Delhi to install 10,000 air purifiers in govt schools
Delhi govt announces plan to install air purifiers in 10,000 classrooms to improve indoor air quality for students. Education Minister Ashish Sood says it's a long-term solution to pollution.
Delhi govt announces plan to install air purifiers in 10,000 classrooms to improve indoor air quality for students. Education Minister Ashish Sood says it's a long-term solution to pollution.
Pune gears up for a major healthcare overhaul in 2026 with 60 Model PHCs, expanded cancer facilities at Sassoon, and new private hospitals. Discover the city's public-private health push.
Goa gears up for Zilla Panchayat elections on December 20, 2025. Polling for 50 seats across two districts. Key guidelines, result date on Dec 23, and all details explained here.
A list of states where schools are closed due to smog, cold wave, and holidays. Check the latest updates on revised timings and winter vacations across India.
AAP wins 218 seats but fails to secure clear majority in 9 key districts, forcing reliance on allies & independents. Analysis of Punjab's rural poll results and political implications.
Bombay High Court's Nagpur bench demands Zilla Parishad's response by Dec 22 on 204 villages lacking crematorium facilities, forcing open-air last rites. Read the full story.
Mumbai police detained several activists, including a former MP, during a protest against the closure and redevelopment of BMC-run Marathi-medium schools. Read the full story on the civic body's response and the model code of conduct hurdle.
Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar schools evacuated after bomb threat emails, causing traffic snarls and parental panic. Read the full details and eyewitness accounts.
Maharashtra cabinet approves amendment to prevent election delays. Returning officer's nomination decision now final, curbing court appeals. Read how this impacts upcoming ZP and Panchayat Samiti polls.
Two decades on, Goa's zilla panchayats remain powerless in governance but politically charged. Experts blame deliberate centralization and party-based elections for undermining local self-governance. Explore the paradox.
North and South Goa district magistrates order closure of eateries within 100m of polling stations on Dec 20. Gatherings of over 5 persons banned near booths. Details here.
A significant inscription stone has been reinstalled in Kaliyuru village, Mysuru, thanks to local efforts. Read about this cultural restoration and the community's role.
Maharashtra cabinet amends 1961 Act to make Returning Officer's decision on nominations final, aiming to prevent election delays. Move follows SEC's postponement of 22 council polls.
Ten Varanasi teachers, trained at IIT Kanpur, will now teach AI, cybersecurity, and coding to students in government schools. This initiative aims to bridge the digital divide and empower young minds with future-ready skills. Discover how Uttar Pradesh is
Activists condemn Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation for closing 20 schools citing low enrolment, warning of permanent student dropouts. Details inside.
Goa University postponed its student council elections to December 23 after the district collector invoked the election code of conduct for Zilla Panchayat polls. The last-minute change sparked protests on campus.
Odisha government identifies 50 century-old Odia-medium schools for conservation and modernisation under the Aitihya Vidyalaya scheme with a ₹60 crore budget. Read more.
Sharada Zilla Parishad School in Chilakaluripeta receives a modern computer lab and classic storybooks, fulfilling Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan's pledge made during a Mega PTM. Read about this educational boost.
The Central government has withheld Rs 1,279 crore in grants from Karnataka for failing to hold Zilla and Taluk Panchayat elections since 2020-21. Discover the financial and democratic implications.
GCC plans biogas plants in Chennai schools with centralized kitchens. Initiative follows successful pilots saving LPG cylinders & converting waste to energy. Learn how students benefit.
Goa government reserves Zilla Panchayat chairperson posts for women in North & South Goa, declares paid holiday for elections. 226 candidates contesting across 50 seats. Read the full story.
BJP expels 10 members in Goa for anti-party activities, with nine contesting as rebels in ZP elections. Party forms alliance with MGP, aims for 34 seats. Read the full details.
A high-stakes multi-cornered contest unfolds for the Arambol zilla panchayat seat reserved for women in Mapusa. Key candidates include BJP-backed Manisha Korkankar and independents Radhika Palyekar & Shrutika Shetye. Read the full analysis.
RG MLA Viresh Borkar accuses BJP of using govt machinery to delay vehicle permissions for Zilla Panchayat campaigning in Tiswadi, violating the 24-hour model code. Read the full story.
Odisha sees a sharp rise in unrecognised private schools from 428 to over 1,200. Nationwide, 19,518 such schools operate, flouting RTE norms and depriving students of benefits. Read the full report.
Data shows 375 private schools in Karnataka migrated from state to CBSE syllabus between 2022-2024. Experts cite parental perception, flexible norms, and curriculum quality as key drivers. Explore the detailed analysis.
A new survey in Karnataka shows parents prefer government schools, shifting to private institutions only under specific conditions. Discover the key factors influencing education choices.
A government teacher in Maharashtra's Washim district caused chaos by allegedly teaching while drunk, abusing students, and dancing. Villagers demand strict action against the educator.
Over 30 Mumbai schools participated in a sustainability mela, championing citizen-friendly climate action. Actor Dia Mirza urged adults to learn from children's conviction.
Maharashtra's State Election Commission is pushing to amend ZP election rules to remove court appeals that delay polls. This aims to prevent disruptions like those seen in recent municipal elections.