Schools

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

Mumbai school refuses admission to boy, judge offers to pay fees

A Judge of the Bombay High Court has asked a school to consider giving admission to a student in Junior KG on payment of Rs 10,500 fees in instalments as his widowed mother cannot afford to give the entire amount at one go, failing which he offered to pay from his own pocket.

Jun 25, 2016, 15:55 PM IST

Nitish Kumar asks women groups to help Bihar govt ensure quality education

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday asked women self-help groups to report to the government if teachers in schools are punctual and students attending classes.

Jun 15, 2016, 00:03 AM IST

In Pakistan's Lahore, school attacked after teacher ''rapes'' student

A school was attacked by angry locals in Lahore city of Pakistan during a protest against sexual assault on an eight-year-old boy by his teacher and the boy`s subsequent disappearance.

May 25, 2016, 14:47 PM IST