unethical circular

Principal chief conservator of forests (PCCF) and chief wildlife warden R Sobha has issued orders to forest staff, sarpanches and panchayat officers stating that “culling is not trophy hunting”.

Presidium School has issued a circular to parents asking them to pay the due quarterly fees by July 22, failing which it would stop transportation and strike off their children’s names from the rolls.

The action comes in the wake of TOI report which was published two month back that revealed how departments of the varsity are flouting UGC guidelines for treatment of animals.

A Public Interest Litigation has been filed in the Delhi High Court against the delayed completion of a school building, which is affecting the education and health of 8,000 students in Delhi. The plea alleges that while crores of rupees have been spent on construction, the required funds to make the building functional have not been allocated. The plea also argues that the inadequate number of classrooms and sitting facilities provided by the Delhi Government violates the students' fundamental right to education.

The stage is being set for common medical counselling for admissions. This year, medical counselling for state and all-India quota is likely to take place simultaneously, thus preventing any blocking of seats or spots going unfilled towards the end of the admission process. At the same time, private colleges have been asked to share the count of seats available for candidates across the country.

A circular from an upmarket CBSE/ICSE school stating that parents can pay fees of students in advance till class 10 has triggered a debate among stakeholders. However, the school has said the option saves parents from the annual fee hike.

Gadchiroli police, with C-60 commandos as escorts, are keeping a watch on those copying or abetting it in HSC exams in remote Naxal strongholds. SP Neelotpal said, “A government circular has directed police unit commanders to act strict against copying racketeers. I have always acted tough against copying since my early days in the department.”

The government submission in the apex court was in response to a petition filed by the Federation of Medical and Sales Representatives Associations of India (FMRAI).

The high court on Thursday ordered issuance of notice to the Centre (finance ministry) in response to a PIL filed by the Karnataka Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Association and a couple of pharma companies.

The high court on Thursday ordered issuance of notice to the Centre (finance ministry) in response to a PIL filed by the Karnataka Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Association and a couple of pharma companies.

A lookout circular has been issued against an assistant professor of Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), who allegedly impersonated LG VK Saxena and called the varsity’s vice-chancellor asking him to appoint a specific candidate in the English department.

Looking to shop for fabrics or apparel? You may have to shell out a bit more for your clothing now. As cotton price touched a record high of Rs 88,000 per candy and dyes and intermediate prices also surged by 30%, textile processors have increased processing charges.