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Time of India
21-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Edu dept pulls the plug on two more FIITJEE centres over illegal ops
Noida: The education department has cancelled the registration of two FIITJEE centres in the city, marking another setback for the coaching company already embroiled in a controversy over abrupt closures of classes across Delhi-NCR. The district inspector of schools (DIOS) revoked the licences of the centres in Knowledge Park 3 and Sector 62, citing unauthorised operations following the previous owner's departure. The centres, with around 500 students enrolled in them, continued functioning without renewed registration, prompting legal scrutiny. The controversy unfolded when Ramesh Batlish, the former head of FIITJEE's Noida centres, approached the DIOS office in April, alleging misuse of his credentials after his departure in Jan. "After thorough investigation, the registration for both FIITJEE centres was cancelled with immediate effect. Parents are hereby notified that any new enrolments by these centres will be illegal," said Dharamveer Singh, DIOS, Noida. An inspection revealed that the centres were operating under 'FIITJEE Franchise Global Limited', managed by Mohit Rajput, who presented a memorandum of understanding during the inspection. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025: Steel Suppliers From Mexico At Lowest Prices (Take A Look) Steel Suppliers | search ads Search Now Undo "The institutes were not even listed as FIITJEE Private Ltd. A notice was issued to Rajput seeking clarification," Singh added. In Jan this year, the abrupt shutdown of a Raj Nagar centre left over 800 engineering aspirants stranded weeks before their JEE (Mains) and board examinations. The incident led to multiple FIRs.
Hindustan Times
15-05-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Make plantation drive a public movement in Gautam Budh Nagar: DM
GREATER NOIDA: Gautam Budh Nagar district magistrate Manish Kumar Verma on Wednesday called for transforming the district's upcoming plantation drive into a 'Jan Andolan' (public movement), urging officials to ensure big public involvement alongside institutional participation. Chairing a comprehensive review meeting of the district's environment, plantation, Ganga, and wetland committees, the DM directed all departments to adopt a mission-mode approach rather than viewing the campaign as a routine task. 'All departments must coordinate closely, finalise plantation sites, and start pit digging as per their targets. Public participation is crucial — this campaign must transcend paperwork and evolve into a true mass movement,' the DM said He stressed on the need to increase awareness and involvement in rural areas by forming plantation committees in villages. SDMs, in coordination with forest officials, have been tasked with facilitating this process. 'The involvement of schools, RWAs, industrial units, and NGOs must be ensured to build a collective sense of environmental responsibility,' DM Verma said also instructed district inspector of schools (DIOS) Dharamveer Singh to involve students in the plantation drive to offer hands-on environmental education. 'They should learn about the environment not just through books, but through direct action,' he added. As part of the preparations, SDMs have been asked to identify sites along the Hindon river and around local ponds for afforestation activities. Officials also said that the campaign will cover floodplain zones where hoardings will be erected prohibiting construction activities. Expressing concern over rising air pollution due to uncovered transport of construction material, the DM ordered the formation of joint enforcement teams across departments to act against violators and said: 'Strict action must be taken against open waste burning, and the Pollution Control Board must ensure adherence to NGT guidelines in all urban areas,' he said. Reviewing the progress of the wetland committee, the DM instructed officials to include encroached ponds under mitigation plans and conduct site inspections. He also emphasized the importance of reviving degraded wetlands across the district. Divisional forest officer (DFO) Pramod Kumar Srivastava stressed the need for timely execution. 'All departments must submit their plantation site details and pit digging status to the forest department in the prescribed format without delay. Timely groundwork is essential for the success of the monsoon plantation drive,' he said. The plantation campaign is expected to begin with the onset of the monsoon season in July, officials said.
Indian Express
06-05-2025
- General
- Indian Express
Class 10 student makes history as first in UP village to pass board exams since independence
In a historic feat for a remote hamlet in Uttar Pradesh's Barabanki, a 15-year-old has become the first villager to pass the class 10 board exams since independence. Ramkeval hails from Nizampur village, which is about 30 km from here and has a population of around 300 people, primarily from the Dalit community. The eldest of four siblings, he did odd jobs during the day to support his family and burnt the midnight oil to prepare for the exams. District Magistrate Shashank Tripathi on Sunday honoured Ramkeval and his parents in recognition of the achievement. He also assured him of all the help in his studies. In an emotional recounting, Ramkeval shared that he used to carry lights in wedding processions and earned Rs 250 to 300 per day. 'Despite returning late at night, I would study for at least two hours under a solar lamp at home. Some people in the village used to mock me, saying I would never pass high school. But I always believed I would prove them wrong,' Ramkeval, who studied at the Government Inter College in Ahmedpur near Nizampur, said. Being the eldest, he also contributed to household expenses. 'Poverty forces one to do everything. But I wanted to study no matter what,' he said. Asked about his dreams, Ramkeval said he wants to become an engineer, but admitted he still finds it hard to believe that he has passed class 10. 'It will take time to accept that this is real,' he said. According to Ramkeval's family and teachers, he has always been a bright student and consistently performed well in tests and exams. His mother, Pushpa, a cook at the village primary school, was overwhelmed with pride, 'I always believed my son would pass. I studied only till class 5, but I want my children to pursue higher studies despite our financial struggles'. Ramkeval's siblings are in classes nine, five and one. Jagdish, Ramkeval's father, who works as a daily wage labourer, said, 'I couldn't study, but I always encouraged my son. Even when he came for work with me, he would return and study.' District Inspector of Schools (DIOS) O P Tripathi praised the student's determination, saying, 'Ramkeval has shown the next generations the path to succeed. I congratulate him and his family for writing an inspiring new chapter in the village's history. 'I also take full responsibility for supporting his future education so he can realise his dreams. He is a role model for students who feel disheartened about education.' Meanwhile, other students in the village, like Lovelesh and Mukesh – who failed to pass the exam this year – have renewed their resolve to study harder, inspired by Ramkeval. Lovelesh's father, Nanku, said, 'I studied till class 8. I work in the fields, but I don't want my son to remain a labourer. Education is the only way forward.' Women in the village expressed joy and hope, saying they are now determined to educate their children.
