Educational Institutions
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Cyclone Montha: Will schools, colleges remain closed in Andhra Pradesh amid IMD's red alert?
Education | Oct 26, 2025, 11:49 PM ISTCyclone Montha: IMD projections show Cyclone Montha is on course to make landfall between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam near Kakinada on the evening or night of October 28, with maximum sustained winds expected to reach 100 kmph and gusts up to 110 kmph.
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Karnataka government moves to restrict RSS activities in educational institutions
Karnataka | Oct 16, 2025, 11:54 PM ISTThe Karnataka cabinet decision follows concerns raised about ideological programs reportedly being held on some school campuses. The government believes that introducing these measures will help maintain the spirit of inclusivity and academic independence in Karnataka’s education system.
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NIRF 2025: IIT Madras retains top rank, continues reign in engineering categories | Full list
Education | Sep 04, 2025, 01:02 PM ISTNIRF 2025 ranking: The 2025 edition of the NIRF rankings introduced significant updates to its evaluation framework to align with contemporary priorities such as the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals and the National Education Policy 2020.
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Operation Sindoor: Schools and colleges to remain closed in Jammu, Samba, Kathua, Rajouri and Poonch
Jammu and Kashmir | May 07, 2025, 06:50 AM ISTThe military strikes were carried out under 'Operation Sindoor' after the massacre of 26 civilians in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam which took place on April 22 (Tuesday).
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Schools closed in various parts of Odisha, and West Bengal due to cyclone Dana, check details
Education | Oct 23, 2024, 01:45 PM ISTSchools in various parts of Odisha and West Bengal are closed in view of the impending cyclone. The government of both states have taken this decision to ensure the student's well-being.
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PM hails educational progress as IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi rank among in QS World University Rankings
Education | Jun 07, 2024, 12:22 PM ISTPM Modi praised the notable improvements in India's education sector, reflected in the QS World University Rankings 2025. He commended the hard work of students, faculty, and institutions and emphasized plans to enhance research and innovation further.
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Maharashtra Assembly passes Maratha Reservation Bill for quota in education, jobs
Maharashtra | Feb 21, 2024, 06:13 AM ISTThe state government moved forward with proposed legislation to grant Maratha community reservations in education and public employment. Cabinet approval marked a significant step towards fulfilling the longstanding demand for reservations.
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Nipah virus: Educational institutions to remain closed till September 24 in Kerala's Kozhikode
Education | Sep 16, 2023, 11:50 AM ISTNipah virus: Kerala Health Minister informed that the number of people in the contact list is likely to increase as the test result of the person who died on August 30 has come out positive.
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Birth certificate to be single document for Aadhaar, admission in education institutes from Oct 1
India | Sep 14, 2023, 02:49 PM ISTThe Rajya Sabha passed the the bill by voice vote on August 7 while the Lok Sabha has passed it on August 1. The Bill, which sought amendment to the 1969 Act, was piloted by Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai.
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Haryana violence: Curfew lifted in Nuh district after violent clashes, schools reopen | VIDEO
India | Aug 11, 2023, 01:12 PM ISTNuh violence: District Magistrate of Nuh, Dhirendra Khadgata issued an order lifting the curfew for public movement from 07.00 am to 03.00 pm (8.00 hours only) on August 11. A separate order has been issued for banks.
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Tamil Nadu weather: Schools, colleges shut in 4 districts, IMD predicts heavy to very heavy rains
India | Sep 01, 2022, 12:30 PM ISTTamil Nadu rains: According to the India Meteorological Department, heavy to very heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places in Nilgiris and Coimbatore districts.
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I-T raids at educational institutions in Bengaluru charged with tax evasion
India | Jun 23, 2022, 11:44 AM ISTSeparate teams raided various locations of the two prominent educational institutions from early in the morning.
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Goa: Schools to reopen for offline classes from February 21
Education | Feb 18, 2022, 08:05 AM IST"As COVID cases are reducing day by day in the state, it has been decided by the competent authority to re-open all the educational institutions from std. I to std. XII from Feb 21," the official order said.
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Hijab controversy: High schools reopen in Karnataka
India | Feb 14, 2022, 02:46 PM ISTThe Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Sunday expressed confidence that peace and normalcy will prevail. He had also said that a decision regarding reopening of Pre-University and Degree colleges will be taken after assessing the situation.
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Uttar Pradesh: Educational institutions to reopen from February 7
Education | Feb 06, 2022, 11:46 AM ISTFor now, offline classes will resume for standard 9-12 and the state govt has also ordered to reopen degree colleges.
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Rajasthan schools, colleges, coaching centres to remain closed till Nov 30
Education | Nov 17, 2020, 10:35 PM ISTIn the wake of the prevailing coronavirus situation in Rajasthan, schools, colleges and coaching institutions will continue to remain closed till November 30 across the state, according to an official order issued on Tuesday.
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Himachal Pradesh shuts educational institutions after spurt in COVID-19 cases
Education | Nov 11, 2020, 12:41 PM ISTDue to a spurt in COVID-19 cases, the Himachal Pradesh Government has decided to close all educational institutions for a fortnight, a minister said on Tuesday.
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MHA issues new guidelines for re-opening of schools, colleges, other educational institutions
Education | Sep 30, 2020, 09:43 PM ISTAccording to the guidelines issued by MHA, for the re-opening of schools and coaching institutions, State and Union Territory (UT) Governments have been given the flexibility to take a decision after October 15, 2020, in a graded manner.
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Unlock 4.0: Schools, colleges, coaching centres to remain closed till September 30 | Guidelines
Education | Aug 29, 2020, 10:33 PM ISTUnlock 4.0 Guidelines: MHA on Saturday said that schools, colleges, educational and coaching institutions will continue to remain closed for students and regular class activity up to 30th September 2020.
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Assam educational institutions ready to reopen from Sep 1 but...: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Education | Aug 18, 2020, 08:50 PM ISTAssam government is getting ready to reopen educational institutions in the state from September 1 but the ultimate decision will depend on the Union Home Ministry, said Assam Education and Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.