Bhopal, January 7, 2025 – PNB Housing’s CSR arm, Pehel Foundation, partnered with Muskaan Dreams to launch the Digital Shaala Project. This initiative aims to advance STEM education and bring tech-based innovations to classrooms. Aligned with the New Education Policy (NEP 2020), the project will enhance learning for students in grades 5-8 and equip teachers […]
Kochi, January 7, 2025 – The General Education Department has imposed a one-year ban on Mar Basil Higher Secondary School, Kothamangalam, and Navamukunda Higher Secondary School, Thirunavaya, from participating in this year’s Kerala State Schools’ Sports Meet. The decision follows protests by students of both schools during the closing ceremony of last year’s sports meet […]
Extreme weather conditions force closure of Schools in Noida. In response to the severe cold wave and dense fog, the District Magistrate of Gautam Buddha Nagar, Manish Kumar Verma, has ordered the closure of all schools in Noida for Classes 1 to 8 until further notice. The decision, effective from January 2, 2025, aims to […]
New Timings for Bihar Schools In response to the ongoing cold wave, the Bihar government has revised school timings in Patna. Classes for all government and private schools, including pre-schools and anganwadi centers, will now be held from 9 AM to 4 PM from January 2 to January 6, 2025. The decision comes as temperatures […]
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced big changes to the board exam format for Classes 10 and 12. These changes will start in 2025 and aim to reduce academic pressure, promote critical thinking, and follow the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Key changes include: These changes aim to enhance the learning experience […]
Kolkata, January 2, 2025 – West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has firmly opposed the proposal to introduce a semester system in primary schools. During a review meeting with ministers and top bureaucrats at the state secretariat, Banerjee expressed her disapproval, stating that the semester system is not suitable for young children. Banerjee emphasized that […]
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has announced plans to address the significant gap in the teacher-student ratio in the state’s schools. Speaking at a program in Gomati district, Saha emphasized the state government’s commitment to ensuring quality education for all students1. The current teacher-student ratio in Tripura has been a cause for concern, with many […]
Due to the severe cold wave sweeping across the state, the Uttar Pradesh government has announced a 15-day winter vacation for all primary schools. Starting from December 31, 2024, schools will remain closed until January 14, 2025. Classes will resume on January 15, 2025. The decision comes in response to the extreme cold conditions, with […]
Mumbai, December 30, 2024 – School teachers and principals in Mumbai are under significant pressure from the State Education Department to complete the registration process for the Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR) before the year ends. The district education officer has issued a stern warning: “If the registration work is not completed by the […]
Bangalore, December 28, 2024 – The Sports School, India’s first integrated academic and sports institute, has launched an innovative program called “Krida” in partnership with the Prayoga Institute of Education Research. The program, unveiled on December 20, 2024, at The Sports School campus on Kanakapura Road, aims to use sports as a medium to teach […]