Kochi: Padma Shri Fr Thomas V Kunnunkal S J, 99, a pioneering figure in the country’s education system, passed away in Delhi, media reports said.A Jesuit priest and eminent educationist, Fr Kunnunkal is widely regarded as a towering personalityin the country’s educational sector.He was conferred on Padma Shri in 1974.In 2006, he was selected as …
Kochi: Ground is set for the Supreme Court deciding the new Vice Chancellors of two universities in Kerala where Kerala government and Governor divided on the issue, media reports said.The decision came in the purview of the Apex Court after Kerala government and Governor failed to meet the deadline of December 9 to find out …
Kochi: Muslim Education Society (MES) chief Dr Fazal Gafoor was taken into custody by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a money Laundering case, media reports said.The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) had earlier sent notices to Dr Gafoor who did respond to the notices based on a complaint of acTirur native in connection with investment …
Kochi: Left front government in Kerala has joined centre’s PM SHRI scheme to secure an estimated ₹1,446 crore for the modernisation of government schools.Ignoring opposition from its long time ally CPI, K Vasuki, General Education Secretary, finalised modalities in New Delhi.CPI has condemned the move of the government without taking the allies into confidence.The CPI’s …
Kochi: The Latin Catholic Church managed St Rita’s Public School in Palluruthy reopened on Wednesday break following a controversy over a Muslim child insisting to wear a head scarf against the school rules, media reports said.The matter got murkier as the student called her father Aziz who rushed with his supporters who crowded in the …
Kochi: Twenty four persons including 22 school students were injured when a school van turned over while climbing a hill near Thiruvananthapuram today, media reports said.The incident occurred at Nilamel Veykalnear the border of Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram.The students were from Believers Church Vidya Jyothi English School in Kilimanoor. The accident was reported at Maramkuzhy in …
Kochi: The revised results of the Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical (KEAM) entrance exam were released after Kerala High Court rejected the state government plea today, media reports said.The High Court upheld the single bench order cancelling the previous rank list.The state government has decided not to challenge the verdict in the Supreme Court to save …
Kochi: The Kerala High Court on Wednesday cancelled the results of the Kerala Engineering, Architecture and Medical (KEAM) entrance examination results on a petition challenging the amendments introduced by the state government. The court gave the ruling while considering the petition of a student challenging the changes in the standardisation formula brought in by the …
Kochi: Kerala High Court rejected Kerala University Registrar Dr K S Anil Kumar plea challenging his suspension by the Vice Chancellor for allegedly dishonouring the Governor, media reports said.Refusing to stay the suspension of Anil Kumar, the court sent notices to the University and Kerala Police seeking detailed responses on the matter.The court will further …
