The Jactto-Geo strike in Tamil Nadu from January 6 threatens revision classes for board exams. Teachers demand pension scheme rollback, pay parity, and filled vacancies. School heads express concern over student impact.
Chennai schools reopening post-holidays face revision class disruptions due to Jactto-Geo strike demanding pension scheme changes & pay parity. Key dates & demands inside.
The Tamil Nadu Teachers Recruitment Board's assistant professor exam witnessed high turnout. 42,064 candidates appeared for 2,708 vacancies. Read about the exam pattern and candidate reactions.
Secondary grade teachers in Chennai continue protests over a Rs. 9,000+ pay disparity. Over 700 detained on Saturday as demands remain unmet. Read the full story.
PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss announces a major political alliance in Tamil Nadu, criticizes DMK's governance, rising state debt, and unfulfilled investment promises. Details inside.
Padmini Prakash, India's pioneering trans woman anchor, urges Tamil Nadu govt for third gender quota in faculty posts after appearing for assistant professor exam. Read her fight for equality.
Chandigarh Aided College Teachers' Association warns of intensified protests, including exam boycotts, if UGC benefits and pending demands are not met. Read about their key grievances.
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.
Chandigarh Teachers' Association staged a protest against offline remedial classes during winter break, citing low attendance and health risks. They demand online mode. Read more.
Celebrate Christmas 2025 by honoring your teachers. Find unique wishes, inspiring quotes, and heartfelt messages to express your gratitude and festive cheer.
Nine people, including four women and a child, died in a tragic road accident near Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. The car veered off the road and hit a tree. Read for details.
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.
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.
Tamil Nadu government faces pressure from multiple employee unions demanding pension restoration and job security. A ministerial panel is set for talks as protests escalate. Read more.
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.
Schneider Electric signs MoU with Tamil Nadu govt for Rs 718 crore expansion in Chennai, Coimbatore & Hosur, creating 663 jobs. A major boost for state's industrial growth.
Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai was arrested in Tiruppur for leading a protest against garbage dumping in Iduvai. The demonstration follows residents' attempts to stop municipal trucks on December 16. Read the full story.
Tamil Nadu BJP's core committee met in Chennai to finalize election plans. PM Modi & Amit Shah invited for Jan 9 rally. Piyush Goyal to lead alliance talks with AIADMK and others. Read more.
BJP Tamil Nadu chief alleges DMK government blocked Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya schools, prioritizing language politics over public benefit. Read the full political clash details.
Tamil Nadu BJP chief Nainar Nagenthran forecasts new alliances joining NDA in the Thai month, targeting 2026 polls. Details on key meetings and political strategies inside.
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.
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.
Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president K Selvaperunthagai dismisses speculation of leaving DMK-led alliance, confirms talks ongoing for 2026 assembly elections. Read the full story.
BJP appoints Union Minister Piyush Goyal to lead a three-member panel for Tamil Nadu's 2026 assembly polls, aiming to boost seat share and forge alliances. Read the full strategy.
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.
Teachers' associations in Nagpur call for a strike on Friday over salary, pension, and regularization issues. The state government warns of disciplinary action. Details inside.
Calcutta High Court sets aside creation of 1,600 supernumerary posts for work & physical education teachers. Justice Basu rejects gap-filling argument. Read the full story.
Centre launches major Tamil language initiative with 300 Varanasi students visiting Tamil Nadu and 50 Tamil teachers teaching in Varanasi schools. Discover how KTS 4.0 strengthens cultural bonds.