Education

Vijay Government Bars Students from Joining CJP, Sparks Left Protests

The Vijay administration announced a ban on student enrollment in the CJP, prompting protests from left‑leaning parties and criticism from the organization itself.

19 Aug 2026

Schools, Colleges Closed in Sangrur on Aug 20 for Martyr Sant Har Chand Singh Longowal

Punjab’s Sangrur district will observe a local holiday on August 20, closing schools and colleges to commemorate the death anniversary of martyr Sant Har Chand Singh Longowal.

19 Aug 2026

Bihar prepares for large-scale student protest over delayed TRE-4 advertisement

Students across Bihar are mobilising for a major protest after the state delayed the announcement of the TRE-4 results, prompting officials to issue a fresh warning.

19 Aug 2026

Uttar Pradesh school sealed after viral 'burqa dance' video on Independence Day

A school in Uttar Pradesh was ordered to shut after a video showing a 'burqa dance' on Independence Day spread online, prompting authorities to seal the premises.

19 Aug 2026

Bihar teacher aspirants demand TRE notification in 24 hrs, threaten gherao of minister

Teacher job seekers in Bihar have asked the state to issue the Teacher Recruitment Examination notification within a day and warned they will encircle the education minister.

19 Aug 2026

Bihar Government Announces Recruitment for 32,388 Teacher Posts Following Patna Protest Warning

The Bihar administration released a recruitment advertisement for 32,388 teaching positions after authorities warned of a protest in Patna over vacancies.

19 Aug 2026

NPS Pipe Band clinches top spot at Independence Day inter‑school competition in Kalimpong

The NPS Pipe Band emerged victorious in the Independence Day inter‑school competition held in Kalimpong, as reported by Sikkimexpress.

19 Aug 2026

Arunachal student’s death in Kerala triggers protest, college concedes to demands

A student from Arunachal Pradesh died in Kerala, prompting a campus protest that was called off after the college administration agreed to the protesters’ demands.

19 Aug 2026

Mandira Rawat clinches top prize in Sikkim Akademi's Pathak 2026 book review contest

Mandira Rawat has been declared the winner of the Sikkim Akademi’s Pathak 2026 book review competition, as reported by Sikkimexpress.

19 Aug 2026

Quiet Revolution Unfolds in Jammu & Kashmir Government Schools

A dailyexcelsior.com feature highlights a subtle yet significant shift taking place within government schools across Jammu and Kashmir.

19 Aug 2026

Surfer Katya Visits Bicholim School, Inspires Students as Konkani Textbook Hero

International surfer Katya visited a school in Bicholim, Goa, meeting students and embodying the hero featured in their Konkani textbook.

19 Aug 2026

Jagat Murari's FTII Legacy Spotlighted on India's 80th Independence Day

On Independence Day 2026, the Hindu revisits Jagat Murari’s contribution to FTII, questioning whether public film schools can still foster independent creators.

19 Aug 2026