Education

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

Jharkhand Students Call for Accountability Amid Exam Crisis

Students across Jharkhand have voiced demands for accountability after an exam crisis disrupted assessments.

21 Aug 2026

Jharkhand High Court Stays State Order to Cancel Competitive Exams

The Jharkhand High Court has issued an interim stay on the state government's order that sought to cancel upcoming competitive examinations, following petitions filed by exam aspirants.

21 Aug 2026

Supreme Court Petitions Seek CBI Probe into Jharkhand Service Exam Irregularities

A petition filed in the Supreme Court requests a CBI investigation into alleged irregularities in the Jharkhand Service Examination, citing concerns over the integrity of the selection process.

21 Aug 2026

Jharkhand student leaders accuse Hemant Soren govt of deceit after HC stays JPSC posts

Student leaders in Jharkhand have accused the Hemant Soren government of deceit after the Ranchi High Court stayed the cancellation of JPSC appointments.

21 Aug 2026

Jharkhand High Court Halts Exam Cancellation, Students Claim Deception

The Jharkhand High Court stayed the state government's order to cancel upcoming examinations, prompting angry reactions from students who feel misled.

21 Aug 2026

Andhra Pradesh Assembly Passes Four Higher‑Education Bills, Relaxes Land Requirement for Private Universities

The Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly approved four bills aimed at reforming higher education, including a provision that reduces the land requirement for private universities.

21 Aug 2026