UP Schools Must Include Newspaper Reading in Daily Routine
Uttar Pradesh mandates 10-minute newspaper reading in state schools to boost GK, critical thinking, and reduce screen exposure. Learn about the new directive's goals.
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8 Enchanting Books for Your Christmas Reading List
Discover eight captivating books, from festive classics to heartwarming tales, perfect for your holiday reading. Curl up with these literary gems this Christmas!
Delhi Schools Ordered to Restart Sanitary Napkin Distribution
Delhi's education department has ordered schools to resume sanitary napkin supply under Kishori Yojana after a 3-month halt affecting 6 lakh girls. A contempt notice was issued for violating a High Court order.
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.
Karnataka School's 'Huttu Habbakkondu Pusthaka Kanike' Scheme
Lions Nursery and Primary School in Gonikoppal launches an innovative birthday book donation scheme to cultivate reading habits. Parents now gift books instead of chocolates. Discover how this initiative is inspiring young readers.
Chandigarh Parents Prefer Private Schools Over Govt.
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: 6,675 single-teacher schools, 188 have zero students
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.
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.
Pune's 80,000 Students Lead Zero-Waste School Revolution
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!
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.
Kerala Minister Acts Against Schools Blocking Christmas
Kerala Education Minister V Sivankutty warns strict action against private schools cancelling Christmas events, upholding state's secular ethos. Read the full report.
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.
Karnataka to appoint 12,000 teachers, set up 900 schools
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.
Bangladesh Newspapers Attacked Over 1971 War Coverage
Offices of Prothom Alo and The Daily Star vandalised and torched by mobs. Journalists link attacks to newspapers' focus on Liberation War and non-partisan stance. Read more.
Prothom Alo office vandalised, publication halted after 27 years
Bangladesh's leading daily Prothom Alo fails to publish for the first time in 27 years after its office is vandalised by protesters. Read the full story on the escalating tensions.
Delhi Youth Reading Habits: Study Shows 46% Read Weekly
A new study reveals 46% of Delhi students read non-academic books weekly. Discover how smartphones, English preference, and academic pressure are reshaping youth reading habits. Read the full analysis.
Sapthami Gowda's Nostalgic Bond with Bangalore Times
Actress Sapthami Gowda shares her heartfelt journey with Bangalore Times, from childhood reader to featured personality, marking a personal and professional evolution intertwined with Bengaluru's pulse.
Delhi to install 10,000 air purifiers in govt schools
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.
Prothom Alo Office Attacked, Editor Charged in Bangladesh
The office of Bangladesh's leading daily, Prothom Alo, was vandalised. Its executive editor, Matiur Rahman, faces charges in a 'darkest night' attack on press freedom. Read the full report.
Bangladesh: Media Houses Torched, 25+ Journalists Rescued
Violent protesters set fire to newspaper offices in Bangladesh, trapping journalists. Over 25 were rescued after a desperate plea. Details on the attack and press freedom crisis.
School Closures List: UP, Delhi-NCR, J&K, Goa Shut
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.
Activists detained in Mumbai over Marathi school protest
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.
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.
IIT Kanpur Trains Varanasi Teachers in AI & Coding for Schools
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
20 CSMC Schools Closed in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
Activists condemn Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation for closing 20 schools citing low enrolment, warning of permanent student dropouts. Details inside.
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.
Chennai Schools Adopt Biogas Plants to Cut LPG Costs
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's Unrecognised Schools Triple; National Count at 19,518
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.
375 Karnataka Schools Switch to CBSE Syllabus Since 2022
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.
Karnataka parents' school choice revealed in survey
A new survey in Karnataka shows parents prefer government schools, shifting to private institutions only under specific conditions. Discover the key factors influencing education choices.
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