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Government order on contract lecturers stokes controversy

The Higher Education department is contemplating a rollback of an order that permitted government and aided colleges to hire the services of retired professors up to the age of 70 years as contract lecturers.

The Hindu · Sep 16, 2023

Kerala State Higher Education Council reconstituted

KSHEC reconstituted; Rajan Gurukkal & Rajan Varughese continue as VC & MS. Executive body includes Digital U VC, ex-MGU VC, Director in-charge of Technical Education, UoK prof, St. Thomas College prof & K.K. Damodaran. Advisory body includes Leader of Opposition & Ministers for Health, Agriculture & Law.

The Hindu · Sep 15, 2023

Govt. directs universities to abolish pay protection system

Govt. issues ultimatum to universities to remove pay protection provision in statutes. Move necessitated by worsening financial crisis. UGC, AICTE regulations enable considering previous service for direct appointments, faculty promotion. 2021 order to cancel salary enhancements, recover benefits frozen due to opposition. Move likely to earn ire of teachers, attract…

The Hindu · Aug 23, 2023

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Chandrayaan-3 | Centre asks universities to organise special assemblies to watch Moon landing

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has also issued a similar directive asking the institutions to hold special assemblies and live stream moments of Chandrayaan-3.

The Hindu · Aug 23, 2023

Universities under no obligation to follow Common Syllabus: Governor

Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi advises Vice-Chancellors of State Universities that they are free to design syllabi and not obligated to follow Common Syllabus designed by TN State Council for Higher Education. Educationists concerned about erosion of academic freedom and quality of education. UGC clarifies universities/autonomous colleges to design syllabi…

The Hindu · Aug 21, 2023

Former Higher Education Minister Chandrashekar amendment to universities Act

B.K. Chandrashekar demands amendment to Karnataka State Universities Act to form standing committee for VC selection, removing powers of Chancellor. Committee to include directors of premier institutions like IIM, IISc, NLSIU. CM praised for withdrawing NEP, PM criticized for allowing foreign universities to set up branches in India. Professors should…

The Hindu · Aug 18, 2023

Kerala government initiates steps to introduce private universities, constituent colleges in State

Kerala govt initiates steps to introduce private universities & constituent colleges as recommended by Commission for Reforms in Higher Education. Growing opposition to deemed-to-be universities led to in-principle approval for private universities. 20 State-run institutions mooted for special status in 1st phase

The Hindu · Aug 10, 2023

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NSS to embark on massive clean-up drive

The Hindu · Aug 4, 2023

Will adhere to UGC norms and protect seniority while appointing Principals: Bindu

Higher Education Minister R. Bindu has said the government will adhere to the University Grants Commission (UGC) norms and protect seniority at the same time while making appointments to the vacant posts of Principals in government arts and science colleges

The Hindu · Aug 4, 2023

Appoint Principals from DPC selection list in two weeks, KAT directs Kerala government

The Hindu · Aug 3, 2023

Bindu accused of interference in college Principals’ appointment process

Kerala Higher Education Minister R. Bindu has courted controversy after a reply received under the Right to Information Act ‘exposed’ her involvement in stalling the appointments to 60-odd Principal posts lying vacant in arts and science colleges.

The Hindu · Jul 28, 2023

Uniform academic, exam calendar for all Kerala universities under consideration

Kerala Higher Education Minister R. Bindu has announced that 4-year degree courses will begin next academic year; existing batches to complete in three years; new syllabus to include constitutional values, social justice, environment and gender

The Hindu · Jul 22, 2023

Kairali Lifetime Achievement Prize presented to M. Leelavathi

Minister R. Bindu presented Kairali Lifetime Achievement Prize to writer-literary critic M. Leelavathi for her contributions to arts & humanities. Accompanied by Kerala State Higher Education Council member secretary Rajan Varughese, she received ₹2.5 lakh & citation at her residence in Thrikkakara, Ernakulam. Co-winners M.A. Oommen & A. Ajayaghosh were…

The Hindu · Jul 21, 2023

Centralised allotment process gets under way for engineering admissions

CEE begins centralised allotment process for 2023-24 engineering admissions in Kerala. Candidates can submit options for various courses on www.cee.kerala.gov.in. Higher Education Minister R. Bindu announces detailed notification soon. Provisional category list published for engineering admission process. Eligible candidates can submit online applications for category/community claims.

The Hindu · Jul 20, 2023

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The Hindu · Jul 9, 2023

Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Awards distributed

Art unites people in the contemporary world that is divided by hatred. Along with recognition of one’s achievement, awards also increase ones social responsibility, Higher Education Minister R. Bindu has said.

The Hindu · Jul 1, 2023

Curriculum revision focuses on student-centric learning

The State government aims at establishing a student-centric learning system in the higher education sector through curriculum revision, Higher Education Minister R. Bindu has said.

The Hindu · Jul 1, 2023

D. Karthikeyan named secretary of T.N.’s Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department

The Tamil Nadu government on Saturday transferred Higher Education Secretary D. Karthikeyan and posted him as Principal Secretary, Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department. He replaces Shiv Das Meena, who has assumed charge as Chief Secretary.

The Hindu · Jun 29, 2023

Universities set to launch preparatory steps for four-year degree courses

State universities are set to initiate preparatory steps for the full-scale implementation of four-year undergraduate programmes in affiliated colleges next academic year onwards.

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The Hindu · Jun 23, 2023

Association demands appointment of separate faculty for allied subjects in colleges in Tamil Nadu

Allied faculty not appointed in most colleges affiliated to Madras University

The Hindu · Jun 23, 2023

Yuva Morcha takes out march to Higher Education Minister R. Bindu’s office in Thrissur

Irish Mirror · Jun 21, 2023

Stephen Donnelly 'not concerned' about medical graduates 'going to live on Bondi Beach'

The Irish Mirror asked Mr Donnelly if he was concerned that the Irish State would be spending money training additional medical professionals that would end up moving abroad given the current recruitment and retention crisis

The Hindu · Jun 18, 2023

Autonomous colleges remain clueless about introduction of common syllabus

On June 19, arts and sciences colleges will reopen for second and third year students. Principals of aided autonomous colleges are clueless about the Higher Education department’s decision to introduce common syllabus

The Hindu · Jun 16, 2023

Kerala University announces list of four-year degree programmes

Kerala University has announced the list of undergraduate (UG) programmes that will be piloted in the four-year degree mode this academic year.

The Hindu · Jun 15, 2023

Engineering course fee increased by 10% for seats in private colleges

The fee for undergraduate engineering courses for the academic year of 2023-24 has been increased by 10%. The previous BJP government had signed the consensual agreement with the Private Engineering College Management Association in February, 2023 in this regard, Higher Education Minister M.C. Sudhakar said.

The Hindu · Jun 15, 2023

Kerala initiates steps for inter-university student transfers

Inter-university transfer could soon become a reality for higher education students in Kerala.

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