Jalandhar Schools Reopen, Cold Keeps Students Away
Schools in Jalandhar reopened after winter break, but severe cold weather led to low student attendance as parents kept children home for safety.
Category : Education
Ludhiana Schools Empty as Cold, Festival, Exams Hit Attendance
Ludhiana schools reopened after extended winter break but faced extremely low attendance. Government schools reported figures as low as 15% due to cold wave, Maghi festival, and pre-board exam preparations.
SSC Admits Cut-Off Error in CGL 2025 Tier-I Results
SSC addresses candidate concerns about CGL 2025 Tier-I results, confirming accurate shortlisting but admitting a cut-off table error. Revised data issued.
JP Saini Takes Over as Lucknow University VC
Professor JP Saini officially became Lucknow University's new vice-chancellor on Wednesday. He outlined his vision focusing on education, research, and implementing the National Education Policy.
LU Students List Campus Issues, Hope for Change Under New VC
Students at Lucknow University express optimism under new Vice-Chancellor JP Saini while detailing unresolved problems like poor Wi-Fi, inadequate medical facilities, safety concerns, and administrative hurdles.
Student's Poem on Kolkata Rape Victim Wins Top Prize
Sera Rose Joseph, a Plus II student from Thrissur, won A-grade in English poetry recitation at State School Kalolsavam with her self-penned poem 'Cassandra's Curse' dedicated to a Kolkata medical student's brutal rape and killing.
Guru Gobind Singh Gurpurb Celebrated in Schools
Schools across the region celebrated the Gurpurb of Guru Gobind Singh with prayers, processions, and cultural events, honoring the Sikh Guru's teachings and legacy.
Punjab Schools Mark Shaheedi Saptah with Ceremonies
Educational institutions in Punjab held special assemblies and activities to commemorate Shaheedi Saptah, honoring the sacrifices of Sikh martyrs with prayers and tributes.
English Language Capacity Building Programme Held for Teachers
A capacity building programme focused on English language and literature was conducted for teachers, enhancing their pedagogical skills and subject knowledge.
New School Assessment Policy Aims for Stress-Free Learning
India's education system introduces a transformative assessment policy focusing on diagnostic, transparent, and stress-free evaluation methods to enhance student learning outcomes.
Sukhpinder Singh in VBYLD Final Round for School Leadership
Sukhpinder Singh from a Punjab school qualifies for the final round of the VBYLD leadership program, showcasing excellence in educational leadership.
Life Skills Workshop for Punjab Teachers
A capacity-building programme on life skills basics was organised for teachers in Punjab schools to enhance student development and educational outcomes.
Nagpur Schools Adjust Schedules for NMC Poll Voting
Schools located outside Nagpur city limits are implementing half-days or holidays to allow staff time to vote in the NMC polls, navigating a grey area in holiday rules.
Kozhikode, Kannur Lead Kerala School Kalolsavam Opening Day
Kozhikode and Kannur districts share top spot with 180 points each on first day of State School Kalolsavam in Thrissur. Host district Thrissur follows closely with 176 points.
Kerala CM: Art is True Faith, Not for Religious Lens
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the 64th State School Kalolsavam in Thrissur, calling art a weapon against communalism. The festival features 15,000 students across 25 venues.
Students Anchor Kerala School Festival for First Time
Four students break a six-decade tradition by hosting the State School Kalolsavam inaugural ceremony, earning praise from ministers and officials for their confident performance.
PhD Admission Chaos at Devi Ahilya University
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya's PhD admissions face severe imbalance. NET-qualified students in History, Political Science find zero seats while Management, Commerce have hundreds vacant.
Barwani Student Suicide: Family Protests Hostel Lapses
A 9th-grade student died by suicide at a government hostel in Barwani's Niwali. Family members protested, accusing authorities of negligence and refusing postmortem.
Psychology Fest PSYFER 2026 at Loyola College
Loyola College of Social Sciences organizes PSYFER 2026 on January 30, featuring workshops and activities to engage youth in mental health discussions.
MP Makes CUET-PG Mandatory for University Admissions from 2026
Madhya Pradesh's higher education department has mandated CUET-PG for all postgraduate courses starting 2026-27, ending merit-based admissions to ensure uniformity and transparency.
Kerala Universities Await Permanent VCs as Governor Acts
The Save University Campaign Committee urges the governor to expedite VC appointments in 10 state universities after progress on three key institutions.
Kolkata Agency Head Held in US Admission Fraud
Karnataka Police arrest Sayan Basu from Kolkata for allegedly duping a student with promises of US college admissions at reduced fees through fake tie-ups.
DTF Punjab Demands Shorter School Hours Amid Fog
The Democratic Teachers' Front urges Punjab government to reduce school timings from 10 am to 3 pm until 2026, citing safety risks from dense fog and severe cold.
PEC Student Death in Chandigarh Reveals Mental Health Struggles
A 19-year-old Punjab Engineering College student from Uttar Pradesh died in Chandigarh after months of emotional distress, anxiety, and homesickness, raising urgent questions about campus mental health support systems.
NEET Mandatory for Physiotherapy UG Courses in Karnataka
Karnataka's allied health council directs all universities to admit students to undergraduate physiotherapy programs based on their NEET scores following national commission guidelines.
PAU Joins BRICS Network on Food Security
Punjab Agricultural University in Ludhiana has been formally included in the BRICS Network University's Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security cluster, boosting India's role ahead of its 2026 chairmanship.
Karnataka Mandates NEET for BPT, BOT Admissions from 2026
Starting 2026-27, NEET becomes compulsory for admissions to Bachelor of Physiotherapy and Bachelor of Occupational Therapy courses in Karnataka, as per the state council's directive.
Bengaluru Tightens Exam Security After Paper Leak
Following the SSLC preparatory exam paper leak, the pre-university department in Bengaluru has introduced strict new rules for printing, distribution, and handling of question papers to prevent future breaches.
OU Suspends Faculty Member for Defamation, Ethical Breaches
Osmania University suspends a former teachers' association president for running parallel administration, ethical violations, and sustained defamation campaign against senior officials.
Exclusive School That Shaped a Maharaja's Education
An exclusive school was established to educate the royal family and officers' children, recruiting renowned scholars as teachers. Discover the story behind Krishnaraja Wadiyar IV's formative years.
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