Bhopal, April 4 (IANS) Amid escalating debate over the mandatory requirement of the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) examination, veteran Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Saturday wrote a letter to Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, seeking his attention to the grievances of over two lakh teachers currently serving in state government-run schools. In his letter addressed to CM Yadav, former Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh urged the state government to file a review or curative petition to ensure that…
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Chennai, April 2 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu School Education Department has announced the schedule for admissions under the Right to Education (RTE) Act for the upcoming academic year, with the process set to begin on Thursday.This early start marks a return to a more structured timeline, following delays experienced last year. As part of the initial phase, preparatory activities will commence on April 2. On April 6, the department will share details with private schools regarding the number of seats…
Bhopal, April 1 (IANS) With the fresh academic year 2026-27 for schoolchildren underway, an online lottery for free admissions under the Right to Education (RTE) Act in private schools in Madhya Pradesh will be conducted on April 2. According to the government, approximately 178,714 eligible children have been included in this process. These children will secure admission to 122,551 seats available across around 22,000 private schools in Madhya Pradesh.The lottery will be broadcast live on…
Mumbai, Feb 24 (IANS) The second day of the Maharashtra State Legislature’s budget session witnessed a heated exchange over the mounting burden of non-academic duties imposed on school teachers. NCP legislator Vikram Kale in the state Legislative Council on Tuesday raised a poignant “Calling Attention” motion, highlighting the plight of educators who are increasingly being diverted from their primary role of teaching.The debate took a sharp turn when Kale alleged that teachers were recently assi…
Gandhinagar, Feb 18 (IANS) Gujarat has earmarked Rs 63,184 crore for the education sector in the 2026–27 State Budget, with significant allocations directed towards strengthening school infrastructure, enhancing student welfare and expanding higher and technical education across the state.Presenting his fifth consecutive Budget in the Gujarat Legislative Assembly, State Finance Minister Kanu Desai said the government aimed to make education globally competitive through policy reforms, digital …
New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended birthday greetings to Union Cabinet Minister Annapurna Devi and lauded her efforts to strengthen women and child welfare initiatives in the country. The Prime Minister took to the social media platform X to convey his wishes. He wrote, “Best wishes to Union Cabinet Minister Annpurna Devi Ji on her birthday. Her efforts to boost women and child welfare are noteworthy. Praying for her long life and good health.”Uttar Prade…
Ahmedabad, Jan 23 (IANS) The Gujarat High Court on Friday sharply criticised the former management of Seventh Day Adventist School in Ahmedabad, citing serious lapses in student safety, admission procedures and overall governance.The observations were made during the hearing of a petition challenging the state government’s decision to place the institution under administrative control. The state assumed control of the school in December 2025 following sustained scrutiny after the murder of a s…
Bengaluru, Jan 13 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday called for continuing the struggle until the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) is restored and the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB—G RAM G) is repealed.Speaking at the preparatory meeting for ‘Save Mahatma Gandhi Employment Guarantee Scheme’ agitation, here, he said, “This movement must take shape from the village level to the state level. Just as farm…