TEACHERS RECRUITMENT
Who is Sanjeev Mukhiya, the mastermind behind the NEET-UG paper leak case
The NEET-UG paper leak scandal has sparked nationwide protests. Investigations identify Sanjeev Mukhiya from Bihar as the alleged mastermind behind the leak. Mukhiya, with a history of exam fraud, is linked to a network spanning multiple states. Authorities are intensifying their search as Mukhiya reportedly fled to Nepal. The controversy has prompted demands for a thorough probe, especially from opposition leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav.
Exams being rigged under BJP rule: Akhilesh Yadav
Akhilesh Yadav criticizes the Central government for canceling the UGC-NET exam, citing concerns about the 'paper mafia' rigging exams under BJP rule. The Education Ministry canceled the UGC-NET conducted by the National Testing Agency, leading to a CBI investigation.
Amid protests, Gujarat govt decides to recruit 7,500 teachers
Gujarat government to recruit 7,500 TAT-cleared teachers in secondary and higher secondary schools to fill vacancies in 3 months following protests.
Teacher recruitment, skills census, hiking welfare pensions among Andhra CM's first decisions
Among the first decisions taken by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu after assuming office were recruiting 16,347 government teachers, increasing welfare pensions to Rs 4,000 per month, and conducting a skills census. He also revoked the Land Titling Act and revived 'Anna Canteens,' which provide subsidized meals. Naidu signed these five files immediately after taking office at the secretariat, following his swearing-in ceremony at Kesarapalle. He received a warm welcome from Amaravati farmers and supporters en route to the secretariat and interacted with school children and common people before holding a meeting with senior officials.
Andhra Pradesh govt issues order to begin teachers recruitment drive for over 16,000 vacancies
The Andhra Pradesh government has initiated the recruitment of 16,347 government teachers by issuing an order and aims to complete the process by the end of 2024. Chief Secretary Neerabh Kumar Prasad directed the school education commissioner to conduct the Mega DSC (District Selection Committee) - 2024 and fill the teacher posts by December 31, 2024.
West Bengal teachers' recruitment 'scam': TMC MLA withdraws plea from SC
Manik Bhattacharya withdrew his bail plea related to teacher recruitment irregularities in Supreme Court. Justices allowed a fresh plea for High Court with additional documents. He was arrested by Enforcement Directorate on October 11, 2022.
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'Very happy' Mamata Banerjee welcomes Supreme Court order staying Calcutta High Court verdict on school jobs scam
Mamata Banerjee welcomes SC order staying Calcutta HC verdict, while Abhishek Banerjee praises truth triumph. SC defuses BJP 'EXPLOSIVE', TMC vows to stand with people against corruption claims in school recruitment.
West Bengal SSC recruitment scam: SC pauses Calcutta High Court order cancelling 24,000 jobs, allows CBI to continue its investigation
The Supreme Court issued an interim stay on the Calcutta High Court's decision to nullify the entire panel of 2016 SSC teachers' recruitment, which affected the appointments of 24,000 teachers and staff. The court directed the CBI to continue its investigation into the West Bengal teacher recruitment scam without taking coercive actions against officials or candidates. Describing the alleged scam as a "systemic fraud," the court emphasized the importance of maintaining digitized records for the appointment of 25,753 teachers and staff.
West Bengal teacher recruitment scam case: School job losers seek justice, clash with police
The protesting job losers also tried to break down the barricades set up by the police. The Calcutta High Court recently cancelled the recruitment process of the State Level Selection Test 2016 in government-sponsored and -aided schools rendering around 26,000 people jobless.
Bengal BJP to create separate legal cell to provide help to genuine teachers who lost jobs: PM Modi
"The corruption that the TMC has done in Bengal in school recruitment is shameful. Due to this scam, several genuine candidates have suffered. I have asked the Bengal BJP unit on behalf of the party to create a separate legal cell and social media platform to provide help to the genuine candidates and teachers," Modi said.
TMC was aware of school jobs scam before 2021 assembly polls: Kunal Ghosh
After his removal from the post of the TMC's West Bengal general secretary, Kunal Ghosh claimed that the party was aware of the school recruitment scam even before the 2021 assembly polls. The damaging statement from Ghosh, considered close to TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, came amidst the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, as the SSC scam has escalated into a significant issue in the polls.
West Bengal SSC recruitment case: SC stays CBI probe; sets May 6 to hear state govt's plea
The Indian Supreme Court has halted the Central Bureau of Investigation's (CBI) investigation into the recruitment of School Service Commission (SSC) teachers and set May 6 as the date for further hearing of the West Bengal Government's plea against the Calcutta High Court decision that declared the entire panel of 2016 SSC teachers' recruitment null and void and cancelled appointments of 24,000 teachers and non-teaching staff.
