Karnataka's School Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa announced a proposed bill to protect properties of state-run schools, following a query by BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal in a legislative session.
The Nishan-e-Sikhi initiative in Khadur Sahib, Amritsar, is providing free civil services coaching to underprivileged students, bridging the gap in access to competitive exam preparation in rural Punjab.
The Central Board of Secondary Education has issued a directive to all affiliated schools, emphasizing the need to identify and bridge learning gaps while strengthening students' conceptual understanding across subjects.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared childhood memories of reading newspapers and discussing ideas, while cautioning students against excessive technology dependence during Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026.
Karnataka's school education department plans to digitize study, Kannada medium, and rural certificates under Sakala, offering online applications and seven-day issuance via Seva Sindhu portal.
Delhi High Court extends the deadline for private schools to form fee monitoring committees to February 20, citing changed circumstances after Supreme Court intervention.
A recent article highlights Abraham Lincoln's timeless advice for parents to support teachers, emphasizing respect and collaboration in education for student success.
A bitter dispute between a principal and teacher at a Ludhiana school continues, with accusations of caste-based discrimination and verbal abuse, sparking concerns over workplace ethics.
The 'Teachers as Readers' initiative aims to enhance educators' reading habits, fostering a culture of lifelong learning and improving student outcomes through professional development.
Educational experts emphasize that extended sampling periods allow children to explore diverse subjects, reducing early specialization pressure and fostering holistic development.
Students at Delhi University's Hansraj College staged a protest against the principal for allegedly using college facilities for her son's wedding, including the closed hostel and sports ground.
Kolkata's state schools grapple with an acute teacher shortage as Higher Secondary exams begin, forcing reliance on primary teachers for invigilation amid ongoing SIR process.
Texas families can now apply for the state's new private school voucher program, with over 35,000 applications already submitted. The program offers up to $10,500 annually for private school tuition.
The Narendra Jadhav-led committee has submitted its final language policy report to Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis. The report includes supplementary recommendations for introducing AI and ICT education from Classes 1 to 12.
The Uttar Pradesh government has initiated a program to establish digital libraries across all 720 village panchayats in Pilibhit district, providing computers and e-books to bridge education gaps and promote eco-friendly learning.
A tribal ashram school warden in Vizianagaram has been suspended after organizing a farewell party for 10th graders featuring eunuchs, with viral videos of students dancing sparking parental complaints and an official inquiry.
Hundreds of BPSC TRE-4 candidates staged a protest in Patna, alleging government delays and reduction of teaching posts from 1 lakh to 26,000, leading to tense clashes with police.
Assam's Class X state board examinations commence with a record 4.38 lakh candidates. A new question paper format with five language compilations aims to reduce student confusion, while security measures are enhanced across 1,046 centers.
SGPC President Harjinder Singh Dhami has ordered an investigation after Sikh candidates were allegedly forced to remove their karras during the CTET exam at a Bathinda school, questioning how such actions occurred in Punjab.
The Council of Higher Secondary Education in Odisha designates 211 exam hubs as temporary treasuries with AI-powered CCTV surveillance to prevent question paper leaks during Plus II exams from Feb 18 to March 25.
A lively sports meet was organized at Tharu School in Amritsar, featuring student competitions and cultural performances to promote physical fitness and teamwork.
Odisha's Board of Secondary Education installs AI-enabled CCTV cameras across all 3,082 HSC exam centers, expanding surveillance to ensure transparency and curb cheating during the February 19 examinations.
Schoolchildren in Mangaluru highlighted critical safety issues including dangerous bus travel, lack of traffic control near schools, and public nuisance during a Karnataka Child Rights Commission grievance meeting.
Several UK schools are banning skirts from uniforms to address monitoring issues, promote gender equality, and comply with new cost-saving government legislation on branded items.
The Ashram School in Nakkundi, Chamarajanagar, has been upgraded to provide high school and pre-university education for tribal children, addressing long-standing dropout issues and benefiting 1,800 students across 19 schools.
The Dharwad district education department has mandated a 'water bell' system in all government schools, ringing at intervals to remind students to drink water, following health expert advice on hydration's importance for growth and well-being.
GSHSEB reports 1.74 lakh students registered for Class 10 and 12 exams in Ahmedabad, a 7,882 increase from last year, with expanded infrastructure across 20 zones and 138 centers.
The Maharashtra three-language policy committee has submitted its report to CM Devendra Fadnavis, including a supplementary proposal to introduce Artificial Intelligence and ICT as subjects from Class 1 to 12 in schools.
A nine-year-old girl in Namakkal district died after fainting during rehearsals for a school centenary celebration. The incident led to the cancellation of the event as police investigate.
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