Punjab teachers reject Rs 10 lakh compensation, demand justice
Teachers' organisations in Punjab reject govt's Rs 10 lakh ex gratia for deceased colleagues, term it discriminatory. They demand Rs 2 crore each & govt jobs for kin. Read more.
Teachers' organisations in Punjab reject govt's Rs 10 lakh ex gratia for deceased colleagues, term it discriminatory. They demand Rs 2 crore each & govt jobs for kin. Read more.
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Himachal Medical Officers' Association calls for mass leave on December 26, demanding revocation of a doctor's suspension and better hospital security. Read the full story.
Tamil Nadu govt will regularize 1,000 contract nurses initially, with more to follow. Health Minister Ma Subramanian announced the move, ending a nurses' protest. Paid maternity leave also extended.
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Jamia Millia Islamia suspends a faculty member after complaints about a question on 'atrocities against Muslim minorities'. An inquiry committee has been formed. Read the full details.
At Prayagraj's Bazm-e-Virasat, Azad Reads curated a unique Reading and Writing Corner. Visitors wrote letters to their future selves and exchanged anonymous notes, creating a time capsule of emotions.
Punjab's experienced teachers with up to 20 years of service protest a mandatory Rs 25,000 bridge course, calling it harassment. Unions demand immediate withdrawal of the order.
Kerala High Court grants prisoner emergency leave, ruling jail authorities cannot discriminate between brother's and sister's son. Justice Edappagath calls interpretation unconstitutional.
Over 125 aided college teachers in Chandigarh were detained during a peaceful protest demanding UGC benefits. Cacta accuses UT administration of delaying implementation despite central funding.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella issues a stark 'adapt or leave' warning to top executives, demanding hands-on AI commitment. Reshuffles ranks and bypasses hierarchy in a major cultural shift. Read the inside story.
Meghalaya cabinet approves revised pay for SSA & ad-hoc teachers, effective April 2026. CM Sangma fulfills pre-Christmas commitment, addressing long-standing demands for structured pay and job security.
Patna University Teachers' Association threatens mass casual leave & dharna on Jan 17 if demands, including 6-month maternity leave and promotions, are not met by Jan 16. Read full details.
Panjab University VC inaugurates merged faculty flats, now called NTF1. The move, a long-standing PUTA demand, converts 360 sq ft units into spacious 720 sq ft homes. Read more about the campus upgrade.
USWNT star Sophia Wilson activates her 2026 player option with Portland Thorns, making history with a $1 million salary after maternity leave. Read her inspiring comeback story.
The Karnataka High Court has directed the North Western Karnataka Road Transport Corporation to pay interest on delayed leave encashment payments to employees. Read the full details of the landmark judgment.
A Michigan athletic director is on leave after defending a transgender athlete amid a Title IX complaint. The case raises questions on student safety and free speech in schools.
Hundreds of Dakshina Kannada teachers have spent from their own pockets for two years to buy eggs for midday meals, awaiting government refunds. Read about their struggle.
Andhra Pradesh government removes upper age limit for children in childcare leave policy, extends benefit to single male employees. New rules effective immediately.
15 teachers' unions in Punjab stage statewide protests against alleged harassment during election duty. They demand compensation for families of deceased teachers and better safety measures. Read more.
Government school teachers in Punjab will protest outside Deputy Commissioners' offices today, demanding resolution of long-pending issues including old pension scheme restoration.
Dozens of former US Education Department staff return to tackle a growing backlog of over 25,000 civil rights complaints. The move follows legal disputes over mass layoffs under the Trump administration.
China's first major blizzard of the season blankets regions, leading to a novel 'snow vacation' for students. The policy aims to boost winter tourism, with data showing a significant rise in travel bookings. Discover the impact.
Haryana HCMS Association's mass casual leave on Dec 8 & 9 proceeds after govt talks fail on key demands like ACP & SMO recruitment. Read the full details.
Massive teachers' strike in Maharashtra closes 25,000+ schools. Protests target Sanch Manyata rules & mandatory TET, risking 18,000 school closures and 25,000 job losses. Details inside.
Vadodara Municipal Corporation officials went on a two-day mass casual leave, protesting outsider interference. Essential services remain unaffected. Read the full story.
About 40 VMC Class-I officers began a two-day mass casual leave, alleging extreme mental stress and arm-twisting by elected representatives. The protest highlights a deep rift between Vadodara's administrative and political wings.
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The Centre has requested two months from the Punjab and Haryana High Court to decide on raising Panjab University teachers' retirement age from 60 to 65. The next hearing is in January.