Bengal govt to pay April salary to 25,753 teachers, non-teaching staff who lost jobs after HC order
The West Bengal government will pay salaries to 25,753 teachers and non-teaching staff in state-sponsored schools in April after appointments were cancelled by a Calcutta High Court order. The state government is also considering paying salaries until the Supreme Court's verdict. The court declared the selection process "null and void" and ordered those appointed outside vacancies and those who submitted blank OMR sheets to return their remunerations and benefits.
School recruitment scams: CBI grills former Bengal education minister Partha Chatterjee's aide
Partha Chatterjee's close aide Santu Ganguly, who was allegedly working as an "agent" to recruit people, was summoned by the agency to provide insights into the scams, official added.
Calcutta HC asks ED, CBI to file progress reports on primary school jobs case
The Calcutta High Court has directed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the CBI to submit updated reports on their investigation into a purported primary school jobs scam in West Bengal. The investigation focuses on the recruitment of primary teachers who passed a Teachers' Eligibility Test in 2014.
West Bengal SSC recruitment scam: State govt moves Supreme Court against HC decision that declared 24,000 jobs null & void
The West Bengal Government has appealed to the Supreme Court against the Calcutta High Court's decision to nullify the selection process of the State Level Selection Test-2016 (SLST), resulting in the cancellation of approximately 24,000 jobs. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced the decision to challenge the verdict, citing its impact on 1.5-2 lakh families.
West Bengal SSC recruitment scam: HC declares 24,000 jobs null and void, orders fresh recruitment
The Calcutta High Court declared the selection process of State Level Selection Test-2016 (SLST) in West Bengal government-sponsored and aided schools null and void, resulting in the cancellation of approximately 24,000 jobs. A division bench directed the CBI to conduct further investigation into the appointment process and submit a report within three months.
Bengal school jobs verdict: Ex-HC judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay calls for Mamata Banerjee's resignation
Former Calcutta High Court judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay praised the court's decision to cancel appointments made through the State Level Selection Test-2016 (SLST) in West Bengal government-sponsored and aided schools, calling it an "appropriate judgment." Gangopadhyay demanded the "immediate resignation" of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, alleging involvement of "the entire group of fraudsters in the state administration" in the scam.
Bihar: Five more held in teacher recruitment exam 'paper leak' case
According to a statement issued by the Economic Offences Unit (EOU) late on Saturday, "All five accused are part of a gang... have been arrested in Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh). Transit remand has been obtained for bringing them back to Patna."
Bihar cancels teachers recruitment exam following 'question paper leak'
According to sources in the Commission, the decision to cancel TRE-3 was taken after analysing the report submitted by the Economic Offences Unit (EOU) of the Bihar Police, which probed the allegations of question paper leak.
Question paper leak of teacher recruitment exam proof of 'mafia raj' in Bihar: Tejashwi Yadav
The Bihar Police have already detained around 300 aspirants in Jharkhand's Hazaribagh district in connection with the alleged question paper leak of the Teacher Recruitment Exam (TRE)-3 of the Bihar Public Service Commission.
Andhra Pradesh govt releases notification to recruit 6,100 teachers
"All the teacher vacancies expected to come up by next April will be filled through this DSC. Further, under a zero vacancy policy, all the vacancies cropping up in a given year will be filled in that same year," Satyanarayana said at a press conference.
West Bengal teachers recruitment scam: SC notice to ED on TMC MLA's plea
The Supreme Court has requested a response from the Enforcement Directorate on a plea filed by jailed TMC MLA Manik Bhattacharya seeking bail in connection with alleged irregularities in the teachers' recruitment scam' case. The bench of Justices Bela M Trivedi and SC Sharma issued notice to the ED, seeking its reply on the appeal filed by Bhattacharya challenging the November 16 Calcutta High Court order rejecting his bail application.
TN TRB Recruitment 2023: Notification out for Graduate Teaching posts
The Teacher Recruitment Board of Tamil Nadu is recruiting Graduate Teachers/Block Resource Teacher Educators (BRTE) for various departments. Registration begins on November 1 and ends on November 30, with the examination scheduled for January 7, 2024. General category candidates must pay an examination fee of Rs. 600, while SC, SCA, ST, and differently-abled candidates pay Rs. 300.
CBI searches multiple locations in Kolkata in teacher recruitment irregularities
The central agency is investigating the alleged irregularities in the appointments of assistant teachers in government primary schools, the officer said.
Odisha Junior Teachers Recruitment 2023: OSEPA invites applications for 20,000 posts. Eligibility, process & other details
The Odisha School Education Programme Authority (OSEPA) has announced the recruitment of 20,000 junior teacher positions in primary and upper primary schools. Candidates can apply online without any examination fee, and selection will be based on a computer-based test, as well as marks secured in higher secondary and equivalent exams.
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