UGC Drafts Mental Health Policy for Colleges
UGC panel proposes counsellor ratios, dedicated mental health centres, and crisis management mechanisms for higher education institutions to address student well-being.
UGC panel proposes counsellor ratios, dedicated mental health centres, and crisis management mechanisms for higher education institutions to address student well-being.
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Gujarat government plans a new bill to regulate coaching centres, focusing on student safety and mental health. Penalties for non-compliance include registration cancellation.
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Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini laid the foundation for two new health centres in Kharkhoda and announced a Rs 5 crore grant for local development. The move aims to boost healthcare infrastructure in the region.
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Noida administration mandates counselling, CCTV, and stress reduction measures in all coaching centres to combat student mental strain. Institutions have 15 days to comply.
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Asus officially denies plans to build its own DRAM fabs as memory prices quadruple. Learn how the AI-driven shortage impacts PC costs and supply.
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Gumla district launches a 15-day campaign to revamp 495 Anganwadi centres, focusing on child hygiene, safety, and smart learning. Officers ensure cleanliness and personal upkeep for toddlers.
Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announces EPFO reforms: offices to be redeveloped as single-window centres, enabling service access from any regional office. Read more.
The Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB) will conduct assistant professor exams in Trichy on December 27. Over 2,600 candidates will appear across 10 centres. Check crucial timings and rules.
Rajasthan's Social Justice Minister announces 10 new drug de-addiction centres and a pension increase. Read about the state's latest welfare initiatives.
Odisha's Deputy CM Pravati Parida virtually inaugurated 491 new Anganwadi centres, a key step in the state's mission to empower women and children. Discover the government's vision for a robust early childhood ecosystem.
Gwalior police crack down on two fake call centres that cheated 1,500 victims of Rs 1.5 crore using fake matrimonial profiles. Read the full investigation details.
Odisha's skill development department launches a scheme to upgrade 25 state-run ITIs into Centres of Excellence with high-tech labs and new-age trades like AI & robotics by 2026-27.
Patna GRP launches a master plan with a new police station and five crime control centres to ensure rapid response and curb crimes on trains. Learn how this initiative tackles jurisdictional challenges.
India's AI data centre surge demands 24/7 low-carbon power, challenging its coal-dependent grid. Can nuclear energy and policy reforms bridge the gap? Read analysis.
Sify Technologies announces plans to double its investment in Uttar Pradesh over three years, bolstering Lucknow and Noida as AI hubs. Read about the state's digital transformation.
Punjab & Haryana High Court issues notice to Punjab government over petition challenging cancellation of 343 psychologist recruitments and new outsourcing plan. Next hearing on Jan 29, 2026.
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