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Topic: HRD Ministry

JEE-Advanced to be conducted on 23 August: HRD Ministry

The IIT entrance exam was scheduled to be held on 17 May, but was deferred due to the coronavirus lockdown.

No assembly or sports, classes in shifts — the likely new normal in schools after lockdown

While there is no clarity on when schools will reopen, NCERT is working on a post-lockdown plan for schools, which will involve a number of social distancing measures.  

Govt plans to extend lockdown calendars of classes 1-10, introduce one for classes 11 & 12

The HRD ministry had issued ‘alternative academic calendars’ to ensure minimum interruption of students' education. The tenure will likely be extended to 3 months.

How coronavirus education crisis has made HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘more visible’

Long missing from the limelight even when the HRD ministry lurched from one crisis to the other, HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ routinely makes the headlines these days.

Start evaluation process for board exam answer sheets, HRD minister tells states

At a meeting Tuesday, the HRD ministry also asked states to devise social-distancing protocol for the reopening of schools after lockdown.

Classes to continue online until 3 May, no plan to advance summer break: HRD ministry

Following fresh MHA guidelines, HRD ministry has asked educational institutions to continue online classes in the second phase of the lockdown.

Vinay Sheel Oberoi, retired IAS officer with a keen camera eye, passes away at 63

Oberoi, who belonged to the Assam-Meghalaya cadre, retired in 2017. After his retirement, he kept his passion for the northeast alive through his camera.

Decision on opening schools & colleges on 14 April, after reviewing Covid-19 situation

HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal says classes are being conducted through online platforms & it will be ensured that there is no academic loss if lockdown is extended

CBSE to conduct Class 12 board exams in all subjects except regional languages

CBSE officials say evaluation in subjects for which exams are not being held will be done on the basis of internal assessment and performance of the student through the year.

This is how Modi govt plans to resume classes in schools in April despite lockdown

Classes in schools and colleges around India have been suspended since mid-March, when governments began to impose restrictions to check Covid-19 spread.

On Camera

Jana Sangh leader VK Malhotra brought Advani to Delhi, kept the party afloat after 1984 setback

Unlike his colleagues from the time of the BJS, several of whom became governors and held other constitutional posts, Malhotra chose to lead a quiet and simple retired life after the massive 2014 victory of the BJP.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.