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Time of India
16-07-2025
- Time of India
UP Board: ‘PEN' mandatory for students registering in class 9, 11
1 2 Prayagraj: In a significant new development, the Uttar Pradesh (UP) Board has made it compulsory for students registering for classes 9 and 11 to provide their Permanent Education Number (PEN) for the first time. This rule affects over 28,000 schools affiliated with the board. Alongside PEN, the board also mandated that students must upload a photograph of their School Registration Number (SR or Scholar Register) during the online advance registration process. PEN is a unique identification number assigned to students . It serves as a persistent identifier throughout a student's academic journey, from primary to higher education, and is used to track their academic records and facilitate various educational processes. The primary objective behind making the PEN compulsory is to maintain a student identity and to enable better tracking of academic records over time. Meanwhile, requiring the SR number aims to curb fraudulent registrations, ensuring that only genuine students enrol in these crucial academic years. This new requirement has caused concern among thousands of parents and school authorities. It was observed that nearly 50% of students enrolling in classes 9 and 11 currently do not possess a PEN. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Columbia: Here's The Average Price of a 6-Hour Gutter Upgrade Read More Undo While students in govt and council schools generally have PENs issued, the majority of students attending private schools lack this identification. Consequently, many parents fear that the absence of a PEN may disrupt their child's education. Additional Secretary (administration) of the UP Board, Satyendra Singh, explained that the PEN system is introduced primarily to facilitate seamless tracking of students' academic progress throughout their school life. However, this policy met with criticism from teachers' associations and educators. State president of the Uttar Pradesh Secondary Teachers' Union and a former Member of the Legislative Council (MLC), Suresh Kumar Tripathi opined that making PEN mandatory is inappropriate at this stage since not all students currently do not have it. The registration process for classes 9 and 11 started on July 2 and will continue until August 5. It is important to note that two years ago, the UP Board mandated the use of Aadhaar for registration in high school and intermediate exams. However, following backlash and concerns for students' welfare, the board reversed that decision, making Aadhaar optional once again.
The Irish Sun
09-07-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Champions League star forced to wear shirt with HANDWRITTEN number after awkward blunder
A FOOTBALLER was forced to wear a jersey with his number scribbled on it in PEN during a Champions League clash. The bizarre scenes happened in a qualifier between The New Saints and Shkendija after Rory Holden was left covered in blood. Advertisement 2 The moment officials took matters into their own hands Credit: S4C 2 Holden returned to the game with a pen written squad number Credit: S4C Midfielder Holden's original kit was soaked in claret during Tuesday night's first-leg tie at Park Hall. The incident prompted referee Rob Hennessy to order him off the pitch just before half-time. But in a moment of pure Sunday League chaos, TNS didn't have a proper backup kit with his name or number on it. So a staff member grabbed a ballpoint pen and scrawled '18' on the back of a white-and-green shirt to get him back on the pitch. Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL Holden, who starred in last season's historic Europa Conference League run for TNS returned to action wearing the makeshift top. TV cameras caught the bizarre moment the number was inked on the sidelines. Thankfully the hand written number on the back of the shirt wasn't needed for long. The whistle blew for half-time moments later and he reappeared for the second half in a standard printed jersey. Advertisement Most read in Football Exclusive BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Holden was subbed off in the 80th minute with the match ending in a goalless draw. TNS made history last season as the first Welsh club to reach the group stage of a European competition. Man Utd flop Angel Di Maria in tears as he returns to former club a year after transfer postponed due to death threats But this time, they made headlines for a very different reason. Advertisement The return leg kicks off in Skopje next Tuesday (July 15), with a tie against either FCSB of
Scottish Sun
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Champions League star forced to wear shirt with HANDWRITTEN number after awkward blunder
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A FOOTBALLER was forced to wear a jersey with his number scribbled on it in PEN during a Champions League clash. The bizarre scenes happened in a qualifier between The New Saints and Shkendija after Rory Holden was left covered in blood. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 The moment officials took matters into their own hands Credit: S4C 2 Holden returned to the game with a pen written squad number Credit: S4C Midfielder Holden's original kit was soaked in claret during Tuesday night's first-leg tie at Park Hall. The incident prompted referee Rob Hennessy to order him off the pitch just before half-time. But in a moment of pure Sunday League chaos, TNS didn't have a proper backup kit with his name or number on it. So a staff member grabbed a ballpoint pen and scrawled '18' on the back of a white-and-green shirt to get him back on the pitch. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL RALF FEAR Ex-Man U boss Rangnick rushed to hospital for emergency surgery after botched op Holden, who starred in last season's historic Europa Conference League run for TNS returned to action wearing the makeshift top. TV cameras caught the bizarre moment the number was inked on the sidelines. Thankfully the hand written number on the back of the shirt wasn't needed for long. The whistle blew for half-time moments later and he reappeared for the second half in a standard printed jersey. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Holden was subbed off in the 80th minute with the match ending in a goalless draw. TNS made history last season as the first Welsh club to reach the group stage of a European competition. Man Utd flop Angel Di Maria in tears as he returns to former club a year after transfer postponed due to death threats But this time, they made headlines for a very different reason. The return leg kicks off in Skopje next Tuesday (July 15), with a tie against either FCSB of Romania or Andorra's Inter Club d'Escaldes awaiting the winners.
