Opinion of ICMR regarding opening of schools amid COVID-19
ICMR has advised the opening of primary schools first when there will be a reduction in coronavirus infection. Citing the fourth serosurvey, ICMR Director General Balram Bhargava said that COVID-19 affects children less as compared to adults.
Jul 21, 2021, 19:56 PM IST
Unlock: Primary schools reopen in Uttar Pradesh
To ensure the safety of students, classrooms will be sanitised. Arrangements for thermal scanning, face masks, social distancing, and first aid will also be ensured in all schools. Students will not be forced to go to school and online classes will continue simultaneously.
Mar 01, 2021, 13:28 PM IST
Primary classes to reopen in This state from January 27, detailed guidelines to be issued soon
The government of Punjab has finally decided to reopen primary classes at all schools from January 27, several months after they were suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic. Earlier this month, the state government had reopened schools for Classes 5 to 12. “Following persistent demand of parents, the state government has decided to reopen all schools for primary classes from January 27, ” Education Minister Vijay Inder Singla said in a statement here.
Jan 21, 2021, 08:09 AM IST
Coronavirus scare: Delhi shuts primary schools till March 31, suspends biometric of govt employees
The Delhi Government also temporarily suspended biometric attendance in its offices in wake of coronavirus threat.
Mar 05, 2020, 16:42 PM IST
Attendance compulsory for PM Modi's birthday celebrations in Uttar Pradesh primary schools
Primary schools across Uttar Pradesh to remain open on Sunday, thanks to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday on September 17.
Sep 08, 2017, 08:21 AM IST
Telangana reduces education burden, brings cap on weight of school bags
The Telangana Education Department has approved a government order which caps the weight of school bags for students in primary schools.
Jul 22, 2017, 14:07 PM IST
1,800 primary schools ordered to shut as Delhi chokes on pollution
The decision would affect 900,000 children studying at schools run by the municipality in a city which has been enveloped by a thick smog since Diwali.
Nov 04, 2016, 18:10 PM IST
Yoga to be introduced in primary schools in Goa
Yoga would be taught in primary schools in Goa, Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar on Tuesday told the Legislative Assembly.
Aug 09, 2016, 22:35 PM IST
Future of 1700 students in Bengaluru is at risk - know why
On June 14, the Army had directed the occupants to vacate the premises within 15 days.
Jul 07, 2016, 13:26 PM IST
5,871 primary schools do not have buildings in Bihar
Education Minister Ashok Choudhary said that out of 21,419 primary schools which have been sanctioned under Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, 21,100 schools have been set up in the state so far.
Apr 01, 2016, 18:54 PM IST
Punjab to re-introduce board exams for classes 5, 8
Education Minister Daljeet Singh Cheema said various stakeholders were consulted while taking the decision in the larger interest of the students.
Feb 07, 2016, 20:21 PM IST
