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Prof. Prabha Shankar Shukla, Vice Chancellor of NEHU, Elected as Executive Council Member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities, UK

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North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) proudly announced that its Vice Chancellor, Prof. Prabha Shankar Shukla, has been elected as an Executive Council member of the prestigious Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), UK. This significant achievement marks a milestone for NEHU and underscores its growing prominence on the global higher education stage.

Prof. Shukla expressed his deep honour and enthusiasm about the election. “Being elected as an executive council member of the ACU is a significant milestone, not just for me personally but also for NEHU. This role provides a unique platform to contribute to the advancement of higher education across Commonwealth countries, with a special focus on NEHU.”

The ACU, through its extensive network of member institutions, plays a crucial role in enhancing global higher education. Its main functions are to promote collaboration and knowledge exchange among member universities, encourage academic and research partnerships, and advocate for policies that support high-quality higher education. The ACU aims to improve the quality and accessibility of education by facilitating joint research projects, student and faculty exchanges, and sharing best practices. This collaborative approach ensures that member institutions benefit from global expertise and resources, contributing to a more interconnected and advanced higher education system that supports sustainable development and equitable access to education across the Commonwealth.

As a new member of the ACU Executive Council, Prof. Shukla outlined his primary goals. “My primary goals are to enhance international collaboration in higher education, promote R&D initiatives, and advocate for quality education. I aim to strengthen partnerships between member universities, particularly focusing on NEHU’s efforts for the internationalization of higher education as envisioned in NEP 2020. Additionally, I plan to integrate innovative technologies and best practices in education to address current challenges and drive growth.”

Prof. Shukla emphasized the benefits his election will bring to NEHU and other universities in the northeast region. “My election will significantly benefit NEHU, its affiliated colleges, and other universities in the northeast region by opening new avenues for international collaboration and exchange. It will enable NEHU to develop stronger partnerships with universities across the Commonwealth, enhance our research capabilities, and access global expertise. This role will allow us to share and adopt best practices in teaching, learning, and administration, driving innovation and increasing our global visibility.”

Prof. Shukla also aims to address significant challenges facing higher education institutions in the Commonwealth. “Key challenges include limited access to quality education, disparities in research funding, and the need for innovative teaching-learning methods. I aim to address these by promoting equitable access to educational resources, advocating for enhanced collaboration in research funding, and integrating technology-driven educational practices. Additionally, I believe in the importance of incorporating the Indian knowledge system and the indigenous knowledge systems of the northeast region into our educational frameworks. These rich, traditional sources of knowledge can provide a more holistic and culturally relevant education.”

He also highlighted the potential of indigenous and natural products of the northeast region in promoting entrepreneurship activities. “The indigenous and natural products of the northeast region offer immense potential for promoting entrepreneurship activities. In collaboration with ACU, we can encourage innovative business ventures using local resources and traditional knowledge, contributing to sustainable development. This support will help explore the unique strengths of the northeast region andpromote economic growth and entrepreneurial spirit.”

In his message to NEHU colleagues and students, Prof. Shukla expressed the significant opportunities this role brings. “Being elected to the ACU Executive Council is a significant opportunity for NEHU. It allows us to strengthen our global presence and build valuable international partnerships. This role will enable me to advocate for NEHU on a global stage. Through these global connections, we can enhance our academic and research capabilities, offer our students unique learning experiences, and attract top-tier faculty and researchers.”

Prof. Shukla called for the support and participation of NEHU’s stakeholders in these initiatives. “The support and participation of our faculties and students in these initiatives will be crucial. By working together, we can explore these opportunities to propel NEHU into the international spotlight, which can contribute to our growth and success on a global scale. Let’s embrace this chance to advance NEHU’s reputation and impact worldwide.”

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Jharkhand election: Congress releases manifesto, promises caste survey, 250 units of free electricity

The manifesto focused on seven promises including the 1932 Khatiyan-based domicile policy and implementation of Sarna religious code of the tribals. 

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Jharkhand election: Congress releases manifesto, promises caste survey, 250 units of free electricity

A day before the first phase of assembly election, the Congress released its manifesto for Jharkhand. The manifesto promised caste based survey, 250 units of free electricity every month and filling up of all vacant government posts within a year.

The Congress manifesto was unveiled by the party’s manifesto committee chairman Bandhu Tirkey. The manifesto focused on the seven promises including the 1932 Khatiyan-based domicile policy and implementation of Sarna religious code of the tribals. 

Bandhu Tirkey said that the manifesto promises free electricity up to 250 units to the poor as against 200 units at present. He added that they will fill up all vacant government posts in a year. He further mentioned that the manifesto was formulated keeping in mind the issues being faced by people in the state. He alleged that efforts were made to destabilize the state government.

