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Time of India
2 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."
Hans India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Protest held demanding fee regulation
Puttaparthi: Led by State student JAC president Amar Yadav, student activists on Wednesday staged a protest in front of the DEO office demanding control over exorbitant fees charged by corporate educational institutions in the drought-affected district. The protestors alleged that private institutions such as Chaitanya, Narayana, Keshava Reddy, SR, Bhashyam, Era, Montessori Global, and HPS are collecting amounts ranging from Rs 9,000 to Rs 19,000 in the name of textbooks alone. DEO Prasad Babu reportedly verified this by presenting evidence of book prices. Student leaders criticised public representatives for turning education into business and demanded their resignation. They further alleged that corporate schools are collecting lakhs of rupees under different streams like C-Batch, M-Batch, Techno IPL, Olympiad, Spark, IIT, and Learning International. Protesters highlighted lack of playgrounds in these schools, stating that many institutions operate from five or six story buildings, which is against safety norms. They questioned the DEO as to who will be held accountable in case of accidents and demanded strict enforcement of regulations. In response, DEO Prasad Babu assured that action would be taken against schools violating norms based on the complaints brought forward.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Voters to decide fate of 14 candidates in Ludhiana West bypoll
1 2 3 Ludhiana: As many as 175,469 voters of the Ludhiana West constituency will decide the fate of 14 candidates who are in the fray for the bypoll on Thursday. Voting will be held in 194 polling stations from 7 am to 6 pm. Divulging the details, district election officer (DEO) Himanshu Jain, who oversaw the dispatch of polling parties from Khalsa College for Women, said that there are 175,469 electors in the constituency, including 90,088 male, 85,371 female, and 10 third genders, who will exercise their right to franchise in the polls on June 19. He mentioned that around 776 employees were assigned duties for conducting the poll in a transparent manner, along with 194 polling parties dispatched to polling stations. He exhorted the entire election staff to perform their duties diligently so that voters can cast their votes smoothly and hassle-free. He stated that all of them have a huge responsibility on their shoulders to complete the whole exercise peacefully. He assured the polling parties of every kind of support in this process. The DEO also said that elaborate arrangements have been made to facilitate polling parties and voters in the polling stations. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like SBA Loans Take Too Long, Unless You Use This Method Lendio SBA Get Offer Undo Special arrangements, including tents, chairs, cold water, fans, wheelchairs, and ramps, have been made. Furthermore, 10 model polling booths, one pink polling station, one green polling station, and one polling station especially for PWD have been set up for the bypoll. Jain encouraged voters to set a new record of turnout by coming out in massive numbers to cast their votes on Election Day. Earlier, 194 polling parties were dispatched from Khalsa College for Women in GPS-fitted vehicles to their respective polling stations.
Hans India
2 days ago
- Health
- Hans India
Aadhaar biometric update for kids aged 5 and 15 mandatory
Nandyal: District Collector G Raja Kumari has stated that children who cross the ages of 5 and 15 must mandatorily update their Aadhaar biometric details. Speaking at the District-Level Aadhaar Monitoring Committee (DLAMC) meeting held at the Collectorate's video conference hall on Tuesday, she informed that biometric updates for children at the age of 5 and 15 are free of cost. Officials including DLDO Shiva Reddy, GSWWS Coordinator Khader, representatives from the Aadhaar Regional Office, LDM Ravindra Kumar, DEO Janardhan Reddy, ICDS PD Leelavathi, and DMHO Venkataramana participated in the meeting. She stressed upon the importance of Aadhaar biometric updates for students, especially those preparing for board and competitive examinations like Class 10 and Intermediate. She instructed the DEO to spread awareness among students and parents about the mandatory update. Children who miss the free update window and are aged above 7 or 17 years will have to pay 100 for the biometric update. She also directed postal officials to ensure training for Aadhaar operations through SVR Engineering College and ordered the DMHO to ensure that temporary birth certificates are issued immediately upon discharge of newborns from hospitals. Furthermore, she instructed officials from the Women and Child Welfare Department and the Health Department to coordinate efforts and ensure data accuracy for children aged 0–5 years, and asked the LDM to ensure smooth functioning of Aadhaar centers acrossthe district.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Ludhiana West bypoll: Non-voters barred from staying in constituency during polling period
Ludhiana: To ensure a transparent bypoll in Ludhiana West, general observer Rajeev Kumar, police observer Surinder Pal, expenditure observer Indana Ashok Kumar, and district election officer Himanshu Jain announced a set of stringent measures, including restriction on who stays within the constituency, on Monday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now According to an official statement, effective from 6pm on June 17 until the completion of polling on June 19, individuals who are not registered voters of the Ludhiana West assembly segment, are involved in the election process, or hold leadership positions in political parties are prohibited from staying within the constituency. This restriction aims to maintain the integrity of the electoral process by limiting external influence. "To enforce these measures, no accommodations within the Ludhiana West assembly jurisdiction, including hotels, hostels, guest houses, motels, inns, community halls, PG accommodations, or similar establishments, may house non-registered voters from other districts or states during the restricted period. The Ludhiana police, returning officer (Ludhiana West), district food, civil supplies, and excise and taxation officers have been directed to ensure compliance" the statement added. "Their duties include monitoring accommodations to prevent outsiders from staying, inspecting marriage halls and community centres for unauthorised occupants, verifying guest lists at lodges and guest houses, and setting up check posts at constituency borders to monitor vehicle movements." The DEO emphasised the need to inform all political parties, candidates, and agents about these orders to ensure transparency and adherence. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "To further ensure compliance, enforcement agencies, including Flying Squad Teams (FSTs), Static Surveillance Teams (SSTs), and excise officials, have been instructed to establish high-tech check posts, particularly during the final 72 hours before polling. All vehicles, including light vehicles and lorries, will undergo thorough inspections. The transportation of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) will be conducted under Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) supervision in GPS-equipped vehicles with police escorts" said the statement. "Additionally, 66 micro-observers will be deployed at polling booths to closely monitor proceedings, ensuring peaceful and transparent elections. As per the Election Commission of India's directives, no opinion or exit polls may be conducted by any person, channel, or portal during the last 48 hours before polling." **Box 1:** Paid holiday DEO Himanshu Jain said a paid holiday has been declared on Thursday (June 19) to allow the voters of the Ludhiana West assembly segment to cast their votes. No deduction or abatement of the wages of any such person shall be made on account of a holiday. Further, if an employer contravenes the provisions of sub-section (1) or sub-section (2), then such employer shall be punishable with a fine. **Box 2:** Dry day In accordance with the Election Commission of India's guidelines and to ensure a fair and orderly electoral process, DEO Himanshu Jain has declared a dry day in the 64-Ludhiana-West Assembly Constituency and its 3 km adjoining area from June 17 (6pm) to June 19 (6pm). Jain also ordered the closure of country liquor and foreign liquor vends. No hotel, restaurant, club, bar, or other establishment will store, sell, or serve liquor in the area falling within the revenue limits of the Ludhiana West Assembly Constituency and 3 km adjoining area of the respective constituency. **Box 3:** No-flying zone District magistrate Himanshu Jain on Monday declared a no-flying zone within the limits of district Ludhiana until the completion of the election process to maintain law and order. In this regard, the flying of any kind of drone, etc., will be prohibited. The order has been issued in exercise of the powers vested under Section 163 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS), said an official statement. Jain stated that the Commissioner of Police, Ludhiana, and SSP (Ludhiana Rural/Khanna) will be responsible for implementing this order. MSID:: 121884957 413 |
