view of the upcoming Assembly elections scheduled for October-November later this year. With the introduction of this policy, only candidates who are residents of Bihar will be eligible to apply for teaching positions in government schools. Slew of schemes Of late, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has announced a number of schemes for the welfare of the poor and marginalised sections of society, including the constitution of a commission for the all-round socio-economic upliftment of sanitation workers, implementation of a scheme to provide 125 units of free electricity to around 1.86 crore consumers, and an increase in the State's journalist pension scheme from ₹6,000 to ₹15,000 per month. Salaries and honorariums have also been increased for grassroots public service providers like ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activists) workers now receive a monthly increase from ₹1,000 to ₹3,000, and Mamata workers, who assist in childbirth at government health facilities, now receive an increase for each delivery from ₹300 to ₹600. Similarly, the Nitish Kumar-led NDA government in Bihar has doubled the monthly honorarium for midday meal cooks in government schools from ₹1,650 to ₹3,300. Physical education and health instructors have also seen their monthly pay raised from ₹8,000 to ₹16,000. Earlier, on July 3, the Nitish Kumar-led NDA government's Cabinet approved the Mukhyamantri Kalakar Pension Yojana (Chief Minister Artiste Pension Scheme), granting ₹3,000 per month to financially distressed senior artistes who have contributed to Bihar's cultural life. Several other welfare schemes for different segments of the population have also been announced recently by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections. Post-poll leadership The BJP-led ruling NDA leadership has stated that it will contest the upcoming Bihar Assembly polls under Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's leadership. However, Opposition party leaders have allegedly questioned, 'Why is the NDA shying away from announcing that Mr. Kumar will remain Chief Minister after the polls?' Party insiders in the BJP told The Hindu that this time 'it would be a golden opportunity for the party to have its own Chief Minister, and the party has been gearing up for this at full throttle.' An Opposition Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader, speaking on condition of anonymity, predicted, 'Let Mr. Kumar announce welfare schemes; he will not be the Chief Minister of the State after the elections.'
