Delhi Primary Schools Closed for 2 Days Due to Rising Air Pollution
New Delhi, November 2, 2023: All primary schools in Delhi will be closed for the next two days due to rising air pollution levels. The decision was taken by the Delhi government after the air quality index (AQI) reached the “severe” zone. The AQI is a measure of the concentration of particulate matter (PM) in…
Osmania University topper denied gold medal for lack of sponsor
A topper in M.Sc. Genetics from Osmania University has claimed that she was denied a gold medal for lack of sponsor. The student, Vishnu Vachana Murapaka, has sought the intervention of Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan after she was allegedly denied the gold medal on the ground that her department has no sponsor. However, the Osmania…
Kerala to Retain “India” in State Textbooks, Defying NCERT Recommendation
The Kerala government has announced that it will continue to use the term “India” in state textbooks, defying a recommendation by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) to replace it with the term “Bharat”. The Kerala Education Minister, V. Sivankutty, said that the state government will not implement the NCERT’s recommendation because…
NCERT Panel Recommends Replacing “India” with “Bharat” in Textbooks
A panel of experts appointed by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has approved a proposal to replace the name “India” with “Bharat” in school textbooks. The panel has also proposed to introduce “classical history” instead of “ancient history” in the curriculum and to include the Indian Knowledge System (IKS) in the…
IIT Kharagpur student dies by suicide in hostel room
A student from Telangana, K Kiran Chandra, died by suicide in his hostel room at IIT Kharagpur on Tuesday night. He was a fourth-year dual degree student in the Department of Electrical Engineering. He was found hanging by his hostelmates around 10 pm. The police have registered a case of unnatural death and are investigating…
UGC Launches WhatsApp Channel to Keep Students Connected with Educational Updates
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has launched the ‘UGC India WhatsApp Channel’ to keep students, teachers, and other stakeholders connected with educational updates. The channel aims to provide real-time information on a variety of topics, including: The channel is also intended to be a platform for stakeholders to get relevant news and updates. To join…
Noida Pathways School Assault: 11 Class student assaulted by fellow students
On October 14, 2023, a class 11 girl student at Noida Pathways School was allegedly assaulted by a male classmate inside the school premises. The girl had previously complained to the school authorities about the boy’s harassment and misbehavior, but no action was taken. The girl had previously complained to the school authorities about the…
One Nation One Student ID Card – APAAR ID: Benefits and Registration
The One Nation One Student ID Card, also known as the APAAR ID, is a groundbreaking initiative by the Government of India to digitize and centralize academic data for students across the country. This lifelong ID number will track students’ academic journeys and achievements, making it easier for them to transfer schools, apply for higher…
Infosys to Skip Campus Hiring This Year
Infosys, one of India’s largest IT services companies, has announced that it will not be visiting college campuses this year to hire fresh graduates. This decision is likely to have a significant impact on the Indian job market, as Infosys is one of the largest employers of fresh graduates in the country. There are a…
14 Noida Schools Shut Down for Law Violation
The Gautam Buddh Nagar district administration in Noida has ordered 14 schools to shut down with immediate effect for violating the law. The schools were found to be operating without official recognition and were not following the safety standards set by the government. The affected schools are located in villages and urban areas of Noida…