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  Maharashtra: Colleges to face action for denying admission to girl students under fee waiver scheme

  Education | March 13, 2026 14:14 IST

  Due to the scheme, there is a sharp increase in enrollment of girl students in colleges. "The number of girl students has increased from 85,068 in the 2023-24 academic year to 1,15,800, registering a rise of about 41 per cent," minister Chandrakant Patil said.

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  Cyclone Montha: Will schools, colleges remain closed in Andhra Pradesh amid IMD's red alert?

  Education | October 26, 2025 23:49 IST

  Cyclone 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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  Puducherry grapples with heavy rainfall; schools and colleges closed, traffic disrupted

  India | October 21, 2025 23:41 IST

  Local authorities, led by Minister K Lakshminarayanan, are coordinating emergency measures to manage the situation, with machinery and response teams on standby.

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  Mumbai rains: Are schools and colleges open or closed today amid heavy rainfall?

  Maharashtra | September 16, 2025 6:39 IST

  With unpredictable weather conditions, parents across Maharashtra are on edge. The safety of children travelling through rain-hit areas remains the biggest worry, especially for those living in low-lying parts of Mumbai and Pune.

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  Punjab floods: Schools, colleges set to reopen in state from this date | Check here

  India | September 07, 2025 14:05 IST

  Punjab schools, colleges and universities set to reopen for students after being closed due to floods. The government has mandated cleanliness drives and building inspections before reopening, while private institutions have also been directed to ensure complete safety for students.

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  Jammu rain havoc: Will schools, colleges remain closed in region on Aug 28 due to bad weather?

  Jammu and Kashmir | August 27, 2025 23:45 IST

  The Jammu and Kashmir government has ordered the closure of all schools, colleges, universities and offices, excluding essential services on August 28 due to heavy rainfall. The Meteorological Department has issued an alert for the Jammu division, where rivers are already at warning levels.

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  Mumbai school holiday on August 20: Will schools and colleges remain closed due to heavy rain?

  Maharashtra | August 19, 2025 23:50 IST

  Due to heavy rainfall in Mumbai and Maharashtra, train services between CSMT and Thane, and on the Harbour Line, have been suspended, while schools have been closed for safety.

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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 6:50 IST

  The 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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  Maharashtra’s Chandrapur schools and colleges timing changed, check new schedule, guidelines, more

  Education | April 24, 2025 12:36 IST

  In view of the sweltering heat, the education department of the Chandrapur Zilla Parishad in Maharashtra has directed schools and colleges to operate in the morning hours for the safety of students. Check new schedule, guidelines, and more.

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  India TV Speed News Education Conclave Highlights: What will be the future of Indian education?

  Education | February 28, 2025 17:15 IST

  In a conversation with India TV Speed News, prominent policymakers and educationalists shared their insights on the future of Indian education during the recently organised Education Conclave. Scroll down to know more.

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  Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti 2025: Are schools, and collges closed today? | Know here

  High Schools | January 06, 2025 9:30 IST

  While recognized as a restricted holiday across India, it may not be observed nationwide, with schools in non-Sikh-majority areas typically remaining open. Banks in Chandigarh will also be closed.

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  Cyclone Fengal: Schools, colleges closed in Puducherry, parts of Tamil Nadu due to heavy rain

  November 27, 2024 23:49 IST

  According to an IMD's rainfall update, very heavy rainfall was recorded in several areas, including Nagapattinam (19 cm) and Chennai (13 cm), from 8.30 am on November 26 until 8.30 am the following day.

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  Public holiday on Oct 30: Govt offices, schools, colleges to remain shut in Puducherry on Diwali eve

  India | October 28, 2024 14:38 IST

  Government offices, schools, and colleges in Puducherry will be closed on Diwali Eve. The government has declared November 16 as a working day in lieu of this closure.

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  Heavy rains in Chennai: Schools, colleges closed on Tuesday, work from home advisory for employees

  October 14, 2024 17:41 IST

  Chennai rains: The Tamil Nadu government has issued a work-from-home advisory for employees in the worst-affected areas from October 15 to 18.

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  Bharat Bandh: Will schools, and colleges remain open in THESE cities? Check complete list

  Education | August 21, 2024 12:14 IST

  While the bandh has evoked mixed responses from across the country, there were minor instances of violence in Bihar, Rajasthan with mostly all educational hubs remaining open.

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  Which are the top diploma courses available after passing class 12th board exam in Humanities/Arts?

  Higher Studies | August 05, 2024 13:25 IST

  If you are concerned about your career, you can consider taking admission to one of these top five courses to set yourself up for success. Have a look.

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  Himachal Pradesh: Schools, colleges closed till February 3 amid heavy snowfall in Lahaul Spiti

  India | February 01, 2024 22:31 IST

  Himachal Pradesh weather: The higher reaches of Lahaul-Spiti, Kinnaur, Kullu, Shimla, Sirmaur and Chamba districts have been experiencing snowfall since Wednesday and would continue till Friday.

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  Canada: British Columbia places two-year ban on new colleges enrolling international students

  World | January 30, 2024 12:57 IST

  British Columbia's Post-Secondary Education Minister Selina Robinson said the step was required to improve the state of education in schools. This came after Canada imposed a temporary, two-year cap on student visas, which will result in the issue of about 3,64,000 visas in 2024.

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  Odisha government declares holiday for schools, colleges and offices today: Here's why

  Education | January 17, 2024 7:40 IST

  All government schools, colleges, and offices will be closed today in Odisha. The Odisha government has released an official statement regarding this. Scroll down to read more.

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  Tamil Nadu: Holiday announced for schools, colleges in several districts amid incessant rainfall

  January 08, 2024 9:50 IST

  According to officials, holiday has been announced in Nagapattinam, Kilvelur Taluk, Viluppuram and Cuddalore districts. Further, schools will remain closed in Vellore, Ranipet, Kallakurichi and Tiruvannamalai.