Schools
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Maharashtra schools not to open from August 17, Uddhav govt postpones decision
Education | Aug 12, 2021, 05:01 PM ISTThe Maharashtra government on Thursday deferred the reopening of schools, which was scheduled to resume from August 17, news agency IANS reported. The decision came after a meeting of the Covid-19 Task Force held late on Wednesday.
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374 districts in India 'educationally backward': Education Ministry
Education | Aug 12, 2021, 12:53 PM ISTUttar Pradesh (41) has the highest number of backward districts followed by Madhya Pradesh with 39 districts, Rajasthan - 30, Tamil Nadu- 27, Bihar- 25.
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Tamil Nadu lockdown extended till August 23; schools to reopen from September 1
India | Aug 06, 2021, 08:20 PM ISTThe Tamil Nadu government has extended the ongoing Covid-induced lockdown in the state till August 23
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Uttar Pradesh schools for Class 11, 12 to reopen from August 16
Education | Aug 02, 2021, 04:04 PM ISTThe state government has directed colleges and universities to start the admission process from August 5.
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COVID-19: J-K extends closure of schools, higher education institutions
Education | Aug 02, 2021, 11:25 AM ISTSchools and higher educational institutions, including coaching centres, would continue to remain closed for onsite or in-person teaching till further orders, Chief Secretary A K Mehta said
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Jammu and Kashmir: Schools, colleges to remain closed till further orders
India | Aug 01, 2021, 07:10 PM ISTAn order issued by the J&K Chief Secretary, in his capacity as the Chairperson of State Executive Committee of the State Disaster Management Authority, also said there shall be no weekend curfew in any district while night curfew shall remain in force from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. in all districts.
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Uttarakhand: Education Department issues SOP for reopening of schools from Aug 2
Education | Aug 01, 2021, 12:01 PM ISTThe Education Department of Uttarakhand has issued Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for the reopening of schools in the state from August 2.
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Rajasthan schools, colleges offer fee discounts amid COVID pandemic
India | Aug 01, 2021, 10:14 AM ISTWorking on a corporate methodology, they have offered discounts and other attractive offers to generate revenue for themselves and benefit parents.
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NCERT will conduct National Achievement Survey in schools in November: Dharmendra Pradhan
Education | Jul 27, 2021, 02:38 PM ISTThe survey was last conducted in 2017 for classes 3, 5 and 8 and in 2018 for class 10
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Rajasthan schools, other educational institutions to reopen from August 2
Education | Jul 22, 2021, 10:00 PM ISTRajasthan Cabinet has decided to reopen all schools in the state from August 2, School Education Minister Govind Singh Dotasra informed on Thursday.
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WBCHSE asks schools to issue admission notice for Class 11 from July 22
Education | Jul 22, 2021, 01:46 PM ISTThe higher secondary schools should first complete the admission of their students from August 2 to 14. From August 16 to 31, the said schools should proceed with the admission process of students from other institutions
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Haryana Board reduces 30% syllabus for classes 10, 12
Education | Jul 20, 2021, 11:20 PM ISTHaryana Board president Jagbir Singh said the decision has been taken as schools are shut due to the coronavirus pandemic and education has been disrupted.
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Bengal has no plans to open schools now, says official
Education | Jul 20, 2021, 10:44 PM ISTThe West Bengal government has no plans to open schools at any level in the near future as there is the threat of a third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, a senior official said on Tuesday.
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Punjab schools to reopen for classes 10, 11 and 12 from THIS date. Check details
Education | Jul 20, 2021, 04:50 PM ISTThe Punjab government on Tuesday allowed the reopening of schools for Classes 10, 11 and 12 from July 26 onwards, as the Covid situation improves in the state.
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Arvind Kejriwal: No plans to reopen schools in Delhi for now
Education | Jul 15, 2021, 07:02 PM ISTDelhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Thursday ruled out any plans for the reopening of schools in the national capital for now.
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Schools, colleges in Puducherry to reopen on July 16. Check details
Education | Jul 11, 2021, 05:53 PM ISTThe Puducherry government has decided to reopen schools for classes 9 to 12 students, and colleges from July 16, Chief Minister N Rangaswamy announced on Sunday.
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Covid vaccine for kids will pave way for school reopening, AIIMS chief says
India | Jun 27, 2021, 04:11 PM ISTAIIMS Chief Dr Randeep Guleria on Sunday said that making COVID-19 vaccine available for children will pave the way for reopening of schools and resumption of outdoor activities for them.
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Is it the right time to reopen schools? Over 75% parents show unwillingness
Education | Jun 23, 2021, 04:14 PM ISTWhile several states have begun unlocking their respective regions keeping in view the improving COVID-19 situation in the country, concerns around the reopening of schools are galore.
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Decision to reopen schools must be taken very cautiously: Dr VK Paul
India | Jun 23, 2021, 07:55 AM ISTAddressing the Health Ministry's media briefing on Covid, Paul said, "The decision (to reopen schools) has to be taken cautiously. We should take risks only when we are protected. Schools are places of large gatherings, which give the virus the opportunity to infect.
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Schools, colleges to open in Karnataka? CM Yediyurappa responds
Education | Jun 22, 2021, 04:24 PM ISTThe Karnataka govenment will consider opening higher educational institutions in a phased manner after vaccinating students and teachers, Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa said Tuesday.