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Time of India
8 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
15 teachers dismissed in Buxar over selection irregularities
Buxar: Education department on Friday dismissed 15 teachers in Buxar who were appointed through the teachers' recruitment examination (TRE), citing serious irregularities in their selection. The action was taken by district education officer, Amarendra Kumar Pandey. According to official sources, 14 of the dismissed teachers are residents of Uttar Pradesh (UP), who fraudulently claimed the benefits of reservation meant exclusively for candidates with domicile of Bihar. In addition to this, these teachers secured less than the required 60% marks in the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET), making them ineligible under the general category. One more teacher was dismissed for not studying Urdu at the Intermediate level, despite being appointed as an Urdu teacher. The DEO cited official correspondence from the director of secondary education (letter no. 1341; May 15, 2024) and deputy director (letter no. 1507; July 15, 2024), which stated that reservation benefits are not to be extended to non-residents of Bihar. Based on these directives, the appointments were reviewed and subsequently invalidated. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Costco Shoppers Say This Wrinkle Cream Is "Actually Worth It" The Skincare Magazine Undo Prior to their dismissal, all teachers were issued notices seeking clarifications. However, the responses were found to be unsatisfactory, prompting the department to take action, said Buxar DEO, adding, "This move underscores the department's focus on transparency and merit-based recruitment."
Time of India
30-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
NEET paper leak accused sent to Beur jail after EOU remand ends
Patna: Sanjeev Mukhia, the alleged mastermind of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) UG-2024 paper leak case, was sent to Beur jail after his two-day remand ended on Wednesday. The court had granted the Economic Offences Unit (EOU) two additional days of remand to interrogate Mukhia on Monday, allowing further questioning after an initial 36-hour remand during which Mukhia made several shocking revelations. Now, the EOU will ask for his remand in all the cases in which he was wanted in the state. Besides, the investigating agency will probe his connections with gangs active in other states, according to EOU officials. Additional director general (ADG) of EOU, Nayyar Hasnain Khan, said, "Now the next action of the probe agency is to ask for his remand in all the cases in which he is wanted, including Bihar Police constable recruitment exam-2023, BPSC Teachers Recruitment Exam (TRE)-3, and NEET (UG)-2024. Besides, we will gather all information related to the cases registered against him in Bihar districts as well as in other states. The EOU will then proceed for trial in all such cases." Khan further stated that the investigating agency will gather information related to his movable and immovable assets, especially benami properties. They will then locate them and proceed with their confiscation process. Poll Should tougher penalties be imposed on those involved in examination paper leaks? No, current penalties are sufficient Yes, absolutely "The EOU is also trying to locate Mukhiya's connection with the gangs, printing presses, examination centres, and other individuals of neighbouring states who are involved in competitive exam scams. The investigation so far has revealed that he is connected to various neighbouring states' gangs, including those in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Odisha," the ADG added. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trending in in 2025: Local network access control [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo Meanwhile, the anti-corruption team contacted the EOU and sought information related to his assets and income. Mukhia was employed as a technical assistant at Noorsarai Horticulture College in Nalanda. A resident of Nagarnausa village in Nalanda district, Mukhia was involved in examination paper leaks . His son, Shiv Kumar, is presently incarcerated in Beur jail for a separate paper leak incident. The authorities apprehended Mukhia for his role in leaking the constable recruitment examination paper of the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) in 2016. Starting his career as a fourth-grade employee, he later rose to become a panchayat head, accumulating significant wealth and influence. His spouse, Mamta Devi, contested the assembly election in 2020 from Harnaut constituency on a united Lok Janshakti Party ticket but failed to secure victory. Khan further added, "His son Shiv Kumar, Rocky, and several other relatives are actively involved in his gang. Rocky's role was to manage the doctors associated with the solver gang. He was in contact with doctors from several major govt hospitals in Patna and Ranchi, arranging for them to solve papers for a substantial fee."
