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New Delhi: The Delhi government's education directorate on Monday conducted the draw of lots for entry-level admissions in private unaided recognised schools for the upcoming year under the economically weaker sections (EWS)/disadvantaged groups (DG) and Children with Special Needs (CwSN) categories. Under the EWA/DG categories, 139,524 applications were received, of which 138,536 were found complete. A total of 48,092 children were selected, up from 44,045 seats last year. In the CwSN category ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 6 (UNI) The Delhi government on Monday conducted the computerized draw of lots for entry-level admissions (Nursery, KG and Class 1) under the EWS, DG and CWSN categories in private unaided recognised schools for the 2026-27 academic session. The exercise was carried out by the Directorate of Education at the Old Secretariat in the presence of parents and other stakeholders, with officials stating that the process was designed to ensure transparency. Education Minister Ashish Soo ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) Over 55,000 seats were allotted for entry-level admissions in private unaided recognised schools in Delhi under the Economically Weaker Section, Disadvantaged Group, and Children With Special Needs categories for the 2026-27 academic session, as the Directorate of Education conducted a computerised draw of lots on Monday. According to a notified schedule, scrutiny of documents for selected candidates will be carried out by zonal authorities between April 9 and 22, while ad ...Read More >
Delhi EWS Admission 2026: The Directorate of Education, Delhi, is conducting the first computerised draw of lots for admissions under the Economically Weaker Section (EWS), Disadvantaged Group (DG), and Children With Special Needs (CWSN) categories for the 2026-27 academic session today, on April 6. The centralised draw aims to allocate seats in private unaided schools across Delhi, ensuring transparent admissions for eligible applicants under the reserved quota. Following the draw, selected ca ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced a new reservation policy for higher education, increasing quotas for Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), and introducing a new category for Socially and Economically Backward Classes (SEBCs) in medical and engineering courses. However, concerns have been raised regarding the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) quota, as the government has not clarified whether the existing 10% EWS reservation will be retained. According to the new pol ...Read More >
New Delhi, Feb 24 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday said that residents facing eviction from railway land in Haldwani cannot insist on being rehabilitated at the same site, observing that the land belongs to the Railways and encroachers cannot dictate how it should be used. A Bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice Vipul M. Pancholi noted that development project requires vacant land on both the sides and that those occupying railway property cannot decide where ...Read More >
SHILLONG, Oct 22: The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) on Wednesday unanimously adopted an official resolution urging the state government to amend the Meghalaya Building Bye-Laws, 2021. The proposed amendment seeks to exempt building permission fees for constructions falling under the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and Low-Income Group (LIG) categories. The resolution, which also proposes to reduce the minimum setback requirements for smaller plots, aims to address complaint ...Read More >
Gadwal: All-Party Leaders Thank Public for Supporting BC Reservation Bandh - Vow to Continue Struggle Until 42% Reservations Are Achieved Leaders of various political parties and social organizations in Jogulamba Gadwal district extended heartfelt thanks to business owners, educational institutions, police personnel, political party leaders, organizations, and individuals who cooperated with the bandh held in support of 42% reservations for Backward Classes (BCs). Speaking at a press conferenc ...Read More >
An SBI research report indicates that the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban 2.0 (PMAY-U 2.0) is driving a significant shift in digital payment behavior. The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban 2.0 (PMAY-U 2.0) is not only fulfilling the dream of home ownership for millions of urban poor and middle-class families but is also driving a remarkable transformation in digital payment behaviour, noted a research report from the State Bank of India (SBI). Add Asianet Newsable as a Preferred Source The sc ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi Police were interrogating three sisters, who were working together at the institution where 'Swami' Chaitanyanand Saraswati was the director, in connection with the molestation charges by the 17 students. The accused, also known as Partha Sarathy, director of the reputed Sri Sharda Institute of Indian Management in Delhi's posh Vasant Kunj, is facing a criminal case for allegedly targeting female students enrolled in post-graduate management diploma courses under the Economical ...Read More >
Chandigarh JBT Admit Card 2025: The Department of Education, Chandigarh Administration, has released the admit cards for the Chandigarh JBT Teacher Recruitment Examination. The examination is scheduled to be held on October 5, 2025. Recruitment will be conducted for 218 positions. Candidates can download the admit card online through the official website, chdeducation.gov.in. The admit card can be downloaded by entering your roll number or application number. According to the details shared on t ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) 'Swami' Chaitanyanand Saraswati was produced before the Patiala House Court on Sunday, after the police arrested him from an Agra hotel earlier in the day. The accused, also known as Partha Sarathy, director of the reputed Sri Sharda Institute of Indian Management in Delhi's posh Vasant Kunj, is facing a criminal case for allegedly targeting female students enrolled in post-graduate management diploma courses under the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) schola ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 26 (PTI) Self-styled godman Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati, accused of sexually harassing 17 girl students of a Delhi institute, allegedly used different names and particulars to operate bank accounts and withdrew over Rs 50 lakh after FIR was registered against him, investigators claimed on Friday. During the investigation, it was revealed that Saraswati had allegedly been operating a bank account under two different names by submitting documents with varying particulars at the ...Read More >
