Chandigarh Teachers Accuse UT Admin of Delaying UGC Benefits
CACTA accuses Chandigarh UT administration of unjustified delay in implementing UGC Regulations and service benefits for aided college teachers, threatening protests. Read full details.
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Karnataka Shares PE Teachers to Fill School Vacancies
Karnataka's school education dept directs DDPIs to depute PE teachers to schools lacking them twice a week. The move aims to benefit 700-800 schools facing staff shortages. Read more.
Kerala HC disposes 1.09L cases; 2.58L still pending
Kerala High Court sees 6% rise in case disposals, clearing over 1.09 lakh cases. However, a massive backlog of 2.58 lakh pending cases highlights urgent need for judicial reforms. Read the full analysis.
Kerala HC: PwD Rank List Extended to May 2026
Kerala govt extends PwD rank list validity to May 31, 2026 for backlog vacancies in aided schools. High Court adjourns hearing after state's submission. Details inside.
NPU Plans Exam Reforms to Clear Session Backlog
Nilamber Pitamber University in Daltonganj considers major exam reforms as backlog disrupts academic sessions. VC Dinesh Kumar Singh reveals plan for Exam Board resolution. Read more.
Karnataka's School Merger Plan Sparks Public Outcry
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.
Schools in Punjab, Haryana Celebrate Christmas with Joy
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.
Gujarat's attendance-based school grant policy faces backlash
Gujarat's new policy linking grants to student attendance faces fierce opposition from school managements, who warn of potential closures and data manipulation. Read the full story.
Kerala Minister Acts Against Schools Cancelling Christmas
Kerala Education Minister V Sivankutty warns strict action against private schools blocking Christmas celebrations, upholding the state's secular ethos. Read more.
Chandigarh: PU VC Seeks CAS Promotions for College Teachers
Panjab University VC Renu Vig writes to Chandigarh administration demanding implementation of UGC 2018 regulations for aided college teachers' promotions, a move welcomed by teachers' association.
US Visa Delays Up to 12 Months, Hit Indian Tech Workers
Major US visa delays up to 12 months due to enhanced screening. Google & Apple warn H-1B holders against travel. Indian professionals among the worst affected. Read more.
US visa delays push H-1B, H-4 interviews to 2027
H-1B and H-4 visa applicants face over a year's delay in US interview slots, causing travel and family disruptions. Lawyer advises monitoring portals and avoiding non-essential travel. Read more.
Chandigarh Teachers Protest Delay in UGC Benefits
Chandigarh Aided College Teachers Association protests delayed UGC benefits, threatens intensified agitation. Over 125 teachers held a candle march. Demands include CAS promotions and DA release.
Chandigarh teachers detained, demand UGC benefits
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.
Gujarat School Grant Policy Offers Relief for Rural Schools
Gujarat's new grant policy for aided schools links funding to attendance but provides special relief for rural single-class institutions. Learn about the revised slabs and criteria.
Google Advises US Employees Against International Travel
Google cautions US-based employees on H-1B, F, J visas against international travel due to severe visa stamping delays of up to 12 months at embassies, including India, linked to new social media vetting rules.
80% School Support Staff Posts Vacant in DK, Teachers Clean
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.
HC Rejects Pension Parity for Aided School Retirees
Chhattisgarh High Court dismisses petitions by retired aided school staff seeking pension parity with government employees. Court rules pension not automatic under grant-in-aid. Details inside.
Karnataka's 45,590 Teacher Shortage in Govt Schools
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.
SC Empowers HCs to Appoint Retired Judges as Ad Hoc Judges
The Supreme Court has taken steps to utilise retired High Court judges to tackle the massive backlog of 63.6 lakh pending cases. New guidelines address seniority concerns to facilitate appointments. Read more.
Over 3,200 Illegal Building Cases Clog Goa's Local Courts
A staggering backlog of 3,228 illegal construction cases is crippling Goa's panchayat judicial system. Experts blame flawed rules and deliberate weakening of local governance. Read the full investigation.
Bomb Threats to 31 Ahmedabad Schools Cause Chaos
Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar schools evacuated after bomb threat emails, causing traffic snarls and parental panic. Read the full details and eyewitness accounts.
Odisha to conserve 50 heritage schools under Aitihya Vidyalaya
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.
Half of Pollution Control Posts Vacant Nationwide
Parliament data reveals nearly half of all scientific posts in India's pollution control bodies are vacant, crippling the fight against toxic air. Delhi-NCR also lags in fund utilisation. Read the shocking details.
NU Shifts Winter Exams Clashing with Civic Polls, Makar Sankranti
Nagpur University postpones winter exams from Jan 14-16 due to civic elections and Makar Sankranti. Revised timetable to be released in 1-2 days, affecting thousands of students.
US Ed Dept Recalls Staff Amid Civil Rights Complaint Backlog
Dozens of former US Education Department staff return to tackle a growing backlog of over 25,000 civil rights complaints. The move follows legal disputes over mass layoffs under the Trump administration.
Chandigarh Aided Colleges Teachers Seek UGC 2018 Implementation
CACTA urges Education Ministry to implement UGC Regulations 2018 and raise retirement age from 60 to 65 in Chandigarh's aided colleges, citing disparity with Panjab University norms.
US Cuts Work Permit Validity, Impacts Indian Immigrants
USCIS reduces EAD validity from 5 years to 18 months for refugees, asylees & immigrants. Indian professionals in green card backlog face major disruption. Read the full analysis.
US Ed Dept Recalls Staff to Tackle Civil Rights Backlog
The Trump administration recalls dozens of Education Department workers to address a growing backlog of over 25,000 civil rights complaints. A temporary fix amid ongoing layoff plans.
US Supreme Court Takes Up Trump's Birthright Citizenship Case
The US Supreme Court will review Trump's executive order restricting birthright citizenship. A ruling in 2026 could impact thousands, including Indian families in green card backlog. Read the full analysis.
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