Education

Punjab CM announces salary hike for Adarsh School teachers from ₹10,000 to ₹22,000

The Punjab government has approved an increase in monthly pay for teachers in its Adarsh Schools, raising salaries from ₹10,000 to ₹22,000, as announced by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.

26 Aug 2026

Schools closed on Aug 26 across India for Eid‑Milad celebrations

All schools in India are observing a holiday on August 26 to mark Eid‑Milad, with each state issuing its own closure schedule.

26 Aug 2026

Rising Inflation Prompts Jooli to Question India's Education System

Amid soaring prices, public hardship has intensified, leading Jooli to raise concerns over the state of education in India.

26 Aug 2026

Ravenshaw University faculty meet Odisha CM to raise academic concerns

A delegation of Ravenshaw University teachers met Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik in Bhubaneswar, highlighting several concerns affecting the institution.

26 Aug 2026

IIT Delhi Student's Mother Blames Hostel Allocation for Son's Suicide, Demands Probe

Rishikesh Kumar, a Bakhri resident studying at IIT Delhi, died by suicide; his mother alleges hostel allocation and alleged mistreatment as causes and seeks an impartial inquiry.

26 Aug 2026

Facial Recognition Systems Roll Out in Schools from Delhi to Karnataka

A new school ID system using facial recognition is being introduced in Indian schools, beginning in Delhi and expanding to Karnataka.

26 Aug 2026

Students protest at Patna's Gandhi Maidan, clash with police over BPSC row

Student groups gathered at Gandhi Maidan in Patna to protest a Bihar Public Service Commission dispute, which escalated into a clash with police.

26 Aug 2026

Fire engulfs school bus, 40 students escape unharmed

A school bus caught fire, putting around 40 students on board in danger, but all managed to get out safely.

26 Aug 2026

Police Stop Tripura Students' Planned March to Lok Bhavan

Police in Tripura intervened to prevent a group of students from marching to Lok Bhavan, the state secretariat.

26 Aug 2026

Anil Baluni Calls on Pralhad Joshi to Set Up Central Schools in Uttarakhand

Anil Baluni has urged Pralhad Joshi to establish Central Schools in Uttarakhand, according to a report by The News Mill.

26 Aug 2026

Rajasthan bans chips and cold drinks in school canteens to curb junk food

The state government has ordered all school canteens to stop selling chips and carbonated drinks, aiming to reduce junk‑food consumption among students.

26 Aug 2026

The Economic Times publishes school assembly news roundup for students on Aug 26

The Economic Times released a curated list of top national, international, business and sports stories for school assemblies on August 26, aimed at keeping students informed.

26 Aug 2026