New Delhi: After the change in regime in the national capital the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government is cornering its predecessor Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) by ordering probes into alleged scams. On the other hand the AAP leadership has accused the BJP of witch hunt by misusing probe agencies to target the leaders. The BJP government under Chief Minister Rekha Gupta in its first five months of coming to power has ordered an investigation into the Jai Bhim Mukhyamantri Pratibha Vikas Yojana by t ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Amid the ongoing verbal spat between Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray and BJP MP Nishikant Dubey over the Hindi language debate in Maharashtra, Union Minister and Republican Party of India (Athawale) president Ramdas Athawale on Saturday has called for restraint, urging all parties to maintain peace and avoid statements that could disrupt Mumbai's communal harmony. Responding to the exchange of inflammatory remarks, Athawale said, "Such state ...Read More >
Madhya Pradesh Staff Selection Board (MPESB) has started the application process for recruitment to the posts of primary teachers. This is a golden chance for all those eligible candidates who want to shape the future of students by becoming a government teacher in Madhya Pradesh. Special attention has been given to transparency and merit in this recruitment, so that the selection of the right candidate can be ensured. The application deadline is very important for this recruitment. Organize yo ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) The Supreme Court has said money cannot be recovered by filing an FIR and seeking help of police as it quashed a cheating case against the producer of Bollywood movie "Tanu Weds Manu". A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan expressed displeasure over the approach of the Allahabad High Court in dealing with the petition of producer Shailesh R Singh for quashing of the FIR against him by complainant Kunal Jain. "Money cannot be recovered, more particularly, in ...Read More >
New Delhi: As an alternative to the regular admission route through the Common University Entrance Test (CUET), students applying to Delhi University (DU) for the 2025-26 academic session can also explore another option: undergraduate seats available under 10 supernumerary quota categories.These provisions allow candidates from diverse and often under-represented backgrounds to access higher education. The categories include nominees from Sikkim, orphans, children of armed forces personnel, sing ...Read More >
Jaipur: In a landmark move to promote handball across the country, Prasar Bharati has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Handball Association of India (HAI).The agreement is for a period of three years, under which Prasar Bharati will produce and broadcast all international and national handball events, organised by HAI on DD Sports, Waves OTT and other PB platforms.The MoU was formally exchanged between Gaurav Dwivedi, CEO, Prasar Bharati, and Anandeshwar Pandey, Executive Dire ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi University has steadily increased its fee components over the last three years, with key funds showing significant rises since 2022. The University Development Fund has grown by approximately 67%, while the University Facilities and Services Charges have surged sharply by 200%. Meanwhile, the Economically Weaker Section Welfare Fund has increased by 150% in the same period, highlighting a consistent upward trend in student fees.Continuing this pattern, the university has revised ...Read More >
Patna, July 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections, the Chief Minister Nitish Kumar-led government has announced significant relief for differently-abled candidates preparing for civil services examinations, under its commitment to inclusive development. In the Cabinet meeting chaired by CM Kumar on Tuesday, where 43 proposals were approved, a new initiative was cleared under the Chief Minister Divyangjan Empowerment Scheme 'Sambal' to support disabled candidates aiming for hi ...Read More >
Kargil , Jul 2: Pursuant to putting in place a comprehensive legal framework to ensure fair, inclusive, and transparent recruitment to public services, the Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh has initiated a large-scale recruitment drive for 359 Gazetted posts through the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). This marks the first-ever recruitment of Gazetted posts through UPSC since the formation of the Union Territory, officials said. This follows the establishment of a unique an ...Read More >
Leh, July 2: Pursuant to putting in place a comprehensive legal framework to ensure fair, inclusive, and transparent recruitment to public services, the Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh has initiated a large-scale recruitment drive for 359 Gazetted posts through the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). This marks the first-ever recruitment of Gazetted posts through UPSC since the formation of the Union Territory. This milestone follows the establishment of a unique and dedicat ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 6: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, is expected to announce the AIIMS BSc Nursing Result 2025 soon. Candidates who appeared for the B.Sc (H) Nursing examination can check and download the results on the official website of AIIMS at aiimsexams.ac.in when declared. It must be noted that the AIIMS B.Sc Nursing written exam was held on June 1. The board is likely to declare the results today, June 6. That said, the institute has not yet shared any offi ...Read More >
BPSSC Bihar ASI Recruitment 2024: Bihar Police Sub-ordinate Services Commission has released the notification for the Steno Assistant Sub Inspector posts in Home (Police) Dept. Govt. of Bihar. The registration process will start on December 17 and will end on January 17, 2025. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online at bpssc.bih.gov.in. This recruitment drive will fill up a total of 305 vacant seats in the organsiation. Candidates are advised to read the notification before applying ...Read More >
Stalin seeks hike in SC, ST and OBC scholarship limitSeeks parity with EWS and other national schemesCalls move crucial for equitable higher education access Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging an increase in the annual family income ceiling for post-matric and pre-matric scholarships for Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Other Backward Class (OBC) students. Stalin has proposed raising the current limit from Rs 2.5 lakh to Rs 8 ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a deeply disturbing incident in southwest Delhi, a 12-year-old student died at a private school on Tuesday morning, with police suspecting a seizure as the cause of death. However, the boy's family claims he was beaten by a classmate. Police have secured CCTV footage from the school that shows several boys fighting after assembly. The boy, identified as Prince from Kudumpur Pahari in Vasant Vihar, had been enrolled at Chinmaya Vidyalaya through the Economically Weaker Section (EWS ...Read More >
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