Schools Closed in Ranchi, UP, Bihar, Punjab Due to Cold
An intense cold wave forces school closures across multiple Indian states. Check the latest list of affected cities, including Ranchi, Agra, and Punjab, and revised winter vacation schedules.
An intense cold wave forces school closures across multiple Indian states. Check the latest list of affected cities, including Ranchi, Agra, and Punjab, and revised winter vacation schedules.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy announces a new state education policy in line with NEP. Plans include Young India Integrated Residential Schools, pre-primary education boost, and upgraded ITIs. Details inside.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy mandates completion of Young India Integrated Residential Schools in every constituency within 3 years, prioritizes girls' education, and plans statewide meal scheme expansion.
Karnataka Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa announced a major drive to fill over 51,000 teacher vacancies and establish 300 new schools in the Kalyan Karnataka region, aiming for 100% recruitment before the next academic year.
Delhi schools remain shut till January 15 for the scheduled winter vacation. However, parents allege some private schools are reopening early despite the cold wave, raising safety concerns.
Severe cold wave forces school closures and extended holidays across multiple Indian states including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Telangana. Check the full list of affected areas and new reopening dates.
At the 103rd Anglo-Indian Schools conference in Kolkata, experts discussed an AI-enabled curriculum for interactive learning and warned against over-reliance on AI, highlighting rising AI-powered cyber threats. Read key insights.
All government schools in Dhubri district are closed from January 7 to 10 due to extreme cold. Private schools advised to follow suit. Exam schedules remain unaffected.
Assam authorities evicted 90 families from 100 bighas of patta land in Dhubri's Chapar for an Adani thermal power project. Residents call it sudden, officials cite delayed land exchange. Full story inside.
Delhi plans a major education infrastructure overhaul, targeting 129 dilapidated schools and building 50 new ones by 2029. The move aims to ensure student safety and meet RTE norms.
Uttarakhand education dept serves notices to 69 unregistered schools in Rudraprayag, gives 15-day ultimatum. Penalty of Rs 1 lakh & shutdown looms for non-compliance.
74 inmates at Dhubri jail received hands-on training in composting and waste segregation from the Feedback Foundation Charitable Trust. Learn how this initiative promotes cleanliness and sustainability.
Discover how government schools in Haryana's villages are witnessing a quiet revolution as students gain confidence in spoken English, bridging the urban-rural divide. Read the inspiring story of change.
Uttar Pradesh's secondary education department is organising a book exhibition in Lucknow to select updated books for state-run schools and libraries. This follows the recent move to make newspapers compulsory in schools.
Hundreds of private schools in Tamil Nadu await RTE Act reimbursements for over two years. Despite govt sanctioning ₹875 crore, fund disbursement delays cripple school infrastructure. Details inside.
Discover how the Indian Ethno Library Society, led by Dr Hari Charan Das, is saving over 1,100 Sanchipat manuscripts in Assam and West Bengal. Learn about this vital mission to protect India's intellectual heritage.
Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu orders district officers to mentor adopted schools, focusing on academics & fighting drug abuse. Over 4,200 schools already adopted. Get the full update.
A man was arrested in Dhubri for allegedly killing a teenage college student. The victim's family claims she was raped before being strangled. Police await postmortem report for confirmation.
All schools in Noida and Ghaziabad are closed until January 5 due to severe cold and dense fog. The order, issued by the DIOS, aims to protect students from health risks during morning travel. Read more.
A year after MP govt & CBSE orders, private schools still flout NCERT textbook mandate. Parents cite financial strain, demand strict enforcement. Read the full report.
As UP and Rajasthan mandate newspaper reading in schools, educators and experts weigh its impact on building reading habits and reducing children's screen time. Insights from Delhi's classrooms reveal a decades-old practice.
Delhi government plans a phased conversion of all double-shift schools to single-shift, requiring new infrastructure and aiming to boost academic performance. Read about the ambitious education overhaul.
Dhubri transport authorities launch a unique National Road Safety Month campaign, rewarding compliant bikers with roses while penalizing violators. Initiatives include rallies, street plays, and reflector tape distribution in fog.
Kolhapur's rural schools introduce 'Pink Rooms' for menstrual hygiene, offering privacy, pads, and health info. Initiative aims to reduce the 7% girl dropout rate in Maharashtra. Read how this safe space is changing lives.
Surat's municipal schools have cancelled the Jan 1 holiday for 2026, replacing it with Rath Yatra. Two separate leave lists issued for Urdu-medium and other schools. Get the full details here.
Private schools in Karnataka with pending recognition renewal oppose the state's move to tag their SSLC students to neighborhood government schools for board exams. KAMS cries foul, citing past precedents.
After a year's absence, Assam's Asharikandi terracotta craft will be featured in the 2026 Republic Day parade, showcasing artisan self-reliance and cultural heritage. Read more.
International schools with fees up to ₹3 lakh are booming in Khammam, Warangal, Nizamabad & Karimnagar, attracting NRI & local students with global curricula & facilities. Discover the trend reshaping regional education.
Educational institutions in Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh marked Christmas with nativity plays, carols, and charity drives, spreading the festive message of peace and brotherhood.
A record 7.17 lakh students in Gujarat have registered for the Common Entrance Test (CET) for Class 6 admissions to state-run schools and scholarships. Registrations surged by 89,000 this year.