Education

School holidays declared in three Odisha districts as heavy rains trigger flood alert

Authorities have announced a holiday for schools in three districts of Odisha following intense rainfall and a flood warning. The decision aims to ensure safety of students and staff.

19 Aug 2026

Centre Details Robust Security Measures for NEET Exam Ahead of SC Hearing

The Union Ministry outlined a multi‑layered system designed to protect the NEET examination from tampering as the case comes before the Supreme Court.

19 Aug 2026

Supreme Court probes NTA on implementation of NEET‑UG leak committee recommendations

The apex court questioned the NTA on how it is acting on the Radhakrishnan Committee’s advice after the NEET‑UG paper leak, calling the issue systemic.

19 Aug 2026

Odisha launches scholarship scheme for SC/ST students to study abroad

The Odisha government announced a new scholarship programme aimed at supporting Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe students who wish to pursue higher education overseas.

19 Aug 2026

Karnataka UGCET & UGNEET 2026 Allotment Results Published – Check Timing and Link

The allotment results for Karnataka’s UGCET and UGNEET 2026 exams have been released online. Candidates can view their status, timing and access the official link on ummid.com.

19 Aug 2026

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