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
XGS Energy Secures Additional $13 Million to Accelerate Advanced Geothermal Deployment
Aligned Climate Capital, ClearSky, ClimateIC, and WovenEarth Ventures join XGS Energy investors to accelerate development of XGS's commercial project pipeline across the Western United States. HOUSTON, March 26, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--XGS Energy, a developer of next-generation geothermal power projects leveraging a proprietary water-independent technology, today announced that it has closed $13 million in new financing. The over-subscribed round included new investors Aligned Climate Capital, ClearSky, ClimateIC, and WovenEarth Ventures, in addition to inside investors. This financing builds on a round led by Constellation Technology Ventures, VoLo Earth Ventures, and Valo Ventures in 2024. "We are excited to welcome new investors who appreciate the requirements of power infrastructure and understand how our unique technology unlocks a massive global development opportunity," said Josh Prueher, Chief Executive Officer at XGS. With the new financing, Mano Nazar, ClearSky Senior Advisor and the former Chief Nuclear Officer of NextEra Energy, will join the XGS Energy Board of Directors. "XGS' advanced geothermal technology is uniquely positioned to deliver abundant energy to the grid faster than any other baseload energy technology at a time of unprecedented demand for energy resources," said Nazar. "We are excited to partner with XGS to deliver on their mission of sustainable, reliable, and scalable geothermal energy." XGS' modular, water-independent geothermal system is designed to overcome the financeability and geographic scalability challenges that have constrained geothermal development globally. XGS completed a shallow field test of its Thermal Reach Enhancement (TRE) technology in 2024 and is now operating its first commercial-scale well in California, validating its predictive performance models and accumulating operating history. The funding supports the execution of XGS' multi-gigawatt project pipeline that has materialized as demand for baseload power skyrockets. "As both venture and infrastructure investors, we evaluate every investment first and foremost through the lens of financeability," said Peter Davidson, CEO of Aligned Climate Capital. "With its focus on minimizing exploration risk and optimizing for long-term predictability, XGS is systematically overcoming the barriers that have historically prevented geothermal from securing large-scale, low-risk project financing, unlocking a new era of geothermal scale." XGS plans to aggressively expand its team through year-end, building from its headquarters in Houston, Texas, and expects to continue fundraising to support further growth. "We are ramping commercial operations ahead of our planned growth equity round later this year, which will highlight the results of our first commercial-scale system plus our growing project pipeline," said Lucy Darago, Chief Commercial Officer at XGS. "We're pleased to be partnering with XGS at this critical inflection point," said Kevin Kimsa, Managing Partner at ClimateIC. "We are facing global energy supply challenges of unprecedented scale and urgency. The XGS team is uniquely primed to meet the moment, bringing together innovative technology and leading engineering talent with the deep experience in infrastructure development and financing critical to deploying large-scale energy systems at speed." To learn more about XGS Energy, please visit About XGS EnergyXGS Energy provides Clean, Round-the-Clock Energy Everywhere, Forever. XGS's proprietary solid-state geothermal system uses thermally conductive materials to deliver affordable energy anywhere there is hot rock. The XGS system decouples geothermal energy production from its historical dependence on natural water resources and geological conditions, unlocking low-risk power project development, geographic flexibility, easier permitting, and faster deployment. XGS's scalable, financeable geothermal energy approach is supported by leading investors globally including Anzu Partners, BlueScopeX, B Current Impact Investment, Constellation Technology Ventures, H&P, MIH Capital, Thin Line Capital, Valo Ventures, and VoLo Earth Ventures. Learn more and explore our open roles at About Aligned Climate CapitalAligned Climate Capital LLC is an asset manager investing exclusively in the companies and projects driving the clean energy transition. Founded in 2019, Aligned currently manages approximately $1.9 billion of assets (as of 12/31/23). The firm's senior leadership team brings decades of climate and clean energy experience across finance, energy markets, and government. Aligned has two primary investment strategies: the Aligned Climate Fund, which provides capital to venture-stage companies deploying and scaling established clean energy solutions, and Aligned Solar Partners, which owns and operates distributed solar, energy storage, and other clean energy projects. For more information, visit About ClearSkyClearSky is a venture capital and growth equity fund manager that invests in innovative, transformative companies. We specialize in investing in technology solutions that power