Hans India
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
DMK enrolls over 31 lakh members in five days of 'Oraniyil Tamil Nadu' campaign
Chennai: The ruling DMK's ambitious membership drive, titled 'Oraniyil Tamil Nadu', has recorded an impressive start, with over 31 lakh new members enrolled within the first five days of its launch. The campaign, which began last week, is being hailed by party insiders as one of the most structured and closely monitored outreach programmes in the party's recent history. The 45-day drive aims to enrol at least 30 per cent of voters in each booth across the state, with an overall target of adding two crore members to the DMK's cadre base. While previous membership initiatives were often treated as symbolic exercises, this campaign is being taken far more seriously, thanks to a robust system of internal monitoring and evaluation. Senior party leaders revealed that the drive is not just about expanding the party's numerical strength but also about consolidating public opinion against what the DMK calls the "discriminatory and neglectful" policies of the BJP-led Union government towards Tamil Nadu. The campaign includes door-to-door canvassing, booth-level outreach, and direct engagement with voters to highlight the alleged injustices meted out by the Centre. At the heart of the campaign's operations is the Populus Empowerment Network (PEN), the DMK's internal think tank. PEN has deployed dedicated field teams to verify the accuracy of enrolment data being submitted by local units. This marks a significant shift from past campaigns where discrepancies in enrolment figures often went unverified. The DMK leadership, led by Chief Minister and party president M.K. Stalin, is taking a hands-on approach. CM Stalin himself has been in regular touch with district-level and booth-level functionaries to assess the progress of the campaign. Sources confirm that feedback from PEN observers and other internal monitoring cells is being shared directly with the leadership, ensuring a transparent and results-driven approach. With the Lok Sabha elections just months away, the DMK sees the 'Oraniyil Tamil Nadu' campaign as a critical step to energise its base, mobilise support, and counter the BJP's growing presence in the state. Party sources believe that the campaign's initial success could set the tone for a more aggressive and targeted political strategy in the coming months.
New Indian Express
25-06-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Two-crore target: CM Stalin set to launch DMK's membership drive on July 1
CHENNAI: DMK president and Chief Minister M K Stalin is set to launch the party's membership drive, Oraniyil Tamil Nadu, on July 1, with an ambitious target of enrolling 2 crore members, as per Finance Minister and senior party leader Thangam Thennarasu. According to sources, once launched, the membership drive is expected to continue for about five to six weeks. Elaborating on the exercise, Thennarasu while addressing newspersons at the party's headquarters Anna Arivalayam on Tuesday said, 'On July 2, the day after the launch, district secretaries, ministers, MPs, and MLAs will hold rallies across all districts to inaugurate the membership enrolment camps.' 'On July 3, the party's booth-level agents, digital agents, and cadre from the youth and women's wings, along with branch functionaries, will begin visiting every household under their respective booths and spend 10 minutes at each house explaining the government's achievements and importance of the party's ideologies in protecting Tamil language, soil and dignity,' he explained. Members can be enrolled both digitally through a mobile application and manually through membership forms. Sources further said a detailed road map for implementation of Oraniyil Tamil Nadu and Udanpirappe Vaa has been crafted and is being overseen by the Populus Empowerment Network (PEN), which is handling the ruling party's campaign strategies.
