A new book, "Life and Work of a Legendary 'Banker-Saint'", is released, focusing on Dr. Inderjit Singh, one of modern India's most illustrious bankers. The book highlights his commitment to women's rights and educational institutions, as well as his support for Sikh history through art.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/lifestyle/booksart/book-review-life-and-work-of-a-legendary-banker-saint-1885164The Indonesian government's education ministry has delivered aid to schools affected by flash floods in Central Sulawesi. The assistance includes learning kits, educational toys, operational support worth Rp135 million, and emergency classroom sets. Despite the damage, learning continued in four classrooms at SMPN 9 Tanantovea, where students used the undamaged rooms to continue their lessons. Officials from the ministry and local authorities were present, including Vice Minister Atip, Donggala District Head Vera Elena Laruni, and Director of Special Education and Inclusive Education Saryadi.
https://en.antaranews.com/news/359329/donggala-floods-govt-rushes-aid-to-keep-students-learningLeaders from various university associations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa gathered to protest, citing the province's failure to provide financial support to its universities despite it becoming a provincial subject after the 18th Constitutional Amendment. The group, including Dr Dilnawaz and Arbab Amir Khusro, warned that public universities are on the verge of collapse due to lack of funding, which would ultimately burden students and their families already struggling with inflation and unemployment.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1321044-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-budget-protesting-employees-ask-govt-to-allocate-funds-for-universitiesThe Malaysian government has announced that it will waive education levy payments for all private learning institutions starting January 1, 2026. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim made the announcement to reduce the financial burden on these institutions, allowing them to improve resources and learning materials. The exemption applies to preschools, primary and secondary schools, vocational colleges, and institutions of higher learning, in response to feedback from education and training institutions that appealed for support to ease operational pressures.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2025/06/14/anwar-private-preschools-to-universities-exempt-from-education-levy-for-one-year-from-jan-1/180309Ron Austin, a Fairfield, California resident, is set to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in political science from UC Davis after completing the remaining credits he left unfinished decades ago.
https://www.ocregister.com/2025/06/13/uc-davis-student-graduates-after-more-than-47-years/Sindh's proposed budget for FY26 includes Rs 15 billion for new development initiatives, Rs 12 billion for flood rehabilitation and Karachi urban infrastructure development, and Rs 45 billion for SDG-aligned development. The province has reduced its Annual Development Programme (ADP) size from Rs 595 billion to Rs 520 billion due to anticipated federal transfers shortfall. Only 475 new schemes have been proposed, focusing on high-priority areas like flood rehabilitation, renewable energy, and uplift of divisional headquarters. The budget allocations for major sectors are Rs 96.7 billion for Education, Rs 45.4 billion for Health, and Rs 155.2 billion for Energy.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40367692/sindh-sets-record-with-rs1trn-development-budget-for-fy26UCI's dedication to access and affordability is evident in its high percentage of first-generation college students receiving bachelor's degrees. The university has seen a significant number of students transfer from community colleges, with nearly one-third of bachelor's degree recipients coming from this background. Chancellor Howard Gillman praised the graduating class for embodying the university's commitment to providing a world-class education to students regardless of their financial circumstances, promoting upward economic mobility.
https://www.ocregister.com/2025/06/13/uci-to-confer-more-than-8600-degrees-at-commencements-through-monday/A new book titled "Nalanda: Greater Than a FAQ List" by R. Suresh explores the history and significance of Nalanda University, a renowned ancient Indian institution known for its academic excellence. The book delves into the daily life of monks at Nalanda, including their debates, interactions with foreign visitors, and the university's impact on the world.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/lifestyle/booksart/book-review-nalanda-greater-than-a-faq-list-1885159Indonesia's Primary and Secondary Education Minister Abdul Mu'ti has announced new policies aimed at improving the quality of education in the country. The government plans to simplify teachers' reports, providing them with training on character education and values integration, as well as artificial intelligence training starting from the 2025-2026 academic year. A new Academic Achievement Test (TKA) will be introduced in November 2025 to assess learning outcomes and evaluate the accreditation of regional Quality Assurance Systems. The test's scores will also influence university admissions.
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