Teen Couple Skips Exams for Wedding, Police Step In

A teenage couple in Varanasi skipped their UP Board exams to get married at a temple, but police intervened, rushing them to their exam centers first. The girl, found to be a minor, was later taken to the child welfare committee.

Jaipur Orders Fire Audits for Coaching Centers by March 9

District Collector Jitendra Soni mandates fire safety audits for all Jaipur coaching institutes, requiring compliance reports by March 9. The move follows poor attendance at a key meeting and aims to prevent potential fire hazards.

Ahmedabad Exams Disrupted by Nagar Yatra Noise

Over 1,000 Class 10 students in Ahmedabad faced exam disruptions as a Nagar Yatra procession with loud drum beats passed near three exam centers, violating noise rules during board exams.

Karnataka Weighs Mobile Phone Ban for Under-16 Children

Karnataka's School Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa announces plans to consult children, parents, and experts before deciding on a mobile phone ban for under-16s, citing addiction concerns and a new 'Put down the mobile, pick up a book' initiative.

TN Guest Lecturers Get ₹5,000 Salary Hike from March 1

Tamil Nadu's Higher Education Minister Govi Chezhian announces a ₹5,000 salary increase for over 9,500 guest lecturers in government colleges and polytechnics, effective March 1, with an additional annual cost of ₹53 crore to the state exchequer.

VNSGU Convocation: 8,700 Degrees, MP Kneels for PhD

Veer Narmad South Gujarat University held its 58th convocation, awarding degrees to 8,726 students. Commerce led with 3,707 graduates, and degrees were uploaded to DigiLocker. MP Govind Dholakia knelt to honour PhD holder Vrundani Patel.

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