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Bhubaneswar: Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati on Monday appointed vice-chancellors to 14 state-run universities. Chandi Prasad Nanda was appointed the new Vice-Chancellor of Utkal University, Santosh Kumar Tripathy the new VC of Fakir Mohan University and Arka Kumar Das Mohapatra the VC of Ravenshaw University. In exercise of powers conferred by the proviso to sub-section (1) of Section 6 of the Odisha Universities Act, 1989, and the proviso to Section 8 of the Odia University Act, 2017 (i ...Read More >
The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday, approved all 22 proposals placed before it, clearing a wide-ranging set of decisions linked to education, infrastructure, social welfare, transport and industrial development. The biggest takeaway from the meeting was a major relief package for lakhs of Shiksha Mitras and instructors, whose monthly honorarium has been sharply increased. The Cabinet also approved a large-scale digital distribution plan under which l ...Read More >
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan accuses the TMC government in West Bengal of misusing central funds and destroying the state's education system, sparking a political row ahead of the assembly elections. Photograph: ANI PhotoKey PointsUnion Minister Dharmendra Pradhan accuses the TMC government in West Bengal of diverting central funds intended for education and welfare projects.Pradhan claims the TMC's actions have 'destroyed' the education system in Bengal, impacting mid-day meals, books, an ...Read More >
Lucknow: Giving formal approval to the announcement made by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet on Tuesday approved a significant increase in the honorarium of Shiksha Mitra and part-time instructors. The decision is expected to directly benefit lakhs of education workers across the state and further strengthen the education system. As per the proposal presented before the Cabinet, the monthly honorarium of Shiksha Mitra, which had been fixed at ₹10,000 in 2017, has now be ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 7 (ANI): Nita Ambani, the founder and chairperson of Reliance Foundation, visited the Maa Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati to offer her prayers to goddess Kamakhya on Tuesday. Maa Kamakhya or Kameswari is the renowned Goddess of Desire whose famous shrine is located in Guwahati. It is considered the most sacred and the oldest of the 51 Shakti Peethas on earth. Also Read | UCLA's Tiana Sumanasekera Viral Bollywood Routine: Sri Lankan-American Gymnast Hits Career-High ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 7 (ANI): Nita Ambani, the founder and chairperson of Reliance Foundation, visited the Maa Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati to offer her prayers to goddess Kamakhya on Tuesday. Maa Kamakhya or Kameswari is the renowned Goddess of Desire whose famous shrine is located in Guwahati. It is considered the most sacred and the oldest of the 51 Shakti Peethas on earth. Nita Ambani visited the temple and performed the necessary rituals with the guidance of the temple priests. ...Read More >
Mumbai : On the occasion of World Health Day, PharmEasy, one of India's leading healthcare platforms, has launched its latest digital campaign highlighting the growing risk of heart disease among younger Indians and encouraging a shift from reactive treatment to preventive health checkups. The campaign features health educator and advocate Prashant Desai and highlights the importance of early detection and regular screening of heart health. In the campaign film, Prashant Desai shares his person ...Read More >
Two days after the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) rolled out the three-language formula under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, Tamil Nadu chief minister M K Stalin accused the Centre of "linguistic imposition" and pushing Hindi through a "covert mechanism", while Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan dismissed the charge as politically motivated and defended the policy as a step towards multilingual empowerment. The CBSE on Thursday announced the phased implementatio ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, April 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a significant development, the Governor of Odisha and the Chancellor of state public universities, Hari Babu Kambhampati, on Monday announced the appointments of Vice Chancellors for 14 universities across the state. In exercise of powers conferred by the proviso to sub-section (1) of Section 6 of the Odisha Universities Act, 1989, and the proviso to Section 8 of the Odia University Act, 2017 (in respect of Odia University), new Vice-Chancellors have bee ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 6 (ANI): A delegation of eminent academicians on Sunday called on the Governor Kavinder Gupta at Lok Bhawan, Shimla and held a meaningful interaction on various aspects concerning higher education, academic excellence, and institutional development in the region, a release said. The delegation comprised distinguished educationists including Pardeep Singh Walia, Vice Chancellor of Maharaja Agrasen University, Ashwani Kumar Bhalla, Principal, Government Co ...Read More >
