Schools closed, class timings revised in these states due to heatwave: Check complete list here

[ In response to the severe heatwave sweeping across several regions of India, where temperatures have risen above 40 degrees Celsius, numerous state governments are taking proactive measures. To mitigate the impact of the soaring temperatures, many people are adjusting school schedules or advancingg and extending summer vacations.The changes have been made as a precautionary … Read more

CTET July 2024 registration closes today: Direct link to apply and other important details

[ CTET July 2024: Today marks the final day for aspiring teachers across India to register for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) July 2024 session. Conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), the CTET is a mandatory qualification for teachers seeking positions in government schools from Class 1 to Class 8.The registration … Read more

Chandigarh School Holiday Calendar 2024: Chandigarh school holiday calendar 2024 released: Summer vacation begins on this date

[ School Holidays 2024: The Department of Education Chandigarh, has released the official list of school holidays for the calendar year 2024, for all government and government-aided schools, on its official website at chdeducation.gov.in.Teachers, Students & Parents can check the official holidays notice released on the website, which also mentions the list of local holidays … Read more

Rajasthan CM emphasises the importance of qualified teachers in government schools

[ JAIPUR: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma presided over a review meeting at his office here on Monday and directed officials from the School Education Department to devise a plan to provide necessary educational facilities and resources to government schools, just as they do in the private sector, so that students from low-income families … Read more

Himachal Pradesh Education Minister Celebrates Surge in State Literacy to 88%

[ SHIMLA: Himachal Pradesh Education Minister Rohit Thakur on Sunday said the state literacy has risen to over 88 per cent from eight at the time of Independence, the second highest in the country.He said that the rise in the field of education can be attributed to the high standards and excellence of the state’s … Read more

Delhi High Court | Government of NCT Delhi | Municipal Corporation of Delhi | PIL | Denial of RTE Benefits |

[ NEW DELHI: On Monday, the Delhi High Court requested responses from the Government of NCT Delhi, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), and other relevant parties regarding a Public Interest Litigation (PIL). The PIL alleges the denial of statutory Right to Education (RTE) benefits to over 6 lakh students enrolled in Delhi government and … Read more

Smart classrooms, AI tools, e-libraries — how higher education in Odisha govt schools is levelling up

[ Focusing on Teamwork, Transparency, Technology, Time, and Transformation, the programme  seeks to change the image of higher education in the eastern state. Started in 2020, it has completed three phases in its quest to modernise 8,679 high schools in the eastern state.  The budget for this programme was increased 55 percent from 2018-2019 to … Read more

CBSE switch underway, but Jagan plans US system for Andhra govt schools. What stakeholders are saying

[ Hyderabad: Nearly two and half years after a road map was announced to introduce CBSE curriculum, the Jaganmohan Reddy government signed an agreement with International Baccalaureate (IB) to introduced the American education system in government schools In February 2021, Jagan announced a road map to introduce CBSE curriculum in all the government schools, beginning with … Read more

HC raps Khattar govt for its ‘glaring insensitivity’

[ Gurugram: A court order imposing a fine of Rs 5 lakh and summoning the principal secretary and the director of secondary education in connection with poor amenities in government schools has given ammunition to the Opposition to hit out at the Manohar Lal Khattar-led BJP government in Haryana. In an affidavit to the Punjab and … Read more