Education

Manipur students demand NRC rollout before census, CM backs Assembly debate

Manipur students have urged that the National Register of Citizens be completed before the upcoming census, and the state chief minister said the issue will be discussed in the Assembly.

21 Aug 2026

Manipur Marks Manipuri Language Day on August 21, 2026

The state of Manipur officially observed Manipuri Language Day on 21 August 2026, highlighting the language's cultural importance.

21 Aug 2026

Fire erupts in kitchen of government SC girls' hostel in Mau village, Shahdol

A sudden kitchen fire broke out at the government SC junior girls' hostel in Mau village, Shahdol, forcing residents to evacuate; the blaze was extinguished after roughly an hour.

21 Aug 2026

Allegations of Corruption Plague Rajasthan's Education Department

Amar Ujala reported that the Rajasthan education department is being accused of becoming a hub of corruption, raising concerns among stakeholders.

21 Aug 2026

Ujjain School Students Craft Rakhis for Border Soldiers in ‘Ek Rakhi Jawanon Ke Naam’ Campaign

Hundreds of girls from SK Sai Kripa Higher Secondary School in Ujjain created rakhis and heartfelt letters for troops deployed on the front line under the ‘Ek Rakhi Jawanon Ke Naam’ initiative.

21 Aug 2026

Jharkhand High Court Grants Relief to JPSC Aspirants in Ranchi

The Jharkhand High Court ordered relief for candidates of the Jharkhand Public Service Commission, addressing concerns raised over the recent examination process.

21 Aug 2026

Varalakshmi Vratam Observance Leads to School and College Closures Tomorrow

Educational institutions across the state will remain closed tomorrow as the Varalakshmi Vratam holiday is observed, according to Sakshi Education.

21 Aug 2026

Telangana private schools to observe statewide bandh tomorrow protesting principal's murder

Private schools across Telangana will shut down tomorrow in a statewide bandh to protest the killing of a school principal.

21 Aug 2026

Varalakshmi Vratham May Bring School Holiday on Aug 21, 2026 in Telangana, AP, Karnataka

Education departments of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka are reviewing whether schools will be closed on August 21, 2026, to observe Varalakshmi Vratham.

21 Aug 2026

Andhra Pradesh Declares Public Holiday While Private Schools Shut in Telangana

A state-wide public holiday has been announced in Andhra Pradesh, and private schools across Telangana remain closed today, according to Sakshi Education.

21 Aug 2026

Karnataka Government launches 100‑Schools‑in‑100‑Days transformation drive

The Karnataka state government announced a rapid‑action programme to upgrade 100 schools across the state within 100 days, aiming to improve infrastructure and learning outcomes.

21 Aug 2026

Bihar Principal Mohammad Mirza Ghalib Suspended Over Misconduct Allegations

The district education officer in Bihar has suspended principal Mohammad Mirza Ghalib of a middle school after a female teacher accused him of inappropriate conduct, mental harassment and an attempted assault.

21 Aug 2026