Education
Himachal govt schools lose students to private institutions
A noticeable decline in enrolments at government schools across Himachal Pradesh has been reported, as families increasingly opt for private schools.
16 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Launches Performance‑Linked Grants for Secondary and Higher Secondary Schools
The Meghalaya government has announced a new scheme that ties financial grants to the academic performance of secondary and higher secondary schools across the state.
16 Sep 2026
Haryana orders demolition of 2,814 unsafe buildings after CJI’s school safety push
The Haryana administration has issued a directive to raze 2,814 buildings deemed unsafe, a move prompted by the Chief Justice of India's recent campaign for safer school infrastructure.
16 Sep 2026
Bihar's 56‑crore Minority Residential School in Nalanda Ready for Inauguration
After an eight‑year delay, the minority residential school in Nalanda, built at a cost of ₹56 crore, is set to open with facilities for 560 students.
16 Sep 2026
12th‑grade student hangs herself after being expelled for cheating in Ratlam school
A 12th‑standard girl in Ratlam’s government residential school committed suicide by hanging after a teacher removed her from class for possessing a cheat sheet during quarterly exams.
16 Sep 2026
JCECEB Announces Round 1 Seat Allotment for GNM 2026 Admissions
The Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board released the first round of seat allotment for the 2026 General Nursing and Midwifery counselling, with details available via Careers360.
16 Sep 2026
Jharkhand HC Gives State Govt 3 Days to Respond on Cancelled JPSC Appointments
The Jharkhand High Court has directed the state government to file its response within three days regarding the controversy over cancelled appointments linked to the JPSC examination.
16 Sep 2026
Punjab Teachers Announce Complete Boycott of Non-Academic Duties
Teachers in Punjab have declared they will no longer perform non-academic tasks, insisting their sole responsibility is teaching.
16 Sep 2026
Students Speak Up After Jharkhand High Court Hearing on JPSC-JSSC Matters
A hearing on JPSC‑JSSC issues was held today at the Jharkhand High Court, after which students shared their reactions.
16 Sep 2026
New Zealand Grants Indian Students Six-Month Open Work Visa After Rule Change
New Zealand has amended its post-study work visa rules, allowing Indian graduates to obtain a six-month open work visa. The change was reported by Amar Ujala from Ludhiana.
16 Sep 2026
CAQM Advises Delhi-NCR Schools to Halt Sports in November-December
The Commission for Air Quality Management has instructed schools in Delhi-NCR and surrounding states to skip sports activities in November and December. The directive applies to all schools located in Delhi-NCR and the surrounding states.
16 Sep 2026
Chief Secretary Urges Reinventing Engineering Education to Match Industry Needs
The Chief Secretary said engineering education must be overhauled to satisfy current industry requirements. He made the remark in an interview with The Hindu.
16 Sep 2026