Time of India
06-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
‘Carried lights at wedding to earn Rs 250': UP teen becomes first to clear class 10 exam in his village since Independence
LUCKNOW: In the season of celebrations of academic feats when scores of students vie for the topper's slot, a Barabanki village, 30 km from Lucknow, is feting a 15-year-old Ramkeval who has become the first villager to pass the class 10 board exams from his village ever. Ramkeval hails from Nizampur village , which has a population of around 300, primarily from the Dalit community . The eldest of four siblings, he did odd jobs during the day to support his family and burnt the midnight oil to prepare for the exams. Ramkeval shared that he used to carry lights in wedding processions and earned Rs 250 to 300 per day. Barabanki district magistrate Shashank Tripathi on Sunday honoured Ramkeval and his parents in recognition of his achievement. He also assured him of all the help in his studies. 15-yr-old Ramkeval carried lights in wedding processions to earn Rs 250 'We have been trying to map out such areas where families are struggling to get basic education till class 10 and 12. In this particular case, district inspector of schools OP Tripathi was looking after the child and ensured that he was regular at school,' said the DM. Ramkeval said that his mother cooks food in a school, and his father works as a labourer to support the family. 'I used to carry lights in wedding processions and earned Rs 250 to 300 per day to support them,' he said. 'Despite returning late at night, I would study for at least two hours under a solar lamp at home. Some people in the village used to mock me, saying I would never pass high school. But I always believed I would prove them wrong,' Ramkeval, who studied at the Government Inter College in Ahmedpur near Nizampur, said. Despite the family being barely able to make both ends meet, Ramkeval's other three siblings are enrolled in school: one is in class nine, another in five, and the youngest one in class 1. His mother Pushpa Devi said, 'We have barely enough to eat and have to struggle for simple things. We don't want this life for our children. And we believe education is going to change that.' DIOS OP Tripathi praised the student's determination, saying, 'He was the only student who appeared for the board examination from his village. We encouraged his parents to send him to school. We used to take his weekly and monthly tests and show his good performance in the tests to his parents. These tests not only increased his confidence level but also made him well prepared for the boards,' he added. 'Though there are several government schools within 2-3 km in Nizampur village, enrollments have never been high. People are mostly poor and work as daily wagers or labourers,' the DIOS added. 'I take full responsibility for supporting his future education so he can realise his dreams. He is a role model for students who feel disheartened about education,' he said. Meanwhile, other students in the village, like Lovelesh and Mukesh – who failed to pass the exam this year – have renewed their resolve to study harder, inspired by Ramkeval.
Indian Express
05-05-2025
- Indian Express
Pay Rs 1 lakh fine for using books from pvt publishers, forcing students to buy them from specific shops: Sambhal admin to 33 schools
The Sambhal district administration has imposed a fine of Rs 1 lakh each on 33 private schools affiliated with the CBSE and ICSE boards for allegedly using books from private publishers and 'compelling' students to purchase them from designated shops. The action follows an inquiry conducted by the district administration after receiving complaints from parents. The inquiry team found that the schools were not only bypassing the recommended NCERT textbooks but were also putting pressure on parents to buy books from specific vendors — violating norms set by the state government. In addition to the book-related violations, the administration is also investigating complaints regarding a 'surge' in school fees and further action may be taken based on the findings. 'It is clearly instructed that only National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) books should be used. However, we received complaints that several schools were prescribing books from private publishers and directing parents to buy them from specific shops,' said Shyama Kumar, District Inspector of Schools (DIOS), Sambhal. He added that an inquiry found that out of the 34 private schools operating in the district, 33 were found to be violating the guidelines of Uttar Pradesh Self-Financed Independent Schools (Fee Regulation) Act. We found one school in the Chandausi area of Sambhal where NCERT books were being used for teaching.' These schools are from nursery to Class 10 and 12. District Magistrate (DM), Sambhal, Dr Rajender Pensiya, confirmed that a fine of Rs 1 lakh each has been imposed on 33 schools violating the norms. He added that their main objective is that schools should follow norms and use NCERT books, as prescribed. If school authorities again found violating the rules, more stringent action would be taken against them, said the DM. DIOS said the 33 schools authorities have been directed to deposit the fine within a week. According to officials, a group of parents recently submitted a complaint to the District Inspector of Schools (DIOS) and the District Magistrate, alleging that private schools were forcing them to buy books from private publishers available only at specific shops. Several parents also accused the schools of significantly increasing their fee structures without justification. In response to the complaints, the district administration convened a meeting last month with representatives of private schools and told them that they are violating the Act. During the meeting, school authorities were directed to refrain from imposing excessive fees and to strictly follow the mandate of using only NCERT textbooks. However, when no significant changes were observed, the administration called another meeting of its officials and decided to conduct a detailed survey of each school to verify whether they are violating the rules. District officials were assigned to each school to carry out physical inspections and submit comprehensive reports on the basis of the findings. Source said it was found that at a few places, parents of students were asked to purchase from bookstores on or near the school campus. After the inquiry, the district administration convened a meeting to review the probe report. The findings confirmed that 33 schools were in violation of established norms. On the issue of alleged fee hikes, Shyama Kumar said the administration had issued a detailed format to all private schools, asking them to provide their fee structures for the past three years. 'All schools have submitted the required data and an audit is underway. We are examining the percentage increase in fees by each school during the past three academic years,' he said.