Karnataka Education Policy: In a communication addressed to Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh, Secretary to the Governor R Prabhu Shankar forwarded a representation submitted by the Association for Preservation of Local Languages, Bengaluru. The letter highlighted apprehensions about how the revised grading policy could influence students, teachers and the broader education ecosystem. Also Read: Punjab 5th, 8th Board Result 2026: When & Where To Check PSEB Class 5th And 8th Marksheet Online? Det ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday called for intensifying enrolment of children at the foundational-level particularly from Shishu Vatika to ensure that no child in the state is deprived of education. Addressing the state-level 'Pravesh Utsav' and 'Khadi Chhuan' (initiation of toddlers into learning) programme held at Raj Bhavan Government Upper Primary School here, the chief minister said ensuring 100 per cent enrolment is a top priority of the government. Majhi said ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot has called for a comprehensive examination of the state government's recent decision to award only grades, not marks, for the third language in the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) examination. The Governor's intervention follows a representation to the Lok Bhavan by the Association for Preservation of Local Languages, which highlighted apprehensions among teachers, parents and educationists about the policy's implications for the ove ...Read More >
"The Governor has taken note of issues and desired that the matter be examined comprehensively, keeping in view its academic and administrative aspects," the communication said The controversy over Karnataka's decision to award only grades -- without marks -- for the third language in SSLC examinations has intensified, with Raj Bhavan directing the state government to re-examine the policy following concerns raised by language preservation groups. Meanwhile, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah has weigh ...Read More >
Chennai, Apr 4 (PTI) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin, referring to the CBSE's recently unveiled curriculum framework, on Saturday alleged the "so-called three-language formula" is in reality a "covert" mechanism to expand Hindi into non-Hindi speaking regions. Stalin, also the president of the ruling DMK, alleged the curriculum framework by the CBSE, aligned with the National Education Policy 2020, was not an innocent academic reform. It was a calculated and deeply concerning attempt at li ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Apr 3 (PTI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday shared a video on social media of him enjoying a hearty breakfast with party leaders in Kerala recently, while discussing the ground realities in connection with the Assembly polls in the state. Kerala will go to the polls on April 9. In the video, he sits down to breakfast with Congress general secretary K C Venugopal, Leader of Opposition in the state assembly V D Satheesan, and some party candidates, and holds discussion ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Saturday (April 4, 2026) said the recently unveiled curriculum framework by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), aligned with the National Education Policy 2020, is not an innocent academic reform, but a calculated and deeply concerning attempt at linguistic imposition that vindicates long-standing apprehensions. In a post on X, Mr. Stalin said under the guise of promoting "Indian languages," the BJP-led NDA government is aggressively advanci ...Read More >
BENGALURU: The Lok Bhavan (governor's office) has written to Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh, expressing concern over the government's decision to award only grades, and not marks, for the third language in SSLC examinations. The letter urged the chief secretary to review the matter in consultation with the department of school education and other authorities. The governor's special secretary also forwarded a copy of a representation submitted to Lok Bhavan by the Bengaluru-based Association ...Read More >
Rohtak: Senior Congress functionary and Rajya Sabha MP Randeep Surjewala on Friday accused Haryana Public Service Commission of discrimination in recruitment, claiming vacancies under categories of scheduled castes, backward classes, general and economically weaker sections were being left unfilled.Addressing the media after paying a visit to the house of former MP Jangbir Singh in Bhiwani following his death, Surjewala alleged that the BJP-led state govt does not consider the youth of Haryana w ...Read More >
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has introduced a structured curriculum on Computational Thinking (CT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Classes 3 to 8, aimed at building AI-readiness among students from an early age. Launched by Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on Wednesday, the curriculum recommends 50 hours annually for Classes 3 to 5 and 100 hours for Classes 6 to 8, ensuring a gradual and age-appropriate progression for a phased in ...Read More >
