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Its intent is to destroy the identity of Puducherry, says Congress leader
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Rallying call: Senior Congress leader Veerappa Moily addressing party functionaries at the party office in Puducherry on Sunday.
Its intent is to destroy the identity of Puducherry, says Congress leader
Senior Congress leader and AICC observer Veerappa Moily has called upon the rank and file of the party to remain vigilant and ensure that the BJP does not grow in Puducherry as it could destroy the very identity of the Union Territory.
Addressing a Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) meeting here on Sunday, he said the Puducherry government had not only been confronting the COVID-19 pandemic but also Lt. Governor Kiran Bedi. “We should all stand in solidarity with Chief Minister V. Narayanasamy because the intention of the BJP is to destroy the separate identity of Puducherry,” he said.
Increasing number of students putting pressure on existing facilities
The National Institute of Technology-Calicut (NITC) is seeking budget provisions for beefing up its infrastructure in the wake of the increasing number of students over the past few years.
After the implementation of the scheme under the Higher Education Financing Agency (HEFA), the plan fund allocation for the institute has declined since 2017. (The HEFA is a joint venture of the Ministry of Education (MoE) and Canara Bank for financing creation of capital assets in premier educations such as IITs, IIITs, NITs, IISC and AIIMS).
However, the institutes have to repay the principal amount of the loans secured via the HEFA while the MoE repays the interests. The system has been aimed at converting the institutes into top ranking institutions through improvement in their academic and infrastructure quality at the global level.
New technologies for stationary solar energy hold great promise for greater efficiency
News Highlights: New technologies for stationary solar energy hold great promise for greater efficiency
LAS CRUCES – A team of engineering researchers at New Mexico State University is advancing in the development of technologies that make fresh water production more efficient and cost-effective through the use of solar-powered stills. Their work could provide a viable solution for regions of the world with water shortages.
It is estimated that by 2050, more than 52% of the world’s population would live in water-stressed areas, and many of these areas are arid or semi-arid and have an abundance of solar energy. Solar powered stills are well suited to these regions or other places where there are no sustainable and affordable clean water options. Simple solar stills are used in many small scale desalination and distillation plants and have limited use in modern agricultural, industrial and
Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira charges reduced fees Financial woes prompt RKM college to offer partial waiver
Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira in Belur has been charging reduced hostel and college fees since November because of the financial constraints students are facing amid the pandemic.
The extent of reduction varies from 30 to 40 per cent on an average for undergraduate and postgraduate students. The partial waiver is likely to continue till in-person classes resume.
A comparison with the fee structure in effect till October reveals that the monthly college fee for the third-year English (honours) students has been reduced from Rs 700 to Rs 500. The fee for the second-year students has been brought down from Rs 900 to Rs 600.