Education

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

Uttar Pradesh bans outsiders from entering government schools

The Uttar Pradesh government has issued an order prohibiting outsiders from entering any government school across the state.

21 Aug 2026

Goa launches school self‑evaluation pilot under National Education Policy

The Goa government announced a pilot scheme for schools to conduct self‑evaluations as part of implementing the NEP.

21 Aug 2026

Manipur observes 35th Manipuri Language Day with statewide events

The 35th anniversary of Manipuri Language Day was marked with cultural programmes and official remarks across Manipur.

21 Aug 2026

Parents Block School Gate, Students Protest in Tripura Demanding Teachers

Parents in Tripura sealed a school’s entrance while students staged a walk‑out, both demanding the appointment of teachers.

21 Aug 2026

Students Back '#SchoolThikKaro' Protest Demanding School Repairs Across India

A nationwide protest tagged #SchoolThikKaro, led by a group dubbed ‘cockroach’ protesters, is urging the government to fix dilapidated schools, with schoolchildren voicing their agreement, BBC reports.

21 Aug 2026