Education

In the ongoing HCS recruitment scam case in Hisar, the sessions court has rejected the anticipatory bail plea of nine additional accused. This comes after the rejection of anticipatory bail pleas for 20 accused on August 4, most of whom had approached the High Court and obtained anticipatory bail. However, they were subsequently summoned by the court, and their hearings are still pending. The HCS recruitment scam dates back to 2001 when the Anti Corruption Bureau filed a charge sheet in the court. During the tenure of former Chief Minister Om Prakash Chautala, 66 posts of HCS (Haryana Civil Services) were filled through recruitment. However, allegations of irregularities and corruption arose, leading to an investigation by the Anti-Corruption Bureau. The accused in this case include th...

The Education Minister, Harjot Singh Bains, visited the Government Girls School located in the village of Dher, Sri Anandpur Sahib. During his surprise inspection, the minister encountered Principal Kuldeep Singh, who was found to be intoxicated. As a result, the minister took immediate action and suspended the principal for his dereliction of duty. The suspension entails the principal reporting to the Head Quarter Office, DEO Secondary, Jalandhar. Additionally, the Education Minister announced the release of Rs 1 crore each for infrastructure development in schools, aiming to enhance the quality of education. The Special Secretary of the School Education Department issued a letter confirming the principal's suspension due to his state of intoxication. This official communication highl...

The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently released new guidelines on fat and carbohydrate intake, with a particular focus on children's nutrition. These guidelines aim to address the growing concern of obesity among children. According to the WHO, it is recommended that children aged 2 to 5 years consume at least 250 grams of vegetables and fruits daily. For children aged 6 to 9 years, the recommended intake increases to 350 grams, and for children aged 10 years and older, it is advised to consume at least 400 grams of vegetables and fruits daily. Including a variety of vegetables and fruits in their diet ensures that children receive essential vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber necessary for their growth and development. In addition to the recommended intake of vegetables ...

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has taken a significant step towards promoting multilingual education in India. In a recent decision, the board has allowed schools to adopt Indian languages as a medium of instruction. This decision has been taken under the New Education Policy-2020, which emphasizes the importance of promoting and preserving Indian languages. In a letter addressed to all affiliated schools, the CBSE has asked them to use Indian languages as an alternative medium of instruction, according to the means available to them. This move is expected to benefit students who are more comfortable learning in their mother tongue or a regional language. The decision is a welcome move towards promoting linguistic diversity in education and providing equal opportunit...