Nearly 60,000 workers from the University of California went on strike on February 26, 2025, citing unfair labor practices and staffing shortages. Represented by AFSCME Local 3299 and UPTE-CWA Local 9119, the workers accuse the university of wage declines, staff exodus, and inadequate staffing, which is harming patient care and academic performance. UC officials have denied these allegations, offering wage increases and incentives but remain critical of the unions' approach to negotiations, as reported by the Associated Press.
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The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) Kerala has extended the registration deadline for the Kerala Engineering, Architecture, and Medical (KEAM) 2025 exam till March 12, 2025. Eligible candidates can apply through the official website, cee.kerala.gov.in. The exam will be held from April 24 to 28, 2025, in CBT mode across various centers. Admit cards will be released on April 10, 2025.
The Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBP) has opened online applications for 133 Constable positions under the sports quota, available until April 2, 2025. Eligible candidates must have completed matriculation and fall within the age range of 18 to 23 years. The recruitment process includes Documentation, Physical Standard Test (PST), and a Detailed Medical Examination.
The Assam state board has canceled all Class 11 exams scheduled from March 24-29, 2025, after multiple paper leaks, Education Minister Ranoj Pegu said. The Mathematics paper leak, caused by 18 schools breaking security seals early, led to police action. ASSEB suspended 15 private schools' affiliations. Further decisions will be made on Monday.
Osmania University (OU) has announced the results for various undergraduate programs, including B.Sc, B.Com, BBA, and BA under the CBCS system. Students who took the Semester III and V exams in November can check their results and download mark sheets from the official website, osmania.ac.in. The result will display key details such as marks secured, course code, and result status.
The Supreme Court of India has released the SCI JCA Admit Card 2025 for the upcoming Junior Court Assistant examination scheduled on April 13, 2025. Candidates can download their hall tickets from the official website. The exam will fill 241 JCA vacancies through a multi-stage selection process. Admit cards include crucial details such as venue, timings, and personal information. Carrying the admit card and valid ID is mandatory to appear for the examination.
CLAT 2025 Counselling Postponed: The Consortium of National Law Universities decides to approach the Supreme Court following the Delhi High Court's directive to revise the CLAT 2025 merit list, delaying the counselling process. Candidates are assured that a revised schedule will be announced after the Supreme Court appeal.
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