He continued that there has been no lack of job opportunities, and that the state government has appointed more people than the previous governments. He affirmed that all the job appointments are in the pipeline, and all of these will be completed after the formation of this government again. He asserted that the Manifesto Committee held a Chaupal in every district and interacted with the public. 

Meanwhile, reacting to Congress releasing their manifesto during the silent period, K Ravi Kumar, Chief Election Officer of Jharkhand, said that no-election related matters can be done during the silent period.

He stated that according to the legal provisions, no election-related matters can occur during the silent period, a matter clearly stated in the law, and the Commission has also issued instructions regarding this.

The first phase of assembly election will be held on November 13 for 43 of the total 81 seats of the state. The second phase will be held on November 20. The counting of votes will be held on November 23.

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Jharkhand election: Amit Shah says people who looted money will be hanged upside down

He added that the money the parties have looted from the poor tribals, backward classes and youth of Jharkhand, every penny of it will be recovered from them and deposited in the treasury of Jharkhand.

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Jharkhand election: Amit Shah says people who looted money will be hanged upside down

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday issued a stern warning to the JMM-Congress alliance, asserting that those who looted money in Jharkhand will be hanged upside down.

Addressing an election rally in Dhanbad, the Union HOme Minister said that in Jharkhand crores of rupees have been seized from Congress and JMM leaders, and all this money belongs to the youth, mothers and sisters of Jharia and Dhanbad. Asking the voters to form the BJP government, Amit Shah said that they will straighten out the looters of these crores of rupees by hanging them upside down. 

He added that the money the parties have looted from the poor tribals, backward classes and youth of Jharkhand, every penny of it will be recovered from them and deposited in the treasury of Jharkhand. He also accused Congress stalwart Rahul Gandhi of not fulfilling his election promises.

Amit Shah claimed that Rahul Gandhi makes many announcements which are not fulfilled. Mentioning that Rahul Gandhi’s party President Mallikarjun Kharge is also saying that nothing is going to be fulfilled, the Union MInister said that PM Modi’s guarantee is written in stone and will fulfil every guarantee.

Amit Shah said that on the coming 20th, all the people have to vote and that their votes will decide the future of Jharkhand. He added that one vote will decide whether the people of the state want JMM, which makes itself a millionaire-billionaire, or they want Narendra Modi’s government, which makes poor mothers Lakhpati Didi.

Earlier, Home Minister Amit Shah promised that if the BJP wins the Jharkhand assembly election, it will form a panel to identify and drive out infiltrators from the state. Furthermore, he also vowed that foreign infiltrators would not be allowed to usurp land by marrying tribal women.

The Assembly Election in Jharkhand will take place on NOvember 13 and 20, and the results will be declared on November 23.

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PM Modi accuses MVA of corruption, calls them detrimental to Maharashtra’s growth

The Prime Minister asserted that the people of Chandrapur have been demanding rail connectivity for years, but Congress and Aghadi did not let that happen.

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PM Modi accuses MVA of corruption, calls them detrimental to Maharashtra’s growth

Launching a scathing attack on the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused them of being the biggest player of corruption and stalling progress in the state. 

PM Modi was addressing an election rally in Chimur, a town in the Chandrapur district. The Prime Minister further said that the MVA, a coalition of Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena, Sharad Pawar’s Nationalist Party (NCP), and the Congress is detrimental to Maharashtra’s growth.

He added that the people of Chandrapur have been demanding rail connectivity for years, but Congress and Aghadi did not let that happen. He continued that the rapid development in the state is beyond the reach of Aghadi. 

PM Modi further stated that the Opposition have only done a PhD in putting a brake on development works, and Congress is a double PhD in it. He claimed that Aghadi means the biggest players of corruption.

PM Modi also assured the people that the BJP’s poll manifesto will become a Vikas Ki Guarantee (development guarantee) for Maharashtra in the next five years. He said that the NDA government at the Centre along with ruling Mahayuti, means double speed of development.

In the rally, the Prime Minister also slammed the Congress and the Gandhi family, which he claimed has a history of elitism and exclusion. He added that it has always been the mentality of Congress and Gandhi family that it was born to rule the country.

He also alleged that after Independence, Congress had stymied the progress of marginalised communities. He claimed that the grand old party never allowed Dalits, backward classes, and Adivasis to progress.

Referring to an old Congress advertisement from when Rajiv Gandhi was the Prime Minister, PM Modi argued that it reflected the party’s anti-reservation attitude.

Maharashtra will vote in a single-phase election on November 20 for the 288-seat Assembly. The counting of votes will take place on November 23.

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