Education

Punjab Bandh on Aug 21: Schools Likely to Remain Closed, Officials Confirm

A statewide bandh scheduled for August 21 in Punjab is expected to keep schools shut, according to authorities.

21 Aug 2026

Punjab announces Friday bandh; government says schools will stay open

The state government confirmed that despite the scheduled Friday bandh in Punjab, schools will remain open.

21 Aug 2026

AYUSH students in Telangana protest for higher stipends

AYUSH medicos in Telangana staged a protest demanding an increase in their stipends, citing rising living costs.

21 Aug 2026

Telangana launches online portal to lodge complaints against private schools

The Telangana government has introduced a web‑based system allowing parents and guardians to file grievances against private schools directly with the state education department.

21 Aug 2026

Rajasthan Congress Leaders Protest School Entry Restrictions

Congress leaders in Rajasthan gathered to oppose newly imposed restrictions on student entry into schools, calling the measures discriminatory and demanding immediate reversal.

21 Aug 2026

Madhya Pradesh High Court Grants MBBS Degree After 13-Year Domicile Dispute

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ordered the issuance of an MBBS degree to a graduate whose certificate was withheld for 13 years due to a domicile controversy.

21 Aug 2026

Bihar B.Ed CET 2026: 7th Seat Allotment List Released on August 20

The seventh round of seat allotment for the 2026 Bihar B.Ed CET counselling was published on August 20, detailing candidates’ positions and the next steps in the selection process.

21 Aug 2026

Bihar Board Class 10 Compartment Exam 2026 Marksheets Available from August 20

The Bihar School Examination Board has announced that marksheets for the 2026 Class 10 compartment exams will be released starting August 20, according to Shiksha.com.

21 Aug 2026

Madhya Pradesh woman clears 13-year hurdle, obtains MBBS degree and permission to practice

A Madhya Pradesh resident who completed her schooling in 2013 finally received her MBBS degree in 2026, ending a 13‑year wait and gaining official permission to practice medicine.

20 Aug 2026

Bihar introduces teacher transfer rule favoring spouses in same location

The Bihar government has amended its teacher transfer regulations to give priority to spouses employed in government service, allowing them to be posted together.

20 Aug 2026

Six injured as students clash and vandalise hostel at Jalandhar CT Institute

A fight broke out among students at the CT Institute in Jalandhar, leading to hostel vandalism and six people being injured.

20 Aug 2026

Three Female Students Burned in Hot Oil Accident at Motihari Engineering College Mess

A hot oil pan overturned in the hostel mess of Motihari Engineering College, injuring three female students. The cook has been taken into police custody and an inquiry has begun.

20 Aug 2026