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.
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.
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.
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.
Tamil Nadu Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin announces work to reinstate voters omitted in Special Intensive Revision. School Education Minister counters TVK's dropout rate claims with data.
Democratic Teachers' Front accuses Punjab government of using Mega Parent-Teacher Meetings for political propaganda. DTF alleges enrolment decline and single-teacher schools contradict 'education revolution' claims. Read the full report.
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.
A severe shortage of non-teaching staff in Dakshina Kannada government schools forces teachers and students to handle cleaning duties, impacting education. Read the full report.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann visited his native village Satauj, urging unity for prosperity. He detailed global teacher training, 58,000+ govt jobs, and Mega PTMs on Dec 20.
Govt schools still enroll 121.6 million students, but a paradox grows: 65,054 schools have near-zero enrolment, employing 144,238 teachers. The system is thinning from within.
Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood announces air purifiers for 10,000 classrooms to combat pollution. Tenders floated; plan targets 38,000 rooms. Read more on the new policy.
Karnataka grapples with a severe teacher shortage of 45,590 in primary schools. Minister Madhu Bangarappa reveals plans for 51,000 guest teachers. Learn about the crisis and the state's response.
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.
4,000 students in Jewar's 46 government schools will access digital libraries by March 2026, a ₹1.5 crore CSR project to bridge the rural-urban education gap. Discover how tech-based learning is transforming education.
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.
Himachal's education directorate cracks down on govt schools holding annual functions in December, violating the November schedule. A temporary reprieve granted till Dec 31 with conditions. Read more.
Pre-board exams for Matric and Intermediate students commence in Dhanbad. DC Aditya Ranjan inspects schools, interacts with students, and announces felicitation for top performers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Delhi government orders all schools to move students up to Class V to fully online mode due to severe air pollution. AQI nears 500, health alerts issued. Read for details and precautions.
Delhi government orders online classes for Nursery to Class V due to severe air quality. Higher grades continue in hybrid mode. Get the latest updates on school closures.