Chandigarh, May 28 (IANS) The Punjab government on Thursday launched one of India’s largest school-based menstrual health education initiatives for adolescent girls studying in government schools across the state. On the occasion of Menstrual Hygiene Day, the government announced the phased statewide expansion of the “Menstrual Hygiene Curriculum” across government high and senior secondary schools in all 23 districts.The first session of the curriculum is set to be conducted across these …
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Chandigarh, May 27 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday said the government is going to launch a new initiative to take sports to greater heights. He said the state has already emerged as a powerhouse of sports and now children with an interest in sports will be identified at the village level and trained in the sport of their choice.For this purpose, panchayats, schools, and the Sports Department will work in close coordination.The Chief Minister said this while reviewin…
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) The Delhi government Cabinet headed by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has decided to reduce the VAT rate on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) in the National Capital Region from 25 per cent to 7 per cent, an official said on Saturday. This concessional rate will initially be applicable for a period of six months and may help in preventing a spike in airfares in view of the global oil supply disruption due to the Iran conflict, said the official.In another development, Chief Minist…
Bengaluru, May 13 (IANS) Senior BJP leader and Leader of Opposition in the Assembly R. Ashoka on Wednesday alleged that law and order has completely collapsed in Karnataka and questioned whether those entrusted with protecting the public had themselves become predators under the government led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. “People fear the system more than criminals, he stated with concern. In a strongly worded statement, Ashoka claimed that people in Karnataka were now more afraid of the law …
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has announced a comprehensive structural audit of all government schools in the national capital to assess the actual condition of infrastructure and essential facilities, an official said on Friday. The audit will examine the structural strength and safety of school buildings, along with basic amenities such as drinking water, toilets, cleanliness and fire safety systems.The decision was taken after the Chief Minister conducted a surprise…
Bengaluru, April 23 (IANS) Karnataka on Thursday recorded a historic performance, with a pass percentage of 94.1 per cent in the SSLC (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) Examination-1 (Class 10) results this year. Authorities have reported a sharp rise in the overall pass percentage, along with improved outcomes across categories. Girls have outperformed boys in the board examination.It may be noted that the state government has reduced the minimum passing marks from 35 per cent to 33 per cen…
Bhopal, April 15 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh School Education Board (MPSEB) results for Class 10 and Class 12 examinations were announced on Wednesday, with government schools outshining the private ones and girls performing better than boys.Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, while addressing the official result declaration event in Bhopal, expressed delight over the outstanding outcomes. “Students have set a record in the Madhya Pradesh Board Exam 2025-26. Over the past 16 years, this year’s 12th grad…
Sahibganj (Jharkhand), April 7 (IANS) The Union government’s ambitious PM SHRI Schools scheme is bringing a visible transformation in government schools, with Jharkhand’s Sahibganj district emerging as a notable example of this change. The Mirzachauki PM SHRI High School in the district has witnessed a remarkable upgrade in infrastructure, teaching methods, and student engagement after being selected under the scheme.Launched to develop model schools across the country, the PM SHRI Schools initi…
Jaipur, March 31 (IANS) The Rajasthan government will launch its annual ‘Pravesh Utsav’ (Admission Festival) across all government schools in the state from Wednesday, with Education and Panchayati Raj Minister Madan Dilawar, calling for a statewide push to ensure that no child is left out of the education system. Issuing directions to the Education department, Minister Dilawar said on Tuesday that teachers have been instructed to conduct door-to-door campaigns to facilitate new student admissio…
Bhopal, March 30 (IANS) With the academic session 2026–27 set to begin from April 1, the Madhya Pradesh government will launch a state-wide ‘School Chale Hum’ campaign, which will run until April 4.The School Education Department on Monday released a detailed programme, involving Ministers in charge and other public representatives to lead the campaign in their respective districts.The campaign will be formally launched by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav during an event in Bhopal on April 1. A …