Class X Social Science textbook explains Governor’s powers, responsibilities

Class X Social Science textbook explains Governor’s powers, responsibilities

Amid the long-standing friction between the State government and the Governor, the powers and responsibilities of Governors have been included in the Class X Social Science textbook for students in State schools. The General Education department has explained the Governor’s role in the chapter ‘Democracy: An Indian Experience’ in Part II of the Social Science … Read more

National Medical Council issues guidelines on professional responsibilities of students, teachers

National Medical Council issues guidelines on professional responsibilities of students, teachers

The guidelines for teachers state that education is a moral enterprise and teachers should ensure that students are competent, caring and empathetic and ethical in their practice. File | Photo Credit: M. Periasamy The Indian regulatory body for medical education and medical professionals, the National Medical Council, has for the first time issued a set of … Read more

I have conveyed my desire to step down from political responsibilities: Maharashtra Governor Koshyari

I have conveyed my desire to step down from political responsibilities: Maharashtra Governor Koshyari

Bhagat Singh Koshyari. | Photo Credit: Vivek Bendre Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari said he has conveyed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi his desire to step down from political responsibilities during the latter’s recent visit to Mumbai. In a statement issued by the Raj Bhavan, Governor Koshyari has expressed his desire to spend the rest … Read more