UDAIPUR, India, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- IIFL Foundation, the corporate social responsibility (CSR) arm of IIFL Group, has announced the inauguration of three revitalised government schools in Rajasthan, marking a significant step in strengthening public education infrastructure in the state. The schools were inaugurated on the auspicious occasion of Mahavir Jayanti. The upgraded institutions include Government Senior Secondary School, Vati; Government Girls Senior Secondary School, Badgao ...Read More >
Chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday claimed that under the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, Punjab has become the number one state in the education sector by topping the National Achievement Survey (NAS), surpassing even Kerala. Presenting a detailed four-year report card of his government's performance in the education sector, Mann said Punjab secured the top position in the National Achievement Survey (NAS) 2024, while Gujarat ranked 16th and Haryana around 7th or 8th. He added that this ...Read More >
As higher education evolves alongside shifting industry demands, universities across India are increasingly reworking their academic models to focus on employability, interdisciplinary exposure, and real-world application. Traditional degree structures are being supplemented with skill-based learning, digital integration, and opportunities that extend beyond the classroom.This shift reflects a broader recognition that academic knowledge alone may not be sufficient in a rapidly changing job marke ...Read More >
Minister of State for Minority Welfare Danish Azad Ansari said the chief minister issued the directive during a review meeting on Tuesday, following discussions on the issue. Speaking to PTI, Ansari said the discontinuation of the scheme in 2023-24 had rendered thousands of teachers jobless, and the government was exploring ways to accommodate them within the madrasa education system. "The chief minister has said that nearly 22,000 teachers appointed under the scheme since its inception in 199 ...Read More >
Pune: The daily food habits of a community usually find a place within the festivals of the deity they worship. Dishes that sustain their work, express their values, or carry ritual significance are offered as "prasad" and take on a sacred character. What starts as an ordinary practice gathers meaning and becomes part of a shared tradition. In 19th-century Maharashtra, much of the thinking around social change was framed through a religious lens. The spread of Western education, along with soci ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The dropout rate in government schools has been reduced to zero, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said while launching the state-level admission festival under the School Chale Hum campaign on Wednesday. Addressing students, Yadav said new enrolments increased by 19% in the state of which government schools recorded a surge of over 36%. "Children are leaving private schools to enrol in Sandipani institutions equipped with libraries, playgrounds and high-tech labs," he said. ...Read More >
Bhopal, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) With the fresh academic year 2026-27 for schoolchildren underway, an online lottery for free admissions under the Right to Education (RTE) Act in private schools in Madhya Pradesh will be conducted on April 2. According to the government, approximately 178,714 eligible children have been included in this process. These children will secure admission to 122,551 seats available across around 22,000 private schools in Madhya Pradesh. The lottery will be broadcast ...Read More >
MP CM Mohan Yadav launched the 'School Chalein Hum' campaign in Bhopal, distributing free study materials. He celebrated the state's zero dropout rate in government schools, a 19.6% increase in enrollment, and the establishment of new schools. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav launched the State-Level Praveshotsav-2026 (Admission fest) under the "School Chalein Hum" campaign at a Model Higher Secondary School in Bhopal on Wednesday. During the programme, CM Yadav distributed free bicycl ...Read More >
BHOPAL: Development of education infrastructure has helped Madhya Pradesh achieve zero school dropout and increase in the enrollment of students. This was informed by Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav while launching the state-level Pravesh Utsav (Admission Festival) marking commencement of admissions in government schools in the state on Wednesday. The state government launched a four-day 'School Chale Hum' (Let Us Go to School) campaign across Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday to boost enr ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Government school admissions have seen a rise in Madhya Pradesh, with a 19% increase in new enrollments this year. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday inaugurated the four-day state-level admission festival under the 'School Chale Hum' campaign at Sandipani School in Bhopal. During the event, Mohan Yadav showered flower petals on children and distributed bicycles to students. School Education Minister Uday Pratap Singh and ministers Vishvas Sarang, Vijay Shah and K ...Read More >
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