New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notice to the Centre and the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on a writ petition filed on behalf of Class 12 students from Gulf and West Asian countries seeking multiple reliefs, including compensatory grace marks, special examinations, relaxation in admission eligibility and protection against loss of an academic year following disruption of the 2026 board examination cycle.A Bench of Justices K.V. Viswanathan and Alok Ar…
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New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) The fourth edition of the Oriental Cup, one of Delhi-NCR’s leading inter-school football tournaments, will be held from July 7 to July 16 at the Dr Ambedkar Stadium here, with organisers announcing a record prize pool and a ₹2.5 lakh scholarship programme for 10 student-athletes.The tournament is expected to feature more than 1,500 participants representing over 45 schools from across Delhi-NCR, with more than 50 matches scheduled in the Boys’ Under-17 and Girls’ Under…
New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) More than 75 per cent of Delhi government work is now done through the e-Office system, said Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday as the electronic file system approaches its first anniversary on July 1.The Chief Minister said the reach of the e-Office system has expanded since April 13, with 120 of the 132 government departments, about 91 per cent, using it regularly.Similarly, 36 of the 55 public sector undertakings, boards, corporations, commissions, committees, auto…
Bhubaneswar, June 24 (IANS) In the wake of the tragic inferno at a coaching centre in Lucknow that killed several persons, including students, Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA) on Wednesday directed an immediate, rigorous review and audit of fire safety preparedness across all educational institutions, coaching centres, and skill development hubs throughout the state. The proactive directive underscored the critical necessity for zero-compromise safety compliance.In an official …
Bhopal, June 24 (IANS) In a move aimed at improving student well-being, the Madhya Pradesh Higher Education Department has made mental health awareness a key part of the induction programme for newly admitted college students across the state. According to an official directive issued on Wednesday, all government and private colleges have been asked to organise Mental Health and Wellness Programmes for freshers from July 1 at the start of the new academic session.The department said the initiati…
Ahmedabad, June 23 (IANS) Fire safety inspections of coaching centres and educational institutions in Ahmedabad have been stepped up in the wake of the coaching centre fire incident in Lucknow, which claimed at least 15 lives and raised concerns over compliance with fire safety norms in educational buildings across the country. The incident in Lucknow occurred on Monday in the Aliganj area, where a fire broke out in a three-storey commercial building housing a coaching institute and other commer…
Noida, June 23 (IANS) After the tragic fire mishap in Lucknow coaching institute claiming more than a dozen lives, the Gautam Buddha Nagar district administration on Tuesday stepped up inspection and examination of coaching institutes as well as commercial establishments to check their adherence to standard safety protocols and also fire safety mechanisms. During inspection drive, the authorities found flagrant violations in a coaching institute operating from Noida’s Sector-104 and shut down it…
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) The successful conduct of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination on June 21 stands as one of the most remarkable examples of administrative coordination and national commitment in recent years. More than 20 lakh medical aspirants appeared for the examination across 5,440 centres in India and 14 centres abroad, making it one of the largest and most closely monitored examinations ever conducted in the country.What unfolded on June 21 was far more than an examination. Many analys…
New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) For Udit Sheth, President of Yogasana Bharat and Vice President of World Yogasana, the journey to transform Yogasana into a globally recognised sport is about much more than competitions and medals. It is about creating an ecosystem — one that combines institutional support, commercial sustainability, world-class presentation, and international participation.At a time when India is increasingly seeking to establish itself as a sporting powerhouse, Sheth believes Yogasa…
Ahmedabad, June 2 (IANS) The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has implemented a structured framework to comply with Supreme Court directions on management of stray dogs in public spaces, focussing on educational institutions, health facilities, sports complexes, bus stations and railway stations, while balancing operational constraints in shelter capacity and animal welfare rules.Speaking to IANS, Cattle Nuisance Control Department (CNCD)’s Head of Department, Naresh Rajput, confirmed that …