the energy transition and disruptive technologies in cybersecurity. Over more than a decade, we've effectively managed approximately one billion dollars in capital commitments. Our investment funds enable exciting companies to bring disruptive technology to market while positively impacting our world and delivering value for our investment partners. Learn more at About Climate Innovation Capital (ClimateIC)ClimateIC is a venture fund whose purpose is to deliver superior financial returns and decarbonize the economy. We identify and invest in cost-competitive, commercial climate tech innovations that solve pervasive, large-scale economic challenges and inefficiencies, and can be adopted and scaled rapidly. ClimateIC leverages our strong network and extensive experience as operators, climate advisors and investment professionals to source attractive opportunities and enhance the growth prospects of our portfolio companies. Learn more at About WovenEarth VenturesWovenEarth Ventures is purpose-built to harness what we believe is an unstoppable wave of market forces and clean technologies reshaping how the world is powered, built, moved, and managed. We provide a fund of funds structure that seeks to deliver attractive, risk-adjusted returns by maintaining a laser focus on US-based venture funds specializing in the early-stage of clean technology investment while providing access and diversified exposure to what we believe are the strongest teams in the space. View source version on Contacts Kalyn Schieffer for XGS Energykos@ Technica Communications for AlignedJamie Corteraligned@ Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
07-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Brownsville ISD board approves forensic audit on 4-3 vote
Feb. 6—By a 4-3 vote, the Brownsville ISD Board of Trustees approved a forensic audit of the 2015 Tax Ratification Election, following an exchange between Trustee Minerva Pena and Mary Garza of the district's finance department. The board's attorney cautioned the agenda item would have to come back for approval once a contract has been drafted. "For the record, what you have here is not approving a contract. It's not approving an auditor or anything, so this item will come back with the actual contract for the auditor and the cost associated with that," he said. Board president Erasmo Castro voted against the audit, as did Trustees Daniella Lopez Valdez and Jessica G. Gonzalez. Pena while Trustees Carlos Elizondo, Frank Ortiz and Denise Garza voted in favor. During the interchange, Pena contended that the district's administration in 2015, headed by then-Superintendent Esperanza Zendejas, said publicly that a performing arts center was on the TRE election ballot, which voters approved. However, Mary Garza said the vote in question was in 2017, not 2015. "I remember ... and the performing arts center on Morrison Road was promised to the public and the public got to vote on the TRE," Pena said. "I'm sorry, the public did not get to vote on the TRE. The TRE was in 2015. They did vote it for that, but the fine arts was not one of the projects in 2015 for the TRE," Garza told the board. "I understand that, Mary, but that is not what was said publicly by administrators, and I was present at those events is what I'm telling you. When they turn around ... I even asked an administrator, Mary, and they specifically told me yes ma'am we're gonna build that with that, and that's why the public ran out there and pushed that 100%. Mary, I was there at several events and that was it. I know what you're saying. I'm glad you are saying that they were saying it but that's where the public gets scared because you tell them one thing, they vote, you come back, and we find different ways of maneuvering and tell them you know what, we can't do this. I hear what you're saying but it wasn't put in writing," Pena said. "The fine arts was one of the projects that was discussed during the budget meetings for 2017, for the fiscal year 2017-2018," Garza said, adding that pamphlets for the election show the same. At that point, Elizondo joined the conversation. "Ma'am I don't want to interrupt but I was at those meetings, too, and Mr. Castro was sitting up here, and that's exactly what was told to us and to the public. This is the reason this room was full of band kids. ... Anybody that was in the performing arts curriculum was present and this was exactly what was told to the parents," he said Pena said her concern was simple. "When we say we're going to do something, we need to commit to it and not sugarcoat it and just say half the thing and not say the other half." Garza said PAC was discussed for the 2017-2018 budget, and in 2019 because of compression, the monies were no longer there and the priorities changed." Lopez Valdez added, "Every single time we bring it up and every single time we have to explain it again. I've seen this in a chart. I've seen this in a graph, I saw it on the board in the superintendent's office and I know that the community's heard it several times." Denise Garza then asked, remotely, if Pena's motion was for an audit of the TRE from 2015. Pena said it was, and the board voted, with Garza joining Elizondo, Ortiz and Pena in favor. Featured Local Savings
