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Over 1,000 striking teachers arrested in Chhattisgarh

Raipur, Nov 7: Over 1,000 contract teachers in Chhattisgarh, who have been striking work since Nov 1 for a better salary package, were arrested Monday as the state government imposed the Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA).

China gives $750 mn to schools for tuition exemptions

Beijing, Nov 5: The Chinese government has granted over 4.70 billion yuan (about $750 million) as compensation to secondary vocational schools for tuition fees exemptions which they offered to students, Xinhua reported.

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World Bank aid to Madhya Pradesh for improving higher education

Bhopal, Nov 4: The World Bank will give Rs.250 crore assistance to Madhya Pradesh for improving higher education in the state, an official said Friday.

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New study loan scheme for tribal students

New Delhi, Nov 3: A new scheme for providing study loan to tribal students was launched by the union government Thursday.

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West Bengal cabinet takes pro-learning decisions

Kolkata, Nov 3: In conformity with the right to education act, the West Bengal cabinet Thursday approved a ‘no-detention policy’ for promoting all students up to Class 8 but said examinations will be held to evaluate a student’s progress.

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California varsity woos Indian students

New Delhi, Nov 3: The University of California – Irvine (UCI) has launched courses in engineering and biology in a bid to attract Indian students, a statement said Thursday.

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External review, more autonomy for IIMs mooted

New Delhi, Nov 2: The various Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) will have an external review every three years, it was decided Wednesday.

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Qatar offers a half-million dollar ‘education Nobel’ to Bangladesh

Doha (Qatar), Nov 2: Bangladesh’s BRAC, one of the world’s largest NGOs, has been awarded a prestigious new award, the WISE Prize for Education.

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Indian innovation in education gets noticed in Qatar

Doha, Nov 2: Two unusual and innovative educational projects from India are among a list of ’16 pioneers around the world’ selected by a new book on the subject just released here.

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