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Government
1 May 2012

Health Minister addressed a letter to Andhra Pradesh CM over ANMs Schools, GNM college

The Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare wrote to the Chief Minister and Members of Parliament regarding the strengthening and upgradation of Nursing Schools and Colleges under a centrally sponsored scheme.
University
August 2014

Doordarshan hosted ABU-ROBOCON 2014 International Contest at Pune

The international robotics contest was held in Pune from 22nd to 26th August 2014, bringing together engineering students from across the Asia-Pacific region.
University
2012

Sharda University signed an MOU with a German University

The agreement aimed to foster academic exchange and collaborative research between the two institutions.
University
2012

Amity University signed an MoU with Colorado State University, United States

The partnership focused on joint academic programmes and student-faculty exchange opportunities between India and the US.
University
2012

XLRI launched part-time PGDM for Working Professionals & Entrepreneurs

XLRI introduced a part-time Post-Graduate Diploma in Management in May 2012, designed for working professionals and entrepreneurs seeking flexible study options.
Campus
2014

Sri Sri University hosted its maiden cultural fest ORION 14

The university's first cultural festival brought together students for a celebration of arts, music, and performance.
Campus
2012

Galgotia's Annual fest 'G-Quasar 2012' featured singers MIKA, Honey Singh, and RDB

The annual cultural festival drew large crowds with performances by popular music artists.
Campus
2011

4th Manav Rachna Corporate Cricket tournament concluded

The corporate cricket tournament wrapped up in 2011, with teams from various organisations competing.
Technology
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Manav Rachna International University became India's first university to deploy Touchstone Application

The university adopted the Touchstone Application, marking a first among Indian higher education institutions.
Outreach
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Lovely Professional University organized a Para-Medical Diagnostic Camp

The camp provided diagnostic services and health awareness to the local community.
Academic
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AIPS organized an academic event on Parent Child Communicative Behaviour

The event explored communication patterns between parents and children from a psychological and educational perspective.
Academic
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Amity Institute of Microbial Technology organized its Foundation Day

The institute celebrated its foundation day with academic sessions and guest lectures.
Partnership
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NETWORK 18 signed an MoU with St Stephen's College to promote inclusivity in education

The memorandum of understanding aimed to expand access and inclusivity in higher education.
Policy
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Piyush Goyal: Government committed to strengthening domestic manufacturing in the solar sector

The minister reaffirmed the government's focus on boosting domestic solar manufacturing capacity.
International
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Aptech brought contemporary, world-class education to the youth of Myanmar

Aptech expanded its educational offerings to Myanmar, delivering contemporary training programmes to local youth.
Collaboration
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IGNOU and WWF jointly offered a PG Diploma in Environmental Law

The joint programme combined IGNOU's distance-learning expertise with WWF's environmental conservation knowledge.
Publication
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British Council launched a global publication in London and Delhi

The publication was launched simultaneously in both cities, focusing on international education trends.