A new study reveals a strong parental preference for private schools in Chandigarh, citing better infrastructure and English medium. Discover the key reasons and data behind this educational shift.
Karnataka faces a severe education crisis with thousands of single-teacher schools and empty classrooms. The government has hired 51,000 guest teachers this year. Read the full report on the state of government schools.
A proposal to merge 79 low-enrolment government primary schools with Karnataka Public Schools in Chamarajanagar district faces backlash. Activists allege a covert shutdown, while officials cite demand for English-medium education. Read the full story.
Get the latest updates from Lucknow on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and key political developments. Stay informed with the biggest news from the city.
Lucknow district administration orders closure of all pre-primary schools until Dec 27 and revised timings for classes 1-8 from Dec 24 due to severe cold and fog. Read the official directive.
A nine-member choir from Lucknow's Assembly of Believers Church visited The Times of India office, singing carols and spreading festive spirit with Santa distributing sweets. Read more.
Pune's Mission City Chakra transforms 655+ schools, banning plastic tiffins & bottles. Over 80,000 students adopt sustainable habits, aiming for a zero-waste India. Join the change!
Educational institutions across Punjab and Haryana embraced the festive spirit, organizing vibrant Christmas celebrations filled with carols, plays, and messages of peace and harmony. Read more about the joyous events.
Get the latest from Lucknow! Key civic updates, traffic alerts, weather conditions, and political developments for December 22, 2025. Stay informed with all the major news.
Kerala Education Minister V Sivankutty warns strict action against private schools cancelling Christmas events, upholding state's secular ethos. Read the full report.
Kerala Education Minister V Sivankutty warns strict action against private schools blocking Christmas celebrations, upholding the state's secular ethos. Read more.
Lucknow's Repertwahr festival, now a four-day cultural spectacle, doubled its footfall this year. Founder Priyanka Sarkar shares the journey from a 1-2 day event to a major celebration of performing arts. Read more about its evolution and future goals.
Karnataka's Education Minister announces a major recruitment drive for 12,000 teachers and the establishment of 900 Karnataka Public Schools to address staff shortages and improve access. Read the full plan here.
Get the latest updates from Lucknow on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and political developments for December 21, 2025. Stay informed with the day's crucial news.
Singer-songwriter Justh performed at Lucknow's Repertwahr, praising the city's cleanliness and people. His songs like 'Chor' deeply moved the audience, creating a memorable night. Read more about the event.
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.
Get the latest from Lucknow! Essential updates on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather forecasts, and major political developments for December 19, 2025. Stay informed.
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.
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.
Bareilly and Delhi order school closures up to Class 8 and 5 respectively from Dec 18-20. Officials issue travel advisory amid freezing temps and poor visibility. Get state-wise updates.
Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar schools evacuated after bomb threat emails, causing traffic snarls and parental panic. Read the full details and eyewitness accounts.
All schools in Bareilly for classes 1 to 8 are closed until December 20 due to severe cold and dense fog. District administration issues strict order, prioritising student safety.
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
Lucknow Municipal Corporation fined six pet owners Rs 30,000 for keeping dogs without a licence in Gomtinagar. One pug was temporarily seized. Learn about the drive's aims and public safety measures.
Activists condemn Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation for closing 20 schools citing low enrolment, warning of permanent student dropouts. Details inside.
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.
Get the latest from Lucknow on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and political developments. Stay informed with all the major updates for December 16, 2025.
All schools in Delhi-NCR are closed on December 16 & 17 due to severe air quality. The CAQM invoked Stage IV of GRAP. Check official orders and health advisories here.
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.
Lucknow's Repertwahr Festival returns Dec 18-21 with a silent disco, gourmet food bazaar, theatre, and star performances. Experience heritage meets modernity at Janeshwar Mishra Park.