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Massive Protest by Computer Teachers Against AAP Government’s Unfulfilled Promises at State President Aman Arora’s Residence

• Burning of “False Promises” Effigy Marks Protest Against Government • Computer Teachers Stage Hunger Strike for Merger into Education Department, CSR, DA, and Sixth Pay Commission Benefits • Unique Protest: Pile of Brooms Thrown in Front of Party Leader’s House Sunam, January 11: Thousands of computer teachers, who have been serving in government schools across the state for the past 20 years, staged a … Continue reading Massive Protest by Computer Teachers Against AAP Government’s Unfulfilled Promises at State President Aman Arora’s Residence

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Punjab Computer Teachers Union Discusses Key Issues in Meeting with Finance Minister and Officials

Chandigarh, January 7, 2025 On January 7, 2025, an important meeting of the Computer Teachers Union Punjab was held under the leadership of State President S. Gurwinder Singh Tarn Taran at the Punjab Secretariat, Chandigarh. The meeting was attended by Punjab Finance Minister S. Harpal Singh Cheema, the Chief Secretary, Finance Secretary, Education Secretary, and other senior officials from various departments. The agenda of the … Continue reading Punjab Computer Teachers Union Discusses Key Issues in Meeting with Finance Minister and Officials

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Union Health Secretary Reviews Respiratory Illness Preparedness Amid HMPV Concerns

Union Health Secretary Ms. Punya Salila Srivastava held a virtual meeting with representatives from States and Union Territories to assess the current situation of respiratory illnesses in India, including the status of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases. The meeting followed reports of an HMPV surge in China and aimed to ensure robust public health measures for effective management. Participants included senior officials like Dr. Rajiv Bahl, … Continue reading Union Health Secretary Reviews Respiratory Illness Preparedness Amid HMPV Concerns

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Shri Dharmendra Pradhan Unveils Draft UGC Regulations, 2025, and Inaugurates ‘Pushpagiri’ Auditorium

Union Education Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan today launched the draft UGC (Minimum Qualifications for Appointment & Promotion of Teachers and Academic Staff in Universities and Colleges and Measures for the Maintenance of Standards in Higher Education) Regulations, 2025, during a significant event in New Delhi. The Minister also inaugurated ‘Pushpagiri,’ a state-of-the-art auditorium built by the University Grants Commission (UGC). Prominent attendees included Shri Sunil … Continue reading Shri Dharmendra Pradhan Unveils Draft UGC Regulations, 2025, and Inaugurates ‘Pushpagiri’ Auditorium

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Protests by Computer Teachers Escalate as Demands Go Unheard; Significant Protest Planned on January 11 with 2,100 Brooms to Be Burned Outside Aman Arora’s Residence

Anandpur Sahib, January 5: Computer teachers from across Punjab, who have been on a hunger strike since September 1, 2024, in front of the Sangrur Deputy Commissioner’s office, intensified their protest today. Frustrated with the state government’s unresponsiveness, they staged a massive demonstration outside the residence of Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains in Gambhirpur. The teachers demanded the fulfillment of their long-pending demands. According to … Continue reading Protests by Computer Teachers Escalate as Demands Go Unheard; Significant Protest Planned on January 11 with 2,100 Brooms to Be Burned Outside Aman Arora’s Residence

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If the panel meeting is not given, Guest Faculty professors of government colleges will stage a protest on at Education Minister’s village Gambhirpur: Front leaders

Guest faculty assistant professors, who have been working in government colleges of Punjab for a long time, will stage a protest on under the leadership of United Front at Harjot Singh Bains’ village Gambhirpur, regarding their demands. The leaders of the Guest Faculty United Front have demanded a panel meeting from the Honorable Higher Education Minister by January 8. The front leaders said that in … Continue reading If the panel meeting is not given, Guest Faculty professors of government colleges will stage a protest on at Education Minister’s village Gambhirpur: Front leaders

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Police Action on Computer Teachers’ Hunger Strike Sparks Outrage

Patiala: Tensions escalated in Punjab as police forcibly removed computer teacher Jony Singla from his fast-unto-death protest late last night, admitting him to Rajindra Hospital due to deteriorating health. The move has drawn sharp criticism, with protesters questioning the democratic principle: “How can someone be forcibly picked up from a peaceful protest?” The Computer Teachers Hunger Strike Struggle Committee vowed to continue their 120-day-long agitation, … Continue reading Police Action on Computer Teachers’ Hunger Strike Sparks Outrage

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MAKA Trophy 2024: Private Universities Dominate, Raising Questions About Punjab Government’s Support for State Universities

The prestigious Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy 2024 has been awarded to universities excelling in sports during the All India University Games. The results are as follows: 1. Chandigarh University – Overall Winner University 2. Lovely Professional University (Punjab) – 1st Runner-up University 3. Guru Nanak Dev University (Amritsar) – 2nd Runner-up University Key Concerns The dominance of private universities in the 2024 MAKA … Continue reading MAKA Trophy 2024: Private Universities Dominate, Raising Questions About Punjab Government’s Support for State Universities

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Deputy Commissioner Sangrur Addressed Regarding Health Concerns of Hunger Striking Teacher

Sangrur, Punjab: The Computer Teachers’ Union has submitted a formal appeal to the Deputy Commissioner of Sangrur regarding the deteriorating health condition of Jony Singla, a computer teacher who has been on a hunger strike for the past 10 days. According to the union’s statement, Mr. Singla is protesting to demand justice for his rightful claims. Over the last few days, his health has significantly … Continue reading Deputy Commissioner Sangrur Addressed Regarding Health Concerns of Hunger Striking Teacher

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‘One Nation One Subscription’ Launches: Free Access to Global Research for Students

New Delhi: Starting January 1, 2025, 18 million students from over 6,300 government-funded higher education institutions, including IITs, will gain free access to global academic journals under the government’s ‘One Nation One Subscription’ (ONOS) scheme. The initiative, approved in November 2024, provides access to at least 13,000 e-journals from 30 major publishers through a unified digital portal managed by the Department of Higher Education. Coordinated … Continue reading ‘One Nation One Subscription’ Launches: Free Access to Global Research for Students

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