Kolkata: Govt Order on Teacher Travel Sparks Controversy

A new order from West Bengal's higher education department requires government college teachers to get prior approval before attending national or international conferences, drawing protests from educators who fear academic disruption.

Bihar Overhauls Assistant Professor Hiring with New Rules

Bihar is set to implement significant changes in assistant professor recruitment, introducing a mandatory state-level written test for all candidates, lowering the maximum age limit to 45, and requiring 50% qualifying marks. The draft statute is under rev

Bihar to Upgrade 54 Colleges as Centers of Excellence

The Bihar government has announced plans to upgrade 54 higher education institutions into centers of excellence under the 'Saat Nishchay-3' programme, aiming to boost academic standards and provide employment-oriented education across the state.

Disabled Youth from Coimbatore Clears UPSC, Gets Rank 942

Abdullah Afridh, a 25-year-old with locomotor disability from Coimbatore, cleared the UPSC civil services exam 2025 with an all-India rank of 942. He prepared at a free coaching centre in Chennai after completing his postgraduation in economics.

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