Indiscriminate Arrests Show That the State Is Scared: Nodeep Kaur
Speaking at a press conference after her release on bail, the labour activist said that anyone who raises their voice is being labelled and booked under stringent laws.
Nodeep Kaur speaking at the press conference. Photo: Ismar Ara/The Wire
Rights01/Mar/2021
New Delhi: Labour activist Nodeep Kaur, who was recently released on bail, said that state repression was on the rise, saying anyone who raises their voice is “called names and labelled” and will be booked under stringent laws.
She was speaking at a press conference organised on Monday by 37 groups to discuss “repression by state forces” and to demand the release of Shiv Kumar, president of Mazdoor Adhikar Sangathan and other âpolitical prisoners”, including those arrested post the riots in Delhi.
Delhi University to create five seats to be offered through discretion Academics warn of arbitrary allocation and sycophancy
Delhi University (DU) has decided to create five seats in each of its colleges from next year that will be offered through the discretionary power of the authorities.
Academics fear that such a move would promote arbitrary allocation and sycophancy. No other central university or central educational institution has a discretionary quota.
In a notice on Monday, DU stated that the “College University Seats” would be available in undergraduate courses over and above the existing seats. The university authorities will suggest the names of two students for admission through the discretionary quota while the college principal will be able to nominate three.
Delhi University Considering Introduction Of 4-Year UG Courses Under New NEP
The Delhi University (DU) is considering the introduction of four-year undergraduate courses as part of the implementation of the new National Education Policy (NEP), a move being opposed by teachers’ associations.
Education | Press Trust of India | Updated: Dec 18, 2020 8:47 am IST | Source: PTI
RELATED NEWS
New Delhi:
The Delhi University (DU) is considering the introduction of four-year undergraduate courses as part of the implementation of the new National Education Policy (NEP), a move being opposed by teachers’ associations. The varsity had in September formed a committee to formulate the guidelines for the implementation of the NEP, which was announced in June.
Workers Revolutionary Party
Farmers of Panipat district, Haryana, after successfully opening the gates of Panipat toll plaza, one of many motorway tolls throughout the country opened by farmers
SUPPORT has been pouring in for protesting farmers, who are camping on the Indian national capital’s borders demanding repeal of three new farm laws.
On Monday, trade unions and civil society groups held a solidarity march in Delhi’s ITO area, pledging solidarity with the agitating farmers.
The march was attended by members of key central unions, including the Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC), All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC), Hind Mazdoor Sabha (HMS), Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU), All India United Trade Union Centre (AITUC) among others.
NEP implementation draws widespread criticism from DU teachers
Updated:
Updated:
December 18, 2020 00:34 IST
DUTA says policy brought in without deliberation with stakeholders; association will meet to discuss norms next week
Share Article
AAA
DUTA says policy brought in without deliberation with stakeholders; association will meet to discuss norms next week
The Delhi University Teachers’ Association said it was extremely unfortunate that the National Education Policy- 2020 was being implemented by the Delhi University without proper consultation. DUTA president Rajib Ray on Thursday said that the association would be meeting next week to discuss the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP).
“Teachers and students across the country have opposed NEP as the thrust remains on commercialisation of the education sector. It is extremely unfortunate that instead of focusing on how best to reach out to students during pandemic, policies like the NEP are being bulld