Burhan Wani's father condemns burning schools in Kashmir
Muzzafar Wani, the father of Hizbul commander Burhan whose killing sparked unrest in Kashmir, on Tuesday expressed "deep pain" over the burning down of schools in the Valley and made a fervent appeal to those behind it to refrain from targeting educational institutions.
Nov 01, 2016, 16:45 PM IST
Talibani-style diktat in Kashmir as 23 schools burnt down; Hurriyat blamed
The opening of the schools is an emotive issue for the parents in the valley since it is directly linked to the career and future of their wards.
Oct 29, 2016, 17:08 PM IST
PM asks MHA to take initiative to reopen schools in Kashmir
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is believed to be concerned over prolonged closure of educational institutions in Kashmir due to separatist-sponsored strike and wants their early reopening for which the Centre is understood to have asked the state police to prepare an action plan for providing security to schools.
Oct 28, 2016, 01:30 AM IST
Primary school building set ablaze in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla
A primary school building and two vehicles were set ablaze by some persons in Kashmir in separate incidents of arson over the past 24 hours, police said here on Thursday.
Oct 27, 2016, 15:10 PM IST
Significant step! CBSE directs schools to disclose fee on website by October 31
In a significant step, the CBSE has asked all the affiliated schools to put the details of the fee structure and the facilities provided by them on their website.
Oct 04, 2016, 10:50 AM IST
J&K govt orders reopening of schools in border areas in Jammu
Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday ordered the reopening of schools in the border areas of Jammu district that were closed following the increasing tension between India and Pakistan post Army's surgical strike across the Line of Control.
Oct 03, 2016, 23:29 PM IST
Delhi shocker: Two Class XII students stab teacher to death
Two Class XII students of a government school allegedly stabbed Mukesh Kumar after one of them was rusticated for low attendance.
Sep 27, 2016, 10:16 AM IST
Bombs explode in two Kathmandu schools; suspicious objects found in five other schools
Bombs exploded at two schools in the Nepalese capital on Tuesday while suspicious objects were found in five other schools, media reported.
Sep 20, 2016, 13:54 PM IST
Schools asked to make Divyang-friendly facilities: Javadekar
"We will make a lot of provisions for Divyang students across the country in our upcoming new education policy," Javadekar said.
Sep 17, 2016, 17:23 PM IST
Kids' death in schools: HC orders setting up of special task force
The bench also said executive engineers of municipal corporations should visit the schools regularly and take steps to ensure that the defects, if found, are rectified.
Sep 15, 2016, 19:46 PM IST
Delhi government to install CCTV cameras in schools?
The Delhi government is planning to install CCTV cameras in schools for security purposes and to keep tabs on students and teachers' activities inside the classrooms, an official said here on Monday.
Aug 30, 2016, 22:06 PM IST
Fed up with heavy school bags, two students hold press meet to narrate woes - READ
Burdened with heavy school bags, two seventh grade boys held a press conference here to highlight the plight of students who carry a load of 5-7 kg on their shoulders daily to attend classes.
Aug 23, 2016, 13:33 PM IST
47 mn Indian youth drop out by 10th standard
Uttar Pradesh leads the ranking with 1.6 million out-of-school children, followed by Bihar and Rajasthan.
Aug 19, 2016, 11:35 AM IST
Explain need for police at schools' takeover, HC asks Delhi government
Questioning the presence of the police during the takeover of two school branches here, the Delhi High Court on Wednesday asked the Delhi government to explain the issue.
Aug 10, 2016, 19:06 PM IST
Delhi government's mega parent-teacher meetings evoke good response
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal praised Education Minister Manish Sisodia for organising the PTMs at such a huge scale.
Jul 30, 2016, 19:52 PM IST
J&K govt to provide support for smooth functioning of schools
With schools across the Valley closed for nearly a month due to prevailing situation, Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday assured every possible support for smooth functioning of schools and asked the institutions to play a constructive role by motivating parents and prominent citizens.
Jul 29, 2016, 00:17 AM IST
Education a lucrative business! Rs 7-8 lakh 'One Time Fee' in Hyderabad schools
It's unbelievable, but it's true. Some schools in Hyderabad are charging a one time fee (OTF) of up to Rs 7 lakh per student during admission.
Jul 19, 2016, 16:58 PM IST
EU proposes more common asylum rules to limit refugees' movement
The European Commission proposed to harmonise further EU asylum rules.
Jul 13, 2016, 16:05 PM IST
Massive public outrage against sexual harassment of school girls in Yavatmal, Maharashtra
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Jul 04, 2016, 16:54 PM IST
Now, Karnataka schools ordered to buy book highlighting Siddaramaiah govt's achievements
In a classic example of sycophancy, the Karnataka government has directed all government and aided schools to buy and keep at least two copies of book named 'Itta Guri, Ditta Hejje' in the library, which lists Chief Minister S Siddaramaiah's achievements.
Jun 29, 2016, 11:28 AM IST
