ANNAPURNA DEVI

Sandeshkhali violence: Will take permission from court to visit, says BJP delegation after meeting WB Governor

BJP team blocked from Sandeshkhali entry amid committee summons

A day after Lok Sabha privileges committee summoned Chief Secretary BP Gopalika, DGP Rajeev Kumar and other officials, a six-member BJP's Fact-Finding team, comprising two Union Ministers and four MPs, were stopped at Rampur, on their way to Sandeshkhali on Friday. The Committee urged the police to allow them but the area was barricaded and cordoned off.

Opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari detained on his way to Sandeshkhali

In West Bengal, BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari and four legislators were detained by police while en route to Sandeshkhali. Adhikari alleged police assault during a sit-in protest and vowed legal action. Section 144 was reimposed in Sandeshkhali due to BJP agitation over alleged sexual harassment incidents.

BJP delegation to visit violence-hit Sandeshkhali in West Bengal

BJP committee to visit Sandeshkhali over sexual assault allegations by TMC supporters. Accused include Trinamool Congress strongman Shajahan Sheikh. Mob attacks Enforcement Directorate officials probing corruption case. Collapse of law and order in West Bengal claimed by BJP. TMC denies allegations, takes measures.

BJP forms 6-member panel to inquire Sandeshkhali sexual harassment incidents

BJP committee, led by Union Minister Annapurna Devi, investigates sexual harassment and violence against women in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal. CM Mamata Banerjee and TMC leader Shajahan Sheikh accused. Criticism of West Bengal Police. TMC Spokesperson Sashi Panja responds.

Parliament: Six bills, including personal data protection bill listed in Rajya Sabha today

Parliament is expected to face a logjam on Wednesday between Treasury and the Opposition as the government attempts to seek consideration and passage of the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023, in the Rajya Sabha. The introduction of the bill last week was vehemently opposed by the Opposition. The focus is to protect internet users from online harm and create a safe and trusted digital ecosystem as India is a digital economy powerhouse today.

No proposal to revive MP quota for admissions in Kendriya Vidyalayas: Education Ministry

The Union Ministry of Education on Monday ruled out any proposal to revive the quota for Members of Parliament for admission in Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) across the country. Union Minister of State for Education Annapurna Devi said this in response to a written question in the Rajya Sabha.

Got guidance and blessings: PM Modi meets veteran BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with veteran BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi for guidance and blessings. Earlier, the Prime Minister inaugurated an educational convention, which coincided with the third anniversary of the National Education Policy 2020. He highlighted the importance of education and its ability to change the destiny of the country. The convention involved children displaying their projects, and the Prime Minister interacted with them. \

Over Rs 28 cr spent on 5 editions of PM's Pariksha Pe Charcha: Education Ministry

The numbers have been shared by the Union Minister of State for Education, Annapurna Devi, in her written response to a question in Lok Sabha.

Over 12K teaching posts vacant in Kendriya Vidyalayas, 3K in Navodaya schools: Edu Ministry

Over 12,000 teaching positions are vacant in Kendriya Vidyalayas across the country while over 9,000 teachers have been engaged on contractual basis, according to the education ministry. "There are 12,044 teaching posts and 1,332 non-teaching posts lying vacant in Kendriya Vidyalayas across the country.

Rationalisation of textbooks done for speedy recovery, compensating time loss due to Covid: MoE

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) had last month removed portions about the 2002 Gujarat riots, Emergency, Cold War, Naxalite movement and Mughal courts from its Class 12 textbooks, among other subjects, as part of its "syllabus rationalisation" exercise.

India's 95 per cent villages have schools within 5 km, govt tells Lok Sabha

Union Minister of State for Education Annapurna Devi said a number of initiatives have been taken by the central government to improve the standard of school education, including the 'Samagra Shiksha' scheme which has been aligned to the recommendations of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

Yogi Adityanath installs retrieved 18th-century Maa Annapurna idol at Varanasi's Kashi Vishwanath Temple

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday installed a rare idol of Maa Annapurna Devi at Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi.

Idol of Goddess Annapurna retrieved from Canada, handed over to UP govt

India's education system has taken giant leap with introduction of NEP: Dharmendra Pradhan

In his first meeting as Education Minister, Pradhan said, "The Indian education system has taken a giant leap with the introduction of NEP, towards fostering an environment for creating a future-ready India. The policy has not only been welcomed in India but also foreign countries."

Ancient idol of Devi Annapurna stolen almost 100 years ago to be return India: PM Modi in Mann ki Baat

PM Modi's proposers: Whistleblower on baby food and Dom Raja

The four proposers for PM Modi were from diverse backgrounds: an agricultural scientist, a former principal of BHU’s Mahila Mahavidyalaya, an RSS worker and the chief cremator of Varanasi ghats.

Legendary Hindustani classical musician Annapurna Devi passes away at 91

She was a recipient of the Padma Bhushan award.

Chief Minister Hemant Soren is ahead in one seat, but many cabinet colleagues trailing

Water Resources minister Annapurna Devi of RJD is trailing in her Koderma seat by over 6,000 votes. Neera Yadav, the BJP candidate is leading there.

Lalu Prasad Yadav violates jail manual, faces threat: Police

Lalu Prasad, sentenced to five years in jail in a fodder scam case, faces security threats as he leads a life of comfort as a prisoner, Jharkhand Police has said.

Lalu Prasad Yadav will bounce back: RJD leaders

RJD leaders, who continue to call on party supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav in jail following his conviction in a fodder scam case, have claimed that their leader would "bounce back".

Hemant Soren inducts three more ministers; completes expansion exercise

The Hemant Soren led UPA government in Jharkhand was expanded today with the induction of three more ministers.