Nalanda University reopens after 800 years!
September 19, 2014  14:38
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External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj formally inaugurates Nalanda University at its campus in Rajgir, Bihar.

Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi is also present at the inaugural function.

Classes have already begun at the under-construction residential international university, located around 12 km away from the ruins of the ancient university, on September 1 by way of a soft launch and without any ceremony.

The ancient Nalanda University, which had attracted students from the world over, will be formally inaugurated tomorrow in its modern avatar by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj.

Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi will also be present at the inaugural function to be held at Rajgir, around 100 km southeast of Patna.

Classes have already begun at the under-construction residential international university, located around 12 km away from the ruins of the ancient university, on September 1 by way of a soft launch and without any ceremony.

- See more at: http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/sushma-swaraj-to-inaugurate-nalanda-university-tomorrow/#sthash.ZAJBZoFs.dpuf
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