The West Virginia Water Development Authority approved a $5 million grant to the College of St. Joseph the Worker, an Ohio-based Catholic college, to expand into the state. The grant will fund vocational training, a satellite campus, and a conservative think tank. While the project is set to benefit the region's workforce, it has raised concerns due to the lack of a required recommendation from state officials and the college’s focus on political advocacy, reports the Herald Star.
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The LBS Centre for Science & Technology has issued the Kerala SET Admit Card 2025 for the exam on February 2, 2025. Candidates can download the admit cards using their registration ID and site access key. The exam, covering 31 subjects, will be held across 14 districts in Kerala.
The NTA has canceled the CSIR UGC NET December 2024 exam at an Assam center on February 28 due to a technical glitch. A notice has been issued, assuring candidates that details regarding the rescheduling of the exam will be announced soon. Affected candidates are advised to stay updated through the official NTA website.
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Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) has rescheduled the second phase of the odd semester written exams for the 2024-25 academic session. Originally set to begin on February 18, 2025, the exams will now start on February 28, 2025, due to traffic disruptions from the Mahakumbh Mela and Mahashivratri. Practical and project exams will remain unchanged. Students are advised to